'O ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kūkulu.

MALIA PATRICE KAMAKA, West Hawai‘i Commissioner
TERM: 2005–2009
Malia Kamaka is currently a customer service representative with the
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company. She is a member of the Waimea
Community Association, and a member of the Kawaihae Canoe
Club. Kamaka graduated from Kamehameha Schools and received
a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Portland.
FRANCIS KAHOU LUM, O‘ahu Commissioner
TERM: 2006–2010
Francis Lum has the distinction of having served as the Chief of
Protocol for five of Hawai‘i’s governors, dating back to Governor
John Burns in 1967 and including current Governor Linda Lingle.
He is the acknowledged expert on government protocol procedures,
having planned and organized visits to Hawai‘i by heads of state from
many nations around the world. He served more than 40 years as a
member of the Hawai‘i National Guard, including 1 year of active duty service in Vietnam retiring
with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer W4. Lum was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and also the
Army Commendation Medal for his tour of duty in Vietnam. In 2000, Lum received the Order of
the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon from the Consulate General of Japan - it is the
highest recognition bestowed on individuals who have played a significant role in strengthening the
bonds and friendship with Japan.
TRISH MORIKAWA, O‘ahu Commissioner
TERM: 2007–2011
Trish Morikawa is currently employed as a Deputy Prosecutor with the
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office of the City and County of Honolulu.
She was formerly a Deputy Attorney General with the State Attorney
General’s Office. Morikawa is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools,
and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania,
and a law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at
the University of Hawai‘i. She was first appointed in 2003 and reconfirmed
in 2007.
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