Date and Place of Birth:
November 24, 1948
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
For
current committee membership and leadership positions, please
see link above.
