Alaka`ina Foundation Leadership
Fulfilling the Commitment
Our directors and management team guide all of the Foundation’s efforts. All were born and raised in Hawai‘i. Our Board of Directors—who met as children while attending the Kamehameha Schools—are all volunteers. While each member of our leadership team brings a different background to his or her role, all share a common commitment: to improve the leadership skills and educational opportunities of those who follow us.
President Michael K. Wong. “Kimo”
Appointed June 2004
Senior Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer Armed Forces Benefit Assoc. Alexandria VA
Kamehameha Schools Class of 1971
Virginia Military Institute, VA. B.S.
American College, Bryn Mawr PA, CLU, ChFC
Air Force veteran and 45 years-experience in Financial & Life Insurance business.
Vice President & Executive Director James “Kimo” Bacon.
Appointed June 2004
Currently Executive Director Alaka`ina Foundation
Retired Army & Airforce Blackhawk Systems Field Service Program Manager
Sikorsky Global Sustainment Huntsville AL 14 years
US Army Aviation Colonel (Retired) 31 years.
Kamehameha Schools Class of 1971
University of Hawaii Honolulu Hawaii, B.A.,
Pepperdine University Los Angeles California, M.A.
Secretary William “Bill” Villa
Appointed 2008
Currently Executive Director Hawaii State Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association
Athletic Director (Retired) Chaminade University
20 years’ experience International Life Insurance
27 years’ experience College & High School athletic management
Kamehameha Schools Class of 1971
University of Phoenix B.A. Business Management
Treasurer David A. Mortensen “David”
Appointed 2010
Currently Maintenance Manager Kailua Beach Rentals, HI
Honolulu Fire Department Rescue Captain (Retired)
31 years’ experience in Fire/Rescue and Police departments.
Kamehameha Schools Class of 1971
Honolulu Community College A.S. Fire Science
28 years’ experience as Director Windward Federal Credit Union