Hawaii Chapter Leadership
The board will be responsible for various tasks throughout the year to distribute the workload of Hawaii USNA Alumni volunteers, and effectively plan, organize, communicate, and execute events. Directors on the Board may be filled by non-naval academy graduates. However, the position of the President can only be assumed by a Naval Academy Graduate. All action of the Board of Directors needs to be consistent with the mission of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association. The Board of Directors will include but not limited to the following positions.
Steve Colon ’81, National Chapter Trustee – Responsible for ensuring a support structure between the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (USNAAA) and the Hawaii Chapter. Making sure the Hawaii Chapter mission, events, and messaging is inline with the USNAAA. Insure proper networking between the USNAAA and its Hawaii Chapter.
Makani Christensen ‘03, President – Responsible for the strategy and direction of the Hawaii Chapter of theAlumni Association. Ensure a positive environment for volunteers.and encourage max participation of members and board of directors. Define Alumni priorities and funding allocations. Term not to exceed 2 years.
Ted Peck ‘88-Vice President – Oversight of general operations and budget. Ensures the Alumni Association planned events are executed and are properly covered with appropriate volunteers and funding. Provide appropriate leadership to ensure all required tasks are accomplished and manned.
Creighton Ho ’04-Vice President of Money– Responsible for running the treasury of the chapter,. Financial management and oversight of the financial affairs of the Alumni Association. To include basic tasks of reconciling bank statements, selecting a bank, and managing cash flow. Ensure that each event in paid for with funds availalble.
Keno Knieriem ’06- Vice President of Networking– Responsible for ensuring proper connection are established for the Alumni Association. Linking individuals stregths and influences with the functionality of the Association and its mission.
Tom Marzec ’87-Immediate Past President– Serves as the Chair of the Nominating Committee and performs other duties as assigned by Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President office is for a term of one year, beginning on the first day of the calendar year immediately following his/her term as President.
Jeff Laupola ’08-Vice President of Events– Responsible for aiding, planning, and creating events for the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Also help in the success and completion of each event.
Mark Strom ’99-Vice President of Social Media-Responsible for maintaining Social sites such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram and other pertinent sites. Responsible for posting or encouraging post from various sources and graduates.
Dave Tyler ’68- Vice President of Website Design-Content and Membership- Responsible for the maintenance and content of the website. Will ensure links are live and working, and the site is in good taste. All schedule events are listed on the website. Social media links are linked to the website.
Lauren Hickey ’88- Vice President Young alumni– Networking and informing our young alumni on events and functions held by the Alumni Association and its partners.
Karen Sabog-Presidents Hawaii Parents Club– Responsible for bridging the gap between the Naval Academy Alumni Association of Hawaii and the Parents Club. Ensuring the Naval Academy Alumni Association is involved in activities and events planned by the Parents Club.
John Turner ’93 -Blue and Gold Officer Area Coordinator and Member at Large– Responsible for creating events, recruiting Gold Officers, and creating volunteer opportunities for the Naval Academy Alumni Association of Hawaii. Provides experience, leadership and input in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Derek Frasz ’90-Member at Large – Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Bob Ahrens ’69-Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Tom Hoffman ’81-Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Alma Grocki ’81 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
David Durazzo ’97 -Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Reyn Kaupiko ’08 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Jensin Sommer ’91 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Adrienne Roseti ’04- Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Michelle La Duca ’89 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Brad Rockwell ’93 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Shad Gill ’01 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Mark Dowd ’83 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Jason Grower ‘ 98 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Robyn Walters ’60 -Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association.
Mark Piscioneri ’87 – Member at Large– Provides experience, leadership and input to Board of Directors in efforts to foster growth within the association
