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 Leadership Team

APRIL 2023 – MARCH 2024

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/Marketing

Ms. Megumi Suenaga,
COOQIE INC.

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. Satoshi Ogawa,
SAGE Automotive Interiors

Cultural Committee

Mr. Hironobu Miyanishi,
Toray CMA

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

Dr. Yuji Kishimoto,
Clemson University Emeritus

Mr. John Hardaway III,
Nexsen Pruet

Mr. Buzz Burwell
Nelson Mullins

Ms. Kate Konopasek,
Toray CMA