2022 grand marshals

Brian was born and raised in Juneau, Alaska. An Alaskan explorer, ROV pilot, amateur geologist, blacksmith, public speaker, actor, spelunker, and local historian. Co-founder of the largest hiking club in Alaska, Juneau’s Hidden History with over 15,000 members. Brian has explored ghost towns, forgotten historic places, and hundreds of mines and caves all over Alaska and the west coast of the United States.  During his adventures he has shared his stories, locations, and knowledge of the outdoors with others.

Alaska Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored him for his volunteer work in historical preservation. Co-Authored a paper that was published by the National Speleological Society on the creation of glacier ice caves.  He retired after 15 years of law enforcement and now he is your part time local weatherman at the Juneau International Airport.  

Brian is very active in the capital city.  He leads public group hikes, volunteers in classrooms, teaches others about gold panning, packrafting, and basic outdoor camping skills.  He is a public speaker and actor who has performed at local, and state events.  Always willing to share his knowledge and love of Alaska’s history with others.

Amy Dressel, MD

Dr. Amy Dressel  received her medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, in Denver, Colorado. She completed her pediatric residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Amy is an active member of our community, including involvement with the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, the FASD Clinic, the Vaccinate Juneau’s Kids Coalition, and the Child Advocacy Center, to name a few. In addition, she frequently travels to outlying Southeast communities, providing medical care to other Alaskan children. She enjoys traveling, family, dogs, books, and hanging out with as many kids as she can.