Glenn Wakai is in his 15th year as a Hawaii State Senator, following eight years in the State House of Representatives. He currently serves as Majority Floor Leader, Chair of the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, Vice Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Vice Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, and is a member of the Committee on Ways and Means.
In 1991, Glenn began a career in television news by working as a reporter/anchor in Guam and Saipan. He later returned home to work for KHON-FOX2 and KHNL NBC 8.
After 11 years in news, Glenn set aside his microphone to pursue his passion for public service. In November 2002 he was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives.
Outside of the Legislature, Glenn is President of a public relations firm, High Impact Communications. He also runs a non-profit organization, Reach out Pacific (REPAC), which takes surplus medical and educational equipment to Pacific Islands.
Glenn is the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Palau. He also sits on the boards of the Japanese Cultural Center and Aloha Medical Mission.
Glenn is a graduate of Mid-Pacific Institute and the University of Southern California.