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Members

Information about steering committee members


  1. Roger P. Dilts, Jr. is a 7-year resident of Kona and is owner and operator of the Aloha Farms, which is a bed and breakfast operation and a coffee and macadamia nut farm. He is currently a board member on the Kona Soil and Water Conservation District Council, is a member of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce - Committee of Environment and Natural Resources, Plan to Protect, and Kona Farmer’s Alliance. Roger states that he has a love for the aina and the community and a respect for those who came before us.
  2. JoAnn Farnsworth is a 25-year resident of Kona and is self employed as a consultant for non-profit management focusing on children and family policy. She is presently Vice President for the Habitat for Humanity-Kona and Treasurer of the Neighborhood Place of Kona. JoAnn states that she truly believes it is important to engage as broad a segment of the community as possible to find solutions and build our future. She has a deep compassion for the challenges we face and continues to work in linking grassroots issues and effective public policy.
  3. Maralyn (Marni) Herkes is a 52-year resident of Kona and owns an Organizational and Community Development consulting business. She is presently a board member of the Kohala Center and Pulama Ia Kona Historical Corridor. Marni states that she has a broad knowledge of many facets of the Kona community and has much to learn. She has lots of energy, loves Kona and wants it to thrive and feel proud of itself.
  4. Thomas Hickcox is a 30 year resident of Kona and is a retired Assistant Police Chief formerly with the County of Hawaii Police Department. He has served as Vice President of the West Hawaii Hawaiian Men’s Golf Club and the West Hawaii Crime Prevention Committee. Thomas states that his family has roots here that date back for more than 5 generations. He cares about his community and wants to be a part of an organization that will assure that growth in his community is done correctly.
  5. Kate Jacobson is a 4-year resident of Kona. She is a self-employed professional ceramic artist and is currently contracted by Innovations Public Charter School as the Capital Campaign Director. She has experience working with community involvement projects and non-profit organizations in the State of Washington and Hawaii. Kate states that she would eagerly participate in exploring the highest potential for balance between the economic social, environmental and cultural assets of our island. Public partnerships, collaboration and long-term planning is important to her.
  6. Gretchen Lawson is a 10-year resident of Kona and is presently the President/CEO of The Arc of Kona, formerly Kona Crafts. She is also the Vice President of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. Gretchen states that during her residency in Kona, both her profession and private experience has helped her to develop relationships with many people who have enriched her life. She would like to return the favor by participating on this steering committee.
  7. Lydia Mahi has been a resident of Kona for more than 40 years and is presently West Hawaii District Manager of Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council. She has spent more than 30 years working an an educator, outreach counselor and facilitator in Kona. She is also on the board of Directors for the West Hawaii Community Health Center and the Na Kokua Kaloko-Honokohau. Lydia states that she learned how to jump off the cliff at Ka Lae, and hung on to an ahi tied to the boat so that she could rest before swimming back to the cliff…she has had a wonderful life growing up!
  8. Stacy Mandaguit is a 13-year resident of Kona who is presently employed by the Family Support Services of West Hawaii. She is presently a coach with the AYSO, Assistant Coach of the Kealakehe High Varsity Soccer Team, and a member of the Kahakai PTSA. Stacy states that being on this committee is her attempt to be part of the solution to the inevitable growth in Kona. She believes we owe this to our youth/children of Kona who will be calling Kona their home.
  9. Michael Matsukawa is a 27-year resident of Kona, and is self-employed as an Attorney. He is a past member of the Central Kona Union Church Council, Kona Adult Day Center Board and Hawaii Conference Foundation Board. Mike states that his knowledge of land use law, the community and leadership skills and abilities would make him a valuable steering committee member.
  10. Ken Melrose is a4-year resident of Kona and is presently Project Manager of Paahana Enterprises, LLC. a land use project management firm. He is chairman of the Hawaii Leeward Planning Council and a member of the Big Island Soccer Referees Association. Ken states that he brings a career in real estate development & land use and experience in community organization. He is willing to work with others of varying backgrounds to balance public and private interests.
  11. JanicePalma-Glennie is a 22-year resident of Kona and is self employed as a Horticulturalist/Landscape Designer. She is a core group member of the Kohanaiki Ohana, a task force member of Kekaha Kai State Park and a board member of the Sierra Club. Janice states that her experience working with diverse groups, including keiki and kupuna, has taught her that community planning needs to be inclusive because it affects everyone’s quality of life.
  12. Ed Rapoza is a life long resident of Kona and is presently self-employed as a realtor and developer. He was involved in the collaborative effort between the County of Hawaii which resulted in the purchase of Honl’s Beach for the County. Ed states that he is a native Big Island resident who grew up in Kona and is raising his family here. He is interested in seeing diversified quality growth for our community.
  13. Curtis J. Tyler III is a 59-year resident of Kona and is presently self-employed as a Cultural Resource Consultant and was a member/vice chair of the Hawaii County Council. He is presently a member of the U.S. Army Cultural Advisory Committee, Pohakuloa Training Area. Curtis states that he brings substantial experience in land use planning, sustainable development and watershed management. He is a problem-solver who appreciates challenges, enjoys meeting new people and has a good sense of humor.
  14. Chrystal Yamasaki is a 26-year resident of Kona and is presently Chief Land Surveyor and President of West Thomas Associates. She is also treasurer of the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers-Kona Kohala Chapter. Chrystal states that with good planning and enforcement we can have a community we want and so desperately need and deserve. Her background and perspectives are wide ranging and she wants to be a part of shaping the future of Kona.
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