Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 2, 2012-2021

Candidate, County Council, Hawaii, 1992, 2006

Former Vice Chair, Agriculture and Environment Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Economic Development, Environment and Technology Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Government Operations Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Human Services Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Water, Land, and Agriculture Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Founder/President, Island Naturals, 1998-present

President, Island Naturals Statewide Sales Brokerage, 1987-1998

Manager, Real Food Company, 1977-1985

Member, County Environmental Management Commission, present

Member, Environmental Management Commission, present

Member, Performing Arts Center Advisory Committee, University of Hawaii-Hilo, present

Member, Think Local, Buy Local, present

Former Member, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Hawai'i County, 2008-2010

Former Member, Agriculture Advisory Committee, Hawai‘i County, 2008

Member, Community Council, Puna, 1988-1992

President, Waawaa Community Association, 1988-1992

Spokesperson, Big Island Rainforest Action Group, 1987-1991

Intervener, First Integrated Resource Planning Hearings, Public Utilities Commission, 1990

Awards:

Small Businessperson of the Year, Small Business Administration (SBA), 2007; Keeping it Green, Hawaii County, 2007

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Playing katchikatchi music with his band El Leo, The Jarican Express, Playing rock 'n roll guitar with Terrapin Station

Names of Grandchildren:

Claire, Aviva

Number of Grandchildren:

2 Grandchildren