Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the decision-making body of Puna Hongwanji. The board meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

2025-2026 Officers

  • President:  Richard Solie
  • 1st Vice President:  Stanley Mason
  • 2nd Vice President:  Robin Sato
  • Secretary:  Jennifer Kurohara
  • Corresponding Secretary: Marilyn Sato
  • Treasurer:  Ron Maglothin
  • Assistant Treasurer:  Byron Toma
  • Immediate Past President:  Clifford Furukado

Committee Chairs / Coordinators

  • Membership:  Warren Tanigawa
  • Investment:  Richard Solie
  • Project Dana:  Stella Miyashiro, Richard Solie
  • Newsletter:  Sam Hoiuchi, Tammy Molina, Warren Noguchi
  • Yard/Repair Maintenance:  Glenn Watarida
  • Temple Effectiveness:  Richard Solie
  • Audit:  Richard Solie
  • Bylaws:  TBD
  • Temple Sustainability Advisory Committee:  Glenn Watarida
  • Boutique:  Linnette Quade
  • Anpan/Bread:  Clifford Furukado

Affiliate Presidents

  • BWA (Buddhist Women’s Association): K.T. Cannon-Eger
  • Sr. YBA (Young Buddhist Association): Jennifer Kurohara
  • Dharma School (family and youth program):  Craig Shimoda
  • Choir:  Ethel Miyashiro
  • Taiko:  Paul Sakamoto
  • Judo:  David Nishioka (Head Instructor)
  • Scouting:  Cole Ramsey