LADDIE SHAW FOR STATE HOUSE
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Meet Laddie: 
Greetings to my friends and Neighbors! I was first elected in 2018 and it's been an amazing honor to represent you in the Alaska State House. I would be honored to continue serving as your District 9 Representative, covering South Hillside to Whittier and Stuckagain Heights.

Alaska has been my home for over 40 years. I enjoy what Alaska has to offer, to include hiking, paragliding, rock-climbing, riding my Harley and Ural, and touring the state in our motor home. I am happily married to Linda Vecera Shaw who was born, raised and educated in Anchorage and we have been together for 36 years. We have resided in the district for over 22 years. 
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​Military Service:
I served in uniform for 24 years, retiring in 1993. My time consisted of nine years active duty with the US Navy SEAL's, including two tours to Vietnam; eight years with the SEAL Reserve component; and seven years with the Alaska Army National Guard (Airborne).​​
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​State Government Experience:

I retired from the State of Alaska after 20 years of service. In 1999, I was appointed to the position of State Director of Veterans Affairs in Anchorage, in which I was responsible for serving the needs of Alaskan veterans and ensuring they received the benefits they were due.


In 1993, I was appointed to the position of Director of the Police Standards Council in Juneau, in which I was responsible for the certification and training of all Alaska Police Departments, Corrections, and the Alaska State Troopers.

​In 1988, I accepted an Instructor position at the State Trooper Academy in Sitka. In 1983, I was hired by the Department of Public Safety as an Emergency Response Specialist, based at Anchorage Trooper Headquarters. My primary responsibilities included Statewide Search and Rescue Coordination and South Central Emergency Response.


​These administrative positions gave me direct legislative experience with the opportunity for presenting budgets and initiating and lobbying for legislation on behalf of public safety and veterans.
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Education:
  • Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Alaska Southeast in 1996.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration from San Diego State University in 1979. 
  • AAS in Aviation Administration/Professional Piloting from the University of Alaska in 1987. ​​​

​​​Certifications:
  • Commercial helicopter pilot
  • Certified Public Manager from the University of Alaska Southeast
  • Dive rescue specialist
  • Police training instructor
  • Health and fitness instructor ​​
  • Marine Safety Education Instructor 
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​​Memberships: 
  • Vietnam Veterans of America
  • UDT/SEAL Association
  • Mountaineering Club of Alaska
  • Nordic Ski Association
  • Resource Development Council
  • HALO - Home and Land Owners Organization
  • ​Arctic Air Walkers Paragliding Club 
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