Commissioner Albert has lived in Washington since 1976, with the exception of a three-year assignment to Stanford University for research. He and his wife of 30 year have lived in the fire District since 1988. Commissioner Albert served as a Volunteer Firefighter for Black Lake Fire Department for 16 years and as a medical consultant to a-number-of volunteer fire departments in Mason County. He has served non-profit groups within the community for the past 20 years and ran a successful business for 30 years.