Full Name:
Bob Baker
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Robin; 6 Children: Jennifer, David, Lauren, Mike, Natalie, Kristine
Birth Date:
11/19/1952
Birth Place:
Oak Park, IL
Home City:
Mercer Island, WA
Religion:
Christian
MS, Aeronautical Engineering, US Naval Test Pilot School, 1981
BS, Computer Science, Purdue University, 1975, Grade Point Average of 3.4
Precinct Committee Officer
Candidate, Washington State Senate, District 41, 2008
Member, Eastside Transportation Association, 2005-present
Airline Pilot, Alaska Airlines, 1996-present
Program Manager, United States Navy, 1990-1993
Federal Contracting Officer, United States Navy, 1990-1993
Test Pilot, United States Navy, 1980-1984, 1987-1990
Board member, Family Policy Institute of Washington, 2007-present
Director of Aircraft Design and Evaluation, National Air Line Pilots Union, 2006-present
Member, Rotary International, 2004-present
Counselor, Fairfax Womens' Crisis Center, 1990-1993
Area Director, Prison Fellowship, 1990-1993
President, Parent-Teacher Association, 1988-1989
Awards:
Navy Commendation Medal (3 awards)
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I believe that our state is facing very difficult problems including excessive taxes on its citizens and out-of-control spending by the government. I believe that I possess the leadership experience to solve these problems.