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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