Member of the following committees:
WTL - Water, Land, Agriculture, and Hawaiian Affairs (Chair)
EDT - Economic Development and Technology
LBR - Labor
WAM - Ways and Means
Personal
- Born: March 14, 1953
- 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