Date/Place of Birth:
9/17/44; Boston, MA

Occupation:
Commercial Pilot; Guide

Spouse:
Rona

Children:
Stacy, Katy, Tina, Kellen, Alec

Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1966-68; Chugiak/Eagle River, 1968-to present

Education:
High School - Norwell High School,1958-62 College/University - Kings College; Alaska Methodist University, B.A. History - Political Science, Minor in Economics

Military Service:
Alaska Air National Guard, 7 years, 1968-75, Staff Sergeant, Honorable Discharge

Political and Government Positions:
State Senate, 1983-to present; Senate President, 1993-94; Minority Leader, 1985-87, 1989, 1991-92, 1995-96; Chair, Senate Resources Committee; Chair, Joint Special Committee on Mergers; State House of Representatives, 1979-82; Majority Leader, 1981-82

Business and Professional Positions:
Halford Guide Service

Service Organization(s) Membership:
Life Member, National Rifle Association; Alaska Airmen's Association; Alaska Outdoor Council; Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; Chugiak-Eagle River Historical Society

Special Interests:
Flying, children and outdoor activities

Other:
Legislator of the Year, Safari Club International, Alaska Chapter,1999; Defender of Freedom Award, National Rifle Association, 1996; Wildlife Conservation Legislator of the Year, Alaska Outdoor Council,1996,1990; Outstanding Republican State Senator, Alaska Republican Party,1992; Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Phi Delta Kappa,1988