Exhibit 10.1
    

    

    

    
      Hand Delivered 



    

    
      September 24, 2015
    

    
      Laurie Butcher
Vice President, Finance & Controller



    

    
      Dear Laurie:
    

    
      I am pleased to offer you the position of Senior Vice President, Finance
      with Alaska Communications.  In this capacity, you will be joining a
      highly professional team that is dedicated to advancing Alaska
      Communications in its position as Alaska’s leading integrated
      telecommunications company.  We are a customer driven organization and
      you will play a crucial role executing this strategy with our existing
      and future customers.  If you accept this offer, you will report
      directly to Wayne Graham, our Chief Financial Officer.  Your effective
      date will be October 4, 2015.
    

    
      In this role, you will receive $240,000 in annual base salary paid on a
      weekly rate and delivered in bi-weekly payrolls, and a $144,000 (60% of
      your base salary rate) target annual cash incentive for an annualized
      target cash compensation total of $384,000.
    

    
      Your actual incentive payment (a) will vary based on your and our
      Company’s performance, (b) is earned and paid only after completion of
      the year-end financial audit, (c) is paid only to employees who continue
      to be regular, full time employees at the time payment is made in the
      year following the performance year, and (d) is pro-rated your first
      year based on your actual time in the position.  
    

    
      Another substantial component of your total compensation in this job is
      a target annual long-term incentive compensation award.  Your total
      annual target long-term incentive compensation award as Senior Vice
      President, Finance will be 80% of your base salary rate, comprised
      equally of Performance Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units.  We
      determine actual awards based on your role and performance of that role,
      and prorate for your actual time in the position.   All awards are
      contingent upon Board of Directors (BOD) approval, governing plan
      documents, and your execution of required award documents.  
    

    
      Alaska Communications has developed a Corporate Compliance Program (CCP)
      and Protection of Proprietary Information Policy (PIP) to help employees
      meet the Company’s expectations.  Adherence to all Alaska Communications
      Policies & Procedures is a condition of employment at Alaska
      Communications and new hires are expected to confirm their willingness
      to comply in writing.  Copies of the current versions of both the CCP
      and PIP are attached for your advance review.  By accepting our offer,
      you are agreeing to comply with these policies, as they may be amended
      from time to time in the future, and certify you are not obligated by
      any previously signed agreements that will preclude you from working at
      Alaska Communications.

    

    
      
        

        

      

      
        

        

        
          


        

      

      
        

        

      

    


    	
          
            Laurie Butcher
          

        	
          
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            Offer Letter
          

        	
          
            September 24, 2015
          

        


    

    
      


    

    
      In your position as an officer of our company, you will become privy to
      confidential and highly-sensitive competitive and proprietary
      information concerning our business, including but not limited to our
      customers, the products and services we offer, our finances, our
      business strategies, and our future plans.  You agree that during your
      employment with us, and for a period of twelve months after termination
      of your employment, you will not become an officer, director, employee,
      contractor, consultant, partner, joint-venture, or otherwise enter a
      business relationship or service with any competitor of Alaska
      Communications in the markets we are serving at the time your employment
      terminates; and for a period of twelve months after termination of your
      employment you also agree that you will not offer, encourage or solicit
      any other officer or employee of Alaska Communications to leave the
      company or enter into an employment or business relationship with you or
      your subsequent employer.  If and when you leave Alaska Communications,
      you agree that you will not make any disparaging statements, whether
      oral or written, about the company, its officers, directors, or
      employees or any aspect of its business.  In addition, you agree to
      always protect all Alaska Communications’ confidential and proprietary
      information you learned as a result of your employment with us in
      accordance with the CCP and PIP.

As Senior Vice President,
      Finance you will also be covered by the Alaska Communications Officer
      Severance Policy.  A copy of the current 2015 plan is attached. It may
      be modified in the future and, as modified, will apply to you.
    

    
      Business conditions change from time to time and the commitment to
      provide continuing employment and your total compensation package
      depends upon the Company’s success and continuing business
      requirements.  As a result, I feel a responsibility to advise you that
      Alaska Communications is an “at will” employer.  This means that either
      you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship at any time
      for any reason, with or without cause.  While I feel the need to share
      these cautions, please also know that I feel confident that you are
      joining an organization that will prevail as the premier Alaskan
      communications service provider.  
    

    
      Laurie, I’m looking forward to watching teams grow under your
      leadership.  If you have questions about this offer, please do not
      hesitate to speak with me.
    

    
      

      

      

      Respectfully yours,
    

    
      /s/Anand Vadapalli
    

    
      Anand Vadapalli
CEO & President



cc:  Employee File


Accepted:
      /s/ Laurie Butcher                    Date:  10/1/2015
    

    
                          Laurie Butcher