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Ryden "Bully" Valmoja

john frigillana, jr.

john frigillana, jr.

BUSINESS MANAGER / SECRETARY-TREASURER

Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, and a painter by trade, Bully is a veteran. He enjoys volunteering at community projects and continues to serves as a mentor to all.  Bully has held positions ranging from Business Agent, Director of Organizing and Assistant BMST. 

john frigillana, jr.

john frigillana, jr.

john frigillana, jr.

  DRYWALL TAPERS BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE / DIRECTOR OF SERVICING

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

john frigillana, jr.

Robin Schlitzkus

 PAINTERS BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE / DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING

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 and serves as a painting instructor.

Dwayne Arelliano

Juan Coria

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  up and coming apprentices and takes pride in sharing the values of being a union member.

Douglas Kema, Jr.

Juan Coria

Juan Coria

 FLOOR LAYERS BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

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.

Juan Coria

Juan Coria

Juan Coria

 ORGANIZER 

Juan has 17+ years of industry experience  and has been a member of the Tapers Local 1944 since 2007.  He has worked on various projects, ranging from residential subdivision to commercial drywall finishing.  

SHANE AWAI

SHANE AWAI

SHANE AWAI

 ORGANIZER 

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 newly formed painting program.

lorna woo

SHANE AWAI

SHANE AWAI

  DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIR Before arriving at the District Council, Lorna worked at the Hawaii State Capitol as the Senate Assistant Clerk.  She brings a wealth of legislative experience and is member of the Painters Local 1791. 

Vanessa Pinho

SHANE AWAI

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 

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

bREanne GeronimO

bREanne GeronimO

bREanne GeronimO

 INTERIM DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND PAINTERS TRAINING COORDINATOR 

Breanne is a graduate of the University of Hawaii, at Manoa, with a degree in Economics.  Before joining the DC50 Team, she worked as a Fiscal Administrator at the University of Hawaii Foundation.

Orlando "Oly" Gante

bREanne GeronimO

bREanne GeronimO

 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

bREanne GeronimO

Mario Manrique, 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. 

Mario Manrique, Jr.

Lesley Kaneshiro

Mario Manrique, Jr.

 DRYWALL TAPERS TRAINING COORDINATOR

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 Floor Layers Local 1944.

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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