Date/Place of Birth:
August 12, 1959
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Residency in Alaska:
Big Lake: 1981 - present
Occupation:
Designer and Builder of Custom Fine Furniture
Family:
Spouse - Adel
Children - Matthew, Amanda
Education:
Rice Lake High: 1977
Mat-Su College - Certification in HVAC: 1988 - 1989
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Committee: 2007 - 2008
Chair, Education Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-Chair, Economic Development, International Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - 2006
Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce: 2007 - 2008
Vice-Chair, Transportation Committee: 2005 - 2008
Member, Administrative Regulation Review: 2007 - 2008
Member, Community & Regional Affairs: 2005 - 2008
Member, Health, Education & Social Services: 2007 - 2008
Finance Subcommittee:
- Commerce, Community & Economiic Development: 2007 - 2008
- Corrections: 2007 - 2008
- Education & Early Developoment: 2007 - 2008
- Law: 2005 - 2006
- Natural Resources: 2007 - 2008
- Public Safety: 2005 - 2006
- University of Alaska: 2005 - 2006
Other Political and Government Positions:
Delegate, Conference of Alaskans: 2004
Member, NCSL Western Conference Committee
Member, Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission - Alaska's Bi-Centennial Celebration Committee
Dairy Industry - Ad Hoc Committee
Business and Professional Positions:
Assistant Manager: Cherry Lane Farms
- Arlington, Washington
Owner Operator: Green Bay Vans Inc.
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
Maintenance Supervisor: Settlers Bay Development
- Wasilla, Alaska
Oiler-Mechanic: Fishers Fuel - Big Lake, Alaska
Owner Operator: Heirloom Wood Crafters
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
4-H Leader
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
Big Lake Lions Club
Matanuska Valley Sportsman Association
Alaska Outdoor Council
National Rifle Association
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, working on vintage machines, snowmobiles, and NASCAR
