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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • JD, University of Texas Law School, 1984-1987
  • BA, History, Colorado College, 1977-1981
  • Attended, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLA), 1979

Professional Experience

  • JD, University of Texas Law School, 1984-1987
  • BA, History, Colorado College, 1977-1981
  • Attended, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLA), 1979
  • General Counsel, A-1 Timber Consultants, 2018-present
  • Attorney, Lane Powell, Limited Liability Company, 2007-present
  • Licensed Emergency Medical Technician, present
  • Cook, Mining Camps, present
  • Teacher, University of Alaska Anchorage, present
  • River Guide, OARS/Grand Canyon Dories, 1987-2012
  • Attorney, Claman Law Firm, 1996-2006

Political Experience

  • JD, University of Texas Law School, 1984-1987
  • BA, History, Colorado College, 1977-1981
  • Attended, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLA), 1979
  • General Counsel, A-1 Timber Consultants, 2018-present
  • Attorney, Lane Powell, Limited Liability Company, 2007-present
  • Licensed Emergency Medical Technician, present
  • Cook, Mining Camps, present
  • Teacher, University of Alaska Anchorage, present
  • River Guide, OARS/Grand Canyon Dories, 1987-2012
  • Attorney, Claman Law Firm, 1996-2006
  • Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 21, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 21, 2018
  • Assembly Member, Municipality of Anchorage, 2007-2010
  • Acting Mayor, Municipality of Anchorage, 2009
  • Chair, Anchorage Assembly, 2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Co-Chair, Anchoage Caucus Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Committee on Judiciary, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Energy, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Legislative Council, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Minority Caucus Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Rules Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Special Committee on Energy, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Environmental Conservation, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Public Safety, Alaska State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Committee on Judiciary

Member, Community And Regional Affairs Committee

Member, Health and Social Services Committee

Chair, Judiciary Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Corrections

Member, Subcommittee on Health and Social Services

Member, Subcommittee on Judiciary

Member, Subcommittee on Law

Member, Subcommittee on Public Safety

Member, Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Facilities

Member, Transportation Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, University of Texas Law School, 1984-1987
  • BA, History, Colorado College, 1977-1981
  • Attended, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLA), 1979
  • General Counsel, A-1 Timber Consultants, 2018-present
  • Attorney, Lane Powell, Limited Liability Company, 2007-present
  • Licensed Emergency Medical Technician, present
  • Cook, Mining Camps, present
  • Teacher, University of Alaska Anchorage, present
  • River Guide, OARS/Grand Canyon Dories, 1987-2012
  • Attorney, Claman Law Firm, 1996-2006
  • Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 21, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 21, 2018
  • Assembly Member, Municipality of Anchorage, 2007-2010
  • Acting Mayor, Municipality of Anchorage, 2009
  • Chair, Anchorage Assembly, 2008
  • Member, Alaska Center for the Environment, present
  • Member, Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, present
  • Member, Anchorage Youth Symphony Association, present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Anchorage Rotary Club, present
  • Member, Planned Parenthood of Alaska, present
  • Member, Trailside Discovery, present
  • Chair, Anchorage Airport Communications Committee, 2009-2013
  • President, Alaska Bar Association, 2008
  • Member, Alaska Bar Association Board of Governors, 2002-2008
  • Member, Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission, 2005-2007
  • Chair, Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission, 2006-2007

Other Info

Hobbies or Special Talents:

An active hiker, biker, and skier

Priority Issues:

Fiscal Responsibility

  • Public Safety

  • Quality Education

  • Protecting Constitutional Rights

  • Involving our Community

  • Government Accountability

  • Common Sense--an innovative, independent approach to solving problems

    Thomas Jefferson said it best: "Government is best which governs the least."

  • Spouse's Occupation:

    Employee at Cook Inlet Tribal Council

    State Bills
    Events

    2020

    Feb. 22
    Mid-Session Constituent Meeting

    Sat 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AKST

    Legislative Information Office, 1500 W. Benson Blvd. Anchorage, AK

    Feb. 17
    Public Testimony on HB 181: K-12 Mental Health Education

    Mon 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM AKST

    Alaska State Capitol Juneau, AK

    Jan. 6
    Pre-Session Constituent Meeting

    Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM AKST

    Legislative Information Office, 1500 W. Benson Blvd. Anchorage, AK