Alan Austerman

Alan David Austerman^[1] (born May 23, 1943) is an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives and Alaska Senate.^[2]

Alan Austerman
Alan Austerman (right) with Gary Stevens and Mayor Dan Clarion in Ouzinkie, June 2012.
Majority Leader of the Alaska House of Representatives
In office November 11, 2010 – 2012
Preceded by	Kyle Johansen
Succeeded by	Lance Pruitt
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 36th district
In office January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2015
Preceded by	Gabrielle LeDoux
Succeeded by	Louise Stutes
Member of the Alaska Senate from the R district
In office January 21, 2003 – February 10, 2003
Preceded by	(redistricting took effect)
Succeeded by	Gary Stevens
Member of the Alaska Senate from the C district
In office January 8, 2001 – January 20, 2003
Preceded by	Jerry Mackie
Succeeded by	(redistricting takes effect)
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 6th district
In office January 16, 1995 – January 7, 2001
Preceded by	Cliff Davidson
Succeeded by	Gary Stevens
Personal details
Born	(1943-05-23) May 23, 1943 (age 82) Everett, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Virginia
Children	Carol Dawn
Residence(s)	Kodiak, Alaska, U.S.
Occupation	Consultant/Lobbyist
Profession	business owner-operator
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1964–1971
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Alaska National Guard

Early life and education

Austerman was born in Everett, Washington. He graduated from Kodiak High School in 1961.^[3]

Career

Austerman served as the Majority Leader of the Alaska House of Representatives. He also served on the Fisheries, Military and Veterans Affairs, and Community and Regional Affairs committees of the House of Representatives of the 27th Legislature.^[4] Alan Austerman previously served as an Alaska State Senator from 2001 to 2003. He resigned from the Senate to become the Fisheries Policy Advisor to Governor Frank Murkowski. Before that he represented the 6th district in the House from 1995 to 2001.^[5]

Austerman's daughter Carol ran for his seat in the House of Representatives upon his retirement in 2014. She lost in the Republican primary to Louise Stutes.^[6][7]

Personal life

Austerman and his wife, Ginny, and two children, Carol and Dawn.

He is the current owner of Alan Austerman Consulting and Lobbyist Services. He served from 1964 to 1971 in the Alaska National Guard achieving the rank of Sergeant. He has also served as Police Officer in the Kodiak Police Department and was also a Commercial Fisherman. He also published and co-owned the Kadiak Times newspaper at one point.^[8]