No offense to either gentlemen, but aren't there people in the massive University system or simply in Hawaii who qualify for this position?  People familiar with the snake pit would be preferable to another innocent from the outside.  Or if employers are set on the outside, search New Zealand, Australia, Japan or even China!  As politicians were so fond of saying, think outside the box.   (And no, you may not have Harry Kim.  There are hopes for him on the Big Island.).