Date/Place of Birth:
July 31, 1964
Fairbanks, Alaska

Residency in Alaska:
Fairbanks: 1964 - present

Occupation:
Hotel and restaurant owner

Education:
Lathrop High School: 1981
Syracuse University, 1984
   - B.A., American History

Alaska State House of Representatives:
2005 - present
Co-chair, Resources Committee: 2005 - present
Co-chair, Econ. Dev., Int'l Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - present
Member, State Affairs Committee: 2005 - present
Member, Economic Development, International Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - present
Member, Joint Armed Services Committee: 2005 - present

Business and Professional Positions:
Owner; Jaybird's Wingworld
Owner; Food Factory
Owner; Pike's Landing
Owner; Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Owner; Aviator Greenhouse & Sweets

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Chamber of Commerce
CHARR

Special Interests:
Host of Canned Food Day at the Fair
Host of Letter Carrier's Canned Food Drive
Host of Mush for Kids
Alaska Children's Trust
Host of Food Factory & Friends
UAF Jazz Festival
Softball
Gardening

biography last updated 7/7/2006

Co-Chair:
Resources Committee
Econ. Dev., Int'l Trade & Tourism Committee

Member:
State Affairs Committee
Armed Services Committee Joint Committee

Finance Subcommittees:
Community & Economic Development
Fish & Game
Natural Resources