Date/Place of Birth:
November 22, 1953
Kermit, Texas

Residency in Alaska:
Alaska Resident since 1978, Southwest Anchorage resident since 1990

Occupation:
Businessman

Education:
Miami High School, Oklahoma
Northeast Oklahoma A&M: 1973-1975
Oklahoma State University: 1975-1977

Alaska State House of Representatives:
Co-Chair, Resources Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, Rules Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, State Affairs Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, Transportation Committee: 2007 - 2008
Finance Subcommittees:
   - Member, Administration: 2007 - 2008
   - Member, Corrections: 2007 - 2008
   - Member, Fish & Game: 2007 - 2008
   - Member, Natural Resources: 2007 - 2008

Other Political and Government Positions:
District Chair, RPA
Delegate, 2000 Republican National Convention
Legislative Aide 1997-1999, 2004-2006
Joint Armed Services Committee 22nd Legislature
Alaska Commission on Privatization 21st Legislature

Business and Professional Positions:
Marketing Director, MarkAir
General Manager, Alaska Journal of Commerce and Alaska Military Weekly
Owner, Pacific Rim Marketing
VP/GM, KYMG Radio
Legislative Aide

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Klatt Community Council Member
Anchorage International Rotary (past member)
Chamber of Commerce Military Committee (past member)
Better Business Bureau, Board of Directors (past director)

Special Interests:
Family, Boating, Golf, Fishing