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34th Legislature(2025-2026)

Member Information

2005-2020 Representative District  

Date/Place of Birth: 
August 12, 1959

Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Residency in Alaska: 
Big Lake: 1981 - present
Occupation: 
Small Business Owner

Legislator
Family: 
Spouse - Adel

Children - Matthew, Amanda
Education: 
Rice Lake High: 1977

Mat-Su College - Certification in RHVAC: 1988 - 1989
Alaska State House of Representatives: 
Finance: 2011 - Present

Legislative Budget & Audit: 2008 - Present

Co-Chair, Resources: 2009 - 2010

Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce: 2007 - 2010

Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force: 2007 - 2010

Economic Development, Trade & Tourism: 2005 - 2010

    Chair: 2005 - 2008

Rules: 2009 - 2010

Transportation: 2005 - 2008

    Vice-Chair: 2007 - 2008 

Administrative Regulation Review: 2007 - 2008

Community & Regional Affairs: 2005 - 2008

Oil & Gas: 2007 - 2008

Chair, Education: 2005 - 2006

School District Costs Task Force: 2005 - 2006

Finance Subcommittee:

   - Chair, Department of Administration: 2011 - Present

   - Chair, Department of Labor & Workforce Development: 2011 - Present

   - University of Alaska: 2005 - 2006, 2011 - present

   - Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2007 - 2010

   - Corrections: 2007 - 2010

   - Fish & Game: 2009 - 2010

   - Natural Resources: 2007 - 2010

   - Education & Early Development: 2007 - 2008

   - Public Safety: 2005 - 2006

   - Law: 2005 - 2006
Other Political and Government Positions: 
Delegate, 2004 Conference of Alaskans

NCSL Western Conference Committee Member

NCSL Agriculture, Environment & Energy Committee Member

National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, National Executive Committee

National Rifle Association Life Member

Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force Member
Business and Professional Positions: 
Owner Operator, Heirloom Wood Crafters
Service Organizations and Community Involvement: 
Alaska Outdoor Council

Antique Power Club of Alaska

Big Lake Chamber of Commerce

Big Lake Lions Club

Matanuska Valley Sportsman Association

National Rifle Association

Susitna Rotary (Houston)

Willow Chamber of Commerce

Special Interests: 
Hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, working on vintage machines, snowmobiles, and NASCAR