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The union
Ryden "Bully" Valmoja
Douglas Kema, Jr.
Ryden "Bully" Valmoja
BUSINESS MANAGER / SECRETARY-TREASURER
Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, and a painter by trade. Bully enjoys volunteering at community projects and serves as a mentor to all. Bully has held positions ranging from Business Agent, Director of Organizing and Assistant BMST.
lorna woo
Douglas Kema, Jr.
Ryden "Bully" Valmoja
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER / SECRETARY TREASURER
Before arriving at the District Council, Lorna worked at the Hawaii State Capitol and brings a wealth of legislative experience. Lorna is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a member of the Painters Local 1791.
Douglas Kema, Jr.
Douglas Kema, Jr.
Douglas Kema, Jr.
FLOOR LAYERS BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE / DIRECTOR OF SERVICING
Doug is a member of Floor Layers Local 1926. He has worked as a warehouseman, apprentice, journeyman and foreman. Doug has also served as an Organizer.
SHANE AWAI
john frigillana, jr.
Douglas Kema, Jr.
DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING
Shane is a union painter by trade. Born and raised on Molokai and currently resides on Maui, he enjoys mentoring up and coming apprentices as he leads the painting program on the valley isle.
jeffrey masatsugu
john frigillana, jr.
john frigillana, jr.
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
john frigillana, jr.
john frigillana, jr.
john frigillana, jr.
DRYWALL TAPERS BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Initiated into Local 1944 in 1975, John started his career as an apprentice and later was promoted to a foreman and then a supervisor. He has served in many capacities - Trustee, Vice President, President, Training Coordinator and Instructor. John currently serves as the DC50 President.
Robin Schlitzkus
Robin Schlitzkus
Robin Schlitzkus
PAINTERS BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Robin is a member of Painters Local 1791. His expertise in the painting industry has allowed him to oversee projects that included public, industrial and commercial work. He is currently the Vice President of the District Council.
Dwayne Arelliano
Robin Schlitzkus
Robin Schlitzkus
GLAZIERS BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Dwayne is a second generation glazier and has been a union member for the past 39+ years. A St. Louis High School graduate, he enjoys mentoring upcoming apprentices and takes pride in sharing the values of being a union member.
Vanessa Pinho
Robin Schlitzkus
Vanessa Pinho
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
Vanessa's positive attitude and "can do" spirit is an asset to DC50. She is willing and able to assist members with any administrative questions.
JUAN ALVARADO
JUAN ALVARADO
Vanessa Pinho
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Juan brings 13 years of paralegal experience to DC50. In his spare time, he volunteers by providing Spanish to English translation for immigration cases.
Training
Mario Manrique, Jr.
Mario Manrique, Jr.
Mario Manrique, Jr.
ACTING TRAINING DIRECTOR
Mario was inducted into the Tapers union in 1990 and has held many positions on the executive board: Trustee, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, and is currently the President of Tapers Local Union 1944.
Orlando "Oly" Gante
Mario Manrique, Jr.
Mario Manrique, Jr.
GLAZIERS TRAINING COORDINATOR
Oly has been in the Glazing industry for 28+ years, and a member of Glaziers Local 1889. He currently serves as Financial Secretary if Local Union 1889.
Paterno "Pat" AsuncioN, JR.
Mario Manrique, Jr.
Paterno "Pat" AsuncioN, JR.
FLOOR LAYERS TRAINING COORDINATOR
Pat is a second generation union Floor Layer and a 27+ year veteran of the trade. He is the current President of Local Union 1926.
PO'OKELA BANIS-CHUN
Lesley Kaneshiro
Paterno "Pat" AsuncioN, JR.
PAINTERS TRAINING COORDINATOR
Lesley Kaneshiro
Lesley Kaneshiro
Lesley Kaneshiro
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Lesley hails from the island of Hawaii and graduated with a Communications degree from Hawaii Pacific University. Prior to joining DC50, she was the Assistant Manager for Consolidated Theaters.