33rd Legislature(2023-2024)
Member Information
John Torgerson
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1995-2002 Senator District
Date/Place of Birth:10/21/47; Iowa City, IA
Occupation:Self-Employed
Spouse:Marjorie
Children:Leila, Jolene, Marissa
Residency in Alaska:Fairbanks, 1950-60; Seward, 1960-75; Kasilof, 1975-present
Education:High School - G.E.D., U.S. Army, 1966
Military Service:U.S. Army, (E-5), 3 years service
Political and Government Positions:Former Member, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly; Former President, Alaska Municipal League and Kenai Peninsula Caucus; Western States Representative, National Association of Development Organizations
Business and Professional Positions:Member/Past President, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce; Former Board Member, Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Service Organization(s) Membership:Founding Board Member/Past President, Peninsula Winter Games; Member/Past President, Kenai Eagles; Member, Soldotna Elks, Kasilof Eagles, Seward American Legion, Pioneers of Alaska; Lifetime Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Special Interests:Hiking, goldpanning
