At 26, public works chief ‘wicked smart’

In August, Will Hickman was hired as Haines Borough public works superintendent. At 26, he may be the youngest person ever to hold that position.

Hickman was born and raised here, graduating from Haines High School in 2009. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout, became the first in his family to attend college, and graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in biology.

“Will is wicked smart,” said Haines Borough public facilities director…