The board of directors of the Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA) has announced results of its 2014 board of directors’ election as well as new officers for the upcoming year. As announced at its annual meeting held on May 7, 2014, the following officers have been named to serve from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015: Chair Dirk Koeppenkastrop, Ph.D., founder and co-owner, Il Gelato Hawaii; Chair-elect Eron Read, director of restaurant and retail development, Kona Brewing Co.; Vice Chair Pat Kashani, president, Auntie Pasto’s (Beretania), Tropics Tap House; Treasurer Allen Farinas, president/CEO, GRYLT; Secretary Tushar Dubey, president, Hokulani Bake Shop; immediate past Chair Bryan Andaya, COO, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue.
The board of directors of the Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA) has announced results of its 2014 board of directors’ election as well as new officers for the upcoming year. As announced at its annual meeting held on May 7, 2014, the following officers have been named to serve from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015: Chair Dirk Koeppenkastrop, Ph.D., founder and co-owner, Il Gelato Hawaii; Chair-elect Eron Read, director of restaurant and retail development, Kona Brewing Co.; Vice Chair Pat Kashani, president, Auntie Pasto’s (Beretania), Tropics Tap House; Treasurer Allen Farinas, president/CEO, GRYLT; Secretary Tushar Dubey, president, Hokulani Bake Shop; immediate past Chair Bryan Andaya, COO, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue.
Six new directors have been elected to the HRA board, representing both restaurant members and allied members. The new directors include Michael Miller (Tiki’s Grill and Bar), Allen Farinas (GRYLT), Thomas Metzger (Cici’s Pizza), Thomas Frigge (TOBE Co. Food Safety), Biff Graper (Colliers International), and Conrad Nonaka (Culinary Institute of the Pacific).
The Hawaii Restaurant Association is the professional association of the restaurant and food service industry in Hawaii. It represents the industry’s legislative concerns, educates its members on how to operate efficiently, safely and profitably, and promotes quality and professionalism.