MICHAEL B. WHITE (Maui)

Michael White has been the General Manager of the Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel since 1985 and represented the seventh district in the State House of Representatives from 1993 to 1998.  In the Legislature, Mr. White served on the Tourism, Economic Development and Finance Committees.   During his tenure he spearheaded the effort to educate his colleagues on the importance of increased and dedicated funding for visitor promotion as an economic development stimulator.  A lifetime resident of Hawai‘i, Mr. White received his degree from the University of Hawai‘i School of Travel Industry Management.  At Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel, Mr. White and Dr. George Kanahele implemented Project Po‘okela, a program designed to enhance employees’ understanding of the Hawaiian culture and its values so that visitors will have a more enriching and enjoyable visit.  The Po‘okela process has resulted in KBH being recognized as Hawai‘i’s Most Hawaiian Hotel.  Mr. White was appointed to fill a vacancy on the HHF Board in November 2006 for a term

that expires in May 2007.

This page was last updated: June 30, 2011