Date/Place of Birth:
February 23, 1933
East Los Angeles, California
Family:
Spouse - Marlene Wagner Lynn
Children - Debra, Bob Jr., Robyn, Mary, Marla, John
Seventeen grandchildren, one great grandchild
Education:
Garfield High School (East Los Angeles California)
University of Arizona, B.A.
California State University Long Beach, M.A.
- Educational Administration
Air University, ''Education with Industry''
- (similar to MBA) relating to government procurement and contracts
University of California Riverside
University of Alaska
Military:
Major, USAF Retired
Vietnam Veteran
Bandsman (enlisted)
Fighter Pilot
Air Defense Operations (including Kotzebue, Alaska)
Radar Site Commander, Vietnam
Inspector general, contracts and procurement
Seventeen awards and decorations, including Bronze Star and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, State Afffairs Committee: 2007 - 2008
Chair, Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Armed Services Committee: 2003 - 2008
Member, Economic Development, International Trade and Tourism Committee: 2005 - 2008
Member, Education Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Judiciary Committe: 2007 - 2008
Member, Labor and Commerce Committee: 2003 - 2006
Member, Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: 2003 - 2004
Member, Resources Committee: 2003 - 2004
Member, State Affairs Committee: 2003 - 2006
Member, Majority Caucus 2003 - 2006
Other Political and Government Positions:
City Councilman
Mayor Pro-Tem, Moreno Valley, California
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Alaska Outdoor Council
MADD
Air Force Association
Vietnam Veterans of America
VFW
American Legion
National Breast Cancer Coalition
AMVET
Special Interests:
Church
Anchorage Community Concert Band
Family History
Photography
