District C - Democrat, Angoon

(888) 288-3473

E-mail: Sen.Albert.Kookesh@legis.state.ak.us

Session contact info: State Capitol, Room 11, phone 465-3473/fax 465-2827.

Interim contact info: same

Occupation: Fisherman; businessman.

Personal: Born Nov. 24, 1948, in Juneau, Tlingit name Ka'shaan, Eagle-Bear clan; married (Sally Woods); five children; eight grandchildren; lifelong Alaska resident.

Education: Alaska Methodist University, B.A.; University of Washington, Juris Doctorate.

Political/Government: Senate, 2005-present; House of Representatives, 1997-2004; co-chairman, Alaska Federation of Natives; chairman, Sealaska Corporation; member, Alaska School Activities Association; former special assistant on rural affairs, Office of the Governor; former precinct chairman, central committeeman, Alaska Democratic Party; former city council member, City of Angoon; former member, Strategic Planning Committee, Alaska School Activities Association.

Business/Professional: Trustee, First Alaskans Foundation; former president, vice president, business manager, Kootznoowoo, Inc.; former director, Smithsonian Institute's American Indian Museum.

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, basketball, promoting youth sports.