Al Jurkonis

Alan Jurkonis is a Northern Nevada area business professional with decades of experience in the manufacturing industry including particular experience in materials management. Since 1995, he has served as President of the American AVK Company, a U.S. manufacturer of resilient gate valves and fire hydrants which are utilized throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.

Previously, in 1982, Alan was appointed Materials Manager of Smith-Blair, Inc. where his exceptional vision and management style helped him succeed to the President of the organization in 1988.

Active in the community, Alan has served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Nevada Development Authority since 2006 and acted as President since 2011. Additionally, he serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the Business Council of Douglas County and is a member of the Board of Directors for Dream It Do It of Nevada. In 2014, he was elected as a member of the Board of Directors for the Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center.

Al obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1971. He continued his education and subsequently graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1973, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy. In 1974, Al was certified by the State of Illinois as a Public Accountant.