About Our Team

Waikele is a master planned community on the Leeward side of Oahu that was developed by the Amfac Corporation back in 1991. This development project began with the construction of two multi-family complexes and one single-family subdivision. Today, the Waikele Community Association (WCA) stands as one of the premier planned communities in the State of Hawaii. Waikele now has 12 multi-family town home complexes and 9 single-family subdivisions. In addition to these 2937 homes, the Waikele community also has two privately owned shopping centers, a fire station, elementary school, championship golf course, and two parks which are maintained by the City and County of Honolulu. 

WCA Staff Members

Malcolm Ching

General Manager, AMS, PCAM

Malcolm started with the Waikele Community Association in 1997. As a Covenants Specialist he introduced the use of digital photography as a effective tool for enforcement. He was promoted to Covenants Manager in 2000 and then unto General Manager in 2003.

He currently holds an Association Management Specialist (AMS) and a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation by the Community Association Institute (CAI).

Malcolm is best known as the founder of TAAG (Taking Action Against Graffiti). Hawaii’s first fast response graffiti team that started in 2004. TAAG has gain the reputation of being one of the most effective and successful anti-graffiti teams in the State of Hawaii with over 40 dedicated volunteers that patrol the Waikele community on a daily basis. TAAG has been featured on KHON , KITV, the Honolulu Advertiser, the Honolulu Star Bulletin, and radio interviews with Rick Hamada and Senator Fred Hemmings.

In 2008, Malcolm became the first recipient of the “Aaron Chaney Property Manager of the Year” award sponsored by Building Management Hawaii magazine.

Duane K. Samson

Community Safety Director

Duane was born and raised in Kailua, Oahu and graduated from Kailua High School Class of 1983. 

He retired from the Honolulu Police Department in 2013 with 27 years of service. During Police Week in 2013, He was nominated and selected as the Sergeant/Police Officer of the year. His last tour of duty in HPD, he was assigned to the District IV, Community Policing Team. His duties included planning and training for all Neighborhood Security Watch and Citizen’s Patrol members, intake of all community concerns and complaints, and partnering with the community, government and private agencies to find positive outcomes and solutions to their concerns and complaints.

Shortly after retiring he was hired as Chief of Security and Safety by the Makaha Valley Towers, from 2015-2018. He managed the condominium’s covenant violations and penalties. While Chief, he was responsible for closures of a couple of known drug houses within the complex and implementing a zero tolerance for trespassing and crime.

His philosophies are “partnering and working together will solve many community concerns,” “getting to know your neighbor and being the eyes and ears for the police department will create place of wellness,”  and “see something, say something” Call 911. 

Krysten Furukawa

Executive Assistant, CMCA, AMS

Krysten started with the Waikele Community Association in March of 2012 as an Administrative Assistant and was promoted to Executive Assistant in January of 2018. 

She currently holds an Association Management Specialist (AMS) and a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation by the Community Association Institute (CAI).

Janelle Mayeshiro

Utility Specialist
Janelle started with the Waikele Community Association in October 2023 as the Utility Specialist.

Mitsuo Shito

President Emeritus, WCA

In 1996, the Waikele Community Association elected Mitsuo “Mits” Shito as the first homeowner Board President. As an original owner of Golf Club Estates, Mits Shito guided Waikele from its early years of development to become the award winning master planned community it is today. Mr. Shito was well respected throughout the State of Hawaii, serving many years in the State House of Representatives. During his 14 years as a Legislator, Mr. Shito made many contributions to the Pearl City and Waipahu District that we still benefit from till this day.  He also served 42 years in the Hawaii Army National Guard, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. Prior to joining the WCA Board of Directors, Mr. Shito also served several years as chairman of the WCA Modifications Committee. On February 12, 2010, Mr. Shito passed away at the age of 79 years. The Waikele Community Association will be forever grateful to Mits Shito.  For it was through his leadership and vision that Waikele gain the reputation as Hawaii’s Premier Planned Community and will continue to be preserved for our future generations.

Darrell Young

President Emeritus, WCA 

Darrell Young has been on the WCA Board of Directors since 1996 and was one of the original five members elected to the Board. He is an original homeowner from the Champions subdivision and also sits on the Champions Neighborhood Committee.

Mr. Young continuous to be an active supporter for improvements within the Waikele community, and has extensive experience working with our State and City lawmakers which has benefited our community in many ways.

John Kinder

President, WCA Board of Directors

Naomi Rodriguez

Vice President, WCA Board of Directors

Dennis Makabe

Treasurer, WCA Board of Directors

Denton Chun 
Secretary, WCA Board of Directors

Mary Higa

Director, WCA Board of Directors