Background
Carté, George Wayne was born on September 8, 1940 in Buhl, Idaho, United States. Son of Harold D. Carte and Reba E. (Lammert) Magoon.
Carté, George Wayne was born on September 8, 1940 in Buhl, Idaho, United States. Son of Harold D. Carte and Reba E. (Lammert) Magoon.
Associate of Applied Science, Columbia Basin College, Washington, 1962. Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, University Idaho, 1964. Postgraduate, University Hawaii, 1978—1979.
Hydraulic engineer United States Geological Survey, Anchorage, 1964—1966. Seismologist AK Tsunami Warning Center, Palmer, 1966—1997. Instructor Mat-Su Community College, 1971—1972, 1981.
Instructor English Saroma Kyoikuiiukai, Japan, since 1997. Instructor elementary Japanese language and culture Mayor City of Palmer, 1981—1995, councilman, 1980—1981, 1995—1996.
Member Mat-Su Borough Economic Development Commission, 1989—1995, Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission, 1975—1978, Palmer Planning and Zoning Commission, 1968—1978. Chairman Palmer-Saroma Japan Sister City. Member Alaska Conference of Mayors, 1982—1995.
Trustee Joint Insurance Association, 1986—1996, chairman, 1994—1996. Member of Alaska Geological Society, Tsunami Society, American Geophysical Union, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Alaska Municipal League (board directors 1983-1996, president 1986-1987, trustee joint insurance arrangement 1989-1996, chairman 1992-1996).
Married Katherine I. Williams, September 8, 1962. Children: Charles M., Theresa L., Jeannette M., Suzanne East. Associate of Applied Science, Columbia Basin College.