Executive director of Mauna Kea Stewardship board announces retirement
HILO, Hawaii Island (HawaiiNewsNow) – John De Fries, executive director of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) Board, will retire at the end of the month.
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De Fries served as the authority’s first executive director and helped guide its foundation to fulfill responsibilities established under state law, calling it “one of the greatest honors of my career.”
“Helping establish this Authority alongside a dedicated Board, hardworking staff, and many community members has been deeply meaningful,” he said. “As I retire, I look forward to spending more time with my wife, Ginny, and our family.”
Board Chair John Komeiji said De Fries’ “leadership and unwavering commitment were instrumental in establishing MKSOA from the ground up.”
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De Fries previously served as President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
He added he will remain an active member of the Mauna Kea community and thanked everyone who supported the board’s work.
The board said they plan to search for his replacement in the coming weeks, and in the meantime, Komeiji will assume leadership responsibilities and oversee staff.
“Our priority is ensuring the authority’s work continues without interruption,” said vice chair Noe Noe Wong-Wilson. “Chair Komeiji’s familiarity with the organization and its mission provides continuity while we conduct a thoughtful search for our next Executive Director.”
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