Jason L. Taylor was named senior vice president, human resources of Matson Navigation and senior vice president of Matson in February 2022. Taylor leads all Matson’s human resources efforts, including talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, HRIS, HR compliance, and office services. In addition to his core HR responsibilities, he serves on the Matson Giving team for the Mainland, is chair of the benefits administrative committee, and is on the corporate compliance committee.

He joined Matson in 2012 as the director of compensation and benefits, tasked with building a total rewards program and function in preparation for the separation from Alexander & Baldwin. He transitioned to HR operations director in 2015 and was a key member of the Horizon Lines acquisition team. In January 2018, Taylor was promoted to vice president, human resources.

Prior to joining Matson, he worked with Ross Stores as head of executive compensation and held senior consultant roles with Watson Wyatt, Compensation Design Group, and Mercer Consulting.

Taylor earned a bachelor’s of arts degree in sociology and business administration from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Ku‘uhaku T. Park was appointed senior vice president, government and community relations of Matson Navigation and senior vice president of Matson in February 2022. Park directs Matson’s government relations and Hawaii community service activities. He also leads the company’s philanthropy efforts in promoting and developing Matson Giving. His extensive background working with state, county, and federal government officials on transportation matters and his strong record of community involvement have been integral to Matson’s success over the years.

He began his career with Matson in 2012 as vice president, government and community relations.

Prior to joining Matson, Park was managing principal of Oni Malie, LLC, a Honolulu consulting firm offering government relations, business development, and project management services. He has also held positions at Watanabe Ing, LLP and Sea-Land Services/Horizon Lines, Inc.

Park serves on the boards of directors of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce, the Institute for Human Services, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii, the Blood Bank of Hawaii, PBS Hawaii, the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, Ka Leo Hawaii Media, and the YMCA of Honolulu. He is a founding member of the Hawaii Harbor Users Group and the Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation. By gubernatorial appointment, Park was named to the State Commission on Transportation and completed two terms as its chair. Previously, Park served on the boards of the Hawaii Foodbank, the Girl Scouts of Hawaii, the Makaha Sons Foundation, the Hawaii Home Ownership Center, the Hawaii Transportation Association, the Na Koa Football Club, and as a member of the Bishop Museum Association Council. He is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and earned a bachelor’s of arts degree in communications from Lewis & Clark College.