BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John M. Flanigan, Chairman of the Board johnf@hawaii.edu
Employment: Retired; University of Hawaii-Kapiolani, 1993-2001, Assistant Professor, Coordinator PCM Program; Hawaii Loa College 1984, Assistant Professor, Director Academic Computing
Community Organizations: Friends of Haiku Stairs charter member, 1987-present; Honolulu Symphony Chorus 1987-present; Common Cause/Hawaii Governing Board 1989-1991 Vice-Chairman 1990, 1991, delegate to National Convention, 1990
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John B. Goody, Board President jgoody@hawaii.rr.com
Employment: United States Marine Corps Officer, retired in 1986; Research Corporation, University of Hawaii, 1986-1988; Belt Collins and Associates, 1988 - 1999; Retired in 1999 Director of Environmental Consulting, Vice President, member of board of directors, director on board of its Malaysia subsidiary.
Public Service: Kaneohe Neighborhood Board, 1986-1988; Board of Directors, Friends of Heeia State Park, 1987-1991; President, Hawaii Division, American Canoe Association, 1987-1992; Board of Directors, American Canoe Association, 1987-1992; Board of Directors, Kanaka Ikaika Surf Ski Racing Association, 1985-1992; President of Kanaka Ikaika, 1987-1989; Kaneohe Bay Master Planning Task Force, Chairman, 1990-1991; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Vice Chairman, 1998-2000; Board of Directors, Friends of Haiku Stairs, 1998-present, President 1999-present; Hawaii Bicycling League Public Affairs Committee, 1999 to present; Hawaii Bicycling League Board of Directors, 2000 to present
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Duke University; Master of Science, General Management, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Hawaii
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Denise Mahealani Cypher DeCosta, Board Member malamapono@aol.com
Employment: Community Relations Officer, Honolulu Board of Water Supply,1981-present, (education, community relations, media liaison, etc.);Hawaii State Legislature,1977-1981 (researcher, minority research office); KHON TV2 News; United Press International; KHVH Radio News - various times- news writer/news reporter; Sun Press Community Newspaper, 1972-1977 (news editor)
Community organizations: Friends of Haiku Stairs, member (BOD); Ko'olau Foundation, member (BOD); O'ahu Council, Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Historic Preservation and Cultural Properties Committee, member representing Ko'olaupoko Moku (district encompassing Ha'iku Valley); Kane'ohe Neighborhood Board No. 30, member (chair of Environmental Committee); Halawa Coalition, member;Malama Kukuiokane, executive director
Community Advocacy: Historic sites, cultural properties, traditional and cultural practices, preservation of natural and cultural resources and history, preservation of rural atmosphere of Ko'olaupoko area
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Bill Gorst, Board Member bilgorst@lava.net
Employment: Hawaii State Parks - Planning Branch 1969 to 1998, Managed various planning projects including Kahana Valley Living Park, Heeia State Park Master Plan and Ka Iwi State Park Master Plan including subsequent Environmental Impact Statements; Retired July, 1998; Continue to be an avid hiker.
Public Service: Chairman, Oahu Council of the Na Ala Hele Trail and Access System; Board member of the Kawai Nui Heritage Foundation
Education: BA Geography/Biology, Antioch College 1956; MS Natural Resources Administration, University of Michigan 1963
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George Price, Board Treasurer
Employment: licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Hawaii; Blood Bank of Hawaii, Vice President and Chief financial Officer, (11 years); responsibilities include financial reporting, risk management, information systems and facilities management; board member of the Blood Center Risk Retention Group of which Blood Bank of Hawaii is a member and policy holder.
Community: Board Member and Treasurer of the Hawaii Opera Theatre
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Patricia L Onogi, Board Member Patricia.L.Onogi@marshmc.com
Employment: Marsh & McLennan, Inc., a world wide insurance brokerage and risk management firm, for 29 years, Vice President and Claims Manager Professional: Insurance Institute of America - Introduction to Claims (Instructor); Past President & Member - Hawaii Claim Association
Community: Hawaii Mother's Milk, Inc. - Board of Director, Vice President; Sierra Club - Outings Committee Member, Service Project Volunteer, Hiker Education: BA - University of Hawaii
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Patrick Rorie, Board Vice-President, prorie@hekili.k12.hi.us
Employment: Computer Information Systems Analyst, State of Hawaii, Dept. of Education, 1989-Present
Community Organizations: President, Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club; President, Ho'omaka Village at Waikele board of directors; Member, Kaluanui (Sacred Falls) Advisory Council
Education: Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, 1987 - Union University, Jackson, TN; Graduate of Radford High School Class of 1983
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Mel Yoshioka, Board Member kh6tb@hawaii.rr.com
Employment: State of Hawaii, Personnel Management Specialist
Club affiliations: Sierra Club, 12 years, currently Outings Chairman; Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, 5 years; Hui Waa Kaukahi, Kayak Club-8 years
Education: Graduated from Pacific University in Oregon