Date/Place of Birth:
December 29, 1937
New York, New York

Residency in Alaska:
Palmer: 1968 - present

Occupation:
Paramedic/Fire Officer, Anchorage Fire Department

Family:
Wife - Cathy
Children - Kip, Antonia, Samantha, Gabriel

Education:
Brooklyn Tech High School, Brooklyn, New York:
     Graduated 1955
Brooklyn Polytech, Brooklyn, New York
   - B.A. Mechanical Engineering: 1960
University of California, San Jose, CA: 1968
   - B.A. Physical Science
   - B.A. Biology
   - Teacher Certification: High School
     and Special Ed.
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
   - M.S. Biology: 1973
University of Alaska, Anchorage: 1975
   - A.A. Paramedicine
   - Fire Instructor I, II, III

Military Service:
Civilian Liaison between U.S. Airforce and
     General Elecrtic Co. dealing with Development of
     Military Jet Engines.

Alaska State House of Representatives:
2003 - present
Co-Chair: Transportation Committee: 2005 - present
Vice-Chair: State Affairs Committee: 2005 - present
Education Committee: 2005 - present
Health, Education & Social Services: 2005 - present
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - present
Resources Committee: 2003 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Education:
     2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services
     Committee: 2003 - 2004
Vice-Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee:
     2004
Labor & Commerce Committee: 2003
Finance Subcommittees:
   - Education & Early Development: 2003 - present
   - Military & Veterans' Affairs: 2003 - present
   - Public Safety: 2003 - 2004
   - Revenue: 2005 - present
Chair, Mat-Su Valley Caucus: 2003 - 2004

Other Political and Government Positions:
Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education
NCSL Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
NCSL Committee on Education
Vice-President Matanuska-Susitna School Board
Valley Hospital Board of Trustees
Matanuska-Susitna Parks & Recreation Board
Road Service Area Supervisor

Business and Professional Positions:
Former Military Jet Engineer
Civilian Liaison Officer
Large Farm Irrigation Engineer
Former High School Science Teacher
Paramedic/Firefighter: 25 years

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Race Director for various walks and runs
Valley Hospital Association
Basketball Coach
Soccer Assistant Coach
Cross-Country Team Photographer
Church Outreach Counselor, Yukon River Trips,
     International Trips for teens

Special Interests:
Family, Triathlons, Hunting, Fishing, School Sports, Flying, Charity Walks/Races

biography last updated 2/24/2006

Co-Chair:
Transportation Committee

Vice-Chair:
State Affairs Committee

Member:
Health, Education & Social Services Committee
Resources Committee
Education Committee
Legislative Council Joint Committee

Finance Subcommittees:
Education & Early Development
Military & Veterans' Affairs
Revenue