Get to Know Our Leadership
Delve into the heart of our organization as we introduce you to the dedicated members of our Advisory Committees and Board of Directors. Discover the passion, expertise, and vision driving our mission forward, uniting to honor the legacy of Korean War veterans.
Board Of Directors & Advisory Committees
Advisory Committees
Administration Committee
Administration Committee is chaired by Mr. Robert M. Imose. Committee consists of Mr. William E. Cook, Ms. Jung-Im Kang, Ms. Ellie Kim, Ms. Pilialoha Lee Loy, Captain Soonkun Oh, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Ms. Yong Schmidt, Mr. Patrick A. Suenaga, Ms. Jo Anne Trask, Mr. W, Gary Westernoff, Mrs. Taemi Westernoff, Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
Membership & Area Organization Committee
Membership & Area Organization Committee is chaired by Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi. Committee consists of Mr. William E. Cook, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Ms. Jo Anne Trask Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
Volunteers Sub-Committee is chaired by Ms. Jo Anne Trask. Committee consists of Mr. William E. Cook, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
Sponsorship Sub-Committee is chaired by Ms. Jo Anne Trask. Committee consists of Mr. William E. Cook, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
Programs Committee
Programs Committee is chaired by Ms. Ellie Kim. Committee consists of Mr. Charlie Compuesto, Mr. William E. Cook, Mr. Robert M. Imose, Ms. Ellie Kim, Mr. Eric Nemoto, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato and Ms. Jo Anne Trask.
Hawaii's Role In The Korean War Oral History Project Sub-Committee is chaired by Mr. Charlie Compuesto & Mr. Eric Nemoto. Committee consists of Mr. Charlie Compuesto, Mr. William E. Cook, Mr. Robert M. Imose, Ms. Ellie Kim, Mr. Eric Nemoto, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Ms. Jo Anne Trask and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
Hawaii War Memorials Project Sub-Committee is chaired by Mr. Robert M. Imose. Committee consists of Mr. William E. Cook, Ms. Ellie Kim, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Ms. Jo Anne Trask Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
Activities & Events Committee
Activities & Events Committee is chaired by Mr. Rodney Y. Sato. Committee consists of Mr. William E. Cook, Mr. Robert M. Imose, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Mr. Patrick A. Suenaga, Ms. Jo Anne Trask Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
July 24, 2024, Wednesday, 30th Anniversary of the Korean And Vietnam War Memorials Sub-Committee is chaired by Mr. Robert M. Imose. Committee consists of Mr. William E. Cook, Ms. Jung-Im Kang, Ms. Ellie Kim, Ms. Pilialoha Lee Loy, Captain Soonkun Oh, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Ms. Yong Schmidt, Mr. Patrick A. Suenaga, Ms. Jo Anne Trask, Mr. W, Gary Westernoff, Mrs. Taemi Westernoff, Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
July 27, 2024, Saturday 71st Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Sub-Committee is chaired by Mr. Robert M. Imose. Committee consists of Mr. William E. Cook, Ms. Jung-Im Kang, Ms. Ellie Kim, Ms. Pilialoha Lee Loy, Captain Soonkun Oh, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Ms. Yong Schmidt, Mr. Patrick A. Suenaga, Ms. Jo Anne Trask, Mr. W, Gary Westernoff, Mrs. Taemi Westernoff, Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
Finance Committee
Finance Committee is chaired by Mr. William E. Cook. Committee consists of Mr. Robert M. Imose, Mr. Rodney Y. Sato, Ms. Jo Anne Trask Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi and Ms. Su Hyeon Yu.
Fencing Committee
Fencing Committee is chaired by Mr. Robert M. Imose. Committee consists of Ms. Pilialoha Lee Loy, Mr. Patrick A. Suenaga, Ms. Jo Anne Trask, Mr. W. Gary Westernoff and Mr. Yoon-kyo Yi.
Fencing Committee will be responsible for the Korean And Vietnam War Memorials repairs & maintenance, landscaping, wall & fencing, lighting and security monitors.