About Dean Otto

Dean was born in Durban, South Africa, and graduated in 1980 as an All-State Rugby and Soccer player. Following high school, he completed his mandatory national service in the South African Army and was awarded a Pro Patria medal for 18 months of service in the Namibian and Angolan War. While vacationing in the US after the army, he received a full scholarship to be a kicker for the University of Oregon Ducks football team and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree. 
 
He has always been involved in the West Maui community, more recently as a Founding Member of Maui Preparatory Academy and 8-year President of the Board of Trustees. His philanthropic contributions to supporting kids and this critical community enhancement total over $500,000.