Term 2021-2031

Scott Jepsen, treasurer of the board, was appointed in March 2021 by Governor Mike Dunleavy, and reappointed in February 2023 by Governor Mike Dunleavy. Regent Jepsen has a B.S. and M.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

Regent Jepsen is retired from ConocoPhillips Alaska, where he was Vice President of External Affairs and Transportation. He has nearly 41 years in the oil and gas business with 31 years in Alaska. His experience has included management of oil and gas operations in Alaska and the Lower 48, the Kenai LNG plant, pipelines, state and federal government affairs, media and advertising, stakeholder relations, and philanthropy.

Regent Jepsen has served on a number of boards, including Commonwealth North, Alaska Public Media, the Resource Development Council, the Petroleum of Club of Anchorage, and the University of Alaska Foundation.

Scott Jepsen and Amber Babcock live in Anchorage, where their son, Trevor, a University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate, also works and lives.