TAKITANI OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

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Michael W. Perry, Chair
	Michael W. Perry is one of the most recognized and respected names in Hawaii broadcast history having spent over a decade as Hawaii's number one afternoon radio personality and nearly twenty years with KSSK radio's Perry and Price Show, consistently Hawaii's #1 radio program, and one of the top 3 most dominant radio shows in America. Since 1980, Michael has also been the Executive Producer and Host of the award-winning "Hawaiian Moving Company". In addition to being a spokesman for several local companies, Perry does countless national and international TV commercials. His acting credits include the 1998 movie "Molokai: The Father Damien Story", TV performances on "One West Waikiki", "Jake and the Fatman", "Island Son", the mini-series "Blood and Orchids", and many more. Before coming to Hawaii over 30 years ago, Michael worked at the Pentagon and in the office of John Gardner, then U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Michael holds a B.S. degree in Psychology from Michigan State University, and served as a Navy Lieutenant in the Pacific Submarine Force. Along with Chairing the Takitani Foundation, Michael is Chairman of the Board of the REHAB Foundation.

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Lisa LaBonte, Vice-President
	Lisa LaBonte began her career in information technology in 1983 in Silicon Valley and has called Hawaii home since 1987. As an international strategy consultant, Lisa has delivered results for the Fortune 500 and Global 2000, working in countries such as Hungary, Korea, Oman, and Malaysia to name a few. Lisa has consulted with the UN and World Bank/MIGA, and works extensively with emerging companies - including her own which she has built and sold. Lisa holds an MBA (International Finance) and an MS degree (Internet Technology Strategy). In Honolulu, Lisa obtained a BA from UH Manoa and has taught at the graduate university level. Currently Lisa divides her time between NYC where she remains COO of iSynergi, the Manhattan based globalization practice she co-founded, and Honolulu, where she serves as the President of Pacific Business Forums. Lisa serves on the advisory board of the Hawaii Academy of Performing Arts.

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Mildred S. Higashi, Secretary
	Mildred S. Higashi, Ph.D., is an educational consultant since retiring from the State Department of Education after more than thirty-five years of service. Mildred was a high school mathematics teacher for ten years after which she held various administrative positions in the state office, first as an evaluator, then as an administrator and director, and finally as an Acting Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Instructional Services with statewide responsibilities for curriculum and instruction in the public schools. Mildred is a senior affiliate with the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, a member of the Japanese American National Museum, Hawaii Advisory Council and City and County of Honolulu's Committee on Aging; and serves on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union.

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Stuart Ho, Treasurer
	Stuart Ho is a respected businessman and community leader in Hawaii. A former legislator, he is President of Capital Investment of Hawaii, Inc, and serves on the Boards of numerous Hawaii and Mainland corporations. Mr. Ho is an advisor or board member for numerous charitable organizations in Hawaii, and was one of the founders of REHAB Hospital.

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Brett G. Schlemmer, Director
	Brett Schlemmer is currently the Director of Operations of the Hawaii Foodbank and has over 25 years management experience in the food industry locally with Foodland Supermarkets and Albertson's Food Centers. Brett is currently a member of Hawaii Together Human Services Delivery Task Force, and formerly served on the Board of Full Plate. Brett attended California State University, Fresno and has called Hawaii home since 1984.