Jay Ramras

Date/Place of Birth:July 31, 1964 Fairbanks, Alaska

Residency in Alaska:Fairbanks: 1964 - present

Occupation:Hotel and restaurant owner

Education:Lathrop High School: 1981 Syracuse University, 1984 - B.A., American History

Alaska State House of Representatives:Chair, Judiciary Committee: 2007 - 2008 Co-chair, Resources Committee: 2005 - 2006 Co-chair, Econ. Dev., Int'l Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - 2006 Member, Economic Development, International Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - 2006 Member, Joint Armed Services Committee: 2005 - 2006 Member, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2007 - 2008 Member, Military & Veterans' Affairs Special Committee : 2007 - 2008 Member, Oil & Gas Special Committee: 2007 - 2008 Member, State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006 Finance Subcommittees: - Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2005 - 2006 - Fish & Game: 2005 - 2006 - Military & Veterans's Affairs: 2007 - 2008 - Natural Resources: 2005 - 2006 - Revenue: 2007 - 2008 - Transportation & Public Facilities: 2007 - 2008 - University Of Alaska: 2007 - 2008

Business and Professional Positions:Owner; Jaybird's Wingworld Owner; Food Factory Owner; Pike's Landing Owner; Pike's Waterfront Lodge Owner; Aviator Greenhouse & Sweets

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:Chamber of Commerce CHARR

Special Interests:Host of Canned Food Day at the Fair Host of Letter Carrier's Canned Food Drive Host of Mush for Kids Alaska Children's Trust Host of Food Factory & Friends UAF Jazz Festival Softball Gardening