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34th Legislature(2025-2026)

Member Information

2003-2014 Representative District  
2015-2016 Senator District  

Date/Place of Birth: 
July 30, 1961

Anchorage, Alaska
Residency in Alaska: 
Lifelong Alaskan
Occupation: 
Former Alaska State Legislature Staff: 1982 - 2002
Education: 
Chugiak-Gruening Jr/Sr High School: 1979

University of Alaska, Anchorage/Fairbanks

   - B.A. Political Science: 1984
Alaska State House of Representatives: 
Vice-Chair, Finance Committee: 2005 - 2008

Member, Finance Committee: 2003 - 2004

Member, Legislative Council Joint Committee: 2005 - 2008

Finance Subcommittees:

   - Law, 2003 - 2008

   - Public Safety, 2003 - 2008
Other Political and Government Positions: 
Alaska State Legislature Staff: 1982 - 2002

   - Senate President

   - Speaker of the House

Member, Knik-Arm Bridge and Toll Authority

Member, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Chugiak Community Council
Business and Professional Positions: 
Director/Secretary, Chugiak Senior Housing, Inc.
Service Organizations and Community Involvement: 
Charter Member, Chugiak Lions

Elks Lodge #2682

Life Member, Chugiak Senior Center, Inc.

Volunteer Delegation Services Leader

   - 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games

National Rifle Association
Special Interests: 
Alaska History, Fishing, Baseball, Gardening