Senate

Born

April 13, 1942

Personal

Four children: Sam Mason, Stuart Matthew, Sid Michael, Spencer Madison

Education

University of Hawaii, BA (Government/Economics) 1963
La Salle Law School, L&B 1966

Political Office

State Senate since 1996

Professional

Private consulting economist
Owner, SMS Consultants
Owner, Convention Speakers of Hawaii
President/Executive Director, Small Business Hawaii

Community

University of Hawaii Alumni Association
Hawaii Pacific University Business Advisory Council
Rediscover Hawaii Kai Organizing Committee
Advisory Council, U.S. Small Business Administration
Kamiloiki Elementary School PTSO
AYSO Region 48 Soccer Coach
Hawaii Kai Dolphins Football
Hawaii Kai Youth Baseball
Winners' Camp

Member of the Republican party.

Member of the following committees:

EDT - Economic Development and Technology
HRE - Higher Education
JGO - Judiciary and Government Operations
LBR - Labor
HIC - Senate Special Investigative Committee (Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Contract Award)
TSM - Tourism
TIA - Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate-House Felix Investigative Committee