Hospice of Kona - Our Board of Directors

Hospice of Kona Board of Directors

Hospice of Kona (HOK) Board of Directors is composed of skilled professionals from our island who serve as Board members on a volunteer basis.

Joseph K. Spencer III – Board Chair
Joe is a 40-year resident of Kona and a retired administrative manager with Kamehameha Investment Corporation, developer of Keauhou Resort. He is a part-time consultant and active in community work with Hospice of Kona (Board), Kona Family YMCA (Board Manager) and other community organizations. Joe’s is an avid golfer and music enthusiast. (HOK Board member since 4/04 – term expires 1/10)

Frederick G. Dosher – Vice Chair
Fred is a retired Delta Airlines Captain and has lived in Kona for eleven years.

Elected to the Hospice of Kona Board in November 2007, Fred has also completed Volunteer Training and enjoys community outreach and “friendraising” for Hospice. He has a long history of volunteer association including board experience at Family Haven Battered Women’s Shelter, Cumming, Ga., Chattahoochee Nature Center, Atlanta, Ga., Chairman, Alpharetta Clean and Beautiful Commission, Alpharetta, Ga., the Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary and the Keauhou-Kona Yacht Club. Fred earned an MPA degree in 1982 with an emphasis on community organization and not-for-profit administration and leadership. (HOK Board member since 12/07 – term expires 1/11)

James Hitzemann – Treasurer
Jim’s background includes ten years as a Seattle Commercial banker and fifteen years in both Seattle and San Diego as an owner and sales director of equipment leasing companies. He retired in 1995 and moved to the Big Island in 2004. In addition to his Hospice of Kona responsibilities, he is currently Treasurer for both the Keauhou-Kona Yacht Club & The Heights on Hualalai Community Association. (HOK Board member since 7/08 – term expires 1/11)

Mary Kay Budar – Board Secretary
(HOK Board member since 6/06 – term expires 1/11)

Gerry Rott – Board Director
A Kona resident since 1975, Gerry is a realtor working with Clark Realty Corporation. She was a Finish Line Director for the Ford Ironman from 1988-2006 and continues as a Producer and Race Director for the Lavaman Triathlon. Elected to the Hospice of Kona Board in 2007, Gerry has also served as a Board Director for PATH since 1994. (HOK Board member since 5/07 – term expires 1/12)

Alex Dosher – Board Director
Alexandria Dosher is a retired psychiatric social worker with a master's degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. She has lived in Hawaii for eleven years, during which time she has been involved with Hawaii Service Area Board for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kona Outdoor Circle, Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary, Family Support Services, Volunteer Guardian ad Litem for the State of Hawaii and most recently Hospice of Kona. She also started the West Hawaii Watergarden Club. (HOK Board member since 7/08 – term expires 1/10)

Shawn Nakakura – Board Director
(HOK Board member since 11/07 – term expires 1/10)

Jim Williams – Board Director
Born in Northern California, Jim spent 32 years as a high school teacher and coach in the San Jose area. After retiring, he and wife Margaret moved to Hawaii and settled in Kona. Jim has been actively involved in Kona Outdoor Circle and is a past Board Member. He is currently on the Board of the Keauhou-Kona Yacht Club. Volunteer activities include fund raisers for Kona Community Hospital and American Cancer Society. Golf, gardening, hiking and travel are main interests. (HOK Board member since 1/09 – term expires 1/12)

Hazel Beck – Board Director
Hazel is President of The Beck Group, Inc., a business consulting practice based on the Big Island of Hawaii. She partners with business owners to reduce operating costs, improve processes and develop strategy. She moved to Kailua-Kona from San Diego, California in 2007. Prior to coming to the Big Island, Hazel had over 21 years of professional experience as a business consultant, facilitator and trainer in global manufacturing environments. She is a member of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, the Kona Executives Association (Vice President) and the Hilo Bay Executives Association (Vice President). Her personal interests include: music, travel, reading, auto touring, quilting, gardening and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Hazel holds a B.A. in Business Management, cum laude, from Hiram College. (HOK Board member since 1/09 – term expires 1/12)

Marcy Rogers – Board Director
Marcy Rogers is a Registered Professional Nurse employed at Kona Community Hospital since July 1994. Marcy spends an inordinate number of hours ensuring the wellness of the Kona community. Her level of community involvement stretches over a broad spectrum as she has been called upon by the Police Department, local pre-schools and middle schools, the Department of Health, the Adult Day Care Center and a variety of physicians and dentists to provide in service education. In addition, Marcy volunteers her time to represent the hospital in a number of community events such as Christmas and Fourth of July Parades and canoe paddling. (HOK Board member since 1/09 – term expires 1/12)