Office of the Chairman, Suite 2000
(808) 586-3801

Micah Kane, Chairman
Ben Henderson, Deputy to the Chairman
Kaulana Park, Executive Assistant

The Office of the Chairman manages the daily operations of the Department, sets directions, and provides leadership support to all DHHL offices and divisions. Additionally, the office is responsible for supporting the Commission.

The Chairman is the head of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Hawaiian Homes Commission. The Chairman has full charge of and responsibility for the administration and execution of all actions approved by the Commission. All orders and actions of the Commission are authenticated or signed by the Chairman or the deputy. The Chairman also signs all licenses, leases, loan contracts, contracts with other governmental agencies, and Commission resolutions.