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Brice – the Backstory

Brice familyThat Brice is known for expert remote logistics and operations is not just a reputation. It’s HISTORY. One that has endured through three generations of the Brice family, another feat unto itself. And one that fittingly began in parallel with Alaska’s statehood.

“The Brice family came to Alaska before Statehood, and when people talk about the changes since then, a Brice can often tell you how he cleared the way.”

Brice Inc. was established in 1961 with wife and husband, helenka and Luther Liston Brice, as President and Vice President respectively. In 1992, sons Andy and Al assume leadership. Between 2000 and 2005, the company transitioned into the hands of third generation sons, Sam Robert and Alba Brice with support from brothers Luther, Matthew and Vernon.


Sam and Alba, 1968Al Sam Robert, 1966Andy and Luther, 1973Brice brothersBrice brothershelenka

Here’s a complete timeline of the Brice Companies through the Calista Corporation acquisition. Click here to see our current timeline of growth.

1867 United States purchases Alaska from Russia.
1957 Al Brice (oldest of five sons) moves to Alaska from Florida for a new job and looks for family business opportunities. Shortly after, parents, Luther Liston Brice and helenka McNutt Brice, as well as brothers Sam Richard, Thom, and Andy Brice follow.
1959 Alaska becomes a state.
1961 Brice Inc. is established in Fairbanks, Alaska.

  • helenka Brice, President
  • Luther Liston Brice, Vice President
  • Al Brice, Vice President
  • Sam Richard Brice, Vice President/Secretary
  • Thom Brice, Vice President
  • Andy Brice, Vice President
1964 Brice lands first big job—the airport in Norvik.
1974-1977 Brice clears much of the route for the TransAlaska pipeline.
1987 Luther Liston Brice passes away.
1991 Brice Environmental is established in Fairbanks, Alaska.
1992 helenka Brice passes away. Second generation assumes full leadership:

  • Andy Brice becomes President
  • Al Brice becomes Vice President
  • Sam Richard Brice, Treasurer/Secretary
  • Thomas Brice, Land Clearing Operations
2000 Sam Robert Brice (third generation) is named President.
2005 Operations are now managed and run by the third generation.

  • Sam Robert Brice – President
  • Alba Brice – VP BD
  • Luther K Brice – VP Operations
  • Matthew Brice – VP Administration
  • Vernon Brice – Equipment Manager
  • Craig Jones – VP Environmental
  • Todd Henderson, VP – Accounting
2010 Brice Inc. is purchased by Calista Corporation, yet continues to operate autonomously.


Brice contractor profile 1995-page-001

Brice Inc. Contractor Profile The Alaska Contractor,
Winter 1998

AGC Alaska Hard Hat Award
November 15, 2014

AGC Alaska Hard Hat Proclamation
November 15, 2014

Brice leaves a lasting legacy
The News Miner, June 2, 1992

helenka McNutt Brice Obituary

helenka McNutt Brice Obituary

Congressional Record
Senate
Tribute to helenka McNutt Brice
June 4, 1992
Statement by Senator Frank Murkowski

Alaska Legislature In Memoriam
helenka McNutt Brice
June 17, 1992

Congressional Record Senate
June 1, 1992
helenka Brice Statement by Senator Ted Stevens

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