Company: University of Hawaii
Born: Honolulu, Hawaii
Education:
MS, Information Systems Analysis, University of Southern California (1983)
MBA, Finance, University of Utah (1975)
BA, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI (1966)
Career:
Adjunct Professor, University of Hawaii (2019-Present)
City Auditor, City & County of Honolulu (2010-2019)
Senior Performance Auditor, Palo Alto, CA (2001-2010)
Director, Internal Audit, California State University, Fullerton (2000-2001)
Regional Inspector General for Auditing, Audit Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration, Los Angeles, CA (1995-2000)
Desk Officer, Planning and Policy Director, Naval Audit Service, Washington, D.C. (1995)
Division Director, Assistant Director, Naval Audit Services, California (1990-1995)
Audit Manager, U.S. Air Force Audit Agency, Los Angeles, CA (1983-1984, 1987-1990)
Senior Auditor, Office of Inspector General, Office of Policy & Program Review, Washington, D.C. (1984-1987)
Foreign Service Specialist, U.S. Department of State (1984-1987)
Management Analyst, U.S. General Accounting Office, Denver, CO, Honolulu, HI (1976-1983)
Assistant General Manager, Royal Men’s Shops, Inc., Honolulu, HI (1973-1975)
Career Related:
Member, Advisory Board, University of Hawaii School of Accountancy (2018-Present); City and County of Honolulu Representative, East-West Center (2018-2019); President, Hawaii Chapter, Association of Government Accountants (2017-2018); City of Palo Alto Representative, World Affairs Council and Commonwealth Club, Northern California (2001-2010); Executive Director, The Asian-American Foundation of Phoenix (1990-2006); California State University, Fullerton Representative, World Affairs Council (2000-2001); Small Business Administration Representative, World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California (1995-2000); U.S. Navy Audit Service Representative, World Affairs Council of Northern California (1990-1995); U.S. Government Representative, Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, Honolulu, HI (1978-1983)
Military: With, Air Force Reserve (1976-1987); With, Hawaii Air National Guard (1972-1976); With, U.S. Air Force (1966-1972)
Civic:
Board Member, Honolulu Rail System (2023-Present); Member, Advisory Board, University of Hawaii School of Accountancy (2018-Present); Member, Board of Directors, Hawaii Chapter, Association of Government Accountants
Creative Works:
Author, Numerous Published Reports
Achievements:
Featured in local newspapers and media outlets
Awards:
Recipient, Certificate of Recognition, Honolulu City Council (2013, 2016, 2019); Recipient, Distinguished Local Government Leaders Award, Association of Government Accountants (2016); Recipient, Association Local Auditors Award, National Award for Best Audit (2004-2008, 2010-2011, 2013); U.S. Recipient, Naval Audit Service Award (1992, 1994, 1995); Recipient, Award, U.S. Air Force Audit Agency (1983, 1988, 1990); Recipient, Award, U.S. Air Force Accounting and Financial Center (1984); Recipient, Commendation Awards, U.S. Government Accountability Office (1980)
Memberships:
Member, Association of Government Accountants; Member, Institute of Internal Auditors; Member, World Affairs Council; Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Family:
Son of Hoon Kwan Young and Clara (Lee) Young
Married: Joan Tay (5/19/1978-Present)
Hobbies:
Photography; Skiing; Swimming; Playing tennis; Snorkeling
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 2000, 54th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in America – 1999, 53rd Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in America – 1998, 52nd Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in American Politics, 26th Edition, (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in American Politics, 25th Edition, (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in American Politics, 23rd Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in American Politics, 22nd Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the East – 1997-1998, 26th Edition (pub. 1996)
Who’s Who in the East – 1989-1990, 22nd Edition (pub. 1988)
Who’s Who in the East – 1986-1987, 21st Edition (pub. 1986)
Who’s Who in the West – 1996-1997, 25th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who in the West – 1994-1995, 24th Edition (pub. 1993)
Who’s Who in the West – 1992-1993, 23rd Edition (pub. 1992)
Who’s Who in the World – 2016, 33rd Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in the World – 2015, 32nd Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in the World – 2014, 31st Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in the World – 2013, 30th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in the World – 2012, 29th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the World – 2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2007, 24th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the World – 2005, 22nd Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in the World – 2004, 21st Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in the World – 2002, 19th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in the World – 2000, 17th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in the World – 1998, 15th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in the World – 1996, 13th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who in the World – 1995, 12th Edition (pub. 1994)
Who’s Who in the World – 1991-1992, 10th Edition (pub. 1990)
Who’s Who in the World – 1989-1990, 9th Edition (pub. 1988)
Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders in America – 1989-1990, 2nd Edition (pub. 1988)
Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders in America – 1987-1988, 1st Edition (pub. 1987)