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State Review Board

The Guam Historic Preservation Review Board is comprised of 10 members (five principal and five alternates) in the disciplines of Archaeology, History, Architecture, Culture and Preservation/Community Planning.  The members are:

  • Michael W. Makio, AIA, Chairman, Principal-Architecture
  • Marilyn C. Salas, Ph.D., Principal-Chamorro Society and Culture
  • Liza Ann Provido, AIA, Alternate-Architecture
  • Antonio Palomo, Principal-History
  • Helen "Lani" Bordallo, Alternate-History
  • Darlene Moore, Principal-Archaeology
  • Rebecca Stephenson, Ph.D., Alternate-Archaeology
  • Rebecca Duenas, Alternate-Chamorro Society and Culture
  • Tony Palomo, Principal-Planning
  • Richard Olmo, Alternate-Planning


Message from the Chairman:

As Guam continues into the 21st century, and as local traditions evolve and adapt to globalization and the era of technology, Preservation of Historic Resources becomes crucial to developing a well balanced society that is in touch with it's building and cultural traditions. Preserving our heritage helps developing generations attain a healthy self-image and identity that defines and distinguishes them from the rest of the world. Celebrating that identity, what makes us different and special, guides the decisions that we make as a community about our future and adds richness to our participation in the global community.

Message from the Vice-Chair:

Cultural resources are the visible signs of a culture and for Guam, it is the Chamorro Culture. People's identities are enhanced by the ways that government, community, church and others celebrate culture (s). People with a strong self-identity are more likely to embrace diversity. Preserving cultural resources has a long-term impact on increased understanding and tolerance of others. Adahi i kosas Chamorro.