Pacific Islands Area (PIA) - Personnel Directory

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

November 2009

Pacific Islands Area State Office

Serving:
State of Hawaii,
Territory of American Samoa, Territory of Guam, Republic of Palau,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,
Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Marshall Islands

Location Address:
Prince Kuhio Federal Building
300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 4-118
Honolulu, Hawaii

Telephone: (808) 541-2600 + Extension
Fax: (808) 541-1335
Mailing Address:
USDA Natural Reources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Pacific Islands Area State Office
P.O. Box 50004
Honolulu, Hawaii 96850-0050


Director's Staff
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Yamamoto, Lawrence T. Director (808) 541-2600 + 107
Dobler, Kathleen Deputy Director (808) 541-2600 + 114
Morton, Cheryl Administrative Assistant (808) 541-2600 + 105
Moravia, Alberto Office Assistant (STEP) (808) 541-2600 + 113

Operations Staff
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Nakamura, Shirley Assistant Director for Operations East (808) 541-2600 + 112
Shishido, Cynthia Accountability Information Management System (AIMS) Specialist (808) 541-2600 + 130

Programs Staff
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Kimberlin, Dennis Assistant Director for Programs (808) 541-2600 + 149
Fossum, Barbara Program Analyst (808) 541-2600 + 132
Vacant Position Resource Conservationist (808) 541-2600 + 106
Whitt, Michael Resource Conservationist (808) 541-2600 + 153

Resource Technology Staff
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Ingersoll, Anthony "Tony" Assistant Director for Technology (808) 541-2600 + 111
Cherry, Phillip "Kipp" State Agronomist (808) 541-2600 + 108
Koob, Gregory State Biologist (808) 541-2600 + 109
Ichikawa, Gail Resource Conservationist / Agricultural Economist (808) 541-2600 + 110
Vacant Position Tropical Technology Specialist (@ UH Manoa) (808) 956-8149
Vacant Position Water Quality Specialist (808) 541-2600 + 134
Hold, On Resource Conservationist (SCEP) (808) 541-2600 + 134
Vacant Position Cultural Resource Specialist (808) 322-2484 + 105
Metz, Lori State Range Management Specialist (@ Waimea SC) (808) 885-6602 + 102
Clausnitzer, David Forest Ecologist (@ Waimea SC) (808) 885-6602 + 109
Joy, Robert J. Plant Materials Specialist (@ Plant Material Center) (808) 567-6885 + 109

Engineering Staff
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Hollingsworth, William State Conservation Engineer (808) 541-2600 + 126
Fischer, R. David Resource Engineer (@ Kealakekua SC) (808) 322-2484 + 105
Hayama, Michael Design Engineer (808) 541-2600 + 123
Stout, Andrew "Drew" Civil Engineer (@ Waimea SC) (808) 885-6602 + 108
Vacant Position Civil Engineer, Watershed Planning (808) 541-2600 + 124
Sawdey, Sharon Civil Engineer, Watershed Planning (808) 541-2600 + 125
Vacant Position Resource Conservationist, Watershed Planning (808) 541-2600 + 131

Soils Staff
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Robotham, Michael Assistant Director for Soil Science and Natural Resource Assessments (808) 541-2600 + 119
Rolfes, Tony Assistant State Soil Scientist (808) 541-2600 + 129
Shade, Patricia NRI/GIS Specialist (808) 541-2600 + 120
Hold, On Soil Scientist (STEP) (808) 541-2600 + 133
Libby, Reese Geographer / GIS Specialist (@ Waimea SC) (808) 885-6602 + 107
Kolman, Michael MLRA Soil Survey Project Leader (@ Kealakekua SC) (808) 322-2484 + 106
Vacant Position Soil Scientist (@ Kealakekua SC) (808) 322-2484 + 106
Saunders, Amy Soil Scientist (@ Hawaii Resource Office) (808) 933-6997
Niemeyer, Patrick Soil Scientist (@ Hawaii Resource Office) (808) 933-6997

Administrative Staff
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Harada, Keith Assistant Director for Administration-Pacific Islands Area (808) 541-2600 + 116
Woo, Sheryl Human Resources Officer (808) 541-2600 + 118
Draper, Rhonda Human Resources Specialist (808) 541-2600 + 150
Nagato, Tracy Human Resources Assistant (808) 541-2600 + 154
Case, Stephen Contract Specialist (808) 541-2600 + 131
Shimizu, Gary Purchasing Agent (808) 541-2600 + 115
Sriben, Cherry Budget Officer (808) 541-2600 + 151
Won, Cheri Budget Analyst (808) 541-2600 + 117
Cho, Darlene Mail and File Clerk (866) 548-7609 (VRS)

Public Affairs Staff
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Lau, Jolene Public Affairs Specialist (808) 541-2600 + 135
Mikasa, Karl Management Assistant (866) 552-8742 (VRS)
Vacant Position Outreach Coordinator

Hoolehua Plant Materials Center

Serving:
East and West Areas

Location Address:
4101 Maunaloa Highway
Hoolehua, Hawaii

Telephone: (808) 567-6885 + Extension
Fax: (808) 567-6537
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 236
Hoolehua, Hawaii 96729-0236

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Sakamoto, Glenn Plant Materials Center Manager (808) 567-6885 + 108
Joy, Robert J. Plant Materials Specialist (@ Plant Material Center) (808) 567-6885 + 109
Duvauchelle, David "Kawika" Natural Resource Specialist (808) 567-6885 + 111
Reyes, Keni Biological Science Technician (808) 567-6885 + 110
Juario Jr., Andres Biological Science Aide (WAE) (808) 567-6885 + 101

East Area Office

Serving:
State of Hawaii
Territory of American Samoa

Location Address:
Prince Kuhio Federal Building
300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 4-118
Honolulu, Hawaii

Telephone: (808) 541-2600 + Extension
Fax: (808) 541-1335
Mailing Address:
USDA Natural Reources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Pacific Islands Area State Office
P.O. Box 50004
Honolulu, Hawaii 96850-0050


Assistant Director for Field Operations - East Area
  Name   Title   Phone Number
Schmidt, Ben Assistant Director for Field Operations - East (808) 541-2600 + 101
Vacant Position Office Assistant (808) 541-2600 + 100
Vacant Position Area Resource Conservationist
Vacant Position Area Agronomist

East Area
Service Centers

Aiea Service Center

Serving:
South, West, and Windward Oahu Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs)
(Island of Oahu)

Mailing Address:
Robert L. Cushing Building
99-193 Aiea Heights Drive, Suite 109
Aiea, Hawaii 96701

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Kacir, Richard "Chad" District Conservationist (808) 483-8600 + 101
Bajinting, Michael Oahu County Resource Conservationist (808) 483-8600 + 109
Kubo, Susan Civil Engineer (808) 483-8600 + 111
Gordon, Paul SWCD Agricultural Engineer (808) 483-8600 + 115
Schofield, Melissa "Lisa" SWCD Conservation Planner (808) 483-8600 + 119
Watson, Michelle HACD Administrator (808) 483-8600 + 120
Vinhateiro, Ben HACD Conservation Specialist (808) 483-8600 + 120

Hilo Service Center

Serving:
Waiakea, Puna, Kau, and Hamakua Soil and Water Conservation Districts
(Island of Hawaii)

Mailing Address:
154 Waianuenue Avenue, Room 322
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-2452

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Vacant Position District Conservationist (808) 933-8353
Hisashima, Kori Soil Conservationist (808) 933-8359
Perry, Justin “Buddy” Soil Conservationist (808) 933-8360
Suehiro, Lester Soil Conservation Technician (808) 933-8357
Angay, Lehua Office Automation Clerk (WAE) (808) 933-8367
Ide, Noel D. SWCD Soil Conservationist (808) 933-8363
Kow, Grant SWCD Soil Conservationist (808) 933-8356
Drury, Amelia SWCD Soil Conservationist (808) 933-8366
Reavis, Jennifer SWCD Secretary (808) 933-8350
Hoehna, Shannon Soil Conservationist (808) 933-8352
Vacant Position Engineer (808) 933-8355

Hawaii Resource Office

Serving:
Island of Hawaii

Mailing Address:
Hilo Lagoon Center
101 Aupuni Street, Suite #229
Hilo, Hawaii 96720

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Saunders, Amy Soil Scientist (@ Hawaii Resource Office) (808) 933-6997
Niemeyer, Patrick Soil Scientist (@ Hawaii Resource Office) (808) 933-6997
Hold, On Soil Scientist (@ Hawaii Resource Office) STEP (808) 933-6997

Hoolehua Service Center

Serving:
Molokai and Lanai Soil and Water Conservation District
(Islands of Molokai and Lanai)

Mailing Address:
4101 Maunaloa Highway
P.O. Box 396
Hoolehua, Hawaii 96729-0396

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Jennings II, Wallace H. District Conservationist (808) 567-6868 + 105
Ludgate, Jessica Soil Conservationist (808) 567-6868 + 104
Puaa, Morgan Soil Conservation Technician (808) 567-6868 + 107
Kelly, Debra SWCD Conservation Specialist (808) 567-6868 + 102

Kahului Service Center

Serving:
Central Maui, Hana, Olinda-Kula, and West Maui Soil and Water Conservation Districts
(Island of Maui)

Mailing Address:
77 Hookele Street, Ste. 202
Kahului, Hawaii 96732

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Ganske-Cerizo, Ranae District Conservationist (808) 871-5500 + 107
Ino, James Maui County Resource Conservationist (808) 871-5500 + 109
Stone, Kahana Soil Conservationist (808) 871-5500 + 110
Smock-Randall, Leo Soil Conservationist (808) 871-5500 + 114
Allan, Elskin Civil Engineer (808) 871-5500 + 115
Hashimoto, Carl Soil Conservation Technician (808) 871-5500 + 112
Astilla, John SWCD HACD Conservation Specialist (808) 871-5500 + 111
Kramp, Maggie SWCD Secretary (808) 871-5500 + 101

Kealakekua Service Center

Serving:
Kona Soil and Water Conservation District
(Island of Hawaii)

Mailing Address:
Central Kona Center (Building 9)
81-948 Waena‘Oihana Loop, Suite 101
Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Vacant Position District Conservationist (808) 322-2484 + 109
Light, Denise Soil Conservationist (808) 322-2484 + 101
Nelson, Kara Soil Conservationist (808) 322-2484 + 104
Rossetti, Carl Engineering Technicial (Civil) (808) 322-2484 + 107
Robblee, Mary SWCD Secretary (808) 322-2484 + 100
Kolman, Michael MLRA Soil Survey Project Leader (@ Kealakekua SC) (808) 322-2484 + 106
Fischer, R. David Resource Engineer (@ Kealakekua SC) (808) 322-2484 + 105
Vacant Position Soil Scientist (@ Kealakekua SC) (808) 322-2484 + 106
Vacant Position Soil Conservationist (808) 322-2484 + 113

Lihue Service Center

Serving:
East Kauai and West Kauai Soil and Water Conservation Districts
(Island of Kauai)

Mailing Address:
4334 Rice Street, Room 104
Lihue, Hawaii 96766-1801

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Riggle, Lex District Conservationist (808) 245-9014 + 101
Berscheid, Richard Soil Conservationist (808) 245-9014 + 109
Nagata, Morri-Ann Soil Conservationist (808) 245-9014 + 106
Bowen, Sara SWCD HACD Conservation Planner (808) 245-9014 + 117
Muraoka, Alan SWCD Conservation Planner (808) 245-9014 + 108
Stanphill, Marjorie SWCD Secretary (808) 245-9014 + 107

Waimea Service Center

Serving:
Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation Districts
(Island of Hawaii)

Mailing Address:
Kamuela Business Center Building
64-1032 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 201
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Wung, Matthew District Conservationist (808) 885-6602 + 106
Wong, Carolyn Hawaii County Resource Conservationist (808) 885-6602 + 105
Sunseri, Tony Soil Conservationist (808) 885-6602 + 110
Cahill, Daniel Soil Conservationist (808) 885-6602
Fowler, Margaret SWCD Secretary (808) 885-6602 + 100
Metz, Lori State Range Management Specialist (@ Waimea SC) (808) 885-6602 + 102
Clausnitzer, David Forest Ecologist (@ Waimea SC) (808) 885-6602 + 109
Stout, Andrew "Drew" Civil Engineer (@ Waimea SC) (808) 885-6602 + 108
Libby, Reese Geographer / GIS Specialist (@ Waimea SC) (808) 885-6602 + 107
Vacant Position SWCD HACD Conservationist Specialist (808) 885-6602 + 101

American Samoa Service Center

Serving:
American Samoa Soil and Water Conservation District
(Territory of American Samoa)
Islands of Tutuila, Aunu'u, Manu'a Group (Ta'u, Olosega, and Ofu), and the atolls of Rose and Swains

Location Address:
Pago Plaza Building, Suite 211
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

Telephone: (684) 633-1031 + Extension
Fax: (684) 633-1062
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4078
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Womack, John District Conservationist (684) 633-1031 + 130
Tanuvasa, Sarah Soil Conservationist (684) 633-1031 + 120
Tinitali, Alfred SWCD Administrative Assistant (684) 633-1031 + 131
Vacant Position Soil Conservationist (684) 633-1031 + 124

East Area
Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Offices

Big Island RC&D

Serving:
County of Hawaii
(Island of Hawaii)

Mailing Address:
Hilo Lagoon Center
101 Aupuni Street, Suite #229-A
Hilo, Hawaii 96720

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Skipper, Steve RC&D Coordinator (808) 933-6996
Sampaia, Carol Program Assistant (808) 933-6996

Garden Island RC&D

Serving:
County of Kauai
(Islands of Kauai and Niihau)

Mailing Address:
3083 Akahi Street, Suite #204
Lihue, Hawaii 96766-1102

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Ho, Laurie RC&D Coordinator (808) 246-0091
Lum, Carolynn RC&D Council Staff - Program Assistant (808) 246-0091

Oahu RC&D

Serving:
City and County of Honolulu
(Island of Oahu)

Mailing Address:
Robert L. Cushing Building
99-193 Aiea Heights Drive, Suite 111
Aiea, Hawaii 96701

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Kinvig, Kevin RC&D Coordinator (808) 483-8600 + 114
Connolly, JoAnn RC&D Council Staff - Program Assistant (808) 483-8600 + 112
King, Diana RC&D Executive Director (808) 483-8600 + 122
Schofield, Melissa "Lisa" SWCD Conservation Planner (808) 483-8600 + 119
Brokish, Jean RC&D Watershed Planner (808) 483-8600 + 123
Mitani, Sandra Oahu RC&D Financial Specialist (808) 483-8600 + 112
Gordon, Paul SWCD Agricultural Engineer (808) 483-8600 + 115

Tri-Isle RC&D

Serving:
County of Maui
(Islands of Maui, Molokai & Lanai)

Mailing Address:
77 Hookele Street, Ste 202
Kahului, Hawaii 96732

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Brady, Michael RC&D Coordinator (808) 871-5500 + 104
Funke-d'Egnuff, Stuart RC&D Council Staff - Executive Director (808) 871-5500 + 120
Magbual, Nina RC&D Council Staff - Financial Assistant (808) 871-5500 + 121
Peterson, Evelyn RC&D Council Staff - Administrative Assistant (808) 871-5500 + 119

American Samoa RC&D

Serving:
Territory of American Samoa
Islands of Tutuila, Aunu'u, the Manu'a Group (Ta'u, Olosega, and Ofu), and the atolls of Rose and Swains

Location Address:
Pago Plaza Building, Suite 211
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

Telephone: (684) 633-1031 + 136
Fax: (684) 633-1062
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5169
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Peck, Brian RC&D Coordinator (684) 633-1031 + 136
Mageo, Teofilo RC&D Council Staff (684) 633-1031 + 125

West Area Office

Serving:
Territory of Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,
Federated States of Micronesia,
Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands

Mailing Address:
FHB Building, Suite 301
400 Route 8
Mongmong, Guam 96910

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Lawrence, John "Bart" Assistant Director for Field Operations - West (671) 472-7470
Tornito, Antonette G. Secretary (671) 472-7156
Smith, Craig R. Area Conservation Agronomist (671) 472-7463
Flores, Jacqueline B. Area Resource Conservationist (671) 472-7375
Simpson, Colleen A. Area Resource Conservationist (Programs) (671) 472-7467
Ngowakl, Kurencio B. Management Analyst (671) 472-0198
Gavenda, Robert "Bob" T. Assistant State Soil Scientist/MLRA Soil Survey Project Leader (671) 472-7182

Guam Service Center

Serving:
Northern and the Southern Guam Soil and Water Conservation District
(Territory of Guam)

Mailing Address:
Barrigada Plaza, Suite 101
494 West Route 8
Barrigada, Guam 96913-2011

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Bamba, Jocelyn District Conservationist (671) 735-4108
Takai, Joseph Soil Conservationist (671) 735-2112
Tuquero, Joseph E. Soil Conservationist (671) 735-4111
Taylor, Sam D.R. Soil Conservation Technician (671) 735-2113

Saipan Service Center

Serving:
Saipan and Northern Islands, Rota, and Tinian and Aguiguan Islands Soil and Water Conservation Districts
(Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands)

Location Address:
DY Building, Beach Road
South Garapan
Saipan, MP

Telephone: (670) 236-0888
Fax: (670) 236-0889
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5082-CHRB
Saipan, MP 96950-5082

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Eller, James T. District Conservationist (670) 236-0881
Aguon, Pamela Sablan Soil Conservationist (670) 236-0887
Doronila, Jay J. Soil Conservationist (670) 236-0880
Brasuell, Timothy B. Civil Engineer (@ Saipan SC) (670) 236-0882
Naputi, Martin S. Soil Conservation Technician (670) 236-0883
Vandivort, Bobby R. Civil Engineer Technician (670) 236-0884

Pohnpei Service Center

Serving:
Island of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

Location Address:
Micronesian Office Supply Building
101 Kolonia Public Market

Telephone: Dial 011 # (691) 320-5893
Fax: (691) 320-2086
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 206
Pohnpei, FM 96941

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Vacant Position Resource Conservationist 011 (691) 320-5893
Samuel, Rodasio P. Agriculture Conservation Aid 011 (691) 320-5893
Santos, Gibson H. Soil Conservation Technician 011 (691) 320-5893

Palau Service Center

Serving:
Republic of Palau (Belau)

Location Address:
Palau Service Center
US Embassy Building
AIRAI, PW 96940

Telephone: Dial 011 # (680) 587-5843
Fax: (680) 587-5842
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6057
Koror, Palau 96940

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Bloedel, Dan Resource Conservationist 011 (680) 587-5843

West Area
Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Office

Marianas RC&D

Serving:
Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, Tinian, Rota)

Mailing Address:
First Hawaiian Bank Bldg
400 Route 8, Suite 301
Mongmong, Guam 96910

  Name   Title   Phone Number
Defley, Mark W. RC&D Coordinator (671) 472-7447
Reyes, Aja RC&D Council Staff (671) 472-7490

Pacific Islands Area
Information Technology Services Staff
Name Location Phone Number Fax Number
Andrada, Lilian
Information Resources Manager		 Hilo RD State Office (808) 933-8311 (808) 933-8327
Reeves, Chuck
IT Specialist		 Hawaii FSA/NRCS State Office, Honolulu (808) 541-2600 + 128 (808) 541-1335
Santos, John M.
IT Computer Specialist		 West AO (671) 472-7155 (671) 472-7288
Torres, Vivian
IT Specialist		 West AO (671) 472-0186 (671) 472-7288