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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.

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