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33rd Legislature(2023-2024)

Member Information

2005-2016 Representative District  

Date/Place of Birth: 
March 24, 1948

Sacramento, California
Residency in Alaska: 
Anchorage: 1977 - 1982

Kenai: 1982 - 1995

Soldotna: 1995 - present
Family: 
Spouse - Barbara

Children - Madelyn, Valerie
Education: 
Cupertino High School: 1966

California State University

   - B.A. 1977
Military: 
USAF: 1967 - 1971; Honorable Discharge
Alaska State House of Representatives: 
Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2007 - 2010

Chair, Oil & Gas Committee: 2008

Co-chair, Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006

Vice-Chair, Oil & Gas Committee: 2007

Member, Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2007 - 2008

Member, Resources Committee: 2005 - 2010

Finance Subcommittees:

   - Administration: 2005 - 2010

   - Court System: 2007 - 2008

   - Environmental Conservation: 2005 - 2010

   - Fish & Game: 2007 - 2010

   - Law: 2007 - 2008

   - Public Safety: 2007 - 2008

   - Revenue: 2007 - 2008
Other Political and Government Positions: 
Soldotna City Council (2 years)

Central Emergency Services Service Area Board of Directors (elected 3 times, 8 years total, 3 as chair)
Business and Professional Positions: 
Alaska Legislative Aide

Commercial Lines Insurance Broker

Custom Seafood Processor

The Kenai Peninsula Tourism Industry
Service Organizations and Community Involvement: 
Rotary (Spenard, Kenai, and Soldotna)

Peninsula Winter Games Board of Directors

Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce (Board of Directors - Soldotna 5 years)

Kenai Wild Salmon Brand Board of Directors

Soldotna Elks Lodge
Special Interests: 
Fishing, hiking, and photography