Dr. Roger Babcock, Chairperson
Roger Babcock is Director of the Department of Environmental Services for the City & County of Honolulu which takes care of wastewater and refuse. He was a professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Hawaii for 25 years from 1995 to 2020 and is a licensed professional Civil Engineer. Roger was a swimmer as a youth in California, including club, high school and one year at UC Davis. Roger served as President of Aloha Aquatics Association from 2013 to 2019.
Other Community Participation:
Current: Director for Mililani Town Association (MTA); Vice Chair, Hawaii Board of Certification of Wastewater Operators; Secretary, Mililani Hongwanji Board of Directors.
Former: Member, Mililani High School SCC, Mililani Middle School SCC, Mililani Ike Elementary SCC; Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 664; Committee Chair, Cub Scout Pack 864; Member, Mililani AYSO Region 119 Board of Directors; Head Coach AYSO Mililani U-8, U-10, U-12; Head Coach Mililani Basketball Association 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15; Manager, Waipio Little League; President, Hawaii Section American Society of Civil Engineers; President, Hawaii Water Environment Association, Chair, Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies.
Russell Iwamura, Director
Russell retired at the end of 2024 as an economist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Ocean Division, after 34 years of dedicated federal service. His love of swimming began with swim lessons at the Nuuanu YMCA in the 1960’s. He competed in high school as a member of the Roosevelt Roughrider swim team in the 1970’s and continues to compete in ocean races to this day. Russell has completed 28 Waikiki Roughwater Swims and has participated in the North Shore Swim Series since the 1980’s.
In addition to being a competitive swimmer, Russell is also a USA Swimming certified official. He is a member of the team of volunteer officials ensuring meets are safe, fair, and fun for all participants. With 12 years of experience, Russell has officiated at numerous swim meets at the K. Mark Takai Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center (VMAC). He has worked closely with lifeguards and other pool staff at the facility for years and is eager to help improve the VMAC and maintain its place as the premier swimming venue on Oahu.
Kisan Jo, Director
Kisan Jo brings tremendous executive experience to our Board of Directors.
He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Retail, Wealth, and International Markets at Central Pacific Bank. In this capacity, he oversees the bank’s branch network, consumer lending platform, wealth management group, and international banking division.
Previously, he served as President of Prince Resorts Hawaiʻi, where he led Hawaiʻi operations for premier hospitality and golf properties, including Mauna Kea Beach Hotel & Golf Course, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort & Golf Course, Prince Waikiki, and Hawaiʻi Prince Golf Club.
Earlier in his career, he worked at Deloitte, providing audit, advisory, and transaction services to global corporate clients in both Korea and the United States.
Jo earned an MBA from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business, is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School, and is a Pacific Century Fellow. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
He is actively engaged in the community and serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi, Aloha United Way, and the Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association.
His two children, Kacey and Kai, are both competitive swimmers for Punahou Aquatics, and student champions of the VMAC Renewal Foundation.
Linda Lileikis, Director
Biography pending
Coach Eric Nagoshi, Director
Swimming has been a central part of my life and career for as long as I can remember. What began as participation in local club programs — first with Aulea Swim Club and later with Rainbow Aquatics — grew into a lifelong commitment to supporting and advancing the sport throughout Hawai‘i. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in a variety of leadership, coaching, and administrative roles that have allowed me to contribute to the continued development of Hawai‘i’s swimming community.
Within Hawaiian Swimming, I have served as Records Chair (2016–2018), Senior Chair (2018–2022), and General Chair (2022–2024). I also serve on the O‘ahu Swim League Board, where I’ve had the honor of being President from 2021 to 2024. Coaching has remained a constant and deeply rewarding part of my journey. I’ve coached at multiple levels — from my time as Assistant Coach with Rainbow Aquatics (2007–2017) to Head Coach with Punahou Aquatics (2017–2022), and as Varsity/JV and Intermediate Coach for Punahou School (2014–2024). My work has also extended into athletic administration, serving as Associate Aquatic Director at Punahou School (2017–2024) and now as Associate Athletic Director at Francis Parker School (2024–present).
I chose to be part of the VMAC Renewal Foundation because it represents an important opportunity to give back to a community and a sport that have shaped so much of my life. The Foundation’s mission to enhance and sustain swimming in Hawai‘i reflects my own belief in the value of investing in future generations of athletes. I’m committed to contributing my experience and leadership to help make this project a success — one that will provide lasting benefits for swimmers, coaches, and families across our state