Nani Lim Yap
Yap joins the advisory board as an award-winning hula instructor of Hālau Manaola and a renowned entertainer, hula dancer and teacher. Through music and hula, Yap shares her family’s legacy and her aloha with the world. Yap’s career spans over four decades, and for many years she’s served on the advisory board of the Moku O Keawe Foundation.
Margo Harumi-Mau Bunnell
Bunnell joins the advisory board with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. A Hawaiʻi Island resident, she previously worked for the Mauna Kea Resort, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaiʻi Island Visitors Bureau, the Waikoloa Land Company and Roberts Hawaiʻi. She remains highly involved in the community, volunteering on the committee for the Waimea Heritage Cherry Blossom Festival, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food and Wine Festival, Asian Fest at the Waikoloa Beach Resort and the Waikoloa Great ʻUkulele Festival. She has also served on the board of the Moku O Keawe Foundation, Hawaii Island Food Basket, KONISHIKI Kids Foundation and M.Y.T.H. Youth Foundation.
Ed Teixeira
A Waimea resident, Teixeira has vast government experience, including 42 years of service in various leadership positions. Teixeira is a private consultant specializing in emergency preparedness planning and training. Since 1999, he has been a proud member of the Waikoloa Canoe Club, serving as the head coach from 2017 through 2020.
David A. Honma
Honma is the senior vice president and Hawaiʻi region manager at First Hawaiian Bank. Born and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Honma maintains an active role in the community, currently holding board positions with the Hawaiʻi Island Economic Development Board, Family Business Center of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Leeward Planning Conference. Waikoloa holds a special place in his heart as he held his wedding on the grounds of ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach.
Kanani Aton
Senior design specialist in Hawaiian Culture-Based Education (HCBE), Aton specializes in designing and executing professional development retreats and workshops rooted in HCBE. Her work benefits teachers, administrators, counselors and the private business community. Aton resides in the uplands of Hilo in Kaumana City.
Scott Dodd
Co-founder of Lava Lava Beach Club and a 29-year resident of Hawaiʻi Island, Dodd has a deep respect for the significance of Waikoloa. He is passionate about educating visitors on the importance of preserving the area.
Rob Pacheco
Pacheco is the Founder and CEO of Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail and Kohala Zipline. With extensive leadership experience dealing with Hawaiʻi’s conservation challenges, land use issues and the tourism industry, Pacheco has spent three decades sharing his passion for nature with the community. He has a keen interest and appreciation for the abundant natural and cultural resources of Waikoloa.
Judith “Judi” Jennet
Jennet is the President and CEO of the locally owned and operated Ocean Sports. She is deeply committed to sharing her love for the ocean and Hawaiʻi with residents and visitors alike. Jennet previously served on the board of directors for the American Red Cross Hawaiʻi State Chapter.