Movers & Makers

Robert Washington

Robert was promoted from senior account supervisor to associate vice president on Anthology’s Public Relations team. In his new position, he leads multiple public affairs accounts focused on community engagement and outreach for environmental, construction and transportation projects while also…

KJ Real Estate Team

Choosing the right real estate advisor can make all the difference.   As principals of KJ Real Estate Team, Kai Brown and Jason Lee bring a perspective that extends beyond the typical real estate transaction. In addition to helping clients…

Karen L. Agudong

For nearly three decades, Karen Agudong has helped buyers and sellers navigate their real estate journeys on Kaua‘i. A graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and a longtime Kaua‘i resident, she is known for her market knowledge, strong…

Joyce Mitchell-Mynar

Born and raised in Hawai‘i on O‘ahu, and a longtime resident of Pukalani and Hāna, Maui, for the past 33 years with her husband Danny and son Darius, Joyce’s extensive knowledge and expansive network allow her to support her clients…

Moe Matsuda

Moe Matsuda brings over 20 years of elite real estate experience and a sophisticated mastery of the Oahu luxury market to her role as Vice President and Principal Broker at Sachi Hawaii. Having spent two decades working side-by-side as the…

Sachi Braden

International Reach with Local Trust remains the driving philosophy for Sachi Braden, Founder and CEO of Sachi Hawaii. With over 30 years of elite real estate experience, Sachi has built an extraordinary legacy in Oahu’s upscale luxury market, establishing a…

Michelle Nouchi Ogata

A nationally award-winning REALTOR® with RE/MAX Hawaii, Michelle Nouchi Ogata has been proudly serving local clients for more than 25 years. She attributes her success to a strong work ethic, unwavering discipline, integrity, and a deep dedication to her clients’…

Wendy Lee Akai

To Wendy, real estate is a relationship built on trust and genuine care. Operating on a deeply felt “Client First” philosophy, she recognizes that properties are never “just” real estate—they are someone’s home, an investment, and their future.   Licensed…

Cari Tanabe

Cari Tanabe is a Partner and top-performing REALTOR® with Locations, known for her results-driven approach and commitment to helping clients achieve their real estate goals across Oahu. With more than two decades of experience in residential lending before entering real…

Ashliey Wasson

Ashliey Wasson was studying to become a paralegal when she discovered real estate at just twenty years old. She went all in — and she’s been a full-time agent ever since. Originally from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, she moved to…

Dolores Panlilio Bediones

Dolores is a respected luxury real estate professional with more than 30 years of success. She has received a multitude of accolades throughout her real estate career including the Honolulu Board of Realtors Aloha Aina Award for client service (2002-2016)…

Colette Nishimura

Born and raised on Oahu, Colette Nishimura is a trusted real estate professional with 13 years of experience and nearly 300 successful transactions. A local market expert, she is dedicated to helping buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate…

Mavis Nellas

Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Mavis draws on more than 23 years of full-time real estate experience and a deep appreciation for O‘ahu’s neighborhoods, lifestyle, and architecture, along with a thoughtful and highly personalized approach to each client relationship.  …

Jahsiah “Sai” Aldana

With more than 13 years of full-time real estate experience on Oahu and Maui, Jahsiah has had the privilege of helping more than 300 clients achieve their real estate goals. His work spans residential resales, private developments, and home rehabilitations…

Eric K. Yamamoto

In 2021, Eric and his business partner Dennis Noah-Casison founded Refined Real Estate Hawaii LLC, launching a locally owned brokerage built on service, trust, and community. The firm has since entered a new chapter as Better Homes & Gardens Real…

Keith Scruggs

Centinel Public Partnerships’ Island Palm Communities (IPC) has named long-term military housing leader Keith Scruggs as project director for one of the company’s largest portfolios. In this role, Scruggs is responsible for overseeing the U.S. Army Hawaii’s housing community of 7,580 homes across seven installations on O’ahu, leading operations, asset management strategy, resident…

Bryan Kodama

Bryan Kodama is chief information officer at Hawaii Dental Service (HDS), where he provides executive leadership over information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and project management to support the organization’s long-term strategic growth. He oversees the enterprise technology roadmap, including system…

Jan Kaeo

UHA Health Insurance has announced the appointment of Jan Kaeo as senior vice president and chief sales officer.   In this position, Kaeo will lead UHA’s enterprise-wide growth strategy, focusing on new business development, broker partnerships and customer retention. She…

Darren D. Nakao

UHA Health Insurance has announced the promotion of longtime executive Darren D. Nakao to executive vice president, chief operating officer and treasurer, as the organization marks its 30th year serving Hawai‘i and prepares for its next phase of growth.  …

Lincoln Jacobe

Lincoln Jacobe named AAF Man of the Year by the American Advertising Federation of Hawaiʻi. This distinction is given to a professional who has done an exceptional job supporting and advancing the local advertising industry and community.   Lincoln Jacobe…

Milan Gross

Milan Gross is the manager of application support at Hawaii Dental Service (HDS), where he oversees the daily operations of application systems and leads the business systems analyst team. He partners with business units to guide application strategy, enhance workflows, and…

Jay Chun

Jay Chun is the director of information technology at Hawaii Dental Service (HDS), where he provides leadership and strategic direction for the organization’s IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives. He oversees enterprise technology strategy, ensures regulatory compliance, and…

Jason Fleming, MD

Dr. Fleming is an Emergency Medicine specialist, with more than 20 years of medical practice experience, including ongoing roles in Kuakini’s emergency and urgent care services. As Vice President, Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer, he’ll provide executive leadership for medical…

David M. Nguyen

Cades Schutte LLP welcomes David M. Nguyen as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Before joining the firm, David served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in…