BORN & Raised in Hawaii – graduated from Kailua High School.

Honolulu Community College – Associate of Arts Degree

University of Hawaii – Bachelor of Education Degree

University of Hawaii – Master of Education Degree

Employment:

Public School Teacher for 30 years – retired December ‘06

Executive Director for Big Island International Marathon

Race Consultant for Kilauea Volcano Runs

Race Consultant for Ragnar Relays, USA

Free Lance Journalist for Stevens Media Group

Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

Awards:

Wal Mart Teacher of the Year 2005

Athlete of the Month – June 1998

Sports Person of the Year – 2005

Big Island Sports Hall of Fame – inducted 2004

County Council Proclamation – Community Service Award, 2006

Boards & Commissions

County Cost of Government – Vice Chair 2006 to’07

County Board of Ethics – Chairman, 2004 to April 2008 – resigned to run for office

Board of Directors – Big Island Federal Credit Union, 2007 to present

Big Island Press Club – member 2005 to present – resigned director position to run

Portuguese Chamber of Commerce – member 2006 to present

Big Island Road Runners Club – President, 2002 to present

Big Island International Marathon –Member/President, Executive Director, ‘97 to present

Kilauea Volcano Marathon – Race Director, August 2006 to present

Hawaii State Teachers Association Retired – Hawaii Island Chapter Vice President 2007

HSTA-R East Hawaii Chapter – Chairman Retirement Issues Committee

Athletic Achievements

Has run 40 plus marathons (26.2-miles) including 18 Honolulu, 4 Maui, 8 Hilo, Santa Monica, and the Boston Marathons.

Has run more than 400 road races and has won more than 300 various age group awards, including 20 gold medals at the Hawaii State Games.

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©2008 Wayne Joseph