Date/Place of Birth:
December 29, 1937
New York, New York
Residency in Alaska:
Palmer: 1968 - present
Occupation:
Paramedic/Fire Officer, Anchorage Fire Department
Family:
Wife - Cathy
Children - Kip, Antonia, Samantha, Gabriel
Education:
Brooklyn Tech High School, Brooklyn, New York: Graduated 1955
Brooklyn Polytech, Brooklyn, New York
- B.A. Mechanical Engineering: 1960
University of California, San Jose, CA: 1968
- B.A. Physical Science
- B.A. Biology
- Teacher Certification: High School and Special Ed.
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- M.S. Biology: 1973
University of Alaska, Anchorage: 1975
- A.A. Paramedicine
- Fire Instructor I, II, III
Military:
Civilian Liaison between U.S. Airforce and General Elecrtic Co. dealing with Development of Military Jet Engines.
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Special Committee on Education: 2003 - 2004
Co-Chair, Resources Committee: 2007 - 2008
Co-Chair, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2006
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2004
Vice-Chair: State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Education Committee: 2005 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2007 - 2008
Health, Education & Social Services: 2005 - 2006
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2006
Labor & Commerce Committee: 2003, 2007 - 2008
Resources Committee: 2003 - 2006
Finance Subcommittees:
- Education & Early Development: 2003 - 2006
- Military & Veterans' Affairs: 2003 - 2006
- Public Safety: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - 2006
Chair, Mat-Su Valley Caucus: 2003 - 2004
Other Political and Government Positions:
Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
NCSL Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
NCSL Committee on Education
Vice-President Matanuska-Susitna School Board
Valley Hospital Board of Trustees
Matanuska-Susitna Parks & Recreation Board
Road Service Area Supervisor
Business and Professional Positions:
Former Military Jet Engineer
Civilian Liaison Officer
Large Farm Irrigation Engineer
Former High School Science Teacher
Paramedic/Firefighter: 25 years
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Race Director for various walks and runs
Valley Hospital Association
Basketball Coach
Soccer Assistant Coach
Cross-Country Team Photographer
Church Outreach Counselor, Yukon River Trips, International Trips for teens
Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Special Interests:
Family, Triathlons, Hunting, Fishing, School Sports, Flying, Charity Walks/Races
