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Wesley Machida
Wesley Machida is the former nonpartisan Director of Finance, also known as the Treasurer, in Hawaii.[1] He was first appointed to the position by Gov. David Ige on December 3, 2014.[2] Machida retired effective December 31, 2017, citing personal reasons.[3]
Biography
Machida served as the executive director of the state's employees' retirement system prior to his appointment to the finance director's office. He also has experience in the private sector as a certified public accountant including a stint as senior audit manager for Grant Thornton LLP.[2]
Education
- B.A. in economics, University of Hawaii-Manoa
- MBA, University of Hawaii-Manoa[2]
Political career
Hawaii Director of Finance (2015-2017)
Machida has served in this position since assuming office in January 2015.[2] Machida retired effective December 31, 2017, citing personal reasons.[3]
Appointments
2015
Machida was first appointed to the statewide office of treasurer on December 3, 2014.[2]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, "Main page, accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Governor of Hawaii, "GOVERNOR IGE NAMES ADDITIONAL CABINET MEMBERS," December 3, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Honolulu Star Advertiser, "State Finance Director Machida to retire, following 2 surgeries," December 26, 2017
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| Preceded by Kalbert K. Young |
Hawaii Director of Finance 2015–2017 |
Succeeded by Laurel Johnston |
