Aloha United Way Appoints Six New Board Members

Aloha United Way has added six executives to its board of directors: Harris Chan, Patrick “Rick” Ching, Blenn Fujimoto, Mark Platte, Dan Schaberg and Michael Stollar.

The board of directors works collaboratively to support the organization’s strategic direction, community-focused work and mission statewide.

“We are thrilled to welcome Harris, Rick, Blenn, Mark, Dan and Michael to Aloha United Way’s exceptional board of directors,” said Terri Fujii, chairworman of the board. “They bring extensive business experience and passionate commitment to serving our community.”

Board members whose terms have ended include: John Dean, Michael Gold, Dayton Nakanelua, Michele Saito and Chris Sbarbaro.

“We are enormously grateful to John, Mike, Dayton, Michele and Chris for their outstanding leadership and generosity in supporting Aloha United Way over the last few years,” said Cindy Adams, president and chief executive officer of the Aloha United Way. “They played a critical role in the continued success of Aloha United Way.”

With guidance from the board of directors, AUW continues to partner with business, labor, government and nonprofit sectors to deliver measurable and sustainable solutions to the community’s most critical problems.

Harris Chan. AUW photo.

Chan is the vice president of operations for Hawai‘i and French Polynesia at Starwood Hotels & Resorts. He first came to Hawai‘i in 1984, after transferring from the Sheraton Hong Kong to the Sheraton Moloka‘i. During his career, Chan has held numerous positions at hotels and resorts around the globe, including a total of 18 years in the Hawaiian Islands. Before his current position, he spent five years as vice president operations at Starwood Hotels& Resorts in Greater China. He returned to Hawaii most recently in 2013.

Rick Ching. AUW photo.

Ching is the president and chief operating officer of Servco Pacific Inc., a company that includes the Servco Auto dealerships, which is Hawai‘i’s largest automotive group. Ching joined the company in 1985 in corporate finance and later moved to Servco Automotive operations, where he was promoted to president in 2009.

Blenn Fujimoto. AUW photo.

Fujimoto is the executive vice president and specialized markets manager of Central Pacific Bank, where he focuses on medical, dental, law and CPA industries. Fujimoto joined Central Pacific Bank in 2000 and has over 35 years of banking and business experience in mortgage operations, retail and commercial banking and wealth management.

Mark Platte. AUW photo.

Platte is the news director for Hawaii News Now, the combined stations of KHNL, KGMB and KFVE. He moved to Hawai‘i in late 2000 to become the editor and senior vice president of the Honolulu Advertiser. Platte joined Hawaii News Now in 2010, following the merger of the Advertiser and Star-Bulletin.

Dan Schaberg. AUW photo

Schaberg is the vice president and general manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car & National Car Rental. In his current role as Hawaii VP/general manager, he oversees operations that include 70 locations and over 1,100 employees, across all islands.

Stollar is the executive vice president and chief health and transformation officer for the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA). In his current capacity, Stollar’s focus is to advance HMSA as a catalyst to create a sustainable community health system that enhances the health and well-being goals of the residents of the state of Hawai‘i.

Michael Stollar. AUW photo.

Aloha United Way’s 28-member board of directors also includes:

Scott Barber, president and CEO, Hawaiian Telcom

Chris Benjamin, president and CEO, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

Jodi Endo Chai, deputy executive director, HGEA Local 152
Harris Chan,vice president operations, Hawaii and French Polynesia at Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Dion Dizon, public relations and marketing specialist, American Income Life Insurance Co./OPEIU 277

Christopher Dods, executive vice president, marketing communications and cards services divisions, First Hawaiian Bank

Dennis Francis, president and publisher, Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Terri Fujii, audit partner, CW Associates, CPAs

Guy Fujimura, secretary-treasurer, ILWU Local 142

Tracy Hayashi, vice president/assistant business manager, IBEW 1186

Kelly Hoen, general manager, The Modern Honolulu

Len Isotoff, director of sales, Pacific region, Matson, Inc.

David Lassner, president, University of Hawaii

Ernest Nishizaki, principal, Acumen Advisor, LLC

Teri Orton, general manager, Hawaii Convention Center

Randy Perreira, executive director, HGEA Local 152

Richard Rosenblum, president and CEO – retired, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.

Kevin Sakamoto, executive vice president and division manager, branch division, Bank of Hawaii

Brian Tatsumura, store manager, Nordstrom

Jeffrey Watanabe, Hawaiian Electric Industries

Jeff Westphal, vice president and district manager, Nordic PCL Construction

Scott Wo, owner/executive team, C.S. Wo & Sons Ltd.

ABOUT ALOHA UNITED WAY
For nearly 100 years, Aloha United Way has helped change millions of lives thanks to the caring power of our community. AUW builds a stronger, healthier community by partnering with business, labor, government and nonprofit organizations to deliver measurable impact and sustainable solutions. A member of United Way Worldwide, AUW supports nonprofits and communities on O‘ahu.

For more information, visit www.auw.org.