The Big Island Press Club announced a change in its top leadership after BIPC President Michael Phillips stepped down to run for a County Council seat.

Phillips, who has served as president since 2022, will remain on the board as the immediate past president, but will recuse himself from political and fundraiser projects and related votes in order to avoid conflicts of interest.

Vice President Tiffany Edwards Hunt, was named president, in accordance with the club’s bylaws.  John Burnett, the former immediate past president, was named vice president.