UH Hilo appoints Honda director of business services

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
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Alyson Kakugawa-Leong, (808) 974-7642
Director, Media Relations
Posted: Aug 18, 2009

Marie Honda has been named director of business services at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, effective August 10, 2009. The Honokaʻa native has more than 13 years of experience in business and finance at UH Mānoa and is a recent graduate of the prestigious UH President's Emerging Leader Program, which trains and mentors future leaders within the UH System.

"We are extremely pleased to have Marie as part of UH Hilo's business and financial team," said Dr. Debra Fitzsimons, vice chancellor for administrative affairs. "Marie's financial expertise is critical to ensure that campus operations continue to be well-managed during these difficult financial times."

As director of business services, Honda will oversee purchasing, contracts, accounting, student cashiering and financial reporting at UH Hilo.