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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