100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
"From Territorial Days to Today"
1913 to 2013
Juneau, Alaska
State & Territorial
Gail Phillips
Date/Place of Birth:5/15/44; Juneau, AK
Occupation:Public Service
Spouse:Walter
Children:Robin, Kim
Residency in Alaska:Lifelong; Juneau, Nome, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Homer
Education:High School - Nome High School, 1958-62, diploma College/University - University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1962-67, B.A. Business Education Post Graduate - University of Alaska, Miscellaneous Courses
Political and Government Positions:Speaker of the House, 1995-1998; House Majority Leader, 1993-94; Legislative Aide to Senate President, 1989-90; Legislative Committee Chair, Alaska State Municipal League; Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, 1986-88; Homer City Council, 1981-84; State Secretary, Republican Party of Alaska, 1982-88
Business and Professional Positions:Partner, Lindphil Mining Company, 1983-present; Owner, Quiet Sports Store, 1978-84; Airline Employee, Western Airlines and Wein Air Alaska, 1969-79; Business Education Teacher, Nome High School, 1967-69
Service Organization(s) Membership:Kenai Peninsula College Council: Board Member, Past Chair; Member: Kenai Peninsula Chambers of Commerce; Homer United Methodist Church; Resource Development Council; Homer Emblem Club; Pioneers of Alaska; Iditarod Trail Commitee
Special Interests:Family and friends, politics, mining, statewide transportation improvements