Peter T. Young
Hoʻokuleana LLC, President
PeterYoung@Hookuleana.com
(808) 226-3567 – cell phone
Click Here for Printable Summary
Place of Birth:
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
(Lifetime Hawaiʻi Resident – grew up on Kāneʻohe Bay, Kona Resident 1975-1985; Waimea Resident 1985-2003. Current resident of Kailua on the Windward side of Oʻahu)
Degrees/Schooling:
Bachelor of Business Administration – Real Estate
University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa; December 1974
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy – Waimea, Hawaiʻi
Cum Laude Society; Several School Awards; June 1970
Various Professional Licenses, Certificates and Designations
Prelicensing and Continuing Education relating to Real Estate Appraisal, Brokerage and Management 1975 -2000 (inactive at this time)
Professional Career:
Hoʻokuleana LLC (2007 – present)
Private planning and consulting firm assisting property owners with land use planning efforts, including environmental review, entitlement process, permitting, community outreach, etc
State of Hawaiʻi – Chair, Board of Land and Natural Resources (2003 – 2007)
Cabinet member overseeing Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR) – DLNR is a multi-faceted department with a $100-million operating budget and nearly 1,000-employees, responsible for Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources, including public lands, water resources, ocean waters, parks, boating, ocean recreation, coastal programs, forests, wildlife, natural area reserves, etc.
County of Hawaiʻi – Deputy Managing Director (2000 – 2003)
Cabinet member in County Government appointed by Mayor Harry Kim; third highest administrative position in Hawaiʻi County government, responsibilities included supervision over the administrative functions of all departments in the County, with a $205-million operating budget and over 2,000 employees.
Real Estate Services and Brokerage (1974 – 2000)
Real Estate Brokerage and Management, Appraisal, Market Analysis, Consulting, Arbitration, Land Use Planning, Project Management, Feasibility Analysis
Planning, Market Analysis and Feasibility Studies:
- ‘Āina Mauna Legacy Program, DHHL Master Plan and implementation covering 56,000-acres at Humuʻula/Piʻihonua on the side of Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaiʻi
- Royal Footsteps Along The Kona Coast, Corridor Management Plan for nomination for National Scenic Byway designation for Ali‘i Drive, North Kona
- Hō‘ea Agricultural Park, Master Plan and Management strategy for sustainable, locally-marketed agricultural park and processing facility
- Keahole to Kailua Sub-Area Development Plan (Hawaiʻi County regional plan): member of core planning team, market analysis, infrastructure funding alternatives and financial feasibility.
- Hawaiʻi County Housing Project Master Plan for Waikoloa (300-acre affordable housing): market analysis, marketing plan, economic analysis and feasibility plan.
- Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Master Plan at Kawaihae (10,000-acre mixed-use): member of core planning team, market analysis, development alternatives and feasibility analysis.
- Kealakekua Development Corporation Master Plan (10,000-acre residential/golf plan): member of core planning team, market analysis and land use alternatives.
- North West Hawaiʻi Open Space and Community Development Plan (Hawaiʻi County regional plan): member of core planning team, market analysis, feasibility and community involvement.
- Puna Community Development Plan (Hawaiʻi County regional plan): infrastructure identification, feasibility, economic analysis and implementation alternatives
Real Estate Brokerage Experience:
Realtor (RB-8479) since 1974 (inactive license at this time)
- Past President Kona Board of Realtors
- Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
- Principal Broker of a staff of over 45 real estate licensees in two offices (1980-1987)
- Owned and operated property management company that supervised long-term and vacation rentals Condominium association management Commercial property management & leasing (1981-1987)
Real Estate Appraisal Experience:
Certified General Appraiser (CGA-015) (inactive license at this time)
-
Statewide coverage with appraisal experience on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi – Arbitration and condemnation – Full variety of property types: residential, commercial, proposed developments, farms, ranches, resort, golf courses, industrial properties, parks, warehouses, access and utility easements, subdivisions, condominiums, vacant lots and homes.
-
Agricultural valuation and evaluation includes: taro, pasture, coffee, orchid, foliage, diversified and general agriculture, macadamia nut, anthurium and other agricultural properties.
Court Appointments and Expert Witness Qualification/Testimony:
- United States District Court
- Federal Bankruptcy Court
- Los Angeles Superior Court
- Hawaiʻi State Circuit Court
- Hawaiʻi State District Court
- Commissioner appointment for subdivision project
- Receiver appointment for condominium and development project
Professional and Community Leadership Positions and Membership:
- Waimea Community Association – President, 1987-1992, 1995-2000
- Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority (NELHA) Board Member/Vice Chair – 2001-2003
- American Red Cross, Hawaiʻi State Chapter 1988-1999
- RIMPAC 2000 Strong Angel Exercise – volunteer coordinator – 2000
- Cooperative effort of the US & International militaries, United Nations and several humanitarian aid agencies for refugee-actors to serve in international humanitarian aid exercise simulating a refugee camp
- Hawaiʻi Island United Way – Board Member – 1990-1996
- Hawaiʻi Committee for the Humanities 1980-1985
- North Hawaiʻi Public Safety Committee – Chairman – 1994-2000
- Ironman Triathlon – Aid Stations Director 1990-2002
- Kona Board of Realtors – President – 1986
- Hawaiʻi Association of Realtors – Vice President – 1986
- Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce – President – 1989-1990
- Big Island Business Council – President – 1992-1993
State Appointments, Boards and Commissions:
- Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR, Land Board,) Chairperson 2003-2007
- Commission on Water Resource Management (Water Commission,) Chairperson 2003-2007
- State Historic Preservation Officer 2003-2007
- Hawaiʻi Ocean and Coastal Council, Chair 2003-2007
- Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council, Co-Chair 2003-2007
- Hawaiʻi Board of Agriculture, Member 2003-2007
- Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Member 2003-2007
- Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission, Member 2003-2007
- Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council (WESPAC), Member 2003-2010
- Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), Commissioner 2008-2009
- Coastal States Organization, Executive Committee 2003-2007
- Coastal States Stewardship Foundation, Member 2007-2010
- U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, Member 2003-2007
Awards/Recognition:
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Hui O’ Loa (best team) Award
- Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance
- Outstanding Leadership Award
- Hawaiʻi Audubon Society
- President’s Award
- American Red Cross
- Volunteer of the Year
- Clara Barton Leadership Award
- Mayor’s Awards of Excellence
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Kona Board of Realtors
- Special Service Award
- Community Service Award