Background
Shimoda, Jerry Yasutaka was born on March 21, 1930 in Haleiwa, Hawaii, United States. Son of Tamotsu and Sasai Shimoda.
national historic park superintendent
Shimoda, Jerry Yasutaka was born on March 21, 1930 in Haleiwa, Hawaii, United States. Son of Tamotsu and Sasai Shimoda.
Bachelor in Government, University Hawaii, 1952. Master of Arts in Far Eastern Area Studies, University Hawaii, 1957. Postgraduate, St. Louis University, 1959.
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration, Kennedy-Western University, 2004.
Historian Jefferson National Expansion Memorial National History Site, St. Louis, 1957-1960. Chief historian, in charge history research and visitor services Saratoga National History Park, Stillwater, New York, 1960-1966. Chief historian Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National History Site and, Frederick Vanderbilt National History Site, Hyde Park, New York, 1966-1969.
Instructor National Park Service Stephen T. Mather Training Center, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, 1969-1972. Superintendent Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (Hawaii) National History Park, 1972-1996, Puukohola Heiau National History Site, Kawaihae, 1972-1996, Asian Descent, First National Park. Retired, 1996
Lecturer environmental education Pennsylvania State University, University West Virginia, Shepard College, 1969—1972.
Acting supervisor Kaloko-Honokohau National History Park, 1988—1990. Instructor environmental education, interpretive and basic instructing techniques University Hawaii, Hilo, Kapiolani Community College. Instructor Japanese culture University Hawaii, Hilo, 1994.
United States delegate and translator United States-Japan Panel on National Parks and Equivalent Reserve, 1968—1997, 2nd. World Conference National Parks, Yellowstone, Oklahoma, 1972, World Conference on Marine Parks, Tokyo, 1975. Member international board directors Heritage Interpretation International, 1989—1998.
Trainer Japan Park Interpreters, 1997—2006. Consultant, presenter in field.
Board directors Volcano Art Center. Advisory committee Wailoa State Center. Active Hawaii Governor's Task Force on Ocean and Recreation.
Chairman restoration committee St. Benedict's Church, Honaunau, 1982-1995. Chairman board directors Kahua Na'au 'Ao, 1996-1997. Volunteer training consultant National Park Service, 1996-2005.
Member of Hawaii Museum Association (board directors 1988-1992), Kona History Society 1988-1992, Big Island Ocean Recreation and Tourism Association (executive committee), Hawaii Natural History Association (board directors 2007-2009), Polynesian Voyaging Society (life. Honorary), Kona Judo Club (president 1977-1996), Rotary (president Kona Mauka 1978-1979, co-founder Volcano chapter 2001, Distinguished Service award 1992, Paul Harris fellow 1991).
Married Clara H. Segawa, August 7, 1954. Children: Karen Marie K., Randall T., Shaun T., Teri Ellen H., Jacqueline Y., David Y.