• Representative Hawaii State house District 2, South Hilo, Waiakea Kai, Kaumana, Keaukaha
• Chair, House Higher Education Committee
• Chair, House Tourism Committee (2000-2007)
• Legislative Aide, Office of Representative of Andrew Levin
• Principal Broker, L&I Realty
• Director, ABSC Development, LLC
• Realtor & Vice President, Paradise Hawaii Realty, Inc.
• President, Pacific Homes Unlimited (1982-1984)
• General Manager, Secretary 7 Treasurer, Puueo Poi factory, Inc. (1979-1992)

COMMUNITY

• Member, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
• Member, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Japanese Chamber of Commerce
• Director, Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council
• Past President, Hawaii island Board of Realtors
• Past Vice President, Hawaii Association of Realtors
• Past Director, Big Island Business Council
• Past Vice President, American Marketing Association
• Director, Big island Substance Abuse Council
• Director, Steadfast Housing (housing for mentally ill adults)
• Member, Exchange Club of Hilo
• Member, Special Forces Association
• Past Director, Hilo Medical Center Home healthcare
• Past President, Hilo High Alumni Association
• Past President, Mauna Kea Jaycees
• President & Official, Big Island Amateur Boxing Association
• Director, UH-Hilo Bachelor of Science in Nursing Advisory Council
• Member, HI Statewide Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
• President, Big Island Sports Hall of Fame