Background
Bobby has worked as an automotive engineer with General Motors and left traditional engineering to pursue his interests to improve the world through non-traditional paths. Bobby’s rich childhood and family life with 7 older sisters and loving parents, fostered an innate love and passion for life. Bobby earned a Black belt in Korean martial arts under the late Sang Kyu Shim and taught at 4 branch schools.
A vocal participant in all that he does, Bobby was an executive board member of the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association. Bobby is a resident of Hawaii, with his home and farm close to the main property of this project and has become involved with the life-long residents and organizations that support the drive to bring jobs, productivity and a better life to the Island.
“Do not fight with the strength, absorb it and it flows, use it.” – Ip Man
– Ip Man
Bamboo
Bamboo- The plant of Bamboo is one of the most useful materials on earth. It can replace many other materials and become a green material science resource that can alleviate many environmental concerns that traditional materials bring to the manufacturing environment. Bamboo is regenerative, it re-grows each time it is harvested and can grow for decades. I am a proponent of bamboo uses, growing plantations and finding new and exciting uses for this incredible resource. The rebirth of bamboo technology is still in its infancy and there are more breakthroughs to come. Textiles, Building Materials, Paper products, Foods, Art, Carbon Sequestration, Bio-Remediation, Charcoal Production and many others. I grow 10 types of bamboo on my farm in Hawaii and I am excited to be on the edge of this growth.
Teacher
I provide classes, workshops and personal coaching on Thriveability related topics, such as Bamboo Construction, Soil Biology, Compost Tea Brewers, Living off Grid/Solar, Growing your own Orchard, Design and Layout for Project Development, Vitality and Healthy Lifestyle choices and living with Passion and Energy.
