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33rd Legislature(2023-2024)

Member Information

2003-2014 Senator District  

 
Date 
and Place of Birth: 
 
  October 11, 1958
 
  Newton, Massachusetts

Occupation: 
 
Lawyer, small business owner
  

Spouse: 
 
Peggy Pepper French
  

Children: 
 
Christopher

Residency in Alaska: 
 
  1978 to present - Anchorage

Education: 
 
Summit County High School, 1972-1976, Diploma
University 
of Colorado, 1976-1977; University of Alaska, 1986-1990, 
B.A. English; Cornell Law School, 1992-1995, J.D.

Political and Government Positions: 
 
Assistant District Attorney, 1996-2002; law clerk to 
superior court judge, 1995-1996.

Business and Professional Positions: 
 
Co-owner, French Apartments, 1989-present; lead operator, 
ARCO, 1991-1992; production operator, ARCO, 1984-1990, Shell 
Oil Company, 1980-1984.
Service 
Organization(s) Membership: 
 
Alaska Bar Association, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Challenge 
Alaska, Access Alaska, MADD, Underage Drinking Task Force.
Special 
Interests: 
 
Hiking, skiing, climbing, running, reading, family camping 
trips. 
Other: 

 
  Victims for Justice, High 5 Award, 2002; MADD Volunteer 
Award, 1999; climbed Mt. McKinley to the summit twice.