Kamehameha Schools, Trustee Search 2025-2026
News Release from Inkinen, Jul 18, 2025
Inkinen is assisting Kamehameha Schools Trustee Screening Committee with their Trustee search.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
https://www.ksbe.edu/about_us/
We champion every Hawaiian learner to explore their potential to lead our lāhui and inspire the world. Hānai i ke keiki, ola ka lāhui. Nurture the child and the lāhui thrives.
The enduring legacy of a princess who had a deep desire to see her people flourish continues to transform the lives of countless keiki. Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop recognized the power of education to uplift Native Hawaiians and offer hope for their future.
By operating world-class Hawaiian schools and engaging with communities to transform educational systems, we will raise ʻōiwi leaders who are empowered and unified, and who will solve the issues of our people and communities.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Probate Court has appointed a Trustee Screening Committee to nominate three (3) candidates from whom the Court will select one (1) Trustee to succeed Trustee Robert K.W.H. Nobriga, whose term expired on June 30, 2025. The successor to Trustee Nobriga will be appointed to fill a five (5) year term and be eligible for an additional five (5) year term, as determined by the Court.
The current Board of Trustees includes Jennifer N. Goodyear-Kaʻōpua, Michelle Kaʻuhane, Elliot K. Mills, and Crystal K. Rose.
The seven (7) appointed volunteer community members who serve as the Screening Committee are as follows: Robin Campaniano, Jason Fujimoto, Wayne Hamano, DreanaLee “Dre” Kalili, Michael “Mike” Rawlins, Kathleen Thurston, and Edwin “Skip” Vincent.
In accordance with the 1999 Master’s Report and the 2025 Amended Order on the procedure for selection of trustees (referenced in the Kamehameha Schools’ Trustee Selection Process), the Screening Committee is seeking active leaders from the community with a deep sense of commitment and willingness to carry Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s vision and legacy into the future.
The desirable qualities and characteristics of a trustee should include:
- A recognized reputation of integrity and good character
- The capacity to fulfill the responsibilities of a fiduciary under trust law
- Respect from and for the community
- Consistent and active leadership in the community at large with specific emphasis on issues that impact the well-being of the Hawaiʻi people
- A willingness and sincerity to uphold the purposes of the Kamehameha Schools as stated in Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s Will and Codicils
The optimal candidate would have:
- A history of success in business, finance or related areas
- Received a formal education
- Outstanding personal traits including Hawaiian values such as pono (to be moral and proper), ʻimi ʻike (to seek knowledge), laulima (to work cooperatively), lokomaikaʻi (to share), naʻau pono (to possess a deep sense of justice), mālama (to care for each other), and haʻahaʻa (to be humble)
Candidates must possess expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Business Administration: to include knowledge, skills and prior successful experience in managing a large corporation;
- Finance and Investment: to include management of land and monetary assets of a multi-million dollar corporation;
- Strategic Planning and Policy Setting: to include responsibility for administering the affairs and/or setting policies for the direction and management of a large corporation or educational institution; or
- General areas of interest to Kamehameha Schools including education, law, finance or especially relevant background in governance.
Maximum total compensation of $186,928, paid as follows:
- $146,928 annual retainer, paid in equal monthly installments
- $2,500 per meeting (maximum 16 meetings in a 12-month period)
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following, addressed to Kamehameha Schools Trustee Screening Committee, c/o Inkinen Executive Search via email to executives@inkinen.com:
- Cover Letter
- Statement defining your perception of the role of a Trustee; your vision, goals, and objectives for the Trust Estate; and what you would do to attain those goals
- Resume
The application deadline is September 1, 2025, 5:00 pm HST.
Please note that this is a public search process. Three candidates will progress to the finalist stage. The names of the finalists will be posted for public comment.
POSITION INFORMATION
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