Experience
Educational Background
• Hilo High School - Class of 1992
• University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa: BA in Education, 1998
• Academy of Military Science: Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 2002
• USAF Squadron Officer School: Completed Professional Military Course, 2013
• USAF Air Command & Staff College: Completed Professional Military Course, 2014
Government Service
• Hawaii State Senate:
• Chair, Committee on Higher Education
• Vice Chair, Committee on Education
• Member, Committee on Ways and Means
• Member, Committee on Housing
Current Profession
• Commercial Airline Pilot, Hawaiian Airlines
• Major, Hawai‘i Air National Guard
Prior Professions
• Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
• C-17 Globemaster III Instructor Pilot, Hawai‘i Air National Guard, 204th Airlift Squadron
• Active Duty Pilot, USAF (Aircraft Flown include T-37; T-38; T-38C; F15C; C-130H; C-17A; B-717; B-767; A-330)
• Major, USAF Field Grade Officer
• Head Coach, University Laboratory School's Varsity Volleyball Team
Honors and Awards
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award - March 2019
• Guard Officer of the Year, Hickam Air Force Base, 613th Air Operations Center - February 2016
• Guard Officer of the Quarter, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces - October 2015
• USAF Meritorious Service Medal - October 2015
• Guard Officer of the Quarter, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces - June 2015
• USAF Commendation Medal - May 2015
• Hawai‘i State Active Duty Ribbon - May 2015
• Outstanding Performer, 154th Operation Support Squadron, Command Unit Inspection - November 2013
• Global War on Terrorism Medal - November 2009
• Distinguished Graduate C-17 Co-Pilot Initial Qualification - March 2006
• USAF Air Medal, Combat mission flown in Afghanistan - November 2005
• National Defense Service Medal - August 2005
• Distinguished Graduate C-130 Co-Pilot Initial Qualification - March 2002