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JW Industries Group (JWIG) is a certified Alaska Native 8(a) and Woman-Owned Small Business with over 140 years of combined industry expertise. We provide a comprehensive range of professional support services, prioritizing operational effectiveness, modernization of processes, data integrity, efficiency, and productivity. Known for our agility and client-first approach, we deliver responsive service and resource mobilization to meet the complex demands of federal contracting and organizational support.

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We value service. Our professionals are committed to serving our nation, our communities, our clients, and the communities our clients serve. Simply put, we are only as successful as those we serve.

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Teresa Jacobsson is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of JW Industries Group (JWIG). With more than 25 years of experience in business development, operations, risk and change management, and strategic planning, she leads JWIG’s mission to deliver cost-efficient, compliance-ready solutions that align with federal contracting priorities. She specializes in modernizing processes, driving efficiency, and presenting clear, audit-ready value propositions that streamline government operations and advance technology-driven solutions.

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Before founding JWIG, Ms. Jacobsson held executive positions with ANCSA corporations and Tribal entities, where she directed modernization initiatives and operational improvements. With over 15 years of experience in the SBA 8(a) Program, including the 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Program, she brings deep expertise in federal acquisition, contract compliance, and technology modernization, positioning JWIG to support agencies in achieving mission-focused outcomes.

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Ms. Jacobsson is also the founder and chair of the Alaska Tribal Administrators Association, the Alaska Women’s Leadership Forum, and the Jacobsson Foundation, and has served on multiple nonprofit boards. She continues to mentor women survivors of trauma and received an Emmy nomination for producing the documentary short I am a Tribal Administrator: Diomede.

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Chief Financial Officer Karen Hartke is a versatile business professional specializing in financial management, compliance, and operational efficiency. She brings extensive experience in strategic financial oversight, risk management, and process improvement, ensuring streamlined operations and effective service delivery. With a strong foundation in audit and regulatory compliance, she provides expert technical support in GAAP and single-audit compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley standards, audit review, financial reconciliation, reporting, and investment and settlement trust management. Her ability to optimize financial workflows, enhance data integrity, and implement best practices supports organizational success and accountability.

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Ms. Hartke supported a multi-year USAF DOD contract with ARAMARK, overseeing financial reporting and providing direct support to the NAF contracting officer. She has also provided joint venture contract support for federal operations and accounting with ANCSA corporations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and modernization in financial processes. Her expertise in government contracting, financial systems integration, and regulatory compliance aligns with federal priorities for financial modernization, transparency, and operational efficiency.

QUALIFICATION SNAPSHOT​

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SBA 8(a) + WOSB Certified

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UEI: DVALK6QYDYF3 | CAGE 6NPF7​

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Primary NAICS    

  • 541611     Administration + General Management

  • 236220    Commercial + Industrial Building Construction

​​​Services

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Regulatory Compliance + Support

  • Strategic Planning + Facilitation

  • Marketing + Communication

  • Administrative + Technical Support

  • Accounting + Financial Services

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Selected Clients

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  • US Dept. of Fish and Wildlife | Environmental Protection Agency

  • US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

  • US Treasury | Bureau of Indian Affairs | NASA Forte

  • State of Alaska | Municipality of Anchorage

  • Chenega Corporation | Bristol Bay Native Corporation

  • Calista Corporation | Norton Sound Health Corporation

  • Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority

  • University of Alaska Anchorage | Chugachmiut | APIA | Kawerak

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