Movers & Makers

Shimpei Oki

Goodsill has promoted Shimpei Oki to partner. Shimpei Oki joined the firm as an associate in 2013. Born and raised in Tokyo, Shimpei speaks, reads and writes fluent Japanese and assists Japanese companies and investors in real estate, corporate and…

Andrew Pereira

Pereira serves as the lead on several accounts, providing strategic counsel, planning and implementation of various external initiatives on behalf of CommPac’s clients. Prior to joining CommPac, Pereira was the director of communications with the City and County of Honolulu.

Aaron Yamato

Aaron Yamato has joined UHA Health Insurance as an account executive. In this position, he is responsible for new business development, promoting UHA products, programs and services to employer groups statewide.

Analyn Delos Santos

Analyn Delos Santos recently joined iQ 360’s Honolulu office as a UX/UI designer. Delos Santos will be instrumental in developing digital solutions for the agency’s integrated marketing and communications campaigns.

Erika Gustin

Erika Gustin is an Associate in the firm’s Honolulu office, and a member of its Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice group.

Kathleen (Kate) Roche

Kathleen (Kate) Roche, MS, RN CENP, has joined Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center as chief nursing executive. She oversees all nursing and designated patient care services within the hospital and provides strategic leadership for all nurses at the hospital.

Brad Watanabe

The owner of Berad Studio, which specializes in video production and postproduction, additionally organizes Hawaii Shoots to strengthen the local visual arts industry.

Timothy White

Timothy White is a solo practitioner attorney focusing on Estate Planning and Small Business Law. He assists clients throughout the State of Hawaii to create Revocable Living Trusts and to start their businesses. His office is located in Kaneohe on…

Chi Ho Sun

Chi Ho Sun joins the Nordic PCL Construction team as a Senior Estimator. Mr. Sun brings over 20 years of experience in pre-construction, estimating, and management on projects of all sizes. His estimating expertise and versatility will be invaluable to…

Wendy Matsukawa

Wendy Matsukawa joins Nordic PCL Construction’s estimating team, leading the preconstruction and project procurement efforts. She will ensure Nordic PCL Construction’s clients continue to receive quality, sustainable, and value add outcomes. Wendy has a successful track-record of leading and mentoring…

Diana "Jill" Riggs

Diana “Jill” Riggs has been promoted to director of clinic operations on Maui. She will also serve as the Wailuku Ambulatory Surgical Center administrator and will oversee clinic management and lead administrative operations as well as key regional initiatives.

Kamana`opono M. Crabbe

Dr. Crabbe was previously Ka Pouhana-CEO for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from 2012 to June 2019. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy and Masters degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Frank Untalan

Securitas has named Frank Untalan to serve as its District Manager with oversight of the company’s operations on Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Guam. He leads a team of more than 160 employees who provide security services for more than 50…

Steven Hong

Hong, AIA, joins WATG with a depth of experience in design and project management. Hong is a US Green Building Council LEED AP in Building Design and Construction and graduate of the UH Manoa School of Architecture. Most recently, Hong…

Maxwell K. Kopper

The Honolulu law firm of Porter McGuire Kiakona & Chow, LLP (PMKC) is pleased to announce Maxwell K. Kopper as partner. As partner, he will continue representing clients addressing construction, business, real estate, and community association governance disputes.

Shantell Otare

Known to all as “Shan”, Shantell Otare is the EVP of 101 Financial, and is also a multi-passionate entrepreneur. Her infectious brand of “Aloha Business Practice” and animated story telling style that roots in adversity, makes her highly regarded, fun…

Donalyn Dela Cruz

Strategies 360 Hawaiʻi communications strategist and public relations powerhouse Donalyn Dela Cruz is taking a new role as Senior Vice President. She joined the company in June 2018 with more than 20 years of communications experience in government and in…

Brenda Iokepa-Moses

Brenda Iokepa-Moses brings to USDA Rural Development a grounded history in hands-on work with farmers and ranchers in soil and water, horticultural practices and land lease and purchasing negotiations. Iokepa-Moses is married with three children.

James Oliva

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has hired James Oliva as regional threat management officer, responsible for administering a region-wide threat management program encompassing Kaiser Permanente’s Moanalua Medical Center, health care facilities, service areas and health plan.

Joe Ibarra

The Kahala Hotel & Resort has promoted Joe Ibarra to general manager of the 338-room luxury resort. In his new role, Ibarra will oversee the strategic direction, operations and financial performance of the iconic hotel.

Pattie Herman

Pattie Herman has been appointed as vice president of marketing and product development for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. She is an accomplished executive with more than four decades of managerial experience in Hawaii’s tourism industry.

Karelin James

Karelin brings 25 years of Hawaii entrepreneurship to PinPoint Local Honolulu where she helps small businesses improve their online strategies. Implementing SEO, Social Media, and more, companies clarify their message and connect with customers increasing their bottom line.

Shannon Carvalho

Shannon Carvalho has joined iQ 360 as office manager in its Honolulu office. Carvalho will be managing a variety of operational activities and will provide HR and bookkeeping support for the firm’s local and mainland teams.