Nonprofit People in the News

New CEO named at Mental Health Kokua

Joanne Lundstrom, outgoing CEO of Mental Health Kokua says, “It has been most assuring to have had input from key MHK friends and members of our ‘ohana in the Executive Transition planning process, and it is with great pleasure that I share with you that a friend and professional colleague, Greg Payton, M.A., MBA, will be succeeding me as CEO of Mental Health Kokua. Greg has the qualities you helped identify as important for Mental Health Kokua leadership.  He brings a wealth of experience in mental health, including serving as Executive Director of Waianae Community Mental Health Center from 1995 to 1998, and in recent years as Regional Manager for Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Services.” Payton and Lundstrom will work together in November and December to ensure a smooth transition.

AUW selects 2007 campaign chairs

Aloha United Way has announced the selection of the 2007 annual campaign chairs. This year’s fund drive will be led by Chair, David W. Thomas of Bank of Hawai‘i, and Vice Chair, David H. McCoy, former CEO of the Estate of James Campbell.