Biography

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
March 18, 1939
Spokane, Washington

FAMILY:
Daughters: Mary and Sara
Sons: Ezra and Johan

EDUCATION:
B.A. in Social Anthropology, Western Washington University

EMPLOYMENT:
Executive Director, Sound Institute of Family and Children Services (1970-present)
Counselor, Mission Creek Youth Corps, (1968-1970)
Purchasing Agent, Lockheed Shipbuilding, (1964-1965)

MILITARY SERVICE: Army - 3½ years

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Capital Budget
Select Committee on Puget Sound

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Hood Canal
Natural resources
Rural economics
Small business
Juvenile justice
Family law

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group
Board of Directors, Washington Association of Child Caring Agencies (1971-1977)
Board of Directors, Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce (1993-1997)
Board of Directors, North Mason School District (1993-1997)
Chair, Kitsap County Law and Justice Advisory Committee (1972-1976)
Chair, Kitsap County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (1972-1976)