Five More Abercrombie Appointments

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Gov. Neil Abercrombie has named five more people to boards and commissions. Each requires state Senate confirmation.

To the Agribusiness Development Corporation:

Letitia Uyehara is reappointed to the at-large seat. She is director of marketing and special programs at Armstrong Produce. Patrick Kobayashi is appointed to the City and County of Honolulu seat. He is the President & CEO of Kobayashi Group. Derek Kurisu is appointed to the at-large seat. He is the vice president of purchasing and executive vice president of Perishable Operations at KTA Super Stores.

To the Board of Agriculture:

Glenn Hong is appointed to the at-large seat. He is the President of Hawaiian Tug & Barge Corp. and Young Brothers. Lynn DeCoite is appointed to the Maui County seat. She is the owner and manager of a sweet potato farm, L&R Farm Ent.

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