Date/Place of Birth:
September 30, 1963
Anvik, Alaska

Residency in Alaska:
Anvik: 1963 - 1981
Anchorage: 1981 - 1984
Fairbanks: 1984 - 1986
Willow: 1986 - present

Occupation:
Businessperson

Family:
Son - Michael

Education:
Anvik High School - Diploma: 1981

Alaska State House of Representatives: 1995 - present
Co-Chair, Resources Committee: 1999 - 2002, 2004 - present
Co-Chair, Transportation Committee: 2003
Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans'
     Affairs: 1997 - 1998
Chair, Special Committee on International
     Trade & Tourism: 1995 - 1996
Vice-Chair, Legislative Council Joint Committee:
     2003 - present
Vice-Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans'
     Affairs: 2003 - present
Vice-Chair, Resources Committee: 1997 - 1998,
     2003 - present
Vice-Chair, Transportation Committee: 1995 - 1998,
     1999 - 2002
Transportation Committee: 1997 - 2000, 2004 - present
Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade
     & Tourism: 1995 - 1996, 2001 - 2002
Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs:
     2001 - 2002
Special Committee on World Trade & State/Federal
     Relations: 1999 - 2000
Deferred Maintenance Task Force Committee:
     1997 - 1998
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 1997 - 1998
Resources Committee: 1997 - 1998
Labor & Commerce Committee: 1995 - 1996
Finance Subcommittees:
   - Labor & Workforce Development: 2003 - present
   - Transportation & Public Facilities:
     1995 - 1998, 2003 - present
   - Military & Veterans Affairs: 1997 - 1998,
     2001 - present
   - Fish & Game: 2001 - 2002
   - Public Safety: 1999 - 2002
   - Environmental Conservation: 1999 - 2000
   - Natural Resources: 1999 - 2000
   - Education: 1995 - 1998
Matanuska Susitna Caucus: 1995 - present

Other Political and Government Positions:
Commissioner, Joint Federal-State Commission on
     Policies & Programs Affecting Alaska Natives
Commissioner, Alaska Historical Commission
Heartland Institute Legislative Advisor

Business and Professional Positions:
Spokesperson, Alyeska Pipeline, Charter North and
     Payless Drug Stores
Assistant Manager, Stuckagain Heights Lodge
Bookkeeper, Chena Hot Springs
Operator, Masek Racing Kennels
Owner/Operator, Rustic Wilderness Lodge

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
National Rifle Association
Alaska Outdoor Council
Alaska Boaters Association
Willow United Methodist Church
National Foundation of Women Legislators
Women's Legislative Network (NCSL)

Awards & Recognitions:
Alaska Distinguished Service Medal: 1999
Two time winner of the Talkeetna Moose Dropping
      Festival's Mountain Mother Contest

Special Interests:
Dog Mushing, Hiking, Fishing, Outdoor Activities
Four time Iditarod Race finisher: 1990 - 1993

biography last updated 7/20/2004

Co-Chair:
Resources Committee

Vice-Chair:
Joint Legislative Council Committee
Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs

Member:
Transportation

Finance Subcommittees:
Transportation & Public Facilities
Labor & Workforce Development
Military & Veterans' Affairs