Terry Kahanu: On his tattoo: “My family comes from Maui and this tattoo is our family crest. The main things you need for a job like this are patience and humility.”
Patrick Petelo: On being a good security employee. “As long as you no start fights and no break laws, you’re good.”
Dude Kaaekuahiwi: Workout advice: “I stay in shape by paddling in the Ka mo’i canoe club.”
Shannon Bernabe: On his Job ethos: “If we have to get down and dirty we get down and dirty.”
Sheldon Bernabe: On moving up in the surf event industry: “I started in the water patrol then upgraded to the dry sand. In the water you are cold for 8 hours at a time with only your own pee to warm you up. When we are working we eat good, we sleep good, and we don’t party until the last day.”
Kawika Kaita: On Looking the part: “I may look strong now, but I deflate and inflate. These other guys have the brown skin and people are scared of that. Me, I’ve got the fair skin so I don’t look as threatening. If I could describe myself one way in a conflict, I would call myself a cheater – I get in the first punch then have the other guys rush in and back me up.
Tamaroa Kalama: Honorable Mention: Tamaroa is an up and comer.
