20 for the Next 20: Aaron Vallely, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
The executive VP of retail experience and operations has “revolutionized” banking by introducing customer-friendly technology.
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The executive VP of retail experience and operations has “revolutionized” banking by introducing customer-friendly technology.
Thanks to $400 million in federal money and public-private partnerships, Connect Kākou is opening access to telehealth, remote work and online learning.
This associate professor of economics is a data guru who’s busting myths and pinpointing the real culprits driving Hawai‘i’s housing costs.
The consultancy’s newest partner brings experience in project management and community organizing, and “a profound love of Maui.”
The governor’s power to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature has been used at least 82 times. Some appointees then launched big political careers.
The CFO and chief administrative officer uses her expertise in accounting and operations to “take care of employees in innovative ways.”
This senior VP of planning and development is helping to transform 60 acres of prime real estate in Kaka‘ako, including 1,200 below-market condos.
A “visionary who sees beyond the numbers,” this senior VP and director of corporate banking helped launch a community development entity.
The senior VP and director of institutional services in the Wealth Management Division views “service leadership as part of my DNA.”
This senior VP specializes in resort retail and urban markets, with a talent for matching landlords and tenants for the long term.
This educational technologist and AI enthusiast says the technology is especially helpful for struggling students and English language learners.
As head of the firm’s finance, real estate and corporate department, Love brings vast knowledge of every aspect of real estate, “from the dirt on up.”
The agency’s coordinator draws on a background in family law and her own childhood experiences to help kids and teens in distress.
The deputy director brings legal and listening skills to the job of overseeing military contracts and long-term plans for Lahaina.
The nonprofit’s president and CEO leads unique educational initiatives, including a mobile preschool and assistance for homeless families.
The executive VP of retail and wealth markets is known as a change agent, driving innovation that enhances customer relations.
This research scientist and Kaua‘i native leads the Waimea Global Genotyping Laboratory, where she works to produce resilient corn seeds.
The founder and CEO of a new policy-focused consulting venture helped push forward major legislative wins in affordable housing.
The senior VP and regional manager of the Wealth Advisory Division is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals.
As VP of operations, Ching is instrumental in maintaining the morale and trust of over 1,300 employees at 12 restaurants.
The firm’s COO oversees an international portfolio of projects but especially enjoys building sustainable infrastructure for local schools.
The trust’s president and CEO draws on his expertise in environmental law and love of the land to oversee acquisitions and preservation.
Ethel and Joe Murphy came to Hawai‘i in 1952 so Joe could sell vacuum cleaners. By 1955, they founded the first and oldest regional business magazine in the country.
From Chinn Ho to David Murdock, here are the men and occasional women selected as the year’s most influential leaders.