Mission Statement
The Kaua`i Economic Development Board is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1984 by a group of business leaders who recognized the need to broaden and strengthen Kaua'i's economy. KEDB's mission is to improve the quality of life on Kaua`i by developing partnerships to diversify the economy, supporting industry clusters, and educating our youth and workforce to succeed in the global economy.
Executive Committee
Laurie Yoshida
Chairman
Corteva Agriscience
Fred Cowell
Vice Chair
Kaua'i Coffee Company
Leland Kahawai
Treasurer
First Hawaiian Bank
Patrick Ono
Secretary
Matson
Sam Pratt
Director
Niu Pia Land Company, Ltd.
Sue Kanoho
Director
Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau
Jonathan Chun
At-Large Director
Belles Graham, LLP
Jason Bryant
At-Large Director
JGB Arms
Committee Chairs
Ann Sokei
Education Committee Chair
Patrick Ono
Science & Technology Committee Chair
Fred Cowell
Food & Agriculture Committee Chair
Sue Kanoho
Membership Committee Chair
Sam Pratt
Property Committee Chair
Leland Kahawai
Finance Committee Chair
Staff
Jaclyn Kaina
Executive Director
Members
Executive Membership
Associate Membership
Ex-Officio's
