34th Legislature(2025-2026)
Member Information
Pat Pourchot
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1985-1988 Representative District
1989-1992 Senator District
Date/Place of Birth:2/23/49
Mendota, Illinois
Occupation:Land and Resources Manager
Spouse:Janie Leask
Children:Shawn (17), Caleb (9)
Residency in Alaska:Anchorage 1972-1977,1980 to present
Education:College/University:
University of Wisconsin; 1970; Bachelor of Arts
Post-Graduate:
Harvard University; 1980; Master of Public Administration
Political and Government Positions:Chief-of-Staff, Alaska State Senate Resources Committee; Legislative
Assistant, U.S. Senator Mike Grave
Business and Professional Position:Resources Manager, NANA Development Corporation; Land
Manager, Alaska Federation of Natives; Natural Resource Specialist,
U.S. Department of the Interior
Service Organization Membership:President, Russian Jack Community Council; Alaska Pacific University
Fundraising Committee; Past-President, Knik Kanoers
and Kayakers; Resource Development Council
Special Interests :Marathon running; whitewater boating; guiding; softball
