Major Product/SVS:
Legislative and Community Relations Consultation
Education Degrees:
Associate of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, Honolulu Community College (1977)
Affiliations Awards:
Director, Hoolo Lahui Hawaii (2007-Present); Director, SLKI/Kawaikini School (2006-Present); Director, Alu Like-Kauai (1986-1996); Representative, Hawaii State Legislature (1986-2006); Director, Vice-President, Kauai Economic Dev. Board (1985-1987); Kauai Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, (1985-1987); Director, Hawaii Visitors Bureau-Kauai (1984-1987); Co-Chair, Kauaians For Nukolii (1983-1984); Director, Vice-President, Kam Schools Association of Kauai (1978-1983); Vice-President, Director, Jr. Achievement-Kauai (1979-1984); Former President, Kauai Chamber of Commerce (1977-Present); Deacon, Trustee, Lihue First Church (1977-Present); Former President, Rotary Club of Kauai (1977-1988); Director, United Way of Kauai (1977-1987); Hawaii Hotel Association (1977-1987); Board of Deacons, Choir, Kawaiahao Church (1965-1977); Former President, American Society of Safety Engineers (1964-1977); Former Vice-President, Kam Schools Alumni Association (1950-Present)
Children's Names:
Reuben, Paul, Solomon, Ezra
Work History:
Island Manager, Kauai (1977-1987); Safety Director, Statewide (1984-1977); Construction Superintendent, Oahu (1961-1964); Plant Service Supervisor, Oahu (1957-1961); Personnel Assistant, Oahu (1955-1957); Employment Interviewer, Oahu (1953-1955); Facility Tester, Oahu (1950-1953); GTE Hawaiian Tel (Verizon) (1948-1987); Telephone Installer, Oahu (1948-1950); Hawaii National Guard (1948-1950); Inter-Island Navigation, Matson, Young Broth, Merchant Marine (1945-1947); Dole, TH Davies, PNAB (1942-1945)
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his trustworthiness, respectful nature and ability to be honest in his dealings with others.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of the experience he gained working at Hawaii State Legislature.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supporting Projects and Attracting Legislature Applicable to them, Consulting on Legislative Process Pertaining to Education and Energy Issues
Awards/Honors:
O'O Award, Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (2004); Annual Distinguished Service Award