Andrew Halcro Biography

Born:
Sept 20, 1964 San Francisco California

Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage: 1965 to present

Occupation:
Director of Business Development, Avis Alaska 2007-present
Candidate for Governor 2006
President, Avis/Alaska (Statewide Family business owned and operated since 1955) 2002-2006
Director of Marketing, Avis Alaska, 1990-2002
Fleet Manager, Avis Alaska, 1985-1990
Administrative Assistant, Avis Alaska, 1984-1985
Airport Rental Agent, Avis Alaska, 1982-1984
Car Wash Manager, Avis Alaska, 1980-1982

Family:
Wife - Vicki
Children: Lauren 24, Alyssa 18

Education:
East Anchorage High School 1982
Willamette University
University of Alaska Anchorage

Continuing Professional Education:
Kennedy School of Government - Harvard University 2003
Harvard Business School 2004

Political and Government Positions:
Alaska State House of Representatives 1999-2003
Chair House Transportation Committee
Vice Chair House Transportation Committee
Co-Chair Community & Regional Affairs Committee
Vice Chair Labor & Commerce Committee
University of Alaska Budget Sub-Committee
Administration Department Budget Sub-Committee
Fiscal Policy Caucus

Public Service Recognition:
Best Majority Lawmaker 2002, Alaska Legislative Digest
Best Business Lawmaker 2002, Alaska Legislative Digest
Guardian of Small Business Award, NFIB
Low Income Housing Advocate Award, ANHS

Community Positions:
Chair: Sand Lake Community Council 1996-1998
Member: Anch. School District Citizens Budget Task Force 1995 & 2003
Municipal Budget Advisory Commission 1998
Mayor's Transition Team 2003

Business And Professional Positions:
Board Member, Avis Licensee Association: 1990 to present

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Imaginarium
Board Member, Alaska 20/20
Board Member, Out North Theatre
Former Board Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Anchorage
Former President, Gladys Wood Elementary School PTA