April 2023 – March 2024
Please meet the Japan-America Association of South Carolina board and steering committee chairs and members.
Co-Chair: Mr. Tetsuya Ito, TEIJIN Carbon Fibers
Co-Chair: Ms. Kayla Murdaugh, NICCA USA
Treasurer: Mr. Ian Moore, P3
Secretary: Ms. Mary Bell, Toray CMA
PR: Ms. Christa Hanson
Membership: Mr. Makoto Itahashi, America Fujikura Ltd (AFL)
Japanese Business Group: Mr. Ryutaro Izumi, Izumi International
Advisor: Mr. Konosuke Usui, TGES America
Committees:
Japan Affairs: Mr. Hiryoyuki Aoki, SAGE Automotive Interiors
Cultural Committee: Mr. Kiyofumi Namba, Sunwa Technos
Education/Greenville Saturday School: Mr. Sam Nakano, Orihiro USA
SC Nihongo Club: Dr. Jiro Nagatomi, Clemson University
Other Executive Members/Advisors:
Mr. Craig Lundgren, NOW CFO, Mr. John Hardaway III, Nexsen Pruet; Dr. Yuji Kishimoto, Clemson University Emeritus; Mr. Buzz Burwell, Nelson Mullins; Ms. Kate Konopasek, Toray CMA
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