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Dustin is one of our founders, and has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hoku Scientific since the company was founded in March 2001. Dustin's primary role is to manage the company's growth and strategic direction, while maximizing shareholder value. Dustin has previously overseen successful ventures in both the software and manufacturing industries. In 1995, Dustin started Mehana Brewing Company, a microbrewery located in Hilo, Hawaii. Since then, Mehana Brewing Company has become the largest bottling brewery in Hawaii and ships product to five states and to the Far East. In 1999, Dustin founded Activitymax, Inc., a software company that develops reservation software for the travel industry. As CEO of Activitymax, Inc., Dustin managed the development of the company's software applications and spearheaded contracts with several of Hawaii's largest travel companies. In addition, Dustin has previous experience as a business consultant at The Lucas Group, a strategic consulting firm in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dustin earned an MBA from the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia, and earned a BA in Accounting from the University of Washington. | 