Background
Obata, Randy was born on November 7, 1954 in Honolulu.
executive assistant to governor of Hawaii
Obata, Randy was born on November 7, 1954 in Honolulu.
Bachelor in Speech with distinction, University Hawaii, 1976. Master of Arts in Public Affairs Journalism, American University, Washington, 1977.
Reporter, anchor WAMU-FM, Washington, 1976-1977. Intern KITV-television, Honolulu, 1976, ABC News, Washington Bureau, 1977. Reporter, anchor KHVH-AM News, Honolulu, 1978-1981.
Reporter, anchor, editor WERE-AM, Cleveland, 1981-1982. News director, anchor WKSU-FM, Kent, Ohio, 1983-1984. Reporter KITV-television News, Honolulu, 1984-1985.
Bureau chief KGMB-television News Neighbor Island, Hilo, Hawaii, 1985-1986. Press-secretary Office of Lieutenant Governor, Honolulu, 1987-1994. Director of communications Office of the Governor, 1994-1998.
Executive assistant Governor of Hawaii, since 1999.
Married Teri T. Obata: children: Chase-Jensen, Madison.