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Board Members

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Jan Iwase | Board Chairperson

Early childhood educator and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) teacher and principal with 45 years of experience. Partnered with Department of Defense Education Activity and HIDOE on a $33.2 million grant to upgrade school facilities to reflect 21st century priorities and authored two books, Leading with Aloha and Educating with Aloha.

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Harold Edwards | Vice Chairperson

Former development director for HCDA, Senior Vice-President of the Development division for Molokaʻi Properties (dba Molokaʻi Ranch), and current President and CEO of ITC Water Management, Inc., a design/build contractor.

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Robert Davis | Member

Over 30 years of experience in Hawai‘i’s public education system, including roles as Complex Area Superintendent for the Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area and Principal of Ka‘ala Elementary School, focusing on student-centered leadership and educational policy development.

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Vacant | Member

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Vacant | Member

Past Board Members

Logan Okita | Member (Interim) 2024-2025

Vice President of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association (HSTA) and elementary school teacher at Nimitz Elementary School. Formerly HSTA secretary-treasurer. Director on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Kimo Unten | Member (Interim) 2024-2025

Nineteen years of civil engineering experience in Hawaiʻi, supporting clients ranging from government agencies to private sector clients. Fostering strong client relationships and collaborative solutions are key to his approach. Technical experience covers a wide range of projects, including entitlement support, commercial site design, roadway expansion, school improvements, master planning, and site analysis, among other project types.

Edmund Aczon | Member 2023-2024

Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund with extensive experience in the construction industry and recipient of numerous awards from local and national business and construction entities. Former Land Use Commissioner, serves on the Hawaii 3Rs (Repairing, Remodeling and Restoring Our Schools) Board as a director and also as the chairperson of the Technical Committee.

Alan Oshima | Chairperson 2021-2024

Former President and CEO of Hawaiian Electric. Practiced law in the areas of water rights, land use, and public utility regulation. Previously involved in numerous public education initiatives such as HawaiÊ»i 3R’s and the YMCA of Honolulu.

Bettina Mehnert | Member 2021-2024

L. Candy Suiso | Member 2021-2023

President and CEO of AHL, a leading architectural, planning, and interior design firm in Hawaii for more than 75 years.  A licensed architect, she has led her team on a multitude of large-scale design and development projects across the state. 

Retired high school educator   Founder, Searider Productions at Wai’anae High. Executive Director for Searider Productions Foundation. A strong advocate for educational equity and school facilities.

Chad “Keone” Farias | Member 2021-2022

As an educator for nearly thirty (30) years, Keone has continuously advocated for the health and wellness of children and youth. Keone also serves on the Hilo Medical Center’s East HawaiÊ»i Regional Board and has participated in various task force groups related to improving the lives of children, families, and communities.

The School Facilities Authority Subcommittees and Appointments

Learning Spaces

Subcommittee Chairperson:
Jan Iwase

Member(s):
Vacant

Workforce Housing

Subcommittee Chairperson:
Harold Edwards

Member(s):
Vacant

Executive

Subcommittee Chairperson:
Vacant

Member(s):
Harold Edwards

Planning

Subcommittee Chairperson:
Vacant


Member(s):
Vacant

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HISFA is working to modernize school environments to boost educational outcomes, improve well-being, and strengthen communities.

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2759 S. King Street, Room H201
Honolulu, HI 96826

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