Date/Place of Birth:
10/8/45; Longview, WA

Occupation:
Excavating Contractor

Spouse:
Susan Erlwein

Children:
Brian, Karen, Carol

Residency in Alaska:
Soldotna; 1961-73 and 1978-present Kenai; 1973-76 Anchorage, 1976-78

Education:
High School - Kenai High School, 1961-63, diploma College/University - Alaska Methodist University, 1968-72, B.A. Education

Military Service:
U.S. Navy, (E-5), 4 years service, Vietnam and Antarctica service

Political and Government Positions:
Mayor, City of Soldotna, 1990-92; Member: Soldotna City Council, 1984-90

Business and Professional Positions:
Owner, GDX Co.; Administrator, Kenai Harbor Committee; Manager, Wildwood Construction Co.; Program Manager, Wildwood Boarding Program

Service Organization(s) Membership:
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce; Seward Chamber of Commerce; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10046

Special Interests:
Family, community, sports and homesteading