Regional Judges
Jamie Aingimea
With over a decade of hands-on experience in banking and finance, I currently serve as a Senior Loan Officer at Pacific Islands Development Bank in Guam. My expertise spans mortgage underwriting, consumer and commercial lending, and community-focused financing initiatives, including USDA 502 Direct Loan application packaging. I hold a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from Eastern Oregon University.Passionate about building a stronger Micronesia, I’m committed to helping individuals and communities gain access to financial tools and guidance that support long-term growth, economic resilience, and a sustainable future for our islands.
Christopher A. Cruz
is husband to Ana-Alicia Cruz and father of two, Ariana who is 17, and Christopher II who is 15. He is a seasoned commercial banker having worked in numerous capacities with the Bank of Guam and a regional development bank, the Pacific Islands Development Bank. Chris is a product of the University of Guam having attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 2006 and a PMBA in 2012. When Chris is not working or engaging in service to the community, he enjoys family time, cooking, and is always sharpening the saw.
Local Judges
Yamado A. Melander
Work Experience
- 13th Kosrae State Legislature (R&D Chairman) January 2019-Present
- Administrator, Div. of Agriculture and Land, DREA-KSG September 2016-January 2019
- Enrollment Agent(Liberty Tax Hawaii) January 2013-April 2013
- Signal Support NCO(US Army Signal Corps) March 2006-December 2012
- ECE Teacher August 2005-March 2006
Education
- Master in Business Administration (MBA) University of Phoenix -Honolulu (August 2014-June 2016)
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management Remington College-Hawaii (January 2013-May 2014)
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts College of Micronesia-FSM (August 2002-May 2004)
Short-Term Trainings
- China-South Pacific Islands Agriculture Technical Training- June 2017
- Local Industry Development in Agricultural Regions by Strengthening Capacity of Management and Marketing (A)-Sept 11-Oct 14, 2017
- APHIS International Training Course (USDA)-June 4-14, 2018