PRESIDENT

It’s my privilege to be the President of the Board of Directors. I have served as on several non-profit boards of directors, including the Donkey Mill Art Center (Treasurer), Austin Bell Condominium Association (President), and the Musicians Association of Seattle (President). I am a certified mediator and labor contract negotiator. I know how to develop an agenda and run a meeting! I own a small coffee and fruit farm on Mamalahoa, north of Holualoa for over 25 years. I consider my Holualoa friends, artists, farmers, and merchants my ohana. I support Pulama because I love our little village, Kona’s coffee stories, the village’s historic architecture, and the spirituality of all things Hawaiian.

Working with Pulama, I feel that I’m helping to preserve and protect these unique aspects of Kona, past and present. I am a professional harpist, painter, mom, and small animal lover. I love to swim in the ocean and relax in my garden. Join us and help us preserve and protect historic Kona’s special qualities.

VICE PRESIDENT

I am a fourth-generation kama’aina from Hōlualoa, Hawai’i Island. Our family has a multiple-generational agroforest farm, with dominating crop as Kona coffee. We are moving towards a restorative food forest, with native species and natural medicines and teas.

Currently, I manage our family art and our gallery, Studio 7 Fine Arts, where we promote local Hawai’i State contemporary artists.

I came home in 2016 to malama our community, by testifying on boards, commissions, County Council and State level issues. I also volunteering around food sovereignty, cultural preservations and public school education.
I am sitting on various boards, supporting their vision, community support and fundraising initiatives for Pūlama iā Kona Heritage Council, Hōlualoa Village Ohana, Holualoa School Parent Teach Organization (2019-2023), and Holualoa Elementary School Community Council.

I am also an active member of HULI PAC to seek political leadership that will help shape a future narrative for our community that is grounded in culture, equity, and regenerative practices through laws that meet the values of our indigenous people of Hawai’i.

TREASURER

Rebecca is a lawyer in private practice focusing on estate planning and probate who is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and skills with community non-profit organizations. She lives and works in Kona and is excited for the opportunity to use her experience to help guide and oversee an organization dedicated to preserving and protecting Kona’s historic places.

Rebecca is a graduate of University of California at Santa Barbara earning her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Communications. She received her Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis in Clark College with a certificate in Environmental Law.

INTERIM SECRETARY

We are looking for a volunteer to fulfill our team.
1. Keep a Record of board meetings (minutes) and membership meetings

2. Send notices

3. Supervise record keeping

4. On the executive committee.

BOARD MEMBER

My Great-Great-Grandfather Gerrit Parmele Judd sailed to Hawaii from New York in 1827. He was an American physician and missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii. He later renounced his American citizenship and became a trusted advisor and cabinet minister to King Kamehameha III.

I was born and raised on Oahu but spent many summers in Kona as my Grandmother had a place at Keauhou Bay. My husband, Herb, is also from Oahu and likewise spent much of his youth in Kona. We moved to the Big Island in 1971 and have lived up in Holualoa since then.

Although I am not a Founder of Pulama Ia Kona, I came on board as Treasurer in 1995 to assist Sam Rosen with the bookkeeping. The mission of Pulama, which is to preserve, protect, and enhance the special qualities of historic Kona has been a vision I have carried for many years. Kona has changed drastically since the days of riding my bike to White Sands beach along a deserted Ali’i Drive and I think it is up to us and our perseverance to keep historical Kona alive.

BOARD MEMBER

I was born and raised outside of Boston, Ma; graduated from Art Institute of Boston with BFA. I've lived in the islands for over 30 years now, having been on various Board of directors. Life has lead me to be caretaker of numerous properties throughout the islands, including Hui no ‘eau Art center on Maui. Currently, I’m caretaking Holualoa Hongwanji. My roots have created an immense passion in me to preserve historical buildings and cultures, to be enjoyed for future generations.

BOARD MEMBER

I was born and raised in Hilo, Hawai’i. Coming from a large, respected Hawaiian family on the island. My roots run deep, and my knowledge of the land and it’s people come from generations of life experience. Although I grew up on the east side of Hawai’i, my life brought to me to live all over the islands, and the mainland. I've built businesses, Invested in properties, rebuilt homes, run farms, and created community.

As a young man, I studied Aeronautics as well as Aircraft Mechanics In Tulsa, Oklahoma at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Upon returning to the islands, I put my skills to work creating Mokulele Airlines with my business partner, establishing the first Hawaiian female owned and operated airline serving inter-island. My passion for flying and ties with the local community, led me to form a partnership with NOAA, reporting volcanic lava flows and threats to the residents on the radio as the ‘Hawaiian eye in the sky’.

Having always been an entrepreneur, my passions lead me to learn and innovate when opportunities arise. My tireless commitment, adaptability and discernment have allowed me to serve the community and clients in all of my ventures. In the early 90’s, I created the largest organic compost manufacturing and trucking business in the state of Hawai’i. This was in response to the needs of the local community of Naalehu. It was in conjunction with the University of Hawaii, University of Oregon, Ka’u Agro Business, and the State Department of Health, John Harter. Nationwide, it pioneered an all organic compost, and a recycling business that supported local farmers, landscapers, and hotels, with the Four Seasons being one of them.

In addition to being a pilot and aircraft mechanic, I am a Realtor, and have extensive experience in Welding Fabrication, Engineering, Carpentry, Masonry, Boat building, and creating Art. Currently i sit on the Salary Commission board for County of Hawaii, representing the 7th district.

On my free time, I can be found at the beach surfing and sharing precious moments with my kids and grandchildren.

BOARD MEMBER

After serving as Board Secretary for two year, I now serve as a member of the Advisory Board. Hawaii has been my home for more than 50 years, 24 years on the Windward side of Oahu and the past 26 years here in Holualoa; our four daughters grew up here. For the past 26+ years I have served as Executive Team Leader for Friends of the Future, a nonprofit based on Hawaii Island, with 35 active programs and initiatives, all created by dedicated community members to help improve life for all who live and work on Hawaii Island.
In addition to my service with Pulama ia Kona, I also serve on the HRA, Inc. Board (President), Neighborhood Place of Kona (Secretary), Hoʻokakoʻo Corporation (Director) and Kukio Fund Advisory Committee (Member).
Hiking, being at the ocean and spending time with grandkids and great grandkids are my non-working loves.

Preservation is important because it enables future generations to appreciate their heritage. I am a third generation resident of Hawaii. I was one of the founders of Pulama and served as vice President with the late Scott Seymour as President. My experience writing grant applications for a school district gave me skills that can be used to describe Pulama’s goals in a clear and distinctive manner. Over the next five years I look forward to collaborating with fellow Board members to achieve Pulama’s objectives.