Date/Place of Birth:
June 1, 1947
Haines, Alaska

Residency in Alaska:
Haines: 1947 - 1974
Klukwan: 1974 - 1991
Haines: 1991 - present

Occupation:
Fisherman/Lobbyist

Family:
Spouse - Joyce Marie
Children - Rhett, Danny, Gabriel, Cole, Rhiannon

Education:
Haines High: 1965
University of Alaska
   - 1965

Military:
U.S. Army, 2 years
Vietnam Veteran
Good Conduct
Crew Chief Wings
Sharpshooter Army Appreciation Award

Alaska State House of Representatives:
2005 - present
Co-chair, Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2005 - present
Member, Transportation Committee: 2005 - present
Member, Education Committee: 2005 - present
Member, Fisheries Committee: 2005 - present
Member, Military & Veterans' Affairs Committee: 2005 - present

Other Political and Government Positions:
Haines Borough Assembly, 4 years
Haines School Board, 4 years

Business and Professional Positions:
Klukwan, Inc. - Former Chairman & CEO
Chilkoot Indian Assocations Council Member

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Past member of the board of directors, Southeast Alaska Fisherman's Alliance
United Fisherman of Alaska, Lifetime Member
Honorary Lifetime Member - American Legion

Special Interests:
Commerical Fisherman, gillnet - 35 years, halibut longline - 31 years, shrimp - 2 years.

biography last updated 3/23/2006

Co-Chair:
Community & Regional Affairs Committee
Fisheries Committee

Member:
Transportation Committee
Education Committee
Military & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Finance Subcommittees:
Community & Economic Development
Fish & Game
Transportation & Public Facilities