Joseph Blackburn brings a lifetime of service and experience to his role as Broker-in-Charge with ZT Hawaii. Involved in real estate sales since 1983 and licensed as a Broker since 2008, Joseph is highly knowledgeable in every aspect of real estate across Maui County.

Before transitioning full-time into real estate, Joseph dedicated decades of service to the community: he is a retired Fire Rescue Captain with the County of Maui Fire Department, a former Safety Director for Hawaiian Electric on Maui, and a former Police Officer II with the Maui Police Department.

Joseph is married to Shirley Lokelani (Kaiahua) Blackburn. Together they have raised three children who continue the family’s tradition of service — two sons serving as Maui Fire Captains and a daughter working in disaster recovery.

Beyond real estate, Joseph has invested in Maui’s youth for over 40 years as a basketball coach at multiple levels. He also enjoys farming, diving, and staying active through CrossFit.

With his deep community ties, leadership experience, and decades of real estate expertise, Joseph Blackburn is a trusted advisor for those navigating Maui’s unique real estate market.