Honorary Special Advisor
Chung K. Pak
He is the first Chief Administrative Law Judge to be appointed and reappointed by Republican and Democratic governors with the advice and consent of the Maryland Senate. He is the first person of color and the first Asian-American to serve as Chief Administrative Law Judge of Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings. As the head of this independent Office, he oversees all operations, managing a budget of over 21 million dollars and a staff of 114 individuals, including 55 Administrative Law Judges.
He is also a dedicated community leader, recognized for his work in social justice and civil rights. In acknowledgement for his work, he received numerous awards, including the President’s Lifetime Achievement award, Neal Potter Path of Achievement award, AsianAmerican Trailblazer for the Maryland Judiciary, Montgomery County MarylandBranch NAACPOutstanding Leadership medal, Maryland Governor Volunteer Service award, International Foundation Leadership award, Montgomery County Police Special Recognition award, Asian American Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Community Leader award, and Progressive Leader award.
President
Yong-Ha Kim
"President Yong-ha Kim of the Korean American Association of Montgomery County—who served in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and current 7th terms since 2008—in consultation with the board of directors, has agreed to change the association's name to the Korean American Association Maryland Washington Metropolitan Area to expand its activities and service."
Executive Vice President
Vikki Lee
Adjunct Professor of Cho-Sun University
CEO of Amplus Reatly Group LLC