What It Takes to Make Kona’s Ironman World Championship a Success
The senior VP of world championship events relies on meticulous planning and more than 5,000 volunteers to pull off the annual triathlon.
Leadership
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride, and Plenty of Fight Too
Six essays from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Randy Soriano, Peter Tui Silva, Walter Kinoshita, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, and Camaron Miyamoto on countering attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
For Jennifer Ablan, Coming Home Was a “Full Circle Move”
Hawaii Business’ new editor in chief had an impressive career in the national business media. Now she’s back in Hawai‘i, in her dream job.
Hawaii Business Magazine Welcomes Home New Editor With 28 Years in Business Reporting
Hawai‘i-Rooted Jennifer Ablan to Take the Helm Following Steve Petranik’s Retirement
A New Program Offers Advanced Leadership Training for Rising Executives
Hawai‘i Leadership Academy is a short, intense program that prepares vice presidents, directors, senior managers and department heads for even bigger roles.
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.
“Internet for All”: Inside the Rapid Expansion of Hawai‘i’s Broadband Infrastructure
Thanks to $400 million in federal money and public-private partnerships, Connect Kākou is opening access to telehealth, remote work and online learning.
20 for the Next 20: Justin Tyndall, UH Mānoa and UHERO
This associate professor of economics is a data guru who’s busting myths and pinpointing the real culprits driving Hawai‘i’s housing costs.
20 for the Next 20: Kimberly Unemori Thayer, SR Partners
The consultancy’s newest partner brings experience in project management and community organizing, and “a profound love of Maui.”
The Governor’s Choice: Hawai‘i’s Undemocratic Cycle of Influence and Power
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.
20 for the Next 20: Liane Sugimoto, Prince Resorts Hawaii
The CFO and chief administrative officer uses her expertise in accounting and operations to “take care of employees in innovative ways.”
20 for the Next 20: Ka‘iulani Sodaro, Howard Hughes – Ward Village
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.
20 for the Next 20: Kyle Shelly, American Savings Bank
A “visionary who sees beyond the numbers,” this senior VP and director of corporate banking helped launch a community development entity.
20 for the Next 20: Eddie Quan, Bank of Hawai‘i
The senior VP and director of institutional services in the Wealth Management Division views “service leadership as part of my DNA.”
20 for the Next 20: Emalia Pietsch, Colliers International
This senior VP specializes in resort retail and urban markets, with a talent for matching landlords and tenants for the long term.
20 for the Next 20: Jon Pennington, Mid-Pacific Institute
This educational technologist and AI enthusiast says the technology is especially helpful for struggling students and English language learners.
20 for the Next 20: John R. Love, Cades Schutte
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.”
20 for the Next 20: Amanda Leonard, Missing Child Center – Hawai‘i
The agency’s coordinator draws on a background in family law and her own childhood experiences to help kids and teens in distress.
20 for the Next 20: Ryan Kanaka‘ole, Department of Land and Natural Resources
The deputy director brings legal and listening skills to the job of overseeing military contracts and long-term plans for Lahaina.
20 for the Next 20: Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, Partners in Development Foundation
The nonprofit’s president and CEO leads unique educational initiatives, including a mobile preschool and assistance for homeless families.
20 for the Next 20: Kisan Jo, Central Pacific Bank
The executive VP of retail and wealth markets is known as a change agent, driving innovation that enhances customer relations.
20 for the Next 20: Tiffani Hull, Corteva Agriscience
This research scientist and Kaua‘i native leads the Waimea Global Genotyping Laboratory, where she works to produce resilient corn seeds.
20 for the Next 20: Sterling Higa, Policy Compass
The founder and CEO of a new policy-focused consulting venture helped push forward major legislative wins in affordable housing.
20 for the Next 20: Jodie Duvall, First Hawaiian Bank
The senior VP and regional manager of the Wealth Advisory Division is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals.