Movers & Makers

Holly Kaneko

Holly Kaneko joins G70 as an Executive Assistant. In her new role, she will provide high level administrative support to the Civil Engineering department Principals, coordinate meeting times, prepare reports and other organizational tasks.

Colin McGillivray

Starting with DLS in 2009 as a software systems administrator, McGillivray was steadily promoted, first to system analyst, senior analyst, supervisor and now manager. His responsibilities include managing a team of six motivated individuals and overseeing enterprise IT projects.

Toru Adachi

Hilton Hawaii has promoted Toru Adachi to regional director of sales – Japan. In his new role, Adachi is responsible for planning, soliciting and booking group business from Japan for Hilton Hawaiian Village, Doubletree Hotel Alana – Waikiki Beach, and…

Amy Woron

Dr. Woron’s responsibilities: molecular testing of infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and implementation of oncology testing by next generation sequencing for the Precision Medicine Program. Prior to DLS she established antimicrobial resistance testing at HI Dept. of Health.

Billy Smith

As General Manager of all of Kona’s Hawaii operations, he leads the sales, marketing, pubs, and brewing team. He is also dedicated to innovating the brewing processes and supporting Kona’s leadership and environmental stewardship in the community.

Eric Chang

A 4th generation local boy with a background in business, brand management, and digital marketing. He was welcomed to Kona Brewing Company in 2016 as a Home Market Manager, and has since been promoted to Senior Marketing Manager to oversee…

Cheryl Yeh

CPB has promoted Cheryl Yeh to Vice President and Senior Underwriter. In her new position, she will be managing the Commercial Real Estate Lending Division (CRELD) underwriters, team assignments, processes, and workflows to support CRELD’s goals and objectives.

Darren D. Nakao

Darren D. Nakao has been promoted to executive vice president at UHA Health Insurance. He will continue as chief financial officer. As executive vice president, Nakao is responsible for UHA’s fiscal, underwriting and provider-contracting operations.

Pedro Haro

Pedro brings has two decades of service leading statewide programs and campaigns that help improve the quality of life for families throughout Hawaii. During his career he has led efforts to pass the Kupuna Caregivers Act and headed the communications…

Steven Seto

Steven will lead ProService’s Marketing team in refining and engaging the local market with the value the company delivers and the mission it’s firmly rooted in: helping employers succeed in Hawaii.

Rene Matsumura

G70 has promoted Rene Matsumura, DArch, AIA, LEED AP, to Principal. Matsumura’s work which focuses on master planning and urban design, provides a platform for her passion of developing engaging communities, spaces, and environments, for Hawai’i families.

Noreen Reimel

Reimel is responsible for stakeholder and industry communications including developing and sustaining positive relationships with community members, businesses, elected officials, government and nonprofits organizations.

Noreen Reimel

Reimel is responsible for stakeholder and industry communications including developing and sustaining positive relationships with community members, businesses, elected officials, government and nonprofits organizations.

Tracy Camuso

G70 is thrilled to announce the promotion of Tracy Camuso to Principal. An environmental and land use planner, Camuso has over 15 years of experience working on projects ranging from renewable energy, biofuels, agricultural developments, educational facilities, and resort master…

Kellye Greco

G70 has promoted Kellye Greco, IIDA to Associate Principal. Greco will continue to grow G70’s Interior Design Studio, and provide design leadership on her projects in the commercial, education, hospitality and resort development sectors.

Micah Gonsalves

Co-founder of Jaxon Communications, a full-service social media marketing agency for hospitality brands. Using 24/7 monitoring & management capabilities paired with creative media and analytics designed for their clients to increase sales and create a better customer experience.

Tiffany Huynh

In her new position, Huynh will work to weave together a network of mission-aligned partners who share a vision of a clean, vibrant, equitable Hawaii. She will help guide and develop the next phase of external affairs for the Excelerator.

Cindy Dean

Cindy Dean has joined Islands Hospice as executive director, responsible for the administration of organization initiatives that improve the quality of life for terminally-ill patients. Cindy joins the hospice non profit with 20 years of experience working in hospice care.

Jonathan Mizukami

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is pleased to welcome Jonathan Mizukami as the new executive chef, responsible for overseeing the overall culinary direction of the resort’s signature Hoku’s Restaurant, Plumeria Beach House, The Veranda, Seaside Grill and catering operations.

Clint Hamabata

Clint Hamabata joins Central Pacific Bank as VP and Mortgage Loan Manager. In his new role, Hamabata is responsible for managing relationships and generating new mortgage loans. He is also responsible for the management and oversight of a team of…

Keith Wakamura

Keith Wakamura has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Senior Manager. In his new position, Wakamura is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of high valued clients, and the management of a team of lending…

Mike Curtis

Curtis brings two decades of banking experience to Elemental. As managing director, finance, he is responsible for directing financial reporting and budgeting, as well as overseeing the relationships with auditors, tax preparers, and other financial service providers.

Greg Carlson

Greg Carlson is the new Executive Director of Information Technology Service and Delivery at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Maui Health System. Carlson will be accountable for all IT products and services delivered to the Hawaii region and MHS. 

Arthur Ludwig

Ludwig will provide support to the president for the company’s long-term business objectives, financial success and overall growth. Prior to Diagnostic Laboratory Services, he was corporate reporting manager at Queen’s Health Systems.