Full Name:
John W. Willoughby
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Yong Hui; 3 Children: Joshua, Jeremy, Su Jin
Birth Date:
09/23/1958
Birth Place:
Kansas City, MO
Home City:
Honolulu, HI
Religion:
Christian-Lutheran
BS, Organizational Communication, University of Utah, 1985, Grade Point Average of 2.8
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2010
No caucus information on file.
Pilot, United Airlines, 1998-present
Naval Aviator, United States Navy, 1986-1998
Technical Director, KSTU Television, 1985-1986
Assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources, Skaggs Alpha Beta, Incorporated, 1985-1986
Technical Director, Skaggs Telecommunications Services, 1981-1984
Naval Aircrewman, United States Navy, 1977-1981
Radiology Orderly, Saint Mary-Corwin Hospital, 1976-1977
Member, Filipino Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, 2009-present
Member, Association of the United States Navy, 2006-present
Member, American Legion, 1981-present
Life Loyal Sig, Sigma Chi Fraternity Alumni Association, 1981-present
Life Member, University of Utah Alumni Association, 1981-present
Member, Airline Pilots Association, present
Member, Korean Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, 2010
Member, Militiary Officers Association of America, 2010
Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), 2010
Awards:
Air Medal (2) for combat missions in support of United Operations in Somalia, 1993.
Navy Commendation Medal (2)
Navy Commendation Medal
Current Car:
1990 Honda Accord
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
April 21, 1990
Father's Name:
Retired Salt Lake City Police Chief E.L. "Bud" Willoughby (Deceased)
Father's Occupation:
Retired Salt Lake City Police Chief (!977-1989)
Favorite Actor/Actress:
John Wayne
Favorite Athlete:
Karl Malone
Favorite Author:
Tom Clancy
Favorite Book:
To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite Color:
Royal Blue
Favorite Food:
Pizza
Favorite Movie:
In Harm's Way
Favorite Musician:
Dave Grusin
Favorite President and Why:
Ronald Reagan, because he made Americans proud to be American again.
Favorite Quote:
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own." -- John F. Kennedy (Inaugural Speech, 1961)
Favorite Sport:
Football
Favorite TV Shows:
Boston Legal
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Favorite Type of Music:
Hawaiian, Adult Alternative, Classic Rock, Country, Jazz
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Hawaii!
Favorite Websites:
Drudge Report
Facebook
First Job:
Swept floors and stocked shelves in a Hardware Store, 1972 (Age 14), $1.50 per hour.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Jogging, Skiing, Traveling
Mother's Name:
Verna Mary Hilden
Mother's Occupation:
Mom and Homemaker
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Learn to play the piano.
Names of Grandchildren:
None yet.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Ronald Reagan
Personal Hero and Why:
My Dad, because he was the best man I even knew.
Pets (include names):
Yellow Lab J.J.
Priority Issues:
Reduce the tax burden on Hawaii families and small businesses.
Stop the incessant and reckless government spending in Washington.
Create jobs for Hawaii's record number of unemployed and underemployed workers.
Submit tax reform legislation called MAFTRA which will add an average of $4,700 to the take home pay of 40% of Hawaii families.
Submit legislation to stop government Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Corruption.
Submit legislation to gain an exemption for Hawaii from "the Jones Act."
Help America's Veterans.
Oppose Immigration Reform that will allow tens of millions of illegal immigrants on the mainland to "cut in line" in front of our lawful Hawaii immigrant family members.
Publications:
Wall Street Journal
USA Today
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To provide Hawaii families the representation they deserve.
Spouse's Occupation:
Mom and Homemaker