MEET-OUR
BOARD

Making A Difference

JAASC board member, advisors, and committee leaders make a difference by addressing and planning meaningful US-Japanese social, cultural, and educational opportunities that create stronger relationships and better lives for the people we serve.

Our board members and volunteers lead major committees, operator our language schools, and support our cultural exchange statewide.

Our Leadership Team

APRIL 2025 – MARCH 2026

Co-Chair

Mr. Kenta Yasui,
Toray Carbon Materials America

Co-Chair

Ms. Kayla Murdaugh,
NICCA USA

Treasurer

Mr. Ian Moore,
ZF Transmissions

Secretary

Ms. Savannah Gregg,
Toray CMA

PR/Marketing

Ms. Megumi Suenaga,
COOQIE INC.

Membership

Mr. Konosuke Usui
Tokyo Gas and Electric (TGES)

Japanese Business Group日系企業

Mr. Koji Sekido
Sekido Technology

Advisor

Mr. Jugo Takashima, Co-chair elect
Suminoe Textiles America

Committees

Japan Affairs

Mr. Makoto Itahashi,
AFL

Cultural Committee

Vacant

Education/Greenville Saturday School

Mr. Yugo Takashima
JTEKT North America

SC Nihongo Club

Ms. Arisa Parette,
Fluor

Other Executive Members/Advisors

Mr. Craig Lundgren,
OnPoint CFO & Controller Services

Dr. Yuji Kishimoto,
Clemson University Emeritus

Mr. J. Philip Land,
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

Mr. Henry “Buzz” Burwell,
Nelson Mullins

Ms. Aiyana Mathews,
Gardner-Mathews Global Management

Volunteer & Regional Coordinators

Midlands Coordinator
Mandy Green

Lowcountry Coordinator
Aiyana Mathews

Upstate Language Exchange
Drew Smith

Upstate Coordinator
Mayumi Green