University of Washington School of Law
Juris Doctor awarded June 1981

Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science Degree awarded June 1976
Major: Political Science; Graduated Magna Cum Laudé

Ensminger Law Offices, P.C.
Lincoln – Roseville – Fairbanks           
September 1982- Present

General civil, trial and appellate, practice with emphasis on plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death, real estate documentation/litigation, construction and business law.  Trained and supervised office staff including associate attorney, paralegals, administrative assistants. Bankers Collection Company staff attorney 1998 – Present.

California Power Aggregators, LLC, Sacramento, CA
CEO                                                               
October 1997 – January 2000

California’s first independent electricity buying group.  Provided legal and managerial expertise to form and lead successful start-up taking advantage of the restructuring of the electricity industry.

U. S. Small Business Administration Sacramento, CA
Attorney Advisor, SBA Disaster Division
June 1994 – June 1997
                                   
Provided legal advice to loan officers and applicants concerning federal lending regulations and applicable insurance and real estate laws with special emphasis on condominiums and planned developments.

State of Alaska Hearing Officer
March 1988 – July 1989
                                         
Served as hearing officer for appeals to the State Medical Board and Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Hughes, Thorsness, Gantz, Powell & Brundin
Fairbanks, AK - Associate Attorney
June 1981 – September 1982