Ray L’Heureux was a career Marine helicopter pilot, achieving the rank of colonel and commanding two different aviation squadrons. He served as the personal helicopter pilot for President George W Bush and President Barack Obama, and is the author of “Inside Marine One.” He served as assistant superintendent with the Hawaii Department of Education, and he currently serves as president and chair of The Education Institute of Hawaii. He also is working with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to develop strategy for the City and County of Honolulu’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness and housing shortages. Ray also ran for Governor of the state of Hawaii in 2018.