Airports Byron Tone Joins DOT ‘Ohana
By: Adrienne Crowell
What do you like most about your job? As a Team we must communicate and respect one another. On my first day, my supervisor and colleagues shared that we all have our responsibilities and tasks to do. No doubt, however, we still make room for laughter in our day. What motivates you at work? I love working with people. Always did. The service window allows me to interact with our airport users. The opportunity for growth in the DOT motivates me to keep learning. What do you find challenging about your job? Hands down the plate lunches and ono grinds we share during lunch! Who inspires you? My parents, wife and my two kids. My parents for showing me money isn’t everything, respect my Kupuna and make good choices in life. My wife is the backbone of our family, always putting herself second, and most importantly teaching my children that education matters. My daughter graduated from Boston College, and my son is heading to UNLV in August. As young adults they inspire me. So as you can see, I will be eating sandwiches for a long time!
If you could give your past self some advice, what would it be? EDUCATION! EDUCATION! EDUCATION! I took what life threw at me. Twenty years ago I owned and built Kilauea Paint which continues to thrive today.
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