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Elected to the House 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000

Biography

Date/Place of Birth: August 2, 1958
Waukegan, Illinois

Residency in Alaska: 1963 - present
Chugiak: 1963 - 1969
Anchorage: 1969 - 1976
Wasilla: 1976 - Present

Occupation: Construction

Family: Wife - Tatiana
Step-daughter - Anuta

Education:
Dimond High School, Anchorage, Alaska: 1976
Matanuska-Susitna Community College, Palmer, Alaska: 1985
   - Associate of Applied Science Degree, Business Administration
Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, Alaska:
   - BA Management Science: 1987;
   - MBA: 1989

Alaska State House of Representatives: 1995 - present
Chair, Transportation Committee: 2001 - present
Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2001 - present
Oil & Gas Committee: 2001 - present
Rules Committee: 2001 - present
Transportation Committee: 1999 - 2000
Finance Committee: 1995 - 1998
Legislative Budget & Audit Committee: 1995 - 1996
Special Committee on Economic Development: 1995 - 1996
Finance Subcommittees
   - Transportation & Public Facilities: 2001 - present
   - Public Safety: 2001 - present
   - Health & Social Services: 2001 - present
   - Natural Resources: 1999 - 2000
   - Commerce & Economic Development: 1997 - 1998
   - Community & Regional Affairs: 1997 - 1998
   - Environmental Conservation: 1997 - 1998
   - Administration: 1995 - 1996
   - Education: 1995 - 1996

Other Political and Government Positions:
Wasilla Planning & Utilities Commission: 1993 - 1994
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Overall Economic
      Development Commission: 1993 - 1994
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors: 1993 - 1994
Chair, Wasilla Planning & Utilities Commission: 1991 - 1992
Vice Chair, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
      Board of Directors: 1991 - 1992
Delegate, Alaska State Republican Convention: 1984, 1986, 1990, 1992
Finance Chairman, Republican Party of Alaska, District 16: 1990 - 1991
Treasurer, Republican Party of Alaska, District 16: 1990

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Greater Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Iditarod Trail Committee
National Rifle Association
Wasilla-Knik-Willow Creek Historical Society
Anthony J. Dimond High School Alumni Association
Alaska Pacific University Alumni Association
Pioneers of Alaska
Christian Businessman's Association
Alaska Outdoor Council
Wasilla Bible Church

Special Interests:
Family

biography last updated 11/20/2002

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