33rd Legislature(2023-2024)
Member Information
Brian Porter
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1993-1998 Representative District
1999-2002 Representative District Speaker of the House
Date/Place of Birth:5/2/38; Seattle, WA
Occupation:Consultant, Security and Public Safety; Civil Investigation
Spouse:Bette
Children:Kelle, Kerry, Kory, six grandchildren
Residency in Alaska:Anchorage, 1951-present
Education:Anchorage High School, 1952-56, Diploma; University of Alaska, Anchorage, 1966-70, AA Police Administration; Technical/Vocational: Northwestern University, Police Institute, 1970-71, Police Institute Diploma; National Executive Institute, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, 1981, Certificate
Military Service:U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, Military Police, Sergeant, 5 years service
Political and Government Positions:Alaska House of Representatives, 1993-present; speaker of the House, 1999-00; House Majority Leader, 1997-98; Chairman, House Judiciary Committee, 1993-96; Member, various committees, 1993-present; Anchorage Municipal Assembly, 1989-92; Member and past Chairman, Alaska Police Standards Council, 1978-87
Business and Professional Positions:President/General Manager, Alaska Security, Inc., 1989-91; Police Officer/Chief of Police, 1960-87
Service Organization(s) Membership:Past Board Member, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce; Community Economic Development Corportation (CEDC); Anchorage Boys & Girls Club; Crisis, Inc.; Past Member, Anchorage Rotary Club
Special Interests:Family, reading, music, golf, public service
