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