District 13 - Democrat
Elected to the House: 1996, 1998, 2000
Date of Birth: February 4, 1962
Place of Birth: San Francisco, CA
Spouse: Mara Kimmel
Children: Hannah
Occupation: Attorney & Businessman
Residency in Alaska: Anchorage, South Addition, 1990 - present
Committees:
Member: Legislative Council
Member: House Rules Committee
Member: House Judiciary Committee
Member: House Committee on Committees
Member (alternate): Joint Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
Education:
College/University - Harvard College, 1979-83
A.B. - Government and Economics (with honors)
Post Graduate - Cambridge University, 1985-86
Masters of Philosophy - Polar Studies;
University of California - Hastings College of Law, 1987-90, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
Assistant District Attorney - Anchorage DA's Office
Law Clerk - Alaska State Court of Appeals
Enforcement Officer - US Antarctic Program
Business and Professional Positions:
Director, Legal Program - Institute of the North
Partner - Let It Snow, LLC
Board Member (ex-officio) - Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Board Member - Boys & Girls Club of Anchorage
Board Member - Community Dispute Resolution Center
Board Member - Special Olympics of Alaska
Exporter - United Exporters Company
General Laborer - ITT Antarctic Services
Desk Assistant - ABC News
Special Interests:
Hockey, fishing, travel, and reading.