| Andrew K. Poepoe | |
| State House: | Hawaii |
| District: | 25th |
| Term Start: | 1966 |
| Term End: | 1978 |
| Birth Date: | 2 May 1935 |
| Birth Place: | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Party: | Republican |
| Children: | 2 |
| Residence: | Kailua, Hawaii |
| Alma Mater: | Yale University |
| Profession: | Engineer |
Andrew Keliikuniaupuni Poepoe[1] (born May 2, 1935) is an American retired politician from the state of Hawaii.
Poepoe, the son of Reverend Abraham P. Poepoe, was born in Honolulu on May 2, 1935,[2] and grew up in Kamuela, where his parents lived.[3] [4] [5] [6] After receiving primary education at Kamehameha Schools, he earned a bachelor's degree in industrial management from Yale University and a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hawaii. He was an industrial engineer by profession and worked for the Dole Food Company, Castle & Cook Terminals, and Hawaiian Plantatations.[7] Poepoe married Jaya Lakshmi Ramalu in September 1958 and has two sons. He resided in Kailua.
Poepoe was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives as a member of the Republican party in 1966, and served until 1978 for the district of Aikahi-Enchanted Lakes. During his term, he served in various leadership positions, including as minority whip and minority leader. He also served on the House Finance Committee.[8] Poepoe also served on the Honolulu City Council from 1978 to 1982 where he was a member of the zoning committee. In the 2000s, Poepoe served as the Hawaii district director for the United States Small Business Administration.