Erik Burkman
Principal, Kalaheo Elementary School, BA in History from Cal State Long Beach, M.ed. From UH, 10 years on Kauai, lives in Kalaheo, married, three children, active with Kauai Christian Fellowship.

 

 

Kathy Clark
Chief Operating Officer, Wilcox Memorial Hospital/Hawaii Pacific Health, MBA from University of Redlands, BS in Nursing from California State University, resident of Kauai since April 2005, three grown children.

 

 

John Cox
Substation Operations Engineer, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Registered Professional Engineer in Hawaii and California, MBA from Norwich University, VT, 24 years on Kauai, Married, 2 children, active in high school science fairs and sports (swim, track, basketball, canoe).

 

Jeff Deren
Strategic Planning Staff Engineer, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, BS Marine Engineering, US Merchant Marine Academy, MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in California, 5 years on Kauai, married, 2 children, active with Cub Scouts, Kalaheo School PTSA.

 

Larry Dill
Property Administrator, Princeville Operating Co., LLC, BS in Civil Engineering from University of Alberta, 14 years on Kauai, married, four children, lives in Princeville, active with North Shore Christian Church, Kauai Christian Academy, AYSO, Mathcounts.

 

 

Ryan Elston
Realtor Associate, Sleeping Giant Realty, BA in Journalism, University of Colorado, 2 years on Kauai, single, Junior Olympic skier, board member Kauai Youth Council, lives in Kealia.

 

 

 

Allison Fraley
Solid Waste Program Coordinator, County of Kauai Public Works Dept., 7 years on Kauai, lives in Kapaa, holds a masters degree in Social Psychology (focus on Environmental Psychology) from Cal State Los Angles, single, no children, active in all community activities concerning recycling.

 

 

Michael Hubbard
Koloa Branch Manager, Title Guaranty Escrow Services, MBA from Chaminade University, born and raised on Kauai, married, three children, lives in Lihue.

 

 

 

Janice Chun
Administrative Assistant, General Dynamics, AS from Canon’s Business College, 16 years on Kauai, married, two children, lives in Koloa, active in Girl Scouts, Adopt a School.

 

 

 

Nacole Kaai
Financial Assistant, Northwestern Mutual, BA in Social Science (emphasis in psychology and organizational leadership) from Chapman University, 17 years on Kauai, now in San Diego, single, active community volunteer.

 

 

Michelle Lizama
Tax collection Supervisor, County of Kauai Real Property Tax Division, born and raised on Kauai, KCC and University of Alaska, Miss Filipina 1989, married, 2 children, active with Miss Filipina Scholarship Pageant, Pop Warner Cheerleading, St. Catherine’s religious education classes.

 

Michelle McGregor
Teacher, Island School, BA in Communications from Southwestern Baptist University, 15 years on Kauai, active in Charity Walk, Toys for Tots, Kauai Food Bank, Kauai Baptist Temple, Rapture Marine Expedition, Dept. of Child Protective Services, married, adopted two Marshallese children.

 

Lynne Nagaoka
Director of Human Resources, Marriott Waikaloa, degree in Hotel Management from Kapiolani Community College, 19 years on Kauai, single, two children, active in Charity Walk, Blood Bank, Kauai Food Bank, Taste of Hawaii, Adopt a Highway, Habitat for Humanity, Gateway Project, JSEC.

Corey Nakamura
Principal, Hanalei Elementary School, born and raised on Kauai, married, three children, BA in Sociology from UH Hilo, football coach.

 

 

Ken Pierce, DO, MS
BS in Psychology from Purdue, DO from University of North Texas, MS in Medical Management from University of Texas, 10 years on Kauai, married, 3 children, active with Kauai Christian Fellowship.

 

Caven Raco
Architect Intern, Agor Architecture, County of Kaua`i Planning Comission Member. BS in architecture from ULNV, born and raised on Kauai, returning after 13 years on mainland attending college and working, married, two children.

 

 

 

Char Ravelo
Publisher of Inspiration Journal and United World Magazine, Fitness Instructor, BA in Spanish from UH, 17 years on Kauai, single, one son, lives in Kapaa, active in Team Health, Kauai Music Festival, Kapaa Family Summit, Health and Wellness Expo, AYSO.

 

 

Rayne Regush
Executive Assistant, Kauai Planning and Action Alliance, BA in English and Art History from University of New York at Buffalo, 6.5 years on Kauai, single, no children, active in Kauai Historical Society, Sierra Club, Blue Water Response Team, Ocean Sanctuary Count, Ka Leo O Kaua`i Community Meetings.

 

Matthew Taba
Sales Executive, Kukuiula Development, BA in Physical Education from Wheaton College, 25 years on Kauai, former teacher and basketball coach, married, three children.