Kelvin Taketa
Director/Board Member at HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
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Kelvin H.
Taketa was the founder of The Nature Conservancy, Inc. (founded in 1989) where he served as the Executive Director-Asia Pacific Region from 1989 to 1998.
Mr. Taketa is also the founder of Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc. Mr. Taketa's current job(s) include Chairman at Feeding America since 2016, Independent Director at Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc. since 2004, Director at Civic Ventures LLC, Director at The Center for Effective Philanthropy since 2018, Director at Stupski Foundation since 2008, and Director at Elemental Excelerator, Inc. since 2018.
Mr. Taketa's former job(s) include Chief Executive Officer at Hawaii Community Foundation from 2015 to 2017, Independent Director at Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. from 1993 to 2019, Director at Grove Farm Co., Inc., Treasurer & Director at Independent Sector in 2013, Director & Managing Partner at Sunrise Capital, Inc. from 2005 to 2009, and Director at Hawaii Leadership Forum.
Mr. Taketa's education history includes an undergraduate degree from The Colorado College and a graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Kelvin Taketa active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2003-12-31 |
Civic Ventures LLC
 Civic Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Civic Ventures LLC is an American company that provides social services. The CEO of the non-profit company is Marc Freedman. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Stupski Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2011-03-03 |
Feeding America
 Feeding America Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Feeding America operates as a non-profit organization that provides meals through a nationwide network of member food banks. The firm also supports local charitable agencies operating programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Chairman | - |
Elemental Excelerator, Inc.
 Elemental Excelerator, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Elemental Excelerator, Inc. (Elemental Excelerator) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Dawn Lippert. The firm is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-31 |
| The Center for Effective Philanthropy | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Former positions of Kelvin Taketa
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-06 |
Hawaii Community Foundation
 Hawaii Community Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hawaii Community Foundation provides charitable services. It serves as a resource on philanthropy, community issues, and trends. The firm has locations in island of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-06-30 |
Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc.
 Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kona Bay Marine Resources is a marine biotechnology company with advanced technology in the production of SPF shrimp broodstock. Since 1996, Kona Bay has been using advanced technology to efficiently produce high quality SPF shrimp broodstock. The location of Kona Bay at Waimea Aquatic Lab in Kekaha, Kauai allows the Kona Bay’s systems to be supplied with pristine, disease free, naturally-filtered ocean water wells dug 200 meters deep. Hawaii and the island of Kauai is the most geographically remote location in the world and Kona Bay leverages these natural resources, and it’s proprietary technology to produce the highest quality products available. | Founder | 2010-04-28 |
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Training of Kelvin Taketa
| The Colorado College | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Berkeley | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC. | Utilities |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc.
 Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc. engages in the operations of overhead transmission lines, overhead distribution lines, underground cables, poles, and steel or aluminum high voltage transmission towers. The firm offers electric vehicles, business account services, customer renewable programs, and advanced meters. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Utilities |
Feeding America
Feeding America Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Feeding America operates as a non-profit organization that provides meals through a nationwide network of member food banks. The firm also supports local charitable agencies operating programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Health Services |
Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc.
Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kona Bay Marine Resources is a marine biotechnology company with advanced technology in the production of SPF shrimp broodstock. Since 1996, Kona Bay has been using advanced technology to efficiently produce high quality SPF shrimp broodstock. The location of Kona Bay at Waimea Aquatic Lab in Kekaha, Kauai allows the Kona Bay’s systems to be supplied with pristine, disease free, naturally-filtered ocean water wells dug 200 meters deep. Hawaii and the island of Kauai is the most geographically remote location in the world and Kona Bay leverages these natural resources, and it’s proprietary technology to produce the highest quality products available. | Commercial Services |
Hawaii Community Foundation
Hawaii Community Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hawaii Community Foundation provides charitable services. It serves as a resource on philanthropy, community issues, and trends. The firm has locations in island of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Commercial Services |
Grove Farm Co., Inc.
 Grove Farm Co., Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Grove Farm Co, Inc. provides property management services. Its services include agriculture land licensing, residential, industrial, and commercial land development. The company was founded in November 1864 and is headquartered in Lihue, HI. | Finance |
Civic Ventures LLC
Civic Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Civic Ventures LLC is an American company that provides social services. The CEO of the non-profit company is Marc Freedman. | Commercial Services |
The Nature Conservancy, Inc.
 The Nature Conservancy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
| The Center for Effective Philanthropy | |
Independent Sector
 Independent Sector Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Independent Sector provides social advocacy services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Sunrise Capital, Inc.
 Sunrise Capital, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sunrise Capital, Inc. operates aquaculture related facilities. The company is headquartered in Kekaha, HI. | Commercial Services |
| Stupski Foundation | Miscellaneous |
| Hawaii Leadership Forum | |
Elemental Excelerator, Inc.
Elemental Excelerator, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Elemental Excelerator, Inc. (Elemental Excelerator) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Dawn Lippert. The firm is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. | Finance |
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