CLYDE KIHARA
Hawaii Division
Clyde is a mechanic at Kuwaye Trucking on the Big Island. He has been an ILWU member for 13 years. He first ran for this LEB position in 2015. After serving last triennium, he decided to run again “to learn and serve more to the union and members.”
Other union experience: Negotiating Committee Chairman; attended Local and International Conventions.
KENNETH HUNT
Maui Division
Kenneth is a Concierge Supervisor at the Napua Club, a boutique hotel within the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui. He has been an ILWU member for 15 years.
This is his first time running for and winning a seat on the LEB, a position he saw as an “opportunity to serve our members on the Local level and unit level.” In his time of service, he hopes to “become familiar with our Local’s success and challenges on all islands.”
Other union experience: Unit 2520 Secretary-Treasurer; Unit Negotiating Committee Chairman; attended two Local and International Conventions.
BRYON PONTE
Kauai Division
Bryon is a Master Technician/ Diesel Specialist at Mid Pac Auto Center on Kauai. He has been an ILWU member since 2001. He first ran for an LEB seat in 2012. After serving on the LEB Board in the 2012-2015 triennium as an Industrial Grouping Representative for General Trades, he was appointed as a Trustee in 2016.
Other union experience: steward; attended three Local Conventions.
NEILL AMASAKI
Oahu Division
Neill is a Lead Auto Technician at Servco Pacific on Oahu. He has been a member for 26 years. He was appointed as a trustee by Oahu Division this year.
He hopes to “represent the members well” during his time serving on the LEB.
Other union experience: Unit Secretary; steward; Unit Chair; Division Balloting Committee.
Division Representatives
ROLAND “JELLY” SHIMAOKA
Hawaii Division
Roland is a Lead Person at Kuwaye Trucking. He has been an ILWU for 45 years. He has served his unit as tresurer and chair. In addition to sitting on the Local Executive Board he also served on the International Executive Board.
CHRISTOPHER BARUT
Maui Division
Chris is a Housekeeping Supervisor at the Grand Wailea. He decided to run to serve on the LEB so he can “share knowledge with other members in the hopes that they participate more to make this union stronger.”
Other union experience: Grievance Chair; Editor; Unit Chair; Labor Institutes; Local and International Conventions.
TRUDY AZEKA
Kauai Division
Trudy is a PBX Operator at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort. “I wanted to learn more so I can help my fellow members better. LEB was the next step for me to get to that progress. I wish more members would become motivated and active... knowledge is power! The more you know, the better off you are; in our union and in life!”
Other union experience: steward; Unit Secretary-Treasurer; Negotiating Committee member for two contracts; Local and International Conventions; Tourism Caucus.
