Posted at 12:43 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2003
Maui visitor industry leader named tourism liaison
By Kelly Yamanouchi
Advertiser Staff Writer
The position carries a $85,000 annual salary, the same as set for a state department director. Although Lingle initially discussed the possibility of funding the position with the help of private contributions, officials said the salary will be totally state funded through the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Wienert starts her new job on July 1.