Donna Okada-Asher, Chair (updated 4/8/25) – Donna Okada-Asher was born on Kauai and attended Kekaha Elementary and Waimea High Schools. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. She is a Senior Marketing Representative for Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS), currently in her 23rd year. Prior to her current assignment, she practiced as a medical technologist for 13 years for both SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratory and Diagnostic Laboratory Services. Donna is married to Roy Asher and they have three children, Stevie, Evan and Marissa. She has three grandchildren: Lyon 13, Greysen 3, and Olivia 2. She cherishes the time she spends with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her interests are in traveling abroad and relishes coordinating and planning the family vacations. |
 Ernest Kanekoa, Vice-Chair – has over 40 years of experience in the Hotel, Security and Food and Beverage services. The owner of the Kalaheo Steak and Ribs, he focuses on giving back to his community through time spent on different boards and service associations such as the Hawaii Business Association, the American Society of Industrial Security, the Honolulu Zoo, the Kauai Security Association and the Molokai Visitors Association. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawaii, Manoa and other degrees and certificates from the Kapiolani Community College, the Honolulu Community College and the Pan American Air Pacific School respectively. Mr. Kanekoa enjoys outdoor activities such as body surfing in his spare time. |
 Glenda Nogami Streufert, Director – brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the HHSC Kauai Region. Having grown up on the Island of Lanai to moving to the Midwest, to Germany and later to Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, she has experienced life with a broader perspective. She has worked in both academic and governmental positions. Most recently, she’s served as the Chair of the Kauai County Planning Commission where hearings for zoning and land use permits are reviewed and decided upon. Dr. Nogami-Streufert also managed the Kauai Civil Defense Agency (now Kauai Emergency Management Association). She holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. from Purdue University and enjoys many activities in her spare time. |
 Theodor David Rintel, MD, Director – received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the Antioch College in Ohio and received his Doctorate of Medicine from George Washington University in Washington DC, Maryland. He completed his Surgical Internship and Residency with the Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He continued with a Fellowship in Anesthesiology and Neuroanesthesiology from Harvard University. His professional experience includes over 30 years of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Neuroanesthesiology experience on the US mainland and South Pacific. In his spare time he enjoys guitar composition, jet skiing, diving and hiking with his dogs. |
 Chris Yuh, Director – is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama. He attended the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a Minor in Information Systems. He started his career in accounting and analytic positions graduating to leadership roles contributing to cost savings and revenue generating responsibilities in tourism, aviation, and utility industries. Mr. Yuh is the Manager of Finance, Risk, and Analytics of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and is part of their Senior Leadership Team. |
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Following retirement from Service he served as a partner in advising executive management teams in creation and implementation of their strategic plans. As a qualified aviation safety specialist he was Director, aviation safety issues at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Before coming to Kauai Dennis was General Manager of the Prescott, Arizona Rodeo. Arriving in Kauai in 2004 he served as Range Sustainment Coordinator and Environmental Manager at PMRF until retirement. Dennis served as member of the board of directors, Society of Experimental Test Pilots, Leadership Kauai, Kauai Region Board, and member of the Hawaii Health System Corporate Board. A two time national champion while rowing for the Naval Academy crew, he enjoys watching his granddaughter compete in the sport he loves.
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Dennis J. Rowley, Director – Dennis lived and worked in Japan, Okinawa, Vietnam and Taiwan before settling in Hanapepe twenty years ago. He is a carrier qualified, combat experienced, retired Naval Aviator. A graduate of the US Naval Academy and Navy Test Pilot School, Dennis was one of three leaders evaluating industry flight test vehicles for the largest acquisition of a new Navy helicopter system in its history.