Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees, a volunteer organization elected by Pledge members of the Sangha (the congregation), supports the minister in managing the business of the temple.

Each of the board’s members serves a two-year term (one-year for appointees) with fiscal responsibility, works on committees that plan and coordinate events, and makes decisions on religious matters. While the board meets monthly as a group on the second Sunday before general service, members of the board are in constant communication with each other and members of the Sangha.

The board works on behalf of the entire Sangha but depends upon your ideas, support and willingness to volunteer to realize these ideas. Each year, all Pledge members are welcome to run for a seat on the board.

2026 Board of Trustees

Steve Arima
Terry Cichocki
Allison Hagio
Carl Ichikawa
Dana Johnson
Jason Matsumoto
Cynthia Mee
Elaine Miyamura
Marcus Moore
Rick Morimoto
Mari Nord
Roger Suekama
Kiku Taura
Rich Taura
Alex Vincer
Joy Zavala

Board of Trustees Leadership Team & Appointed Roles

Jason Matsumoto President
Allison Hagio Vice President
Dana Johnson  Finance/Treasurer
Kiku Taura Recording Secretary
Alex Vincer Corresponding Secretary
Terry Cichocki Auditor
Rick Morimoto Pledge/Revenue Committee
Roger Suekama Religious Affairs
Jac Cerney Financial Advisor
Joy Zavala Events Planning Committee
Taryn Hutt Office Manager
Elaine Matsushita Bulletin Editor
Jerry Matsumoto Technology

Rev. Ron Miyamura Advisor, Minister