Mid-Pacific names Ito athletic director

Jo Ito is the new athletic director at Mid-Pacific Institute, the school announced today.

Ito most recently taught physical education at Iolani. His experience includes five years as athletic director at International School of Dusseldorf, Germany.

"Jo not only brings tremendous experience in leading an athletic program similar to MPI's, he also brings a very high energy, highly professional and very positive voice to our athletic program," MPI principal Rich Schaffer said.

Ito replaces Bill Villa, who became athletic director at Chaminade.