Joe Joins Council in 2002
Boot Camp in 1950
Fairness & Integrity in Government
Joe Reynolds’ Biographical Highlights
Joe has a
proven track record as a legislator, businessman, citizen, husband and
father. He has
served our country as a Marine and Kona as our Councilman. Joe has worked
tirelessly for our community in many civic and service organizations.
Wherever he has been, Joe has been known as a leader who is fair and honest.
Joe can
be depended upon to listen to others, let you know where he stands and work
diligently to make things happen.
Scroll through the following to review the background and
experiences that make Joe the BEST candidate for District 8 Hawaii County
Council.
Professional & Work Experience
| Hawaii County Council Member |
2002-04 1996-98 |
| Real Estate Sales, Kailua Kona, HI. |
1986-02 |
| Substitute Teacher, Konawaena High School, |
1994-96 |
| Lane & Reynolds Investments, President,
Manhattan Beach, CA |
1980-86 |
| President, California Association for
Safety Education, California |
1976-77 |
| Principal, Metropolitan High School, L.A.
School District |
1975-80 |
| Professor, Cal Lutheran University Cont’ing
Ed., |
1973-80 |
| Assistant Professor, California State
University, L.A. |
1965-76 |
| Project Director, Driver’s Ed for the
Exceptional, LA School District |
1965-75 |
| Consultant, Driver Education for the
Exceptional |
1964-65 |
| High School Teacher, L.A. Unified School
District |
1960-63 |
| Claims Adjuster, State Farm Insurance |
1955-58 |
| Locomotive Fireman, Santa Fe Railroad |
1952-59 |
| U.S. Marine Corps, Active Duty Korean War |
1950-52 |
Community Interests & Activities
| Kona Elks Lodge 2616, Exalted Ruler |
1990-91 |
| Chairman and Commissioner, Hawaiian International Billfish
Parade |
2008,
1988-91 |
| Kona Shrine Club, President |
1991-92 |
| Kona Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Major and
Commander |
1987-94 |
| Parade Master, Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade |
1989-94 |
| Keauhou Kona Yacht Club, (Board of Directors, 93-94) |
1988-96 |
| Commander, American Legion Post 20, Kona |
1995-97 |
| Governor, Hawaiian International Billfish Association |
1987-98 |
| Football Official & Instructor, Big Island |
1987-00 |
| Kona Elks Lodge 2616, Scholarship Awards Chairman |
1987-02 |
| Director, Elks Hoop Shoot - national free throw
contest |
1987-02 |
| Kona Masonic Lodge |
1987-02 |
Education
| University of San Francisco, Ed. D. Program, Multicultural
Education |
1979-81 |
| CSU, LA, CA. - M.A., Health & Safety Education |
1970-72 |
| NYU, - Doctoral Fellowship, Center for Safety Education |
1963-64 |
| California State University, L.A. - B.A., Government |
1953-54 |
| University of Illinois, Champaign, IL |
1949-50 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL |
1948-1949 |
Avocational Interests
| Football Referee – high school, college and semi-pro; CA &
Hawaii |
1958-02 |
| Basketball Referee – high school and college; CA |
1960-77 |
| Baseball Umpire – high school and college; CA |
1960-79 |
| Track Starter – high school and college; CA |
1960-80 |
| Private Pilot – Instrument Rating |
1964-02 |
Personal
Born: October 14, 1929
Spouse: Mary Louise Olivadoti Reynolds
Children: James & wife Margaret, Kona; Dawn Styner & husband Cole, Kona;
Mimi & Suzanne, California
Grandchildren: 5 in Kona; 3 in California
Great Grandchildren: 1 Hawaii; 1 California