Alex Kinzler
Marital Status:
Married
Children?
3 boys: Sean - 13, Kevin - 11, Timothy - 9
Grandchildren?
Not for a while
Education:
B.A., Case Western Reserve University; J.D., Case Law School
Occupation:
Attorney/Corporate Executive
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
Past Chair, Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference;
Director, Hawaii Island Economic Development Board;
Volunteer Instructor, Punahou School Spring Fling;
AYSO Soccer Coach and Regional Referee
Current hobbies and interests:
Golf, Guitar (playing in a classic rock band), Reading, Cooking and Boogie Boarding
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
3.1415%
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Probably spend half the time at a music school and the other half golfing with friends, probably near some breweries and wineries
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Getting married, having my 3 sons and doing family things together. We've lived in Hawaii for over 20 years and have made many great friends here. The laidback island lifestyle seems to promote good health and low stress.
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
Spend more time with my old friends from Ridgewood, Inglima, Janke, Musci, Robertiello, Curly, Geb and Howard. We've done a couple of golf trips recently and I hope that we'll do more of them.
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Play music, get together for a barbecue with friends and golfing (some of our tournaments combine all 3).
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
Spending quality time with family and friends. Getting to do what you want to do and enjoying it.Spending quality time with family and friends. Getting to do what you want to do and enjoying it.
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
Jumping into Graydon Pool at midnight after graduating; Hanging out at Janke's and Bender's houses with the tunes cranked up; Cruising the weekend parties around town with some Schlitz beer; Bio classes with Mr. Olsen; Ski trips to Hunter Mountain on the bus from RHS.
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
Aside from a great family and friends, playing guitar in a band after all those years of air guitar at Janke's house.
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
Live life to the fullest and enjoy each day, there are only so many of them. As someone once said, “Life is what happens while you're making other plans”.
How have you changed since high school?
Not much, except for some pounds and a better golf game
What else should we know about you?!
Bob Inglima and I are really 2 different people