100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
"From Territorial Days to Today"
1913 to 2013
Juneau, Alaska
State & Territorial
Allen Kemplen
Date/Place of Birth:10/29/52; Jellico, TN
Occupation:Father, State Representative
Spouse:Judith
Children:Zack, Samantha
Residency in Alaska:1982-present
Education:High School - Neward, 1967-70, diploma College/University - University of Delaware, 1976-82, B.A. Post Graduate - Universtiy of Alaska Anchorage, 1983-86, M.P.A., Professional Certificate in Planning
Military Service:U.S. Army (Security Agency) 1972-75, Specialist 4; Awards: Certificate of Achievement for Exceptional Duty Performance
Political and Government Positions:Special Projects Planner, Municipality of Anchorage, 1986-91
Business and Professional Positions:Owner, InfoAge Services, A Knowledge Business, 1985-present; American Society for Public Administration: Board member, 1984-90; President, 1988-89
Service Organization(s) Membership:Anchorage Winter Cities Association, Co-Founder 1989, Current Vice-President; Fairview Community Council, Past Board Member, President 1995-96; Alaska Center for the Environment; Alaska Public Interest Research Group
Special Interests:Northern design, log cabin construction, neighborhood improvment
Other:Governor's Award for Innovation in Citizen participation, 1996; Mayor's Award for Public Service, 1995; Heart of the City Award for Leadership, 1995; State Legislative Citation for Fairview Community Patrol, 1993