Date/Place of Birth:
July 30, 1961
Anchorage, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Lifelong Alaskan
Occupation:
Former Alaska State Legislature Staff: 1982 - 2002
Education:
Chugiak-Gruening Jr/Sr High School: 1979
University of Alaska, Anchorage/Fairbanks
- B.A. Political Science: 1984
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Vice-Chair, Finance Committee: 2005 - 2008
Member, Finance Committee: 2003 - 2004
Member, Legislative Council Joint Committee: 2005 - 2008
Finance Subcommittees:
- Law, 2003 - 2008
- Public Safety, 2003 - 2008
Other Political and Government Positions:
Alaska State Legislature Staff: 1982 - 2002
- Senate President
- Speaker of the House
Member, Knik-Arm Bridge and Toll Authority
Member, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Chugiak Community Council
Business and Professional Positions:
Director/Secretary, Chugiak Senior Housing, Inc.
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Charter Member, Chugiak Lions
Elks Lodge #2682
Life Member, Chugiak Senior Center, Inc.
Volunteer Delegation Services Leader
- 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games
National Rifle Association
Special Interests:
Alaska History, Fishing, Baseball, Gardening
