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OHA ANNOUNCES CEO APPOINTMENT

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New Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO Dr. Kamana’opono Crabbe. Photo: Francine Murray

 

HONOLULU (Jan. 19, 2012) – The Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs today named Research Director Dr. Kamana’opono Crabbe as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Crabbe, 48, takes over as successor to Clyde W. Nämu‘o, who retired Dec. 30, 2011 after 10 years in the top job at OHA.

Crabbe steps in at a time when OHA is strengthening its focus on a number of initiatives aimed at improving conditions for Native Hawaiians.

“We are extremely pleased with this appointment,” said OHA Chairperson Colette Machado. “It’s a well-considered decision that enables a smooth leadership transition at OHA.  Kamana’o has an outstanding reputation for organization and managing by consensus.”

Crabbe joined OHA’s executive team in November 2009 as research director. He came to OHA from the Wai’anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, where he served as a licensed psychologist and Director of Training.

He has long-served the Native Hawaiian community and the residents of Hawai’i in the area of clinical psychology, family therapy, and Native Hawaiian health research. Crabbe is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Hawai’i at Mänoa.

“It’s a great honor and privilege to be able to serve as CEO,” Crabbe said. “I look forward to building on important relationships and addressing the critical issues facing our organization.”  

 

 
Governor Announces New Maui Trustee

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OHA Board of Trustees and Gov. Neil Abercrombie with newly appointed Maui Trustee Carmen "Hulu" Lindsey. Photo: Francine Murray

 

HONOLULU (Jan. 17, 2012) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) announced today that Gov. Neil Abercrombie has appointed Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey as the interim successor to former OHA Trustee Boyd Mossman, who resigned his Maui seat November 1, 2011, to become president of the Kona Hawai‘i Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lindsey is the broker/owner of Lindsey Realty, which specializes in residential sales and property management in Upcountry, South Maui, and Central Maui. She is also the owner of Kahulu Productions, a company specializing in Hawaiian entertainment productions for corporate visitors to Maui in resort hotels.

Prior to owning her own businesses, Lindsey served as the properties administrator for Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., where she was responsible for administering employee housing programs for the company. Lindsey also served as the administrator for the Maui County Department of Public Works, as well as the assistant to former Gov. John A. Burns’ press secretary.

“We are happy to welcome Hulu to our team. We believe her business background as well as her knowledge of Native Hawaiian issues will help the board as we seek to improve the lives our beneficiaries,” said OHA Chairwoman Colette Machado.

Gov. Abercrombie appointed Lindsey after the OHA board reached an impasse after several rounds of voting on nominees. Lindsey will fill Mossman’s seat until a special election can be held in November 2012, after which the election winner will fill the remaining two years of Mossman’s term.

 
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