HTA Board of Directors
HTA’s Board of Directors is a policy-making entity comprised of 12 members, appointed by the Governor of Hawai‘i, who serve as volunteers and meet monthly to guide the agency’s work on behalf of the State of Hawai‘i. Board approval is required for key HTA functions and initiatives, including its annual budget and annual marketing plan, which includes funding support of community programs.
At least one HTA board member is appointed to represent the four island counties: the City and County of Honolulu, Maui County, County of Hawai‘i and County of Kaua‘i.
HTA’s remaining board members are appointed to serve in an at-large capacity. At least six board members shall have knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of visitor industry management, marketing, promotion, transportation, retail, entertainment or visitor attractions.
At least one board member shall have knowledge and expertise in the area of Hawaiian cultural practices.
No more than three members shall represent, be employed by, or be under contract to any sector of the industry represented on the board.
HTA Board Members |
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Mr. David Z. Arakawa |
Ms. Stephanie Iona |
Mr. Roy Pfund |
Ms. Kimberly Agas |
Mr. James McCully |
Mr. James Kunane Tokioka |
Mr. Todd Apo |
Mr. Blaine Miyasato |
Mr. Chris West |
Mr. Mufi Hannemann |
Ms. Faylene "Mahina" Paishon |
Mr. Mike White General Manager (Retired) Ka'anapali Beach Hotel & The Plantation Inn |