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…
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 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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Darene K. Matsuoka effective January 1, 2026. Darene is a member of Cades Schutte’s Litigation Department. Her practice focuses on complex real estate, land use, and water resources disputes across Hawaiʻi.…
Ryan Sullivan, AIA, LEED AP, has been promoted to principal. In this role, Sullivan will provide strategic leadership, support the firm’s business development initiatives, strengthen client partnerships, and continue to guide key architectural projects across the region. Recognized for conceptual…
Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Mark K. Murakami effective January 1, 2026. Mark is a member of Cades Schutte’s Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate Department. His practice focuses on complex real estate transactions, commercial real estate…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Kirk C. Hubbard, IV as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Kirk was born and raised on Hawai‘i Island and is a graduate of Parker School in Waimea. He earned his law degree from the University…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Landen M. L. Moran as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Landen earned his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai‘i, cum laude. During law school, Landen served as a…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Andy Z. Lei as an Associate in the Finance and Real Estate Department. Andy earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law, where he served as…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Ryan K. King as an Associate in the Litigation Department, practicing in the areas of commercial and real property litigation, construction, and employment. Ryan earned his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law,…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Jake Honigman as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Prior to joining Cades Schutte, Jake spent ten years serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps, four years as an associate in…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Kimi E. E. Andrew as an Associate in the Finance and Real Estate Department. Kimi earned her law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai‘i, graduating magna cum laude. During…
Craig Uemura, AIA, is an architect and project manager with more than 25 years of design experience. He manages all phases of project development from fee proposals and design development to construction administration, and most recently, co-leading G70’s quality control…
Barbara Natale, AICP, is a senior planner and project manager with more than 21 years of experience in master planning, environmental impact documentation, land use permitting and community involvement for private, county, state and nonprofit sectors. Her passion lies in…
Darren Strand has been appointed Director of Agricultural Operations at Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., where he will lead the company’s new agave venture in Upcountry Maui. Strand is an agricultural expert with over 30 years of experience,…
Tiffany Allen RN, BSN, MS-PSL, CNLCP, LCP-C has been promoted to Regional Director of Global Medical Response Hawai`i, which owns and operates American Medical Response (AMR Ambulance), Hawai`i Life Flight and REACH (Maui MedEvac). She will be responsible for statewide…
Raymond (RJ) Meyers was promoted to general superintendent on the Secure Integration Support Laboratory project. RJ began his career with Hensel Phelps 12 years ago as an office engineer. With over 17 years of industry experience, RJ continues to make…