Brice – the Backstory

That Brice is known for expert remote logistics and operations is not just a reputation. It’s HISTORY. One that has endured through three generations of the Brice family, another feat unto itself. And one that fittingly began in parallel with Alaska’s statehood.

“The Brice family came to Alaska before Statehood, and when people talk about the changes since then, a Brice can often tell you how he cleared the way.”

Brice Inc. was established in 1961 with wife and husband, helenka and Luther Liston Brice, as President and Vice President respectively. In 1992, sons Andy and Al assume leadership. Between 2000 and 2005, the company transitioned into the hands of third generation sons, Sam Robert and Alba Brice with support from brothers Luther, Matthew and Vernon.

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Here’s a complete timeline of the Brice Companies through the Calista Corporation acquisition. Click here to see our current timeline of growth.

1867	United States purchases Alaska from Russia.
1957	Al Brice (oldest of five sons) moves to Alaska from Florida for a new job and looks for family business opportunities. Shortly after, parents, Luther Liston Brice and helenka McNutt Brice, as well as brothers Sam Richard, Thom, and Andy Brice follow.
1959	Alaska becomes a state.
1961	Brice Inc. is established in Fairbanks, Alaska. helenka Brice, President Luther Liston Brice, Vice President Al Brice, Vice President Sam Richard Brice, Vice President/Secretary Thom Brice, Vice President Andy Brice, Vice President
1964	Brice lands first big job—the airport in Norvik.
1974-1977	Brice clears much of the route for the TransAlaska pipeline.
1987	Luther Liston Brice passes away.
1991	Brice Environmental is established in Fairbanks, Alaska.
1992	helenka Brice passes away. Second generation assumes full leadership: Andy Brice becomes President Al Brice becomes Vice President Sam Richard Brice, Treasurer/Secretary Thomas Brice, Land Clearing Operations
2000	Sam Robert Brice (third generation) is named President.
2005	Operations are now managed and run by the third generation. Sam Robert Brice – President Alba Brice – VP BD Luther K Brice – VP Operations Matthew Brice – VP Administration Vernon Brice – Equipment Manager Craig Jones – VP Environmental Todd Henderson, VP – Accounting
2010	Calista Corporation purchases Brice Inc. yet continues to operate autonomously.
2011	Brice Environmental is moved out from under Brice Inc. and is accepted into 8(a) Program. Craig Jones becomes President.
2012	Bilista Holding Line is formed as part of an organizational re-structuring by Calista—and is one of five Calista Holding Lines, representing Construction and Equipment businesses.
2014	Brice Environmental opens second office in Anchorage, Alaska.
2015	STG Pacific is added to the Bilista Holding Line and accepted into the 8(a) program in 2016.
2016	Luther K. Brice is named President of Brice Inc. Brice Engineering and Brice Civil Constructors are added to the Bilista Holding Line. Both achieve 8(a) certification in 2017.
2017	Bilista Holding is comprised of eight core companies; five 8(a) companies and three non-8(a) companies. Additionally, the non-8(a) companies include six additional subsidiary operating companies.
2019	Brice Builders 8(a) is added to the Bilista Holding Line.

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