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Exhibit B – Administration - Vitae Rockne Crowningburg Freitas, Ed.D.

2667 East Manoa Road

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

(808) 756-4686 (Cellphone)

(808) 689-2770 (Business)

Email: [email protected]

VITAE

Personal Information

Business Address: University of Hawaiì - West Oàhu

Office of the Chancellor

91-1001 Farrington Highway

Kapolei, Hawaii 96707

Education

1995 University of Hawaiì, Ed.D.

Major field of emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction with a cognate field in

Educational Administration. Dissertation topic: “Developmental Systems Model

& Guidelines for Drug Prevention, Education, Monitoring & Counseling for

Intercollegiate Athletics”

1983 University of Hawaiì, M.Ed.

Major field of emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction

1968 Oregon State University, B.S.

Major: Animal Science (option in Veterinary Medicine)

Minor: Business Administration

Recipient: National Science Foundation Scholarship

1963 Kamehameha Schools, high school diploma

(attended grades kindergarten through grade 12)

Professional Experience

5/1/13 to present Chancellor, University of Hawaiì – West Oàhu

Serve as the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the overall

administration and management of the entire campus. Provide vision and

leadership to vice chancellors and executive level managers in areas

ranging from academic and student affairs to general administration,

human resources, facilities management, and capital improovement

projects. Responsible for institutional fundraising, educational marketing,

and strategic enrollment management. Serve as the campus liaison officer

to the President of the University of Hawaiì and the President’s staff, the

Board of Regents, and the State Legislature.

7/1/10 to 4/30/13 Vice President for Student Affairs and University and Community

Relations, University of Hawaiì System

Responsible for system wide leadership and coordination for all Student

Affairs, Hawaiian Affairs, Legislative Affairs (including county, state and

federal legislation), Public/Media Relations and special projects (included

is the TMT project on Mauna Kea and the new Palamanui Campus in

West Hawaii.

7/11/12 to Acting/Interim Director of Athletics, University of Hawaiì at

1/13/13 Mānoa and Vice President for Student Affairs and University and

Community Relations, University of Hawaiì System

Responsible for the overall management of the only Football Bowl

Subdivision athletics program in the state at the University of Hawaiʻi at

Mānoa. Provides executive leadership to ensure the mission of the

University is strictly adhered to. Duties include managing a budget of

more than $29 million in general operating funds, managing public

relations, marketing, fundraising, and promoting personal and academic

success in student athletes. Represents the university with collegiate

institutions including the Mountain West Conference, Big West

Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Pacific Coast Collegiate

Sailing Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

(As Vice President, lead the planning and overall effort to get UH

Manoa’s athletic teams into the Mountain West Conference and the Big

West Conference, and served on the search committee to hire the new

Football Head Coach.)

8/1/04 to 6/30/10 Chancellor, Hawaiì Community College

Responsible for the overall administration and management of the

College’s instructional, student services, institutional support, academic

support, continuing education and training, and vocational training

programs, which include setting broad institutional goals and mission,

planning and forecasting course of action, allocating resources, developing

policies, setting procedures and the financial soundness of the College’s

operations. Directs the development, review and update of the campus

academic development plan and the development of accreditation self-

study reviews. Responsible for institutional fundraising, educational

marketing, and strategic enrollment management. Also serves as the

College liaison officer to the President, the Board of Regents, and the

State Legislature.

9/03 to present Adjunct Professor (appointed), Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi,

Maori University in Whakatane, New Zealand

Lecture on the subject of Mood and Behavior Modification and conduct

graduate seminar in “Politics in the Pacific”.

3/01 to 8/04 Vice President and Executive Director, Ke Aliì Pauahi Foundation

12/00 to 2/01 Acting Executive Director, Ke Aliì Pauahi Scholarship Fund

Charged with the responsibility for creating a foundation to develop new

and diverse resources to further Kamehameha Schools in its educational

goal to serve all people of Hawaiian ancestry. Primarily responsible and

accountable for the leadership, operations, and effectiveness of the

administration, finance, development, financial aid and scholarship

services and post-high counseling programs under the foundation.

12/99 to 11/00 Director of Education Program Expansion, Support and Planning

Division, Kamehameha Schools

Primarily responsible and accountable for the overall planning, design and

implementation of activities for the new Kamehameha Schools neighbor

island campuses, which include K-12 campuses on Maui and Hawaiì

Island and expansion of preschools throughout the State. Oversee a CIP

budget of $250 million for each K-12 campus. These campuses were built

on time and within the budget. Duties include, but are not limited to

developing partnerships and curriculum for grades K-12 including career

and technical education. In addition, responsible for developing pre-

college programs with local and mainland colleges and universities, and

building strong community support for the Kamehameha Schools neighbor

island campuses.

7/95 to 11/99 Vice President and Director of Operations, Kamehameha Schools

Direct the overall day-to-day operations of the schools. In accordance

with trustees’ policies and directives, coordinate the development,

implementation and maintenance of all academic and non-academic

activities of the schools. Responsibly manage and control all resources

that flow to and from the schools with particular emphasis on managing

budget appropriations and expenditures and the control of personnel

authorizations and utilization. Oversee a $75 million operating budget and

faculty/staff of 853.

1990 to 1995 Vice President for University Relations, University of Hawaiì

System-wide responsibility, including University of Hawaiì at Manoa,

with a staff of 30 and budget of $1.9 million. Direct the university’s

public information and media relations programs. Oversee the

administration of the university’s alumni programs, special events

(including commencement exercises), and special projects. Responsible

for administration of the Uniform Information Practices Act. Oversee

development and execution of a strategic plan to favorably position the

University in the eyes of its many publics.

Coordinate development of speeches for presentation by the President and

Regents. Serve as the University’s principal representative and liaison to

the legislature, other state and federal agencies, foundations, and

community and business organizations. Directly responsible for designing

and implementing lobbying efforts to increase funding levels for the

University system ($538 million). Serves on the President’s crisis

management team.

1990 Associate Athletic Director, University of Hawaiì at Mānoa

(Athletic Department administration reorganized under one Associate

Athletic Director)

Serve as deputy to the athletic director and assist in the total operation of

the athletic department’s personnel, budget and finance, facilities, student

affairs, publicity and public relations programs. Assume the duties,

responsibilities and authority of the athletic director for the operations and

administration of the department and all its programs in the absence of the

director. Oversee $9.5 million budget, 90 full-time staff, 68 casual hire

staff and 127 student assistants.

1986 to 1990 Associate Athletic Director of Operations, University of Hawaiì at

Mānoa (one of two Associate Athletic Director positions)

Responsibilities expanded to include leadership over athletic support

programs—academic affairs office, training room for student-athletes,

equipment room operations, and weight and strength training programs.

Secure capital improvements, new positions and general fund support for

athletic programs.

1984 to 1986 Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Support Services,

University of Hawaiì at Mānoa Coordinate the operation and maintenance of the entire athletic complex

and student recreational needs. Also acted as liaison to the Neal Blaisdell

Center city-operated complex consisting of an 8,000-seat sports arena,

exhibition hall, and concert hall and the state-operated 50,000-seat Aloha

Stadium.

1982 to 1986 Trustee, Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)

Elected statewide trustee. Responsible for developing educational, social

and economic programs for Hawaiians. Served as Chair of the Economic

Development Committee and member of the Budget and Finance

Committee. Headed OHA’s legislative lobbying team during each

session. In 1984, elected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees

and Chair of the Planning Committee. In 1986, elected Chair of the

Board.

1978 to 1998 President and Chief Executive Officer, GRG Enterprises, Inc.

Leasing and management of real property to marine-related businesses,

i.e., commercial fish auctioneers and wholesalers, fish processors, and

marine storage.

1976 to 1983 Consultant, Hawaiì State Senate

Consultant to Senate President Richard Wong on public athletic budgets

and Hawaiian affairs.

1975 to 1981 Teacher and Coach, Kamehameha Schools

Substitute teacher. Swimming and scuba diving instructor, assistant

football, track and field, and basketball coach.

1973 to 1982 Substitute Teacher, Department of Education

Substitute teacher for the public schools.

1967 to 1978 Player, National Football League

Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers professional football player.

1/69 to 5/69 Administrative Assistant, Hawai`i State House of Representatives

Administrative Assistant to Representative James Shigemura.

Linda M. Randall - 1

LINDA M. RANDALL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

More than 10 years of higher education administrative experience at state and private

institutions. Oversee initiatives to strengthen external partnerships to build programs in areas of

STEM and Digital Media as well as build international outreach for campus. Led change efforts

in creating a four-year institution, including developing lower division curriculum, policies,

student life and recruitment. Have led efforts to create outcomes-based curriculum for graduate

programs. Involved in strategic planning, curriculum and program design, including

internationalization of curriculum, faculty development, alliance building across disciplines, and

divisional and school-wide policy and governance. Experience with leading a reaccreditation

process. Leadership style is based on creating collaborative working environment with faculty,

staff and students.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Massachusetts at Amherst 1994

(Dissertation: Determinants of Joint Venture Success in Russia)

M.B.A. Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration 1982

B.A. Swarthmore College 1978

(Majored in Economics and Political Science)

Fellowship Kennan Institute -Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

(1996-1997)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADMINISTRATIVE

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

2008-12/2010 & 6/2013-present

University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu

Leads and facilitates the academic programs and faculty activities at UHWO. Responsible for

ensuring that academic programs are mission-driven, especially with regard to student access and

quality of programs. In addition, is directly responsible for all of the functions of academic and

instructional activity, including the creation, development and management of academic

programs; academic policy, planning and evaluation; academic support services; and extramural

grants in instruction. Areas under the VCAA Office: Institutional Research and Assessment


Office, Center for Labor Education and Research, Strategic Initiatives, and Library and five

academic divisions-Humanities, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social

Sciences, and Education.

Associate Provost 2004-2008

University of Baltimore

Led a campus-wide initiative to transform the University from upper division and graduate

institution to a four-year institution. Oversaw the development of a first and second year program

including curriculum, academic policies, infrastructure, faculty development, student affairs and

recruitment.

Co-led the Middle States reaccreditation process with representation from all stakeholders

participating in the self-study process. Oversaw the University’s student learning outcomes

assessment effort, the curriculum and academic policy review process and co-vice chair of the

Academic Plan Committee, which is the precursor to the University strategic planning process.

Directors of the first and second year program and honors program were direct reports.

Accomplishments

* Co-led the self-study for Middle States reaccreditation. Middle States evaluation visit was

completed in February 2007.

* Led the development of general education curriculum, designed on the principles of learning

goals, assessment and co-curricular activities. Courses will be structured in learning communities

allowing for interdisciplinary approach in teaching and learning environment.

*Led the team to transform the institution to become a four-year institution including the

academic, student services, marketing, and technology and facilities.

Chair and Director

2002-2004

Management Department and Director of the Organization Development and Strategic Human

Resources Program

Johns Hopkins University, School of Professional Studies in Business and Education, Graduate

Division of Business and Management

Led a department with responsibility for budget, staff and recruitment of students for ODSHR

program. Oversaw curriculum for MS in ODSHR and MBA concentrations in Management,

Human Resources and Nonprofit Management, and the Skilled Facilitator and Leadership

Development Program for Minority Managers certificates.

Accomplishments

* Led the development of a masters program (ODSHR) based on measurable learning outcomes

including appropriate assessment approaches (electronic portfolio).

* Led the training and development of faculty to design courses and enhance teaching

techniques.

* Oversaw the development of ethics and revised managerial communications curriculums.

Program changes resulted in increased enrollment of close to 20% for this upcoming academic

year.


Associate Director of Institute of International Business 1998-2002

Assistant Director of Institute of International Business

1993-1998

University of Rhode Island, College of Business Administration, Kingston, Rhode Island.

Responsible for seeking funding opportunities and developing programs to internationalize the

curriculum. (sabbatical year 2000-2001)

Accomplishments

* Was principal investigator of $150,000 grant (USIA). Led the development of a business

program at Novgorod State University in Novgorod, Russia.

* Led the exchanges of faculty and students from both campuses.

* Led Russian/American faculty teams in the design of eleven new courses adapted to Russian

business culture.

* Co-developed an executive training center in Russia as a way to create a financially viable

entity.

Chair of Management Department

1999-2000

University of Rhode Island, College of Business Administration

Led a department of 12 full-time faculty, including disciplines in Organizational Behavior,

Human Resource Management, International Management, Strategic Management, and Business

Law. Oversaw the advising of students, department budget, and curriculum review and

development of new courses. Responsible for undergraduate and graduate level business

curriculum. Managed ten doctoral teaching assistants.

Accomplishments

* Led review and development of curriculum for international business courses.

* Developed business community links with the department. Created an Advisory Council

consisting of business leaders, state government and alumni.

* Online course development template for MBA management courses.

Coordinator

1991-1992

University of Massachusetts-Amherst and

St. Petersburg Technical University Joint Business Program

Responsible for on-site coordination of business training program located in Pushkin, Russia

(area near St. Petersburg).

Accomplishments

* Coordinated visas, materials, translations and translators, logistics, and program materials

* Liaison between Russian/American participants


FACULTY/TEACHING

Professor Current

Business Administration Division

University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu

Taught: Managing Change in Organizations/Organizational Change Management, Introduction

to Business, Global Management and Organizational Behavior, Strategic Planning, Senior

Practicums, and Senior Projects.

Associate Professor 2004-2008

University of Baltimore, Merrick School of Business

Taught: MGMT 465: International Management

Associate Professor 2002-2004

Johns Hopkins University, School of Professional Studies in Business and Education

Taught the following courses: Emerging Markets: Developing and Transitional Economies;

Thesis/Research Methods; and Directed Field Work seminar.

Associate Professor 1999-2002 and

Assistant Professor 1993-1999

University of Rhode Island, College of Business Administration

Taught courses at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral level. Undergraduate: International

Business, Strategic Management, International Business Theory (honors seminar),

Organizational Theory and Management. Masters: International Business, E-Business Strategy

(online course using Webct) and Strategic Management Doctoral seminar: International Business

Theory.

OTHER POSITIONS

Senior Portfolio Analyst

1985-1988

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, New York, New York

Analyzed financial and strategic potential of companies, conducted and directed due diligence

visits, negotiated investment agreements, and made investment recommendations to the Board of

Directors. (Investments ranged from $5-75 million).

Assistant Treasurer

1982-1985

Bankers Trust Company, New York, New York

Structured and placed financial transactions with institutional investors ranging from $8-50

million. Analyzed business plans and prospectuses for Venture Capital Group and potential

merger candidates for bank clients.


Leadership Development (Nominated programs)

Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration 2004

Johns Hopkins University Leadership Development Program 2004

President’s Women in Leadership Seminar (JHU) 2003

PUBLICATIONS

REFEREED BOOK, CHAPTERS, AND ARTICLES

Chapman, S. & Randall, L. (2012). A New Process Model for Curriculum Development in

Business Education. The Business Review, Cambridge, vol. 20, no.1: 9-16.

Randall, L. (2012). Transforming a University: A Study of Process Leadership. Academy of

Educational Leadership, vol 16, no. 2:1-20.

Jaya, P., Randall & Olinsky. (2010). Identity and Communication Style: The Case of the Asian

Indian Worker. Insights to a Changing World, issue 1.

Randall, L. & Coakley, C. (2007). Applying adaptive leadership to successful change initiatives

in academia. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 28,4: 325-335.

Randall, L & Jaya, P. (2006). Using grounded theory to unravel complex and context-rich

business environment: A study of the Russian manager and business environment. Journal of

East West Business, vol.12, issue 2/3: 7-37.

Chapman, S. & Randall, L. (2006, November). Adaptive leadership and transformative learning:

A case study of leading part-time faculty. In Wergin, J. F. (Ed.), Leadership in Place. Bolton,

MA: Anker Publishing.

Coakley, L. & Randall, L. (2006) Orchestrating change at the departmental level: Applying the

process of adaptive leadership. Academic Leadership, vol. 4, issue 2.

(www.academicleadership.org)

Randall, L. (2001). Reluctant capitalists: Russia's journey through market transition. New York:

Routledge Press.

Randall, L. (2000). An institutional theory approach to understanding Former Soviet managers’

joint venture expectations. International Journal of Management, 17 (2), 247-256.

Coakley, L., Graves, W., & Randall, L. (1998). Leadership behavior in Russian defense

organizations: The role of context and culture. In T. Scandura & M. Serapio (Eds.), Research in

International Business and International Relations, vol. 7, (pp. 67-80). Stamford, Connecticut:

JAI Press, Inc.


Randall, L., & Coakley, L. (1998). Building successful partnerships in Russia and Belarus: The

impact of culture on strategy. Business Horizons, March/April, 15-22.

Coakley, L., Graves, W., & Randall, L. (1997). Transition to a market economy or preservation

of a socialist base?: Defense conversion in Russia and Belarus. Journal of East-West Business, 3

(4), 87-106.

Coakley, L., Graves, W., & Randall, L. (1997). The pivotal role of the state in Russian defense

conversion: A management perspective. Kennan Institute Occasional Paper Series, 267, 1-20.

Randall, L., & Coakley, L. (1996). Defense conversion in the Former Soviet Union:

The influence of culture on the strategic management process. In J. Sedaitis (Ed.),

Commercializing High Technology: East and West, (pp.167-180). Lanham, Maryland: Rowman

and Littlefield.

REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Randall, L. & Jaya, P. (2005). Educating the Russian manager for the Global Economy.”

In International Eastern Academy of Management Conference Proceedings.

Jaya, P. & Randall, L. (2004). Diaspora, Globalization and Identity: In between worlds? In

SCOS (Standing Conference on Organizational Symbolism) Conference Proceedings.

Jaya, P. & Randall, L. (2003). Globalization and the Individual: Identity-Communication

Relationship. In International Eastern Academy of Management Conference Proceedings.

Pashtenko, V. & Randall, L. (1999, September). Firm-level tactics for dealing with government

influence in post-planning economies: An international joint venture brief. In Academy of

International Business Western Regional Conference Proceedings.

Pashtenko, V. & Randall, L. (1999, March). Government Suasion and the international joint

venture: The case for a firm-level perspective. In Northeast Decision Sciences Annual Meeting

Proceedings.

Coakley, L., Graves, W., & Randall, L. (1996, August). Newly emerging conditions on effective

leadership in Russian defense enterprises. In the Proceedings of International Association of

Management.

Randall, L., & Coakley, L. (1995, May). Defense conversion in the Former Soviet Union:

Culture and the strategic management process. In the Proceedings of the Center for International

Security and Arms and Control, Stanford University.

Randall, L., Robinson, A., & Tolstaya, A. (1994, August). Continuous improvement: Lessons

from the life and death of the Soviet rationalization proposal system: 1931-1992. In the

Proceedings of the Academy of Management. Received the John F. Mee Best Paper Award.


Mzamo, M., & Randall, L. (1991, June). Environmental turbulence and strategic preference: The

perceptions of North American and South African corporate executives. Proceedings of the

International Eastern Academy of Management.

Randall, L. (1991, May). Transaction costs, strategy, or personal satisfaction for Goslow

Corporation: Teaching the relationship between efficiency and bankruptcy through the "eyes” of

illustrious theorists. In the Proceedings of the Eastern Academy of Management.

REFEREED PRESENTATIONS

Randall, L., Hradsky, R. & Thomas, A. (2006, October). Now that’s diversity: Bringing

freshmen to the mix. Presented at the Coalition of Urban Metropolitan Universities, Florida.

Coakley, L. & Randall, L. (2006, February). Initiating change at the departmental level.

Presented at the Academic Chairpersons Conference, Florida.

Randall. L., Mills, & Cornelia (2005, December). Responding to constituent needs and shifting

demographics. Annual Middle States Commission Conference, Baltimore, Maryland.

Randall, L. (2002, May). Developing business education relevant to Russia’s transition market.

Conference sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Russia and Department of State, Saratov,

Russia.

Randall, L., Coakley, L., & Graves, W. (2001, August). Understanding strategic decision

making by Russian managers. Presented at the Academy of Management, Washington, D.C.

Jaya, P., Dugal, S., & Randall, L. (1999, July). Cross-cultural encounters: The negotiation of

identities in multinational corporations. First International Conference on Critical Management

Studies, London, England.

Randall, L. (1997, August). Joint venturing implications in multiple institutional environments:

A study of joint venture activities in Russia. Presented at the Academy of Management, Boston,

MA.

Randall, L. (1997, March). Russian defense conversion: A study of managerial strategy and

enterprise structure. Presented at the Woodrow Wilson Center/Kennan Institute, Washington,

DC.

Randall, L. (1997, March). The impact of institutions on Russian Managers’ market decisions.

Presented at Rutgers University Spring Lecture Series, Newark, NJ.

Randall, L. (1993, August). The discovery of ethnography through joint venture research in

Russia. Presented at the Academy of Management, Dallas, Texas.


Randall, L. (1993, May). Two case studies of organizational response to the changing Russian

economic environment. Presented at the Eastern Academy of Management, Albany, New York.

Randall, L. (1992, November). Differences in perceived environmental turbulence and strategic

preferences between Russians and Americans. Presented at the Academy of International

Business, Brussels, Belgium.

SUBMISSIONS & WORKS IN PROGRESS

Randall, L. & Coakley, L. Applying adaptive leadership to successful change initiatives

in Academia. Submitted to Leadership in Organization Development Journal.

Chapman, S. & Randall, L. Adaptive Leading and Transformative Learning: A New Approach to

Curriculum Development. Submitted to Journal of Academy of Business Education.

Jaya, P., Randall, L. & Olinsky. Identity and Communication in the Workplace: A Quantitative

Perspective. Intended submission to Journal of cross-cultural management.


SELECTED INVITED SPEECHES/PRESENTATIONS (NON-REFEREED)

Randall, L. (2006) Panel discussion Transitioning to leadership positions. Institute for Women in

Higher Education Administration, Bryn Mawr College.

Randall, L. (2006) Panel discussion Women in leaders in higher education. Office of Women in

Higher Education/American Council on Education Conference in Los Angeles.

Randall, L. (2002, February). Reluctant capitalists: Russian managers in transition. Presented at

Scholar Lecture Series of Harriman Institute, Columbia University, New York.

Randall, L. (1999, November). Russia’s reluctant journey to market transition. Presented at the

Woodrow Wilson Center/Kennan Institute of Advanced Russian Studies, Washington, DC.

Randall, L. (1997, February). The impact of institutional and cultural business expectations in

Russia. Presented at the US Department of Commerce, Washington, DC.

Randall, L. (1996, December). Preliminary results of Russian managers’ defense

conversion strategies. Presented at the US Department of State, Washington, DC.

Randall, L. (1996, April). Integrating cyberspace in the management classroom. Presented to

University of Rhode Island faculty and College’s Advisory Board.

Randall, L. (1995, October). Building bridges between African Americans and Jews. Spoke at

Brandeis University, Waltham , MA.

Randall, L. (1995, February). Multi-cultural and multi-linguistic issues in the U.S.: Tension

between assimilation and self-determination." Spoke in Samara, Russia. Also broadcasted on

"Radio-7", one of Russia's multi-ethnic (i.e., Tartar, Jewish, Moldavian, etc.) stations.

Randall, L. (1994, October). An African-American woman's journey in Russia: The social

construction of race. Spoke at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.

Selected Listing of Doctoral Students that either primary/major professor or worked with

extensively as a committee member.

Student Degree Thesis Date Completed

Peruvemba Jaya* Ph.D. Management (emphasis in 2000

International Management)

Susan Bosco Ph.D. Management (emphasis in HR) 1999

Samuel Bonsu Ph.D. Marketing (international marketing) 2001


Matt Roy Ph.D. Management (emphasis in strategy) 1998

Leyland Lucas** Ph.D. Management (information transfer) 2001

Was primary professor on masters theses or committee member on a number and as chair

reviewed and approved all directed field work projects in MS in Organization Development

program. Also served as external reader on masters’ thesis from Columbia University’s

Harriman Institute and Swedish Institute.

** Served as outside reviewer on dissertation committee

GRANTS AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

USIA-funded Joint Business Program between URI/ Novgorod State University, Russia

(January 1998- January, 2002) ($150,000)

Principal Investigators: Randall and Kim. I had primary responsibility to direct business

development, and outreach to business community and regional and municipal government in

Novgorod. Responsible for budget, equipment acquisitions, selecting American faculty and other

business specialists, negotiating with Russian university administrators, faculty, businesses and

regional government officials. Directed curriculum and training of Russian university faculty in

business disciplines. Selected and coordinated American faculty in the “training of trainers”

program. Results include the development of 11 business courses, training of 8 Russian business

instructors and 60 Russian managers and entrepreneurs completed program. Development of a

business training center affiliated with Novgorod State University called RING (Rhode Island-

Novgorod the Great Business Center).

CIBED of Rhode Island and Department of Defense grant (1995-1996) ($100,000)

Principal Investigators: Coakley, Graves & Randall. Conducted extensive research to study

Russian defense conversion efforts for Department of Defense. Field visits to Nizhny Novgorod

and Samara, Russia and Minsk, Belarus. Interviewed and had extensive site visits to 13 defense

companies. Result published monograph and submitted to DOD. One-year grant $100,000.

University of Massachusetts and St. Petersburg State Technical University (Russia)

Business Program (1991-1992)

Coordinated on-site business training program located in Pushkin, Russia (area near St.

Petersburg) Responsible for American faculty in Russia, curriculum development, organizing

consulting for area businesses, acting as liaison between the Americans and Russian faculty and

administrators. Taught seminars in financial management. Met with municipal St. Petersburg

officials to establish business links between the two regions. (Funded internally by both

universities.)


AWARDS/HONORS

URI Honors Faculty Fellow (1999-2000)

Multi-Cultural Center Fellows Program (1998-1999)

Kennan Institute Fellow (1996-1997)

John F. Mee Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management (1994)

International Management Junior Faculty Consortium, Academy of Management (1994)

International Management Doctoral Consortium, Academy of Management (1992)

Elected to Novoye Slova (Honor Society for Slavic/Russian Studies)

Elected to membership, Beta Gamma Sigma

Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship (1989-present)

COGME Fellow (1980-1982)

Distinction in Academic Excellence at Swarthmore College

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

SELECTED COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

State Coordinator (Chair) of Executive Board of Women in Maryland Higher Education

(affiliated with American Council of Education). (2004-present)

Member of Board of Trustees, Samuel Ready Scholarship Foundation (2005-present)

Member of Advisory Council for the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute for Advanced

Russian Studies. (1998-2002)

Reviewer for USIA’s applications for University Exchange Programs with NIS. (1999, 2000)

Board Member, State of Rhode Island’s Urban Equity Fund. (1998-2000)

Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Equity Institute. (Member of Board starting in 1990 and

Board Chair 1993-1995)


SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

As an administrator have been member and/or chaired a number of committees. Below are a

select number:

Chair, Capacity Committee: Charged to determine resource capability to initiate the first and

second year program.

Co-chair of Middle States Steering Committee.

Chair, First and Second Year Steering Committee. Coordinating committee of all activities to

implement first and second year program.

Co-vice-chair of Academic Planning Committee (the provost chairs the committee)

Provide support for University Outcomes Assessment Committee.

Provost Office designee for University Faculty Senate’s Curriculum Review Committee

Select External Committees, institutional representative

Maryland Online, Board member

Baltimore County Development, member

Minority Achievement Committee (chaired by Associate Vice Chancellor), member

Intersegmental Chief Academic Officers Committee, when provost is unable to attend

SERVICE TO JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Academic Council (chaired by Provost), member, 2002-2004

Academic Policy Committee (School of Professional Studies), member, 2002-2004

Program Review Committee for MS in ODHR, Chair, 2002-2003

Search Committee for MBA Director, Chair, 2003

Search Committee for Marketing faculty, member 2003

HopkinsOne Business Transition Advisory Committee, member, 2004

Service to the University of Rhode Island

Graduate Research and Grant Committee, member (1999-2002)

Search Committee for Academic Talent Development Director, member (1999-2000)

Search Committee for Vice Provost of Graduate Studies and Research, member (1999-2000)


Advisory Board for the Multicultural Center. (1997-1999)

Multicultural Center Fellows program. Worked with faculty across disciplines to develop

curriculum, which will enhance the URI community’s appreciation

and understanding of the diversity in the US as well as within itself. (1998-1999)

Study Abroad Committee, member (1993-1995)

SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Technology Committee, member

Promotion and Tenure Committee, member

Research Advisory Committee, member 1997-1998; Chair, 1998

Search Committee for Management faculty, member

Minority Development Committee, member

External Relations Committee, member

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Management

Academy of International Business

SAM (Society of the Advancement of Management)

Eastern Academy of Management

International Academy of Management

REVIEWER

Academy of Management

Eastern Academy of Management

SAM

Thunderbird International Business Review

Kennan Institute Occasional Paper Series

Sloan Foundation, reviewer

USIA (US State Department) grant, reviewer

LANGUAGE

Russian

Eun S. Ahn

Ph.D., M.B.A., C.P.A. 808.372.0206

(mobile)

4042 Maunaloa Avenue 808.689.2369

(office)

Honolulu, HI 96816

[email protected]

EDUCATION

1997-2003 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, June 2003. Concentration in

Business Economics with an emphasis in Finance.

1990-1993 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Master of Business Administration, June 1993. Concentrations in Finance and

International Business with a specialization in Accounting.

1985-1989 WHEATON COLLEGE

WHEATON, ILLINOIS Bachelor of Arts, Economics/Premed, May 1989. Emphasis on economic theory

and international business. Cum Laude Graduate.

CORPORATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE

2013-present UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII – WEST OAHU

KAPOLEI, HAWAII

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Responsibilities includes the

following: UHWO 2015 Hawaii Graduation Initiative goals of increasing student

retention and graduation rates; leading campus’ assessment and reaccreditation

efforts; interpret and prepare academic policies, procedures, requirements, and

provide oversight of program reviews; monitor academic programs and make

recommendations for changes; assess and analyze internal and external data and

draft reports and proposals relating to academic planning and policy; coordinate

the search and hiring of new faculty and administrative staff; help to create and

oversee international programs, including study abroad; faculty development and

related issues; responsible for development of new programs including

sustainability initiatives, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

Center, and indigenous studies. Developed and implemented Early College

Program with Leeward area high schools and the UHWO Senior Citizen’s

Visiting Program, helped institutionalized the funding for the Center for Teaching

and Learning Excellence, formed international program partnerships with

universities in China and Korea.

2006-2007 TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE PALOS

HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration. Responsible for financial

and business operations as well as infrastructure development and support of the

college. Responsibilities included the following: financial analysis, budgeting,

and forecasting; investment management; legal affairs; staff contract and salary

administration; liaison with the board finance & audit and investment committees;

college information management system; construction and renovation projects;

debt management; supervision of auxiliary operations managers, controller and

business director, director of information technology, director of physical plant

operations, director of human resources.

1994-1997 TONG YANG FUTURES AMERICA

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Trader. Assisted in establishing a commodities futures and options trading

operation for a multi-billion dollar Korean corporation. Developed trading

models and trading portfolios. Specialized in trading Treasury bonds and foreign

currencies. Designed and implemented the back-office system. Responsible for

arranging all broker relationships. Implemented company-wide simplified

employee pension plan. Instructed trader trainees from major multinational

corporations in Korea.

1990-1994 WALDNER AND COMPANY

OAKBROOK, ILLINOIS Research Analyst/Trader. Designed and implemented trading models and

strategies for futures, options, cash, and forward markets. Analyzed trading

performance and portfolio development. Developed foreign currency risk

exposure management models and techniques for multinational corporate clients.

Executed trades through spot and futures markets.

1989-1990 MEDICAL PRODUCTS MARKETING SERVICES

GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS

Executive Assistant. Prepared support plans for sales activities. Assisted in

pricing and preparation of proposals. Communicated with clients on status of

projects. Designed data entry procedures. Suggested and implemented methods

for improving efficiency and accuracy in data collection.

1988-1989 CHICAGO RESEARCH AND TRADE SERVICES

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Trader’s Assistant. Monitored hedge positions of trades for bond and grain

traders. Phone clerk for Treasury bond and soybean trading pits. Responsible for

settling out trades for Chicago Research and Trade’s mock trading class.

Completed Chicago Research and Trade’s Options and Futures Introduction and

Intermediate classes.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2008-2013 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII - WEST OAHU

PEARL CITY, HAWAII Professor. Teaching introductory and intermediate level courses in Finance.

Developed new concentration in Finance for the West Oahu campus. Developed

and delivered distance learning curriculum and courses for inter-island campuses.

Utilized Sakai (Laulima), Elluminate, Blackboard eCollaborate, Textbook

Publisher’s online support sites (Course Smart, CONNECT, myfinancelab,

myeconlab) as well as satellite video conferencing to assist in the delivery of

distance education. Implemented Risk Management and Insurance Certificate

Program.

2004-2008 TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE PALOS

HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

Associate Professor. Taught introductory and intermediate level courses in

Economics and Finance. Designed and proposed a new course in free

enterprise/service learning. Helped establish an exchange student relationship

with Taeshin Christian University in South Korea. Advised and counseled

students on academic, personal, and professional matters. Helped students obtain

internships and full-time jobs.

2000-2008 NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY (MBA PROGRAM)

WHEATON, ILLINOIS

Adjunct Faculty. Taught graduate level courses in Financial Markets,

Financial Management, Managerial Economics, Macroeconomics, and

Managerial Accounting. Online discussion forum (WebCT) was emphasized in

the delivery of all MBA related coursework.

Fall 2007 ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Adjunct Faculty. International Finance and Options & Futures courses for the

Stuart School of Business.

Summer 2004 HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

HONOLULU, HAWAII

Adjunct Faculty. Managerial Economics.

2001-2004 WHEATON COLLEGE

WHEATON, ILLINOIS

Visiting Assistant Professor. Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomics,

Money and Banking, Principles of Accounting, Consumer Finance, Principles of

Macroeconomics, and Principles of Microeconomics. Supervised business

students’ internships, designed a new finance course, and assisted in the proposal

of a new business/leadership minor.

1996-2001 COLLEGE OF DUPAGE GLEN ELLYN,

ILLINOIS

Assistant Professor. Principles of Finance, International Business, International

Finance, International Management, Principles of Management, Purchasing,

Human Resource Management, Supervision, Principles of Marketing,

Introduction to Business, Financial Accounting, Accounting Procedures.

Developed the International Finance course curriculum as well as International

Finance modules. Restructured and redesigned the International Business

Simulation course and all International Business related certificates. Supervised

business students’ co-op programs.

1999-2000 MACCORMAC COLLEGE

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Associate Professor/Chair. Taught undergraduate courses in Accounting,

Economics, International Business, Management and Statistics. Hired, scheduled,

and evaluated faculty. Developed new program in Computer Information

Systems and assisted in the quarter-to-semester conversion process.

1997-1999 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Visiting Lecturer. Consumer Economics, Principles of Macroeconomics,

Principles of Microeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Managerial

Communications.

1998-1999 DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Adjunct Faculty. Principles of Accounting.

PUBLICATION/RESEARCH/PRESENTATION

“The Impact of Housing Crisis on Performance of Commercial Banks.” 17th

Annual Asian Real

Estate International Conference. Kyoto, Japan. June 2013.

“The Impact of Housing Crisis on Performance of Commercial Banks” (with Jin Man Lee and

Jin Wook Choi), Working Paper.

“Performance of Nonlinearity Tests on Nonlinear Asymmetric Time Series" (with Jin Man Lee),

The Journal of Economic Asymmetries,Vol. 9, No. 2, 11-44. December 2012.

“Understanding Financial Systems and Institutions.” Seminar for Ph.D. students in Business.

Kazakh Economic University. Almaty, Kazakhstan. September 2012.

“Understanding the Recent Financial Crisis.” Seminar for International Business Students.

Kazakh-American Free University. Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan. March 2011.

“Importance of Higher Education.” International Conference Commemorating the 20th

Anniversary of Kazakhstan Independence. Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan. March 2011.

“How to Use Laulima with Your Online and In-Person Classes.” Laulima Showcase Workshop.

University of Hawaii – West Oahu. Pearl City, Oahu. October 2010.

“Transmission of Returns between the U.S. Stock Market and Four Other Major International

Stock Market Indexes” (with Frank Kudo), Journal of Economics and International Finance,

Vol. 3, No. 7, 468-474. July 2011.

“Asymmetric Threshold Linkages of Inter-Sector Activity in International Equity Markets”

(with Jin Man Lee), International Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 3, No. 2, 52-64. May

2011.

“An International Study of Transmission of Returns on Various Stock Market Indexes.” 74th

Annual Midwest Economic Association Conference. Evanston, Illinois. March 2010.

“Analysis of Recent Real Estate Foreclosures in the Chicago Market - Focusing on the Korean

Community in Cook County.” Chicago, Illinois. June 2009.

“An Empirical Investigation Questioning the Benefits from International Diversification in Stock

Indexes.” Brown Bag Luncheon Series. University of Hawaii – West Oahu. Pearl City, Oahu.

April 2009.

“An International Study of Inter-Sector Dependencies on Stock Market Indexes – A Nonlinear

Approach.” 38th

Annual Illinois Economic Association Conference. Chicago, Illinois. October

2008.

“Derivative Products I & II.” Seminar for Financial Service Brokers and Financial Instrument

Traders. New York Institute of Finance. Chicago, Illinois. May 2008.

“Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve System.” 21st Century Seminar. Yanbian University

of Science and Technology. Yanji, China. May 2007.

“Volatility Relationship between Stock Performance and Real Output” (with Jin Man Lee),

Applied Financial Economics, 16, 777-784. July 2006.

“Economic, Social, and Biblical Perspective on Illegal Immigrant Children.” National Christian

Multicultural Student Leaders Conference. Wheaton, Illinois. November 2005.

“International Evidence of the Relationship between Stock Returns and Real Activity: A

Bivariate Vector Autoregreesive and Bivariate Generalized Autoregressive Conditional

Heteroskedastic Approach,” Ph.D. dissertation at University of Illinois - Chicago.

“Accounting for Financial Derivatives.” Back Office Seminar. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter

Institutional Futures School. Chicago, Illinois. May 1997.

“Socialism versus Capitalism.” Seminar for Chinese English Teachers. Henan University.

Zhong Zhou, China. July 1991.

Lui K. Hokoana Education

1985 -1989 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Hilo, HI

Bachelor of Arts / Political Science

1989 – 1991 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Honolulu, HI

Master of Arts / Communications

2007 – 2010 University of Southern California Los Angles, CA

Education Doctorate / Higher Education

Professional Experience

2013 to Present UH West Oʻahu (UHWO) Kapolei, HI

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Lead the Student Affairs unit at UHWO.

Evaluate Student Affairs programs at UHWO.

Develop and Implement new support programs for students at UHWO.

Supervise and assess Clerical, APT, and Faculty members. 2011 to 2013 UH System Office Honolulu, HI

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Coordinate Student Affairs Activities throughout the UH System. Develop Student Affairs policy for the UH system. Serve as Student Affairs expert to the UH Board of Regents 2006 to 2011 Windward Community College Kāneʻohe, HI

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Manage the Student Services Department at WCC.

Lead Student Affairs staff that comprised 7 clerical staff, 7 APT staff, 11 faculty, and

12 RCUH employees.

Evaluate Student Service programs at WCC.

Develop and Implement new support programs for students at WCC.

Manage federal, state, and county grants.

2004 to 2006 Maui Community College Kahului, HI

Title III Interim Director

Develop and implement MCC’s Title III program at MCC. Program focused on a wide

gamut of services to clients from pre-school via an immersion after school program to

Kupuna / elders via a computer literacy program.

Hire, evaluate, and train program staff

Evaluate Title III activities that included quarterly and yearly reporting to the funding

agency the USDOE. 2003 to 2006 Maui Community College Kahului, HI

Liko A‘e Statewide Director

Develop and Implement Native Hawaiian Scholarship program for students throughout the United States.

Responsible for the management of 3.5 million dollars annually and manager of personnel on three different

islands.

2000 to 2003 Maui Community College Kahului, HI

Ku‘ina Director

Developed and implemented Maui County’s youth Workforce Year Round Job Training and Job program for

at risk youth in Maui County.

Program Management

Grant Management

1998 – 2000 Maui Community College Kahului, HI

Halau A‘o Director

Implement and Coordinate a Native Hawaiian at Risk Youth Program.

Grant Management

Report Writing

Curriculum Development

1991 – 1998 Maui Community College Kahului, HI

Po‘okela Counselor / Director

Implement a Comprehensive Student Support Network for Native Hawaiian Vocational Education Students.

Grant Management

Report Writing

Academic, Personal, and Financial aid counseling

Selected Publications

Hawaii Papa o Ke Ao – Model Indigenous Serving Institution – 2010

Native Hawaiians and College Success, Does Culture Matter? - 2010

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Higher Education – 2011

Successful Extramural Funding

Poʻokela grant from Alu Like – 1 million dollars

Mohala Ka ʻIke grant from USDOE – 1.5 million dollars

Halau Aʻo grant – USODE – 1 million dollars

Kuʻina grant – Maui County – 2.5 million dollars

Liko Aʻe Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program – USDOE - 6 million dollars

Liko Aʻe Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program - Office of Hawaiian Affairs – 1 million dollars.

Housing and Urban Development CIP grant - $800,000

Title III grant – Maui College – USDOE – 5 million dollars.

Punawai program – Central Maui Hawaiian Civic Club – USDOE – 1.5 million dollars.

Title III grant – Windward Community College – 12.5 million dollars.

Native Hawaiian PH.D scholarship program – NHEA – Office of Hawaiian Affairs – $500,000.

Awards

Native Hawaiian Educator of the Year – Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1998

Manger of the Year – University of Hawai‘i, 2012

State Manager of the Year – State of Hawai‘i, 2012

Donna Fay K. Kiyosaki, P.E.

Vice Chancellor for Administration

University of Hawaii – West Oahu

Email: [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employer: University of Hawai`i – West O`ahu

Title: Vice Chancellor for Administration

Dates of Employment: July 2012 to present

Provide executive leadership in the overall strategic planning, organization, and oversight of administrative programs of the university.

Serve as the Chief Administrative Officer for the institution with responsibility for developing long and short-range financial plans that support the university’s mission, goals and objectives.

Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and monitoring the campus budget,

procurement, human resources and employee relations, capital improvement projects,

information technology and computing services, telecommunications, facilities

management, security, parking, auxiliary services, including bookstore and dining services,

and environmental health and safety.

Develop and revise policies and procedures relating to administrative, functional, and

technical operations under the purview of the Administration office.

Develop and coordinate the preparation of legislative budget requests for all operating

funds. Interpret and disseminate university-wide policies and guidelines for legislative and

operating budget development activities.

Serve as liaison with the Legislature for financial affairs. Prepare testimony relating to the

institution’s programs. Respond on behalf of the Chancellor to legislative requests.

Direct and oversee all aspects of purchasing and procurement. Provide guidance on all

significant acquisition, which may include contract specifications and procurement

methods. Advise the Chancellor of alternative means to meet the institution’s goals and

objectives.

Direct and oversee the fiscal compliance of all aspects of extramural projects and grants.

Advises the Chancellor of project proposals propriety and campus commitments and

proposes alternatives as needed that meet the strategic goals of the institution.

Direct and oversee all aspects of the human resources management and employee

development. Maintain high quality support and insures congruency with the institution’s

strategic plans and objectives.

Serves as Appointing Officer on behalf of the Chancellor for all human resources

transactions and ensures compliance with university, state and federal rules and

regulations.

Direct the administration of campus educational support services, academic computing,

instructional technology, and other academic support programs.

Review and determine, in conjunction with senior staff and other campus administration

officials, all requests for reallocation of space.

Direct and oversee long range plans and business models to ensure self supporting

enterprises are financially sound and meet the needs of the university community.

Develop and oversee the campus Environmental Health and Safety plan. Serve as liaison

with state, county, and university officials for the development of campus emergency

preparedness procedures and crisis protocol.

Employer: Waimana Enterprises, Inc. / Sandwich Isles Communications, Inc.

Title: Sr. Vice President, Development

Dates of Employment: August 2006 to July 2012

Key member of Waimana’s executive management team involved in strategic planning and organizational leadership. Established and maintained critical partnerships with government, private sector, and non-profit agencies to further Waimana’s business goals and initiatives.

Responsible for new business development focused on energy, water, and telecommunications infrastructure. Developed pro-formas to assess short-term cash flow requirements and long-term financial impacts. Explored opportunities to expand and leverage Waimana’s asset base.

Directed the engineering, environmental permitting, and construction of a $160 million state-of-the-art undersea and terrestrial fiber optic telecommunications system connecting the five major Hawaiian Islands. Negotiated fixed-fee construction contracts and financial agreements with banking institutions, business partners, and investors.

Managed a potable water remediation project funded through the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers. Negotiated a design-build contract to complete the water treatment facility

within 1 year.

Employer: Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS)

Title: Deputy Manager and Chief Engineer

Dates of Employment: September 1998 to July 2006

Managed day-to-day operations of the BWS with a staff of over 600 employees. Directed

BWS’s restructuring and reengineering program to improve efficiency and organizational

competitiveness.

Led the executive team in the development of an updated vision and mission statement.

Implemented a strategic plan to ensure the long-term financial viability of the utility and

the sustainability of water resources. This plan included the acquisition of water systems,

development of alternative water sources, expansion into recycled water, and advancement

of district cooling.

Managed an annual operating budget of $100 million and a capital budget and

infrastructure replacement program of $120 million that reflected the priorities of BWS’s

strategic goals.

Led the financial team in securing various revenue bond issues totaling over $200 million.

Reviewed and edited drafts of the Official Statement. Presented BWS’s financial outlook

and strategic objectives to bond rating agencies resulting in a “AA” rating.

Chaired the Investment Review Committee for BWS. Convened quarterly meetings to

discuss performance metrics and financial forecasts with our investment advisor.

Negotiated supplemental agreements with the public sector unions to initiate technology

advancements, multi-skilled worker classifications, and revised performance goals.

Testified in labor hearings to establish essential worker lists and to arbitrate employee

disciplinary actions.

Reviewed and provided testimony for bills, ordinances, resolutions, and charter

amendments for consideration by the State Legislature, City Council, and Charter

Commission.

Executive leader for the implementation of: 1) an enterprise-wide Financial Management

System to provide timely, accurate reports for Board of Directors and management review;

2) an integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide mobile, on-line BWS

asset information for field crews; and 3) a Computerized Maintenance Management (Work

Order) System to assist in planning and scheduling of pro-active maintenance activities and

to capture condition information for all BWS assets.

Employer: Department of Public Works, County of Hawaii

Title: Director and Chief Engineer

Dates of Employment: January 1993 to September 1998

Managed seven divisions with a staff of over 400 employees, including Automotive and

Fleet Maintenance, Building, Engineering, Highway Maintenance, Traffic, Solid Waste,

and Wastewater. Provided County-wide oversight for land development and subdivision

engineering; landfills and sewer treatment and collection systems; building permits,

facilities construction and inspection; construction and maintenance of streets, bridges,

drainage systems, and traffic devices; and real estate acquisition for projects.

Administered a comprehensive capital improvement program that partnered with Federal

and State agencies to construct major highway, bridge, and flood control improvements, a

new West Hawaii landfill, and wastewater collection systems for Hilo and Kona. Directed

planning and feasibility studies for a new County office building and a solid waste

recycling center/long haul transfer station in Hilo.

Studied and implemented innovative ways to provide needed services within a limited

budget including the privatization of certain functions (landfill operations) and the

utilization of County crews to perform previously contracted out functions (re-paving of

rural roads ).

Provided testimony to County Council and State Legislature on the Department’s goals and

objectives, budgets, projects, and proposed legislation affecting the Department.

Approved all Departmental human resource actions. Decided all employee/union appeals

for promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Testified in court proceedings to

resolve privatization issues.

Represented the County, Mayor, and the Department in numerous public forums.

Employer: Hawaii Electric Light Co., Inc.

Dates of Employment: March 1986 to December 1992

Program Administrator, Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

Directed the utility’s long-range plan that examined strategies to meet customer demands

by integrating supply and demand-side resources while being sensitive to environmental

and cultural concerns and maintaining the company’s financial integrity.

Convened and facilitated meetings of a community advisory group to solicit input and

guidance on the proposed IRP. Documented and prioritized advisory group issues.

Persuaded group members, with wide-ranging and diverse special interests, to focus on key

elements of the plan in order to achieve constructive participation.

Program Administrator, Rural Line Extension Program

Administered an innovative program that utilized 30-year subsidized loans to provide

customers with an affordable financing option for the installation of line extensions to

bring electrical service to rural communities on the island of Hawaii.

Coordinated a program that included public outreach and communication, budgeting,

scheduling, infrastructure design and construction, and the execution of contracts and loan

documents with communities and individual customers.

Supervisor, Civil & Survey Branch

Responsible for all survey work, civil design, and construction projects. Directed a

feasibility study to site a new West Hawaii Power Plant.

Prepared, updated, and monitored the company’s capital budget and the Engineering

Department’s operating budget.

Developed reports and testimonies for rate case studies before the Public Utilities

Commission.

Licensed island-wide microwave facilities and towers for the company’s communications

system.

Employer: Department of Water Supply, County of Hawaii

Title: Civil Engineer – Planning & Construction Branches

Dates of Employment: August 1980 to February 1986

Project engineer for various construction projects including reservoirs, booster pumps,

transmission and distribution mains, treatment plant improvements, and emergency,

drought- mitigation projects. Developed detailed cost estimates and bid documents.

Ensured compliance with procurement requirements.

Assisted in developing a 6-year capital program and a long-range water master plan for the

island.

Reviewed proposed public and private developments and determined off-site and on-site

infrastructure improvements required to meet future water demands.

Employer: Okahara & Associates, Inc. (Engineering Consultant Firm)

Title: Design Engineer

Dates of Employment: April 1980 to August 1980

Drafted a feasibility report and preliminary engineering study for the Lalamilo Agricultural

Park in Waimea.

Performed flood studies and designed utility infrastructure and roadways for residential

subdivisions.

Designed grading, drainage, and other site improvements for commercial properties.

Employer: M&E Pacific, Inc. (Engineering Consultant Firm)

Title: Design Engineer

Dates of Employment: July 1979 to March 1980

Assisted in the development of waiver applications to the Environmental Protection

Agency for various wastewater treatment plants on the island of Oahu.

Designed the Makakilo Sewer Collection system and civil site plans for the Mililani Town

development.

Employer: Department of Transportation Services, City & County of Honolulu

Title: Traffic Engineer

Dates of Employment: December 1977 to July 1979

Conducted traffic studies and engineered various projects to alleviate congestion, including

establishment of one-way patterns, no-parking zones, intersection improvements, and

turning restrictions.

Conducted a feasibility study of contra-flow bus lanes for the Pali and Likelike

Highways.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

STANFORD UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Graduated with Distinction – June 1977

Awards: Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)

F.E. Terman Scholastic Award (Top 2% - School of Engineering)

Registered Professional Engineer – State of Hawaii, Civil Branch C-5311 (since 1982)

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (current and past)

State of Hawaii – Commission on Water Resource Management

Commissioner

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Chair, Vice-Chair, Trustee for the Hawaii Section

Vice-Chair of the National Competitiveness Committee

American Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)

Member, Board of Directors for the National Organization

National Society of Professional Engineers – HI Chapter

President, Vice, -President, State & Chapter Director

Governor’s Task Force on Science and Technology Development for Hawaii

American Public Works Association

Water Environment Federation

Environmental Industry Association

American Road & Transportation Association

Hawaii Island Economic Development Board – Science and Tech Committee

State Environmental Management Advisory Group

State Solid Waste Advisory Group

Aloha United Way and Hawaii Island United Way

American Business Women’s Association

Lehua Jaycees

Girl Scout Council of Hawaii

Rotary Club of Hilo Bay (Past Treasurer)

UH School of Engineering – Fund Raising Committee

School Community Based Management Council – Waiakea Intermediate

Child and Family Services

American Heart Association

American Cancer Society

Junior Achievement Program

Stanford Alumni Association – Hawaii Chapter (President and Board Member)

Variety School of Hawaii, Board Member

AWARDS

1987 Young Engineer of the Year for the Island of Hawaii

1988 Young Engineer of the Year for the State of Hawaii

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