District 39 - Democrat, Nome

(800) 478-3789

E-mail: Rep.Richard.Foster@legis.state.ak.us

Session contact info: State Capitol, Room 410, phone 465-3789/fax 465-3242.

Interim contact info: P.O. Box 1630, Nome, AK 99762; phone 443-5555/fax 443-2162.

Occupation: Air taxi, retired.

Personal: Born Aug. 9, 1948, in Nome; married (Cathy); nine children; lifelong Alaska resident.

Education: University of Alaska Fairbanks, B.B.A. Economics.

Military Service: Captain, U.S. Military Intelligence, Vietnam, three years.

Political/Government: House of Representatives, 1989-present; former chair, Sitnasuak Native Corporation Board of Directors; former board member, Bering Straits Native Corporation, Nome Eskimo Community; former member, Nome Planning Commission, Nome School Board & City Council.

Business/Professional: Rotary Club; Pioneer Igloo No. 1; Federal Selective Service Board; former owner, Fosters Flying Service.

Hobbies: Military history, enjoying the country.