Virginia Robinson, Current CGS Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Appointed Interim President of CGS; Executive Search Will be Conducted to Identify Successor
(Anchorage, Alaska) – Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) has announced the departure of President Dirk van der Vaart. The Board of Directors of Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach) has appointed CGS Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Virginia Robinson as Interim President of CGS while an executive search is conducted to identify the next leader for Chugach’s government contracting business line.
“We wish Dirk well in his future endeavors,” Chugach CEO Jonathan Dalrymple stated. “Chugach has a strong foundation, a values-driven culture, and resilient business model that have enabled the corporation to thrive over the past five decades through a long history of leaders. Chugach is confident Virginia’s appointment as Interim President, along with the support of a capable and well-rounded executive leadership team, will enable us to continue advancing our mission while we search for our next leader.”
With a career spanning nearly two decades, Robinson has established herself as a trusted legal advisor and business strategist. Prior to joining CGS, Robinson served as General Counsel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation, where she was instrumental in guiding the organization through complex legal and regulatory challenges.
Her background includes leadership roles at Amentum and DynCorp International, where she played a key role in corporate compliance, employment law, and risk management. A seasoned legal executive, Robinson has successfully defended major litigation cases, led corporate governance initiatives, and advised on mergers, acquisitions, and business growth strategies.
