Member: House Community & Regional Affairs Committee
Member: House Transportation Committee

District 5 - Democrat

Date/Place of Birth: 11/24/48; Juneau, AK

Occupation: Commercial Fisherman; Lodge and Market Owner/Operator

Spouse: Sally Woods Kookesh

Children: Elaine, Jaeleen, Reanna, Albert, Walter

Residency in Alaska: 1948-present; raised in Angoon

Education: High School - Mt. Edgecumbe High School College/University - Alaska Methodist University, 1971, B.A. Post Graduate - University of Washington, 1976, J.D.

Political and Government Positions: Special Assistant for Rural Affairs, Office of the Governor, 1994-96; Alaska Democratic Party, Precinct Chairman, Central Committeeman

Business and Professional Positions: Board of Directors, Sealaska Corporation; Former Business Manager, Executive VP, Acting President/CEO, Kootznoowoo Inc., 1976-92 Service Organization(s)

Membership: Chairman, Hall of Fame Committee, Juneau Lions Club; Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand Camp; Co-Chair, AFN; Alaska School Activities Association

Special Interests: Subsistence activities, competitive basketball, promoting youth sports Other: Honors, Hall of Fame, Mt. Edgecumbe High School; Hall of Fame, Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka American Legion Tournament, Gold Medal Tournament; Presidents Award for Service, ANB Grand Camp, 1995