Stores & Community
Madison Mabie
Store Manager
About
At AC, our store managers are much more than leaders, they are the face of our operations in each community we serve. Dedicated to fulfilling the unique needs of rural Alaska, each manager works to provide access to fresh, quality food while promoting food security with our state. Deeply connected to their local areas, our managers are committed to enhancing the shopping experience and enriching the lives of our customers.
ABOUT
Pilot Station Store & Community
Pilot Station was originally known as “Anakachak” before the village relocated about a third of a mile upriver to a site called “Potilik.” The Russian Orthodox Church, established in the early 1900s, is the oldest building in the area. The name Pilot Station was adopted in 1916, inspired by local riverboat pilots who used the village as a checkpoint. The community has a deep history of subsistence fishing and hunting, with salmon and other fish serving as staples of the local diet and economy. Residents also hunt moose and gather berries, preserving their connection to the land. Situated along the river, Pilot Station acts as a transportation hub, linking it to neighboring villages.
Population
592
Languages
English, Central Yup'ik