Island Insurance has appointed Debra Chong as Vice President, Business Services, Product & Data Management. In her new role, Chong will oversee the company’s product management and data and reporting areas. She will continue to oversee business services and…
IC International, Hawaii’s premier wholesale provider of Excess and Surplus Lines insurance, has appointed Nova Kim as Vice President effective March 1, 2024. Kim will oversee the execution of IC International strategy, as well as provide oversight of daily operations.…
Hale Management, LLC, a Honolulu-based holding entity founded in 2023 with seven diverse subsidiaries, announced that Hawaiʻi banking industry veteran Blenn A. Fujimoto has joined as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO of Hale Management, he will work to maximize assets,…
Xerox Hawaii, serving Hawaii’s print technology needs since 1961, is proud to announce the promotion of Ian K Yee to the position of Region Vice President, overseeing sales operations in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. With nearly 40 years at Xerox,…
Island Insurance, Hawaiʻi’s only locally owned property and casualty insurance company, has appointed Scott Kuioka as President. Scott joined Island Insurance in 2012. His previous roles at Island Insurance include Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Investment Officer,…
Hawaiʻi Gas welcomes Manu Bermudes as its new Vice President of Human Resources. Bermudes will lead the charge in nurturing talent, driving organizational development, and championing diversity and inclusion efforts across the company. She will play a pivotal role in…
Tori Richard, Ltd. is proud to announce the promotion of Norman Chan as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Norman will continue to contribute to the executive leadership team as well as maintain responsibility for the Accounting Department. Prior…
Lincoln Jacobe, president and CEO of 6 Pillars Marketing, was named to the Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i (JAH) 2024 Business Hall of Fame. 6 Pillars Marketing is a full-service, Honolulu-based marketing agency he founded in 1996. Jacobe is dedicated to…
After 30 years of progressive operations leadership experience with Pulse Electronics and Becton Dickinson, Nathalie joined Kona Brewing Hawaii as their Supply Chain Lead in June 2022 and became President in January 2024. In her new role, she will be…
In his new position, he will be responsible for managing sponsorships, events, and digital marketing efforts. Aaron started at Kona Brewing in 2019 as a Brewery Rep and worked his way to Sales Manager before taking on his most recent…
Ina, AIA, NCARB, LEEDAP, BD+C, senior designer, senior associate, has a passion for design, whether it’s buildings or her hobby of crafting jewelry. With a focus on client needs, functionality and environmental sensitivity, Ina finds it most rewarding to see…
Neu-wa, AIA, principal, architect, designer and project manager has 19 years of experience in all phases of design work and construction. A strong leader with a sense of humor, he is involved in multiple projects, primarily in the hospitality sector…
Joel, senior associate, RA,CDT, LEED AP, project architect, first became interested in architecture during the spike of construction following Hurricanes Iwa and Iniki on Kauai. His strong execution and strategic planning skills contribute to the success of AHL projects. Joel…
Kelsey Charles is a renowned real estate broker in Oahu, celebrated for her entrepreneurial acumen and her pivotal role in transforming the local real estate landscape. Her career is a testament to her multifaceted expertise and her ability to innovate…
Jordyn, the creative director and CEO behind Branding Bungalow, is passionate about crafting truly remarkable brands and client/customer experiences that set the foundation for long-term growth. With over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry, Jordyn has an…
Morgan Stanley announced that Grant Kubota, a Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor in the Firm’s Honolulu Wealth Management office, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors. This is the 6th consecutive year that he…
Cades Schutte is proud to announce new partner, Sachi E. Hiatt, in the Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate Department. Her practice focuses on real estate sales and acquisitions, condominiums and other planned developments, and land use review. Sachi was raised…
Cades Schutte is proud to announce new partner, Nathan C. Yang, in the Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate Department. Nate focuses his practice on commercial finance, affordable housing, and business transactions. He obtained his LL.M. in International and Comparative Law…
Cades Schutte is proud to welcome Mark K. Murakami as Of Counsel in the Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate Department of the Honolulu office. Mark has broad experience in complex real estate transactions and Land Court (Torrens System) judicial and…
Young Brothers promoted Nalani Say to Director of Terminal Operations in fall 2023. Say oversees company-wide terminal and freight operations, maintenance, terminal systems and human capital decisions. With over a decade of experience at Young Brothers, Say, formerly the Manager…
Young Brothers promoted seasoned maritime industry veteran Megan Rycraft to Director of Marine Operations, where she manages crucial maritime functions including maintenance of tug assets, safe navigation of crew and assets, and environmental concerns. Rycraft draws on her extensive experience,…
Shannon Lum joins Young Brothers as the new Director of Human Resources, where she develops strategies and interventions for workforce planning, performance management, and talent development to drive the performance, productivity and profitability of Young Brothers. She previously served as…
This fall, Ashlee Kishimoto joined the Young Brothers’ ‘ohana as the new Director of Finance. Kishimoto plays a central role in overseeing the company’s financial operations, including monthly reporting, annual planning, strategy development and stakeholder communications. With prior roles at…
Young Brothers promoted Lauren Imada to Director of Strategic Initiatives and Deputy General Counsel in fall 2023. Imada plays a pivotal role in shaping and aligning strategies in legal, regulatory, government affairs, portfolio/project management, and risk management to support Young…