A. 1967-71 University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science Degree, Major: Real Estate
B. Graduate Studies continued with emphasis in area of Commercial Investment and Management. Continuing Studies in Real Estate, University of Southern California Extension, 1971-1972, University of Hawaii, 1972-1974, National Association of Realtors, 1971 to present, Commercial Investment & Development Courses and Seminars.
II. Business Positions:
A. 1971-1986: Hiromu Yamanaka Realty, Hilo, Hawaii President and Principal Broker,
1987-present: President of Hiromu Yamanaka Realty
B. 1979-present: Yamanaka Enterprises, Incorporated President, Principal Broker, Domestic & International Real Estate Marketing and Consultant Services. C. 1982 to present: Kapoho Properties, Inc. President.
Commercial Investment Partnership,
D. 1987 to 1990: Pacific Tropical Fruit Products Treasure and Director.
Fruit processing and distribution company and General Partnership, E. 1990 to Present: Desert Mountain Enterprises, Inc. (Nevada Corporation), President. Commercial Real Estate Development and Investment Company.
III. Real Estate & Business/Associations/Professional Organization:
- 1.Hawaii Island Board of REALTORS
- 2.Hawaii State Real Estate Commissioner 2002 to 2006
- 3.State Association (HAR)
- A)REALTOR of the Year 1981
- B)President 1995
- C)Many positions as Director, GAC chair and other committees
B) Chairman Natural Resources – 1978-79
C) Vice-Chairman, Governmental Affairs Committee – 1979-82
D) Member, Nominating Committee – 1981-82
E) Chairman, Government Affairs Committee – 1983-85/ 2007 to Present
F) State Director – 1983-92
G) GAC Finance Committee – 1985-87 – Vice Chairman (4 years)
H) Chairman – National Legislative Issues – GAC – Subcommittee – 1985-88
I) Member, Structural Audit Committee 1987
J) National Director 1986-92
K) RPAC Trustee – 1984-87, 1989-92, 1999 to 2002
L) State Director – 1998 – 2002
3. National Association of Realtors (NAR)
A) Member, NAR 1971-Present
B) RNMI since 1972-88
C) Member, International Real Estate Federation since 1972-97
D) Member, Legislative Committee 1983-92
E) RESSI – National Representative to NAR Federal Taxation Committee 1986- 1989
F) National Director 1986-94
4. OTHER:
1. Hawaii Exchangors – Co-founder/President 1971-98
2. International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) 1972-97
3. FIABCI – Hawaii (Treasurer) 1984-87
4. Hawaii Island Economic Development Committee – present
5. Hawaii Leeward Planning Committee – present
6 Na Kokua Kaloko – Honokahau – 1991 to present
7 Kaupulehu Marine Life Advisory Committee 1999 to Present
8 Kaupulehu Development Monitoring Committee 1999 to Present
IV. Community Service
1. Charter Member/Officer, Hilo Exchange Club 1971-85
2. Hawaii Isle Chamber of Commerce/Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
3. Japanese Chamber of Commerce
4. Director, YMCA 1980-83/Century Club YMCA 1987 -to present
5. University of Hawaii, Vulcan Booster Club, 1976 – to present
6. Finance Chairman, Kapoho Beach Lots Subdivision Community Association
7. State Director – Easter Seals/Crippled Children Center 1987-1989
8. Church of the Holy Cross – United Church of Christ
9. Lincoln Wreckers Association/Little League Booster
10. 1995 – 2001 – Hilo Hospital Board Trustee
11. University of Hawaii-Hilo, Chancellor’s Advisory Board
12. West Hawaii Fishery Council 2005 to 2011
13. Kau Coastal Conservation Task Force 2006-2007
V. Personal:
Date of Birth: January 18, 1948
Place of Birth: Hilo, Hawaii
Married: 1973
Spouse: Mary Catherine
Children: Caleb Masaji, Garth Hidekichi, Jared Kozaemon & Tia Tsukiko (4)
Hobbies: Golf,,Guitar & Fishing.