Senate

Born

March 14, 1953

Personal

Married to Lynne Waters, Lynne Waters Communications
Son Ka'ohukauikala'i

Education

Master of Arts, Pacific Islands Studies, University of Hawaii 1979
Professional Diploma, University of Hawaii 1977
Bachelor of Arts, University of Hawaii 1975
Graduate and Student Body President, The Kamehameha Schools 1971

Elective Office

Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1982-1984 (Moloka'i, Lana'i, West Maui)
Hawaii State Senate, 1984-1988 (Kailua to Kane'ohe), Chairman, Judiciary Committee
Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1990-2002, Chairman of the Board

Professional

Teacher, 1975-1981 (Windward Community College, Maui Community College, Community College of Micronesia, Moloka'i High School, Kalaheo High School, Kailua High School)
Business Owner and Consultant

Community

Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Program, Chairman
D.A.R.E. Board Member
Hawaii Visitors & Conventions Bureau Board Member
Hawaii Professional Rodeo Association, Member & Competitor

Member of the Democratic party.

Member of the following committees:

WTL - Water and Land (Chair)
JDL - Judiciary and Labor (Vice-Chair)
AHW - Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs
EDU - Education