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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½n, he holds an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology from the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ schools as president of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Drone Racing League and the Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Legislature.