Background
Oda, S. Russell was born on June 30, 1929 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Son of Shigeru K. and Tsuruyo Yamamoto Oda.
Oda, S. Russell was born on June 30, 1929 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Son of Shigeru K. and Tsuruyo Yamamoto Oda.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Woodbury University, 1951. Bachelor of Architecture, University Oregon, 1959.
Draftsman Balzhiser & Seder Architects, Eugene, Oregon, 1956-1957. Job captain Lutes & Amundson Architects, Springfield, 1959-1962. Designer S.K. Oda Ltd., Hilo, 1962-1964.
Architect S. Russell Oda, American Institute of Architects, 1964-1967. Partner Oda/McCarty Architects, 1967-1979. President Oda/McCarty Architects Ltd., since 1979.
Member Planning Commission, County of Hawaii, Hilo, 1964-1965, member Housing Advisory and Appeals Commission, 1980-1982. Member Wailoa Center Advisory Committee, Hilo, 1980-1990. Captain United States Army, 1951-1954.
Member American Institute of Architects (Northwest and Pacific Region honor award 1985, Honolulu chapter honor award 1994), Navy League of the United States (president 1983), Rotary (president Hilo club 1970-1971), Hilo Yacht Club (commodore 1977).
Married Akiko Kushida, December 14, 1952. 1 child, Rosanne Aiko Oda-Ching.