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TAKITANI
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
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Michael
W. Perry, Chair
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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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| Hideo
Kondo, President |
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| Hideo
Kondo is the former Vice-President of Sales for Hawaiian Host Chocolates
He was a close friend of Mamoru and Aiko Takitani, and is a trustee
in the Aiko Takitani Trust. He has been a major force in the Takitani
Foundation since its inception.
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Lisa
LaBonte, Vice-President
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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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Janice
Luke Loo, Vice-President
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Luke Loo is a community leader who serves on the boards of the Wo
International Center, REHAB Hospital, REHAB Hospital Foundation (Vice-Chair),
Variety School, the State Supreme Court Commission on Judicial Conduct,
and many others. Mrs. Loo is a teacher and an expert on scholarships.
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Mildred
S. Higashi, Secretary
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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
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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
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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. |
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Karen Uno, Director
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| Ms. Karen Uno, niece of Mamoru and Aiko Takitani, has been actively involved with Hawaiian Host Chocolates for many years and has served the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation in several capacities since its inception. Ms. Uno also is a trustee of the Aiko Takitani Trust. |
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