Governor Sarah Palin appointed Emil Notti, Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development, to serve on the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees on February 26, 2007. Commissioner Notti holds one of the two seats which under state law must be filled with a head of a principal department of state government. Commissioner Notti also held this seat from July, 1985 to November, 1986 during his tenure as the Commissioner of the Department of Community & Regional Affairs under Governor Bill Sheffield.

Emil Notti is an engineer, prominent Alaska Native leader and Alaska public servant.

He graduated from Northrop University with a dual degree in aeronautical and electrical engineering. His extensive background includes first president of the Alaska Federation of Natives during which he was an instrumental player in establishing the state's Native corporations; past president of Doyon Limited; former Commissioner of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs under Governor Sheffield; 30-year board member with the National Bank of Alaska; and Veteran of the United States Navy.

Born in Koyukuk, Notti holds an Honorary Doctorate degree from the Alaska Methodist University.

(bio and photo from Alaska Permanent Fund corporation Website)