Kekoa Kaluhiwa has been appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff and Hawai‘i District Director for U.S. Representative Ed Case.

Kaluhiwa, who succeeds Jacqueline “Jackie” Conant, who retired after 25 years of federal service, including 11 years with Case, brings over 20 years of experience in federal, state, and non-profit sectors, including roles with Kamehameha Schools, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources and U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka (Congressional experience)

Tim Nelson continues as Case’s Chief of Staff in Washington, D.C., with a focus on defense and Indo-Pacific issues.