Our Leadership

Board of Directors

Guiding Our Mission with Purpose and Stewardship

The Board of Directors is managed primarily by Native Hawaiian business leaders. Each Director is deeply committed to elevating the Native Hawaiian community and contributes decades of multi-faceted experience in both community engagement and economic development. The board drives HNC’s mission and vision for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries and spearheads its organizational strategy to meet the needs of the global economic marketplace.

  • Allen Kaleʻiolani Hoe

    Director - Board Chair

    Allen Hoe is a highly respected Native Hawaiian attorney and community leader. Throughout his lifetime, he has dedicated himself to serving Hawai’i in various capacities, striving to improve the well-being of its citizens. From 1967 to 1968, he served as a combat medic in Vietnam, earning accolades such as the Combat Medics Badge, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star Medal.

    Mr. Hoe has made significant contributions to organizations benefiting the Native Hawaiian community, including:

    • Native Hawaiian Bar Association of the State of Hawai’i: He served as its former President.
    • University of Hawai’i Law School: He was a member of an ad-hoc initiative to encourage Native Hawaiian college graduates to pursue law school by assisting them in LSAT preparation and application.
    • Ulu Lehua Scholars Program: He has been involved in providing underserved Native Hawaiian law school applicants with equal opportunities to prepare for admission.
    • U.S. Army Hawai’i Covenant with Native Hawaiians: He drafted and signed this covenant.
    • Army Garrison Hawai’i: He participated in organizing a special advisory committee comprising esteemed Native Hawaiian leaders.
    • Hanalei River Heritage Foundation: He is a founding member of this organization.
    • Hawai’i State Constitutional Convention: He was an advisor to several delegates, encouraging the inclusion of Hawaiian Language in the drafting of the proposed constitutional amendments and documents.
    • From 2017 to 2024, Allen Hoe has been a member of the Smithsonian’s Advisory Committee for the National Museum of the American Indian’s National Native American Veterans Memorial and a Director on the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation.
    • In 2025, Allen Hoe joined the Board of Trustees for the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian.

    Allen Hoe’s unwavering commitment to his community and his tireless efforts in numerous influential roles have made a lasting impact on the Native Hawaiian community and beyond.

  • Michael Fonseca

    Michael Fonseca

    Director - President

    Michael Fonseca, a Native Hawaiian born and raised in Hawai‘i, joined LAUKOA in 2015 and serves as the Pacific Region General Manager under the LAUKOA operating companies. Additionally, Mr. Fonseca serves as President of Dawson Enterprises, Inc., a wholly owned portfolio company of HNC.

    With more than 15 years of experience in federal contracting, Mr. Fonseca’s expertise extends across client management, strategic business development, organizational productivity, risk and compliance management, and corporate sustainability. He directs and manages the business activities of the Pacific Region and associated Service Lines to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs, serving various DoD agencies at installations throughout the nation, including the US Navy, Army, Air Force, NOAA, and GSA

    Mr. Fonseca is extremely proud and passionate about his upbringing and the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and tradition. By recognizing the paths created by his current and past familial generations, and the accomplishments and positive impact they’ve had in Hawai‘i, Mr. Fonseca is inspired to create his own footsteps and leave a positive impact for Hawai’i’s future generations.

  • Andy Winer

    Director - Secretary

    Andy Winer has over 30 years of experience in federal service, government relations, and the law. Winer is the founding partner of The Wayfinder Group, a strategic advisory firm helping leaders navigate complexity, refine strategy, and achieve successful outcomes.

    Prior to his current role, Mr. Winer served as the chief of staff for Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI). From 2009 to 2012, Winer was the director of external affairs and director of strategic initiatives and partnerships at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Washington, DC. Winer practiced law in Hawai‘i for over 20 years as the founder and managing partner at Winer, Meheula & Devens.

    Mr. Winer earned a BA in political science and history from UCLA and JD from the University of California Berkeley School of Law.

  • Ryan “Kaipo” Nobriga

    Director - Treasurer

    Ryan “Kaipo” Nobriga is Chief Financial Officer of the James Campbell Company, providing executive oversight of the company’s finances, including asset and liability management.

    With more than 20 years of combined experience in finance, information technology, and operations management, Mr. Nobriga most recently served as the Vice President of Finance at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company (HDCC) while concurrently serving as the Vice President at Seamount Insurance, Inc, for more than 10 years.

    Mr. Nobriga currently serves on several community boards and committees, including the Marimed Foundation and PBS Hawai’i as chairman. He received his bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Boston College in Boston and is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools.

    As a Native Hawaiian, Mr. Nobriga is honored to support the HNC and other boards to have a meaningful impact on the Hawaiian community.