Russell Ruderman - Power Voter

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Russell Ruderman

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Ballot:

Won the General, 2016 Hawaii State Senate District 2

Won the General, 2012 Hawaii State Senate District 2

Office:

Hawaii State Senate, District 2 (2012 - Present)

Political Experience

Ballot:

Won the General, 2016 Hawaii State Senate District 2

Won the General, 2012 Hawaii State Senate District 2

Office:

Hawaii State Senate, District 2 (2012 - Present)

Political Experience

Quick Facts

Full Name:
Russell E. Ruderman
Gender:
Male
Home City:
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Family:
Wife: Dina; 3 Children: Kate, Grace, Zoe; 2 Grandchildren Grandchildren

Personal Details

BS, Biology, Penn State University, 1975

BS, Biology, Penn State University, 1975
Founder/President, Island Naturals, 1998-present
President, Island Naturals Statewide Sales Brokerage, 1987-1998
Manager, Real Food Company, 1977-1985

BS, Biology, Penn State University, 1975
Founder/President, Island Naturals, 1998-present
President, Island Naturals Statewide Sales Brokerage, 1987-1998
Manager, Real Food Company, 1977-1985
Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 2, 2012-present
Candidate, County Council, Hawaii, 1992, 2006

Member, Environmental Management Commission, present

Former Member, Economic Development, Environment and Technology Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Government Operations Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Water, Land, and Agriculture Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Hawai'i County, 2008-2010

Former Member, Agriculture Advisory Committee, Hawaii County, 2008

Vice Chair, Agriculture and Environment Committee

Member, Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health Committee

Vice Chair, Human Services Committee

BS, Biology, Penn State University, 1975
Founder/President, Island Naturals, 1998-present
President, Island Naturals Statewide Sales Brokerage, 1987-1998
Manager, Real Food Company, 1977-1985
Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 2, 2012-present
Candidate, County Council, Hawaii, 1992, 2006
Member, County Environmental Management Commission, present
Member, Performing Arts Center Advisory Committee, University of Hawaii-Hilo, present
Member, Think Local, Buy Local, present
Member, Community Council, Puna, 1988-1992
President, Waawaa Community Association, 1988-1992
Spokesperson, Big Island Rainforest Action Group, 1987-1991
Intervener, First Integrated Resource Planning Hearings, Public Utilities Commission, 1990

— Awards:

Small Businessperson of the Year, Small Business Administration (SBA), 2007; Keeping it Green, Hawaii County, 2007

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Playing katchikatchi music with his band El Leo, The Jarican Express, Playing rock 'n roll guitar with Terrapin Station

Names of Grandchildren:

Claire, Aviva

2 Grandchildren

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