Biography

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
1/26/36 - Bellingham, Washington

FAMILY:
Wife: Allene
Daughters: Kim Brown, Kay Witt
Six grandchildren

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Education - Seattle Pacific University (1961)
Master's, Education guidance & counseling - Seattle Pacific University (1974)

EMPLOYMENT:
Mount Vernon High School history teacher and counselor
Skagit Valley College counselor and basketball coach
Now retired after 38 years in education

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Education - Chair
Economic Development, Agriculture and Trade

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Past President of Skagit Improvement Inc. (low cost housing)
Past Vice President of Skagit Valley YMCA
Kiwanis
Sunday School Superintendent

HONORS AND AWARDS:
Skagit Valley College Hall of Fame - 2000
President's Recognition Award, Principal's Association - 1998-99
Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges Coaches Hall of Fame
Medallion Award, Seattle Pacific University - 1997
Legislative "Friend of Housing", Washington State Housing Authorities - 1994
Coach of the Year, Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges - 1984 and 1988
Men's Basketball Coach of the Year Award, Skagit Valley College - 1984 and 1988

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Help public schools meet the new high standards of Education Reform
Increasing family-wage jobs and a healthy economic climate
Making home-ownership affordable for young families starting out

YEARS IN HOUSE:
Seventh term