Drone expert Steve Colligan named to UA Board of Regents
October 6, 2023
Businessman Steve Colligan has been named by Gov. Mike Dunleavy to the University of ÎçÒ¹AV Board of Regents.
Colligan is a long-time business owner with decades of professional experience in the public and private sectors. He has national and international experience specializing in Information Technology Integration, geographic information systems and geomatics.
A lifelong ÎçÒ¹AVn, he holds an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology from the University of ÎçÒ¹AV Fairbanks, Engineering Studies at UAF/UAA.
Colligan has decades of professional education and certifications in technology and project management.
He has been a pioneer in professional use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and robotics for engineering design, infrastructure inspection and geomatic purposes. He has also been actively involved in STEM education in ÎçÒ¹AV schools as president of the ÎçÒ¹AV Drone Racing League and the ÎçÒ¹AV Government Relations Coordinator for Academy of Model Aeronautics.
Colligan was born and raised in Fairbanks and lives in Wasilla with his family. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the ÎçÒ¹AV Legislature.