ENERGY | BROADBAND | RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE | CONSULTING SERVICES
Since its establishment in 2015, DeerStone Consulting has dedicated itself to enhancing the infrastructure landscape for Alaska's rural and Tribal communities. With a comprehensive team of engineers, technical experts, project managers, and grant writers, we tackle a wide array of projects, from upgrading energy systems and improving water and sanitation facilities to expanding broadband, enhancing community buildings, and creating sustainable housing options.
Our expertise encompasses the entire lifecycle of infrastructure development, from the initial concept, feasibility studies, and economic analysis to developing winning grant applications and supporting clients during construction through owner’s representation and project management. We support our clients with project oversight and act as the owner's representative, offering support that complements the efforts of local project champions rather than replacing them. Our approach is designed to empower communities with the technical backing they need while ensuring their vision and leadership remain at the forefront of every project.
What sets DeerStone apart is our genuine dedication to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by the communities we work with. We prioritize building meaningful relationships with community members, ensuring that our technical solutions are not only effective but also culturally sensitive and environmentally considerate. This commitment to respecting local values and traditions while navigating the complexities of rural infrastructure development has enabled us to foster trust and collaboration. By marrying our technical expertise with a deep appreciation for the communities' identities, DeerStone aims to deliver infrastructure projects that are sustainable, beneficial, and empowering for Alaska's rural and Tribal communities.
OUR MISSION
DeerStone Consulting's mission is to support and empower Alaska's rural and Tribal communities by developing sustainable and culturally sensitive infrastructure projects. Through technical expertise and a collaborative approach, we transform challenges into opportunities for lasting progress.
OUR STORY
At the heart of DeerStone Consulting is a story of vision, collaboration, and a shared commitment to serving Alaska's rural and Tribal communities. The owners of DeerStone Consulting, Brian Hirsch, Devany Plentovich, and Tashina Duttle, each brought extensive experience from their backgrounds in public non-profit organizations. United by a desire to make a greater impact on the rural and Tribal communities they are passionate about, their shared vision was to create a more flexible and responsive consulting model that would better serve the unique needs of the communities they serve.
Aware of the constraints found within larger entities—particularly the rigid structures that impede the necessary agility to meet rural communities' specific and immediate needs—they envisioned something different.
DeerStone Consulting has a core team of approximately 15 dedicated professionals, embodying flexibility, responsiveness, and deep commitment to serving the communities we partner with. Our operational model stands out: while keeping our core team lean to ensure adaptability and a personal touch on every project, we also leverage a broad network of subconsultants. This strategy enables us to precisely align our capabilities with each community's requirements, offering the right expertise without the encumbrances of a bigger organization.