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 2024 – MARCH 2025

Co-Chair

Harry Hayami,
JTEKT North America

Co-Chair

Ms. Kayla Murdaugh,
NICCA USA

Treasurer

Mr. Ian Moore,
ZF Transmissions

Secretary

Ms. Mary Bell,
Toray CMA

PR/Marketing

Ms. Megumi Suenaga,
COOQIE INC.

Membership

Mr. Yuhei Noguchi
Sunwa Technos

Japanese Business Group

Zen Matsui
Kimura Inc

Advisor

Mr. Ryutaro Izumi,
Izumi International

Committees

Japan Affairs

Mr. Koji Konosu,
NICCA USA, Inc.

Cultural Committee

Mr. Kazuaki Suwa,
Suminoe Textiles America

Education/Greenville Saturday School

Mr. Tetsuya Ito,
Teijin Carbon America

SC Nihongo Club

Dr. Jiro Nagatomi,
Clemson University

Other Executive Members/Advisors

Mr. Craig Lundgren,
Myco Solutions, LLC.

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