TOC Board of Directors
The Board of Directors FY 2025-2026
Left to right: Jack O'Neill, Diane Harding, Brenda Lam, Jonathan Sudler, Whitney Bosel, Beverley Brand, Joan Gossett
[ Missing: Maureen Murphy, Denise Soderholm, Cheryl Langton, Tyler Dang ]
Left to right: Jack O'Neill, Diane Harding, Brenda Lam, Jonathan Sudler, Whitney Bosel, Beverley Brand, Joan Gossett
[ Missing: Maureen Murphy, Denise Soderholm, Cheryl Langton, Tyler Dang ]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025-2026
President: Diane Harding
Vice President: Maureen Murphy
Treasurer: Denise Soderholm
Secretary: Whitney Bosel
Branch Representative: Cheryl Langton
Advisor: Beverley Brand
Advisor: Joan Gossett
Advisor: Jonathan Sudler
Director: Tyler Dang
Director: Brenda Lam
Director: Jack O'Neill
President: Diane Harding
Vice President: Maureen Murphy
Treasurer: Denise Soderholm
Secretary: Whitney Bosel
Branch Representative: Cheryl Langton
Advisor: Beverley Brand
Advisor: Joan Gossett
Advisor: Jonathan Sudler
Director: Tyler Dang
Director: Brenda Lam
Director: Jack O'Neill
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Diane Harding, President
Diane has served as President of the Lani-Kailua Branch of The Outdoor Circle since 2014, and on The Outdoor Circle Board of Directors in various capacities, including Treasurer, since 2008. She was born and raised in Kaneohe and has lived in Kailua for the past 45 years. Diane has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from MIT and is a retired software developer in the fields of geophysics and seafloor mapping. She has also served as a University of Hawai‘i Foundation Windward Community College Ambassador. Diane also manages the Lani-Kailua Branch website through which she is actively involved in the digital online archiving of The Outdoor Circle’s rich history. Maureen Murphy, Vice President Maureen moved to Hawai‘i after earning a BS in Ornamental Horticulture in 1978. In 1990 she started Horticultural Consultants International, a landscaping company that specializes in beautification projects, tree pruning and consulting. She is a Certified Arborist, a Registered Consulting Arborist, and a landscape contractor. In addition to a BS, she holds a Master’s degree in Horticulture and a degree in Fruit Science. Maureen was introduced to The Outdoor Circle in 1980 and has been involved ever since. She has held various positions in several different branches, depending upon where she was living at the time. In the mid 2000’s she served on the TOC Board as Vice President and is excited to be serving again. She also serves as the President of the Kaua‘i Branch. Denise Soderholm, Treasurer Denise grew up in Mesa, AZ and moved to Honolulu in 1992. She joined The Outdoor Circle Board in 2003 as Assistant Treasurer, and then served as Treasurer for 3 years, and Vice President for 2 years before becoming President in 2009. Initially, Denise joined the TOC Board at the urging of her late Mother-in-Law, Jane Morris, a long-time, active member of the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle. She remains committed because TOC represents a mission she believes in. She rejoined the Board in 2020, serving as Treasurer. Denise and her husband, Erik, own and operate Soderholm Bus & Mobility. They sell and service buses, wheelchair accessible vehicles and auto adaptive driving aids. Their two children, Gus and Gabi, who spent many afternoons in the TOC conference room, share a passion for environmental issues and work in the business with them. Whitney Bosel, Secretary A member of the Manoa Outdoor Circle Branch board of directors, Whitney was born and raised in Honolulu. She spends much of her free time digging in the dirt, and is passionate about architecture, conservation, urban planning, and design at all scales. Cheryl Langton, Branch Representative Cheryl has served on The Outdoor Circle Board in various capacities since 2014 and has a long history of support for The Outdoor Circle’s work. She is currently in her sixth two-year term as President of the Waimea Outdoor Circle, where she oversees the management of the branch’s Ulu La‘au Nature Park, a wonderful resource to the community. Beverley Brand, Advisor Beverley emigrated to Hawai‘i from British Columbia in 1989. Before retiring in 2016, she enjoyed a decades-long nursing career in a variety of settings. She is a charter member and current Vice President of the Waikoloa Village Outdoor Circle (1998) and coordinator for WVOC's Community Garden; Founder and President Emeritus of the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, recipient of the Nahelehele Distinguished Conservation Award in 2015; founder and current volunteer for the Dusty Donkey Emporium (a thrift shop located at the Waikoloa Stables, operated in support of Waikoloa Dry Forest restoration). She also serves on the Board of the League of Women Voters, Hawai‘i County. Joan Gossett, Advisor Joan is President and Recording Secretary for the East Hawai‘i Outdoor Circle Branch. She was born and raised on Oahu and her professional career is in Event Production. Becoming a TOC member in 1998, Joan held various positions with the North Shore Outdoor Circle board, including past President, before moving to the Big Island in 2014. She believes TOC is a critical agency for helping educate the public and our state and county agencies in our planetary fight against climate crisis, using the planting and caring of trees for carbon sequestration, shade and greening our world. Jonathan Sudler, Advisor Jonathan has been a TOC member since 2017, and a past Outdoor Circle board member. He was the former Secretary for the Arborist Advisory Committee to the Mayor’s Office, Hawai‘i County. He is a designer and corporate event planner, holding an MFA in Sculpture with a minor in religious studies and a strong interest in Art History. Jonathan is in constant search of creative solutions to many professional challenges. He considers that, “The Outdoor Circle is a positive reaction to the many environmental challenges we face here in Hawai‘i and abroad. As we care for our trees, they care for us.” Tyler Dang, Director Tyler was born and raised in Kaimukī. Following 13 years at Punahou, then 4 years at the University of California, Berkeley earning a degree in Integrated Biology. Tyler’s worldview grew to encompass perspectives similar to The Outdoor Circle’s values and mission. He finds great excitement in learning what dynamic and connected communities can do. Aiming specifically to contribute towards the future growth of TOC and collaborate more deeply on the development and public affairs side. Outside of TOC, Tyler works as a project manager at Stanford Medicine, enjoys free-dive spearfishing and paddling, and often takes his grandmother Norma (who was previously a long-standing Outdoor Circle member) to the KCC Farmer’s Market on the weekends. Brenda Lam, Director Brenda was born and raised in Manoa valley, and has been in the landscape industry, in both design and commercial construction for over 40 years. She attended Punahou School, and received BAs in Art History and Pre-Landscape Architecture from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa and a Master of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning from Utah State University. She moved to Kona in 1979 and founded Pacific Kona Landscaping Inc., the first woman owned design/build landscape company in Hawai‘i. While in Kona she served on the boards of the Kona Outdoor Circle and Habitat for Humanity where she was the building chairperson. “It was rewarding keeping Kona clean, green and beautiful and at the same time building low income housing for deserving families.” She moved back to Honolulu in 2019 and lives in the house she grew up in. Brenda is a licensed landscape architect who loves native Hawaiian plants and volunteers growing and planting them. Jack O’Neill, Director Originally from Long Beach, New York, Jack fell in love with O‘ahu’s unique blend of city life and tropical beauty. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Buffalo State College and currently serves as a System Analyst for the State of Hawai‘i, Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, where he develops and manages secure, efficient systems that support Hawai‘i’s public sector workforce. Jack and his wife, who met and married in Hawai‘i, are committed to growing their roots here and giving back to the community that has given them so much. With a strong background in IT infrastructure, security, and strategic problem-solving, Jack is passionate about helping organizations operate smoothly and responsibly. He looks forward to supporting The Outdoor Circle’s mission to keep Hawai‘i clean, green, and beautiful for generations to come. |
Our Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers all working towards the best interests of The Outdoor Circle. They help to ensure the organization is well-managed, well-funded, and satisfies its mission to keep Hawai‘i clean, green, and beautiful.
The Board is elected by the members of The Outdoor Circle every year at its Annual Meeting held in the Fall. The Nominating Committee accepts and reviews potential nominations to the Boards and recommends a slate of candidates to the membership. If you are interested in being considered for a position on the Board, please click here to send us a cover letter explaining your interest in serving on the Board and your resume detailing your experience and areas of expertise. You must be a member of The Circle to serve on the Board of Directors.
The Board is elected by the members of The Outdoor Circle every year at its Annual Meeting held in the Fall. The Nominating Committee accepts and reviews potential nominations to the Boards and recommends a slate of candidates to the membership. If you are interested in being considered for a position on the Board, please click here to send us a cover letter explaining your interest in serving on the Board and your resume detailing your experience and areas of expertise. You must be a member of The Circle to serve on the Board of Directors.