Craig Campbell (politician)
Craig Eaton Campbell (born March 24, 1952) is an American politician and businessman who served as the president and CEO of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC). He joined the corporation as chief operating officer in February 2011, and was appointed president and CEO by the board of directors in October 2012.
Craig E. Campbell | |
|---|---|
| 10th Lieutenant Governor of Alaska | |
| In office August 10, 2009 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Governor | Sean Parnell |
| Preceded by | Sean Parnell |
| Succeeded by | Mead Treadwell |
| Commissioner of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | |
| In office December 1, 2003 – August 10, 2009 | |
| Governor | Frank Murkowski Sarah Palin |
| Member of the Anchorage Assembly from Seat C | |
| In office October 1986 – April 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Gerry O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Ted Carlson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Craig Eaton Campbell March 24, 1952 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anne Marie Campbell |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Tulsa (BA) Golden Gate University (MPA) Naval War College (MA) |
| Profession | Military officer |
| Awards | (3) Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (2) Air Force Commendation Medal Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Organizational Excellence Award National Defense Service Medal (6) Air Force Longevity Service Award Air Reserve Forces Service Medal Alaska Distinguished Service Medal Alaska Commendation Medal California Medal of Merit |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1974–2009 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general (Alaska National Guard) Major general (Air National Guard) |
Prior to his position at AAC, Campbell was the tenth lieutenant governor of Alaska, holding the office from August 10, 2009, through December 6, 2010. Pending his confirmation by the State Legislature, he was "temporary substitute" lieutenant governor for several weeks. Campbell left office in December 2010, after having withdrawn from the Republican primary race for lieutenant governor, which was eventually won by Mead Treadwell.
Before serving as lieutenant governor, Campbell was the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. In that role, he was head of the state's National Guard, with the rank of lieutenant general. On July 3, 2009, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced that she would resign effective July 26. Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell would become governor, and Campbell would replace Parnell as lieutenant governor. In 2010, Campbell opted to not seek election as lieutenant governor, preferring to return to the business sector and joining AAC in February 2011.
Campbell was appointed the state chair for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Alaska State Committee in October 2012. He is married to wife Anne Marie and has two children: Amanda and Melanie (deceased), and four grandchildren: Faith, Ellie, Kimberly and Emma.