Tom Paragi (incumbent to be confirmed by Membership) moved to Alaska in 1985 to attend UAF and has spent most of his career as a wildlife biologist, working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and presently for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.  Tom has served on the board of directors for a public radio station and community library in Galena and 8 years as an elected officer for the Alaska Chapter of The Wildlife Society (statewide professional organization for wildlife scientists).

Tom also served two 3-year appointments on the Citizen Advisory Board for Northern Area State Parks.

Tom’s interest in helping with Coop Market includes support for local agricultural production and economic development, increasing awareness of the food system upon which we rely, and working with friends and neighbors to keep our community a good place to live.  Tom is a private seaplane pilot and enjoys cross country skiing, canoeing, woodworking, gardening, and gathering wild foods.