Gary Yamauchi (CA)
Councilmember (Alhambra, CA)
2005: Leadership Academy for Elected Officials
Biography
Elected to Council: November 2, 2004
Re-elected November 4, 2008
Birthdate: July 29, 1944
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Current owner/founder of Tri-Star
Vending, one of the largest independent
vending services businesses in Southern
California. Named "API Business of the Year"
of the 49th Assembly District by Assembly-
member Dr. Judy Chu, who then represented
the District.
Education: Graduated from Gardena High School
Civic Involvement:
-- Board of Directors, Sanitation Districts, Nos. 2 & 16 (current member)
-- Board of Directors, Sanitation Districts, Nos. 2 & 16 (2007)
-- Board of Directors, Independent Cities Association (2006-07)
-- Past Vice President, Alhambra Planning Commission
-- Past Member, City of Alhambra HUD Commission (2 years)
-- Past Secretary/Treasurer: Alhambra Library Foundation
-- Advisory Board Member: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Committee
-- Member, San Gabriel Valley Economic Development Council
Community Involvement:
-- Board of Directors, Go for Broke National Education Center (2007)
-- Past President, Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
-- Past President, Alhambra Rotary Club
-- Past President, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA
-- Board of Directors, Alhambra Rotary Charities Foundation
-- Board of Directors, Alhambra Rotary World Charities Foundation
-- Board of Directors, East Los Angeles College Foundation
-- Board Member, Alhambra Hospital Citizens Advisory Council
-- Vice President, Los Angeles Music and Art School Board of Trustees
-- Assist Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboys Industries
(Won organization's first-ever "Employer of the Year" Award)
-- Winner of the "Past Presidents' Award" - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce (2004)
-- "Citizen of the Year" Award - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce (2004)
Marital Status: Married to Linda Kobata Yamauchi (1966)
-- Three Children: David (wife Leanne), Trent and Kevin
-- One Grandchild (Naomi, born in 2006)
Personal Interests:
-- Bowling (Inducted into the Japanese-American Bowling Association "Hall of Fame" - 2008)
-- Golf and watching all sporting events
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