Gary Stevens is a Republican member of the Alaska State Senate representing District C, a region encompassing numerous coastal communities including Kodiak, Homer, Seward, and Cordova. Born on August 21, 1941, in McMinnville, Oregon, Stevens has maintained residency in Alaska for over 55 years, primarily in Kodiak since 1970. He is married to Rita and has three adult children and two grandchildren.

Education

Stevens holds advanced degrees from several prestigious institutions:

• Bachelor of Arts from Linfield College
• Master of Fine Arts and PhD from the University of Oregon
• Attended UCLA
• Attended the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard

Political Experience

Stevens has served as an elected official for 33 years, with extensive experience in both local and state government:

*State Legislative Service *
- House of Representatives
- State Senate
- Senate President
- Senate Majority Leader
- Chair of Senate Rules Committee
- Chair of Legislative Council
- Chair of Education Committee
- Chair of Task Force on Higher Education
- Chair of Alaska Statehood Commission

Local Government
- Mayor of the City of Kodiak
- Mayor of Kodiak Island Borough
- President of the Kodiak School Board

Professional Background

Stevens was a Full Tenured Professor of History and Humanities at the University of Alaska for 25 years before retiring. He also served as General Manager of Northern Processors for 5 years and holds leadership positions in various civic organizations, including President of the Alaska Historical Society and Governor of Rotary International District 5010. He previously served as an Army Intelligence officer with the rank of 1st Lieutenant and received the Army Commendation Medal.