Sen. Dennis Egan will serve as grand marshal of the 2012 Juneau 4th of July Parade, according to a release from the parade’s director.

Egan has served as Juneau’s state senator since 2009. Prior to that, Egan held the offices of mayor and Assembly member. He is the former owner and general manager of Juneau Alaska Communications and still is the host of “Problem Corner” on KINY.

Egan has served on numerous local and state boards and worked as a volunteer firefighter for 12 years, the release states.