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Currently, Russell M.
Gifford is Chairman of the Trustees Board at The Hawaii School For Girls and Treasurer at Hanahauoli School.
Formerly, Mr. Gifford was Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Executive Vice President at Barnwell Industries, Inc. from 2024 to 2025, President at Water Resources International, Inc., and Auditor at Touche Ross & Co. Education includes undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University.
Russell Gifford active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Hanahauoli School
Hanahauoli School Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hanahauoli School, established in 1918 in Honolulu, is an independent progressive elementary school serving junior kindergarten through 6th grade. The school emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based, and play-centered education within a supportive community, featuring multiage classrooms and an integrated curriculum that connects academic disciplines with real-world experiences. Specialty classes include arts, Hawaiian studies, and STEM. The school maintains small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio, supported by dedicated faculty and modern facilities on a 2.5-acre campus. Hanahauoli School honors traditions such as Makahiki and the holiday program to build community continuity and offers auxiliary programs like after-school care, enrichment courses, summer school, and scholarships. Its professional development center, developed in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa College of Education, serves as a demonstration site for progressive education, providing workshops, seminars, and resources for educators. The school engages its community through events, alumni reunions, fundraising, and outreach programs that emphasize cultural exchange and social justice. | Treasurer | - |
The Hawaii School For Girls
The Hawaii School For Girls Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The non-profit company is based in Honolulu, HI. The Hawaii School For Girls at La Pietra is an independent private all-girls school in Honolulu, serving grades 6-12. The school provides a personalized education with a rigorous academic curriculum and diverse extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, leadership opportunities, exchange programs, and summer enrichment courses focused on STEAM and outdoor leadership. It integrates educational technology and online learning through membership in the One Schoolhouse consortium and offers a comprehensive college counseling program for individualized preparation for higher education. The campus hosts cultural and community events, including the Hawai‘i Chamber Music Festival’s tuition-free young artist program. The company was founded in 1964 by Barbara Cox Anthony, Lorraine Day Cooke. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Russell Gifford
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BARNWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/12/2025 |
Touche Ross & Co. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | - |
Water Resources International, Inc.
Water Resources International, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in exploration and development of groundwater | President | - |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Barnwell Industries, Inc.
Barnwell Industries, Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Provides oil and natural gas exploration, drilling and real estate investment services | Energy Minerals |
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Touche Ross & Co. | Commercial Services |
Water Resources International, Inc.
Water Resources International, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in exploration and development of groundwater | Industrial Services |
Hanahauoli School
Hanahauoli School Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hanahauoli School, established in 1918 in Honolulu, is an independent progressive elementary school serving junior kindergarten through 6th grade. The school emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based, and play-centered education within a supportive community, featuring multiage classrooms and an integrated curriculum that connects academic disciplines with real-world experiences. Specialty classes include arts, Hawaiian studies, and STEM. The school maintains small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio, supported by dedicated faculty and modern facilities on a 2.5-acre campus. Hanahauoli School honors traditions such as Makahiki and the holiday program to build community continuity and offers auxiliary programs like after-school care, enrichment courses, summer school, and scholarships. Its professional development center, developed in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa College of Education, serves as a demonstration site for progressive education, providing workshops, seminars, and resources for educators. The school engages its community through events, alumni reunions, fundraising, and outreach programs that emphasize cultural exchange and social justice. | Commercial Services |
The Hawaii School For Girls
The Hawaii School For Girls Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The non-profit company is based in Honolulu, HI. The Hawaii School For Girls at La Pietra is an independent private all-girls school in Honolulu, serving grades 6-12. The school provides a personalized education with a rigorous academic curriculum and diverse extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, leadership opportunities, exchange programs, and summer enrichment courses focused on STEAM and outdoor leadership. It integrates educational technology and online learning through membership in the One Schoolhouse consortium and offers a comprehensive college counseling program for individualized preparation for higher education. The campus hosts cultural and community events, including the Hawai‘i Chamber Music Festival’s tuition-free young artist program. The company was founded in 1964 by Barbara Cox Anthony, Lorraine Day Cooke. | Consumer Services |
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