PROFESSIONAL
• Vice President, Hilo Candy Company (2003-2004)
• Senior Vice President, Central Pacific Bank (1969-2003)
• Program Director, KIPA Radio (1966-1969)

APPOINTMENTS
• Government Contracting Task Force- Co-Chair, 2013
• Council on State Governments-WEST - Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; Economic Development and Trade Committee, 2013
• National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)- Standing Committee on Agriculture & Energy, 2011-12
• Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC)- Hawaii County, 2011
• Board Member, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (2000-2004)
• Board Member, Statewide Health Coordinating Council (1966-2000)
• Board Member, State of Hawaii Medical Advisory Commission (1986-1994)

COMMUNITY
• Director, Hawaii Island Japanese Community Association
• Director, East Hawaii Shima Hiroshima Kenjin Kai
• Director, Hilo Medical Center Foundation
• Board Member, Pacific Tsunami Museum
• Member and Past Treasurer, Big Island Press Club
• Member and Past President, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii