Bethel Native Corporation
Box 719
Bethel, Alaska

(907)543-2124

FAX: (907)543-2897

PRESS RELEASES

Press Release - January 4, 2006

Marc D. Stemp, the long-term President/CEO of Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) today announced the Board of Directors promotion of Chief Operating Officer Ana Hoffman to the position of President/CEO of BNC effective January 1, 2006.

Mr. Stemp reported that Ana Hoffman is a BNC Shareholder and a former BNC Director. Ms. Hoffman is a graduate of Stanford University with an advanced degree from the University of Alaska. She is a lifelong resident of Bethel, who is married to “Stosh” Hoffman and has two children, Gage and Eddie.

Mr. Stemp indicated that he would continue to serve the Corporation in a mentoring role to the President and the Board of Directors during this transition phase, until his retirement on May 31, 2006.

BNC is the sixth largest ANCSA Village Corporation and is headquartered in Bethel, Alaska. BNC is an active land manger and real estate developer throughout Alaska as well as the Lower 48. BNC Subsidiaries are involved in construction, environmental remediation, uniform and accessories management services, engineering and mapping as well as health care services.