Community Matters is Atkins Kroll’s care for the community program. It contributes value and support where possible to non-profit organizations or endeavors in their charitable or community pursuit to help make Saipan a better place to live, work, and play. If you would like to nominate a charitable or community cause that you feel Atkins Kroll can support with a donation, please submit your recommendations to [email protected]. Our Community Matters committee will evaluate each nomination and select one beneficiary each month. Please send us your nominee and a brief write-up on how your nomination benefits our community.
Pictured from left to right: Mark Sablan, AK Saipan Sales Consultant; Jeffrey Flores, Marketing Coordinator; Nicole Babauta, SCC Board Director; Dr. Joshua Wise, SCC Board President; Tracy Guerrero, General Manager of AK Saipan; Kevin Barnes, AK Saipan Sales Manager; Didi Woodruff, AK Saipan Sales Consultant; Joe Guerrero, SCC Board Director; Kimm Camacho, SCC Executive Director and Kim Calage, AK Saipan Sales Consultant.
Atkins Kroll Saipan is proud to support the Saipan Chamber of Commerce as a Hole-in-one Sponsor for their 17th annual scholarship golf tournament set to take place on April 25, 2026, at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort in Saipan.
As part of our sponsorship, participants will have the opportunity to win a Toyota Corolla Cross, courtesy of Atkins Kroll Saipan. More than just a day on the golf course, this tournament serves as the Chamber’s largest annual fundraiser, which directly supports students pursuing higher education. We’re proud to partner with organizations who share the same commitment to expanding educational opportunities for the island’s youth and future professionals.
Congratulations to our People’s Choice award Jihyo “Elena” Park from Grace Christian Academy in Saipan. Pictured with Elena is Geraldine Rodgers, Principal of Grace Christian Academy, and Kevin Barnes, AK Sales Manager.
The People’s Choice Award winner is Jihyo “Elena” Park from Grace Christian Academy in Saipan. Park’s artwork received 103 votes online and earned a check for $1,000 to support her school. Her artwork is titled: The Sugar Engine – “This dream car has a special sugar engine made of desserts. It creates sweet happiness and shares desserts with children who need a smile.
Pictured from left to right: Mark Sablan, Liza Taylor, and Vince Tudela, AK Saipan Sales Consultants; Mari Alvarez, Justis “Cuki” Alvarez, President of Trench Warz Promotions; Kevin Barnes, AK Saipan Sales Manager; Tracy Guerrero, General Manager of AK Saipan; Didi Woodruff, and Jay Santos, AK Saipan Sales Consultants.Atkins Kroll Saipan is a proud “Purple Belt” sponsor of the Ballroom Blitz Grapplers Gala, that gives local athletes an opportunity to compete at an international level, while elevating combat sports in the CNMI.
The event, which will be held on March 28 at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, blends elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling competition with an upscale presentation, fine dining and cinematic production.
Supporting this event aligns with AK Saipan’s Community Matters initiative and the company’s belief that we are better together. The event supports local athletes from Saipan and Guam and elevates combat sports and competitions on the island.
Atkins Kroll donated $55,000 to the 2022 Pacific Mini Games as part of their gold sponsorship. The amount is symbolic of the auto dealership’s 55th year anniversary on Saipan. The games will be held in Saipan, Tinian, and Rota from June 17th to the 25th. This year, 20 countries and territories will participate in nine sports.
“AK Saipan joining as Gold Sponsors for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games means a lot to me both professionally and personally. My dad, Dr. Kurt Barnes, was instrumental in developing and hosting the first Micronesian Olympics in 1969, and spent his whole life teaching team sports in the region. In many ways, this really is an extension of his legacy, and I couldn’t be more proud for AK to be a part of it,” said Kevin Barnes, sales manager at Atkins Kroll Saipan.
“It is truly a privilege to be a part of the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games legacy. We at AK are filled with immense pride to support such an event that brings together our brothers and sisters of Oceania in the spirit of sportsmanship,” said Joel Lesh, vice president and general manager of Atkins Kroll Saipan.
Atkins Kroll is a proud community supporter and wishes the best of luck to all participating athletes.
Atkins Kroll Saipan announced that the company, through its #CommunityMatters program, donated $2,500.00 to Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA). MINA’s mission fosters community and science-based conservation programs to enhance and sustain Micronesia’s environments and cultures. Click on the Learn More button to find out more about our Community Matters Program. AK welcomes nominations for non-profit organizations and/or endeavors that aim to improve the quality of life and well-being for our community.
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AK Saipan donated $1,000 to Saipan Cares for Animals as part of our Community Matters program. The mission of Saipan Cares for Animals is to improve the quality of life for all dogs and cats in our community. AK gives a big THANK YOU for their amazing cause!
(Left to right Saipan Cares for Animals: Beth Pliscou, President; Anton Camacho, General Manager; Yumiko Brundrige, Vice President. Left to right AK: Kim Calage, Kevin Barnes, Didi Woodruff, Liza Taylor, Kevin Ada).
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Atkins Kroll held an employee food drive to support the community of Tonga. On January 15, the island of Tonga was struck by volcanic eruption and a massive tsunami affecting the lives of everyone who calls Tonga their home. The CNMI Tongan Community has been integral in this food drive and we wish them well in their continued drive to aid their beautiful island of Tonga.
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Congratulations to Soroptimist International of the Northern Marianas for being this month’s Community Matters recipient! AK Saipan donated $1,000 to Soroptimist in support of the volunteer service organization that provides women
and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
L to R: Kim Calage, Liza Taylor, Jessy Loomis, Pam Brown, Elsie Ngewaki, Didi Woodruff, Kevin Ada
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