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Frank H. Murkowski has had a distinguished career in finance, politics and public service, marked by significant contributions to the state of Alaska. Born on March 28, 1933, in Seattle, Washington, he grew up in Ketchikan and served in coastal communities across Alaska as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard.

A graduate of Seattle University and the Pacific Coast Banking School, his expertise in finance served him well when Gov. Wally Hickel appointed him commissioner of economic development for the State of Alaska. At 33, he was the youngest person to hold the position, where he focused on economic growth and development.

He moved to Fairbanks in 1971 to become president of Bank of the North. His involvement in civic organizations, including the Alaska Bankers Association and the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, cemented his role as a key leader in Alaska鈥檚 financial and business communities.
Murkowski was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1980, beginning 22 years of service in Washington, D.C. During his Senate tenure, he chaired the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Indian Affairs Committee, where he played a crucial role in advancing 1971's Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

In 2002, Murkowski was elected as Alaska鈥檚 eighth governor. His administration is noted for several key achievements, including oil and gas tax reforms, public safety enhancements, Permanent Fund management and education investments.

Post-gubernatorial, Murkowski remains actively engaged in Alaska's public affairs by advising on energy policy and infrastructure, contributing to policy discussions through op-eds and participating in working groups focused on state development and Indigenous issues.