Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Brian Peterson is not related to Sharon Peterson, the former UH-Hilo volleyball coach and NAIA Hall of Famer.
The 1977 Hilo graduate, who didn’t play volleyball back in the day, may be the second most well-known Peterson on the Big Island.
He’s the owner of Yama’s Roofing, starting the company in 1997.
For those who think it’s Japanese named, it’s not. Peterson branded the company to honor his dad William Peterson’s Hawaiian nickname.
Peterson really makes his mark as a paddler for Puna, the underdog contender at the 10th annual Aunty Maile Mauhili/Moku O Hawaii championships.