Business Office Appointments

Bishop Larry Silva is pleased to announce the following:

1. Mr. James Severson will become acting Diocesan Finance Officer (DFO) effective October 1, 2008. He will be available in the office beginning October 20th. His contact info is: jseverson@rcchawaii.org and 585.3331. Until October 20th, please contact Ipo Camara for assistance (ipo@rcchawaii.org and 585.3332). Mr. Severson is former Vice President of Financial and Regulatory Affairs for The Gas Company, and long time member of the Diocesan Finance Council. He is a member of St. John Vianney Parish, Kailua. A search is being conducted for a permanent DFO. Congratulations and mahalo to Jim.

2. Mr. Marvin Choy has been selected for the position of Assistant Controller. Marvin, long time Accountant in the diocesan business office and most recently Business Manager at the Co-Cathedral, returns to the diocese in a position of greater responsibility. He begins officially on October 20th (marvin@rcchawaii.org; phone forthcoming). Welcome back Marvin!

3. Mr. Michael Griffith, former Internal Auditor for the diocese, was named Controller effective April 1, 2008. Thank you Mike for your continuing service in this challenging position.

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