Roots:

Gary has been a life-long Hawai'i resident, and has lived in Puna for 26 years.

Family:

Married to Debbie (Tapang) with two children and two grandchildren.

Education:

Honolulu Community College:
Associates degree, Criminal Justice Management

Chaminade University:
Bachelors degree, Business Management

  Business:

KHBC Radio: Talk Show Host
Island Mortgage Source: Loan Officer

  Other Past Experience:

Western Pacific Wireless: President, CEO
Western Union Telegraph Co.: State of Hawaii Manager
Motorola Communications: Big Island Manager
Honolulu Police Department: Police Officer
Three-term Council member, Hawaii County Council, Previous Council Chair