
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 RHVAC: 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
Finance Subcommittee:
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2007 - 2008
- Corrections: 2007 - 2008
- Education & Early Development: 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, NCSL Agriculture, Environment & Energy Committee
National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses
Member, Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
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
Alaska Outdoor Council
Antique Power Club of Alaska
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
Big Lake Lions Club
Matanuska Valley Sportsman Association
National Rifle Association
Susitna Rotary (Houston)
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Willow Chamber of Commerce
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, working on vintage machines, snowmobiles, and NASCAR