GOVERNOR LINGLE APPOINTS ROBERT PIPER AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BUDGET AND FINANCE
For Immediate Release: January 3, 2007
HONOLULU—Governor Linda Lingle has appointed Robert N. E. Piper as deputy director of the state Department of Budget and Finance. Piper’s new position takes effect today.
Piper was a key part of Lt. Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr.’s staff in the Administration’s first term, most recently as his chief of staff.
Prior to joining the Administration in 2002, Piper was an associate attorney with the law firm of Paul Johnson Park and Niles, as well as the law firm of Tam O’Connor Henderson Taira and Yamauchi.
He also worked for Bank of Hawai`i in various capacities, including commercial loan officer and credit analyst, assistant branch manager and commercial portfolio officer.
“Robert is a strong manager who has provided valuable contributions to the Lt. Governor’s office for the past four years,” said Governor Lingle. “We are pleased that Robert is taking on a new position in our Administration’s second term to assist Budget and Finance Director Georgina Kawamura in managing the state’s finances as we continue to ensure fiscal strength now and in the years to come.”
Piper served as past president of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, and past chairman of the board of Honolulu Community Action Program. He is also actively involved in the U.S. Navy League.
Piper received his juris doctorate from the University of Hawai`i William S. Richardson School of Law, a master of business administration from the UH School of Business, and bachelor’s degree from Seattle University. He is a graduate of Damien Memorial School.
Piper replaces Stan Shiraki, who retired in November after more than 30 years of service with the department under four different administrations.
“Stan was an outstanding public servant who was dedicated to ensuring the state’s finances were managed responsibly and with integrity,” said Governor Lingle. “I appreciate his contributions during our Administration’s first term and throughout his long career of public service.”
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For more information, contact:
Georgina Kawamura
State Budget Director
Phone: 586-1518
Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: 586-7708
Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: 586-0043
