Walter Watanabe joined the University of Hawai‘i Athletics Department in January 1993.
Watanabe currently holds the position of Ticket Manager since 2005. In his role, Watanabe is director of ticket operations for UH’s six ticketed sports, as well as providing ticketing services for vendors using UH Athletics Facilities.
The Hilo, Hawai‘i native earned his degree in marketing from University of Hawai‘i in 1996.
Watanabe is a member of The National Association of Athletic Ticket Sales & Operations (NAATSO).