House of Representatives

Born

January 20, 1941

Personal

Two sons: Ashley Tsuji and Ryan Kalei Tsuji

Education

University of Washington, Pacific Coast Banking School, Certificate, 1985
University of Hawai'i @ Manoa, BA, Speech, 1966
Hilo High School, Diploma, 1959
Kalanianaole Intermediate and Elementary School, 1956

Political Office

3rd District State House, elected in 2004

Professional

2003 - 2004: Hilo Candy Company, Vice President
1969 - 2003: Central Pacific Bank, Retired Senior Vice President
1966 - 1969: KIPA Radio, Program Director

Boards & Commission Appointments

2000 - 2004: Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Board Member
1966 - 2000: Statewide Health Coordinating Coucil, Board Member
1986 - 1994: State of Hawai'i Medical Advisory Commission, Board Member

Present Business & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Big Island Press Club, Past Treasurer
Business Education Partnership
Hawai'i Island Japanese Community Association, Director
Hawai'i Shima Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, Director
Hilo Medical Center Foundation, Director
Hilo Yacht Club, Past Treasurer
Japanese Chamber of Commerece & Industry of Hawai'i, Past President
Kumamoto Kenjin Kai
Pacific Tsunami Museum, Board Member

Past BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

American Institute of Banking
American Red Cross
Arc of Hilo
Easter Seals Society
Hawai'i Heart Association
Hawai'i Island Contractor's Association
Hawai'i Island United Way
Hawai'i County Workforce Development Board
Hawai'i Medical Advisory Committee
Hospice of Hilo

Elected to the House: 2004 - Present

Member of the Democratic party.

Member of the following committees:

AGR - Agriculture (Chair)
CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce
EBM - Economic Revitalization, Business, & Military Affairs
JUD - Judiciary
TCI - Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs