26 Jul KHfH Announces New Board of Directors
KHfH Board of Directors Pictured (L-R) are: Mark Hall, Chris Molina, Ashley Conner, Milani Pimental, Tom Canute, Fran McDonald, Doug Haigh, Donna Rice
Kaua`i Habitat for Humanity announced its new board of directors, effective July 1, 2024. New Board of Directors President Donna Rice, broker with Corcoran Pacific Properties, marked the beginning of her presidency, along with the following officers: Vice President Mark Hall (development director at Timbers at Hokuala), Secretary Ashley Conner (small business owner and Habitat homeowner), Treasurer Keith Yap (chief financial officer at Gay and Robinson).
Joining current directors Jennifer Hill (meteorologist with PMRF), Ian Jung (attorney at Belles Graham, LLP), Chris Molina (strategic initiative liaison for Lili`uokalani Trust), and Director Emeritus LaVerne Bessert (owner of Maile Properties of Kauai) are new directors Kaulana Mossman, community planning liaison officer for Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) and Mike Hubbard, senior property manager with Alexander & Baldwin.
At its May 2024 meeting, the organization recognized the leadership and service of outgoing Board members Doug Haigh (20 years of service from 2004-2024 and President from 2020-2024), Tom Canute (17 years of service from 2007-2024), and Fran McDonald (12 years of service from 2012-2024).
Donna Rice – Board President
“I’ve been an advocate, donor, and supporter of Kaua`i Habitat since 2011 and as President of the Kauai Board of Realtors initiated a fundraising campaign to fully fund a home in `Ele`ele Iluna. It is now my pleasure and privilege to give back to our community further as the new president of the Board of Directors of this impactful organization,” said Donna Rice. “We have much ahead of us, with over 140 new homes to build spread across our island from the West side to the North shore, including a flood recovery re-build in Wainiha. We shall soon break ground on the East side at Kauhale O Waipouli, at Ala Namahana in Kilauea, at Pu`u Maluhia in Kalaheo and continue to build in Waimea, while planning future builds in Lawai, Eleele, and with DHHL in Anahola. We continue to locate opportunities for future housing for our local residents and donations to support our builds.”
Executive Director Milani Pimental stated, “I’m thrilled to be working with the dedicated members of our Board of Directors as we strive to continue our work of providing truly affordable housing opportunities for Kaua`i.”