Family: Wife: Debbie; 2 Children: Nathan, Claire

Born: 02/04/1961 Fresno, CA

Home: Portland, Oregon

Religion: Episcopalian

Education: JD, Northwestern School of Law, 1990 BS, Oregon State University, 1984

Profession: Attorney, Law Office of Bradley P. Avakian, P.C., 1995-present Attorney, Law Office, 1990-1995 Counselor, Westside Family Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), 1987-1990 Supervisor, Pawott Creek Ranch Counseling, 1984-1987

Political: Labor Commissioner, State of Oregon, 2008-present Assistant Majority Leader, Oregon State Senate, 2008 Senator, Oregon State Senate, 2006-2008 Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2002-2006

Congressional Membership: Co-Chair, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, 1998-2001 Chair, Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners, 1995-1997 Member, Workers Compensation Task Force, 1993 Democratic Whip

Organization Membership: Honorary Chair, Business Leadership Network, 2004 Honorary Chair, Northwest Children's Theater, 2004 Board, Portland City Club, 2001 Board, Westside Family Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), 1993-1998 State Board of Psychologist Examiners, 1995-1997 President, South West Music School, 1992-1998 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

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