ALSK Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

b) Departure of Named Executive Officer

On July 28, 2015, James R. Johnsen, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Process Transformation notified Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (the "Company") of his departure from employment with the Company effective July 31, 2015.

The Company issued a press release on July 28, 2015 announcing the resignation of James R. Johnsen, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference to this item 5.02.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release Announcing Resignation of James R. Johnsen, dated July 28, 2015.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

Alaska Communications Senior Vice President
Jim Johnsen Named New University of Alaska President

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 28, 2015 – Jim Johnsen, Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK), senior vice president of human resources and process transformation, today was named president of the University of Alaska (UA).

Johnsen will replace current UA President Patrick K. Gamble, who announced his retirement in December 2014.

Johnsen has led Alaska Communications’ human resource and process transformation functions since 2011, when he joined the company.

During his time at Alaska Communications, Johnsen developed and implemented the company’s first process improvement program, leadership development program and led the company’s collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

“It’s been a pleasure and honor serving alongside Jim,” said Anand Vadapalli, Alaska Communications president and chief executive officer. “Speaking personally and on behalf of our board of directors, we congratulate Jim, thank him for his service and wish him much success. Jim’s leadership will serve our University and its diverse campuses well.”

Johnsen joined Alaska Communications in 2011 from Doyon, Limited, an Alaska Native regional corporation, where he served as senior vice president of administration. Before that, he served as vice president of administration and chief of staff at the University of Alaska. Johnsen is active in the community as a member of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce board of directors, a trustee of the University of Alaska Foundation and a commissioner of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education. Johnsen holds an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a master’s from the University of Chicago and a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.

Johnsen will become the University of Alaska’s 14^th president Sept., 1, 2015.

About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is the leading provider of advanced broadband and IT managed services for businesses and consumers in Alaska. The company operates a highly reliable, advanced statewide data network with the latest technology and the most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the contiguous U.S. For more information, visit www.alaskacommunications.com or www.alsk.com.

Media contact:
Hannah Blankenship, 907-564-1326

Hannah.Blankenship@acsalaska.com

Investor Contact:

Tiffany Dunn, 907-564-7556

investors@acsalaska.com

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