Occupation: Municipal and Business Consultant
Born: Wheatland, Wyoming, September 4, 1948
Education:
MPA, Boise State University (1978)
MA, Educational Administration, College of Idaho (1974)
BS in Mathematics, College of Idaho (1969)
Certifications:
Enrolled Agent, Enrolled to Practiced Before IRS (1987-Present)
Career:
Municipal and Business Consultant (1998-Present)
Mayor, Kodiak Island Borough (2004-2013)
Interim Executive Director, Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors (2007)
Interim Executive Director, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce (2004)
Regional Director, Planning and Development, Providence Health System (1998-2003)
Mayor, Kodiak Island Borough (1983-1998)
Manager, Kodiak Island Borough (1984-1985)
Director of Health, Kodiak Area Native Association, Alaska (1978-1983)
Health Policy Analysis and Accountability, Mountain States Health Corporation, Boise, ID (1976-1978)
Director, Evaluation, Mountain States Health Corporation, Boise, ID (1974-1976)
Director, Research, Mountain States Health Corporation, Boise, ID (1974-1976)
Director, Evaluation, WICHE, Mountain States Regional Medical Program, Boise, ID (1971-1974)
Associate Engineer, Boeing Company, Seattle, WA (1969-1971)
Career Related:
Proprietor, Kodiak Tax Service (1978-Present); Registered Guide, Kodiak, AK (1987-2004); Consultant, National Cancer Institute, Washington, D.C. (1973-1978)
Civic:
Vice President, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center Advisory Board (2018-Present); Vice Chairman, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (2018-Present); Chair, Finance Committee, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (2017-Present); Governor appointed to Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (2016-Present); Advisory Board, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center (2014-Present); Wells Fargo Community Advisory Board (2005-Present); Development Committee, Koniag Education Foundation (2002-2015); Board of Directors, Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association Board, (1995-2013); Western Interstate Region National Association Counties Board (2007-2013); President, Western Interstate Region National Association Counties (2012-2013); Board of Directors, Kodiak Health Care Foundation (1992-2013); Board of Directors, Alaska Municipal League (2004-2013); Treasurer, Kodiak Health Care Foundation (2010-2013); Board of Directors, Alaska Municipal League (2004-2013); First Vice President, Western Interstate Region National Association Counties (2011-2012); Second Vice President, Western Interstate Region National Association Counties (2010-2011); Oiled Regions of Alaska Board (2001-2010); Vice President, Kodiak Health Care Foundation (1992-2010); President, Oiled Regions of Alaska (2002-2010); Board of Directors, American Red Cross Alaska Statewide Chapter (2002-2009); Board of Directors, Alaska State Chamber of Commerce (2000-2007); Council on Economic Policy for Rural Alaska (2006-2007); Executive Committee, Alaska State Chamber of Commerce (2002-2006); President, Alaska Oceans, Seas, and Fisheries Research Foundation (1998-2005); Board of Directors, Alaska Oceans, Seas, and Fisheries Research Foundation (1998-2005); Co-chairman, Arctic Power (1993-2005); Co-chair, Outer Continental Shelf Alaska Task Force (1995-2004); Policy Committee of Outer Continental Shelf, Advisory Board, U.S. Department of Interior (1990-2004); Chairman, Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Subcommittee (2000-2001); Alaska Resource Development Council (1987-2001); Graduate Medical Education Committee, Alaska Family Practice Residency (2000-2001); Chair, Outer Continental Shelf Advisory Board, U.S. Department of Interior (1998-2000); Executive Committee, Alaska Resource Development Council (1989-2000); President, Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association (1998-2000); President, Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool, Inc. (1992-1998); Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee, National Association Counties (1997-1998); Alaska State/Local Government Task Force (1996-1998); Board of Directors, Western Interstate Region National Association Counties (1993-1998); Vice Chair, Outer Continental Shelf Advisory Board, U.S. Department of Interior (1996-1998); Vice President, Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association (1996-1998); National Association of Counties, Community and Economic Development Steering Committee (1990-1998); Board of Directors, Alaska Municipal League (1988-1998); Board of Directors, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference, Anchorage, Alaska (1986-1998); Treasurer, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference, Anchorage, Alaska (1996-1998); Outer Continental Shelf Committee, Oil Pollution Act (1995); Chairman, American Red Cross Chapter Relations Committee (1994-1995); Chairman, Kodiak Island Exxon Valdez Restoration Committee (1991-1995); American Red Cross National Board of Governors (1989-1995); Board of Directors, The American Red Cross, Kodiak, Alaska (1978-1995); Treasurer, The American Red Cross, Kodiak, Alaska (1978-1993); Alaska Governmental Roles Task Force (1991-1992); American Red Cross Western Operations Headquarters Advisory Board (1986-1992); President, Alaska Municipal League (1990-1991); Chairman, American Red Cross, Kodiak, Alaska (1989-1990); Vice President, Alaska Municipal League (1988-1990); President, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference, Anchorage, Alaska (1988-1989); American Red Cross Group IV, National Advisory Council (1986-1989); American Red Cross Group V, National Advisory Council (1986-1989); Vice President, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference, Anchorage, Alaska (1986-1987)
Creative Works:
Contributor, Articles, Professional Journals
Achievements:
Served as Mayor of the Kodiak Island Borough in Alaska for 24 years; Successful business owner for over 40 years; Contributed to numerous public and charitable boards and committees over 40 years
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2019); Recipient, Marquis Humanitarian Award (2018); Recipient, Vic Fischer Local Government Leadership Award (2013); Honoree, Member of the Year, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce (2005); Paul Harris Fellow (1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2005); Recipient, Award of Appreciation, U.S. Secretary of Interior (2000); Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, Alaska Municipal League (1998); Recipient, Distinguished Alumni Award, College of Idaho (1997); Recipient, Outstanding Contribution Award, Alaska Municipal League (1994)
Memberships:
Board of Directors, Kodiak Rotary International (2004-2011); President, Kodiak Rotary International (2009-2010); President-elect, Kodiak Rotary International (2008-2009); Vice President, Rotary International (2007-2008); Director, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce (1983-1999); Board of Directors, Kodiak Rotary International (1989-1997); President, Kodiak Rotary International (1995-1996); President-elect, Kodiak Rotary International (1994-1995); Vice President, Kodiak Rotary International (1993-1994); Treasurer, Kodiak Rotary International (1989-1993); Member, Alaska Conference of Mayors; Member, National Society of Tax Professionals; Member, Academy of Political Science; Member, Alaska Municipal Managers Association
Religion:
Protestant
Family:
Son of John Franklin Selby and Claudia Meredith (Hudson) Selby
Married: Gloria Jean Nelson (6/14/1969)
Children: Tyan; Cameronn; Kalen
Grandchildren: Zoey; Cavik; Natali
Hobbies:
Fishing; Hunting
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 2000, 54th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in America – 1999, 53rd Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in America – 1998, 52nd Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in America – 1997, 51st Edition (pub. 1996)
Who’s Who in America – 1996, 50th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who in America – 1995, 49th Edition (pub. 1994)
Who’s Who in America – 1994, 48th Edition (pub. 1993)
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Who’s Who in American Politics, 25th Edition, (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in American Politics, 23rd Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in American Politics, 22nd Edition (pub. 2009)
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Who’s Who in the West – 2000-2001, 27th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in the West – 1998-1999, 26th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in the West – 1996-1997, 25th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who in the West – 1994-1995, 24th Edition (pub. 1993)
Who’s Who in the West – 1992-1993, 23rd Edition (pub. 1992)
Who’s Who in the West – 1989-1990, 22nd Edition (pub. 1989)
Who’s Who in the World – 2016, 33rd Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in the World – 2015, 32nd Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in the World – 2014, 31st Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in the World – 2013, 30th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in the World – 2012, 29th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the World – 2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2009, 26th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in the World – 2008, 25th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in the World – 2007, 24th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the World – 2006, 23rd Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in the World – 2005, 22nd Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in the World – 2004, 21st Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in the World – 2003, 20th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in the World – 2002, 19th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in the World – 2001, 18th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in the World – 2000, 17th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in the World – 1999, 16th Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in the World – 1998, 15th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in the World – 1997, 14th Edition (pub. 1996)
Who’s Who in the World – 1996, 13th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who in the World – 1995, 12th Edition (pub. 1994)
Who’s Who in the World – 1993-1994, 11th Edition (pub. 1992)
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