Island Insurance has appointed Kevin Shimamura as its Accounting & Finance Controller. In this role, he will direct and manage the financial activities of Hawaii’s only locally owned property and casualty insurance carrier. Kevin has over two decades of…
Architecture and design firm AHL has added Experiential Graphic Design to its menu of services and named Crystal Gray as Creative Services Director. The role is a multidisciplinary function that enhances the built environment through a full spectrum of graphic…
Diana Brown has joined Servco Pacific Inc. as Chief People Officer and brings over 20 years of human resources experience to the company. She previously served as Head of People for Eco, a fintech company. In her new role, Brown…
Kelli Kao, a Vice President within the Middle Market Banking and Specialized Industries group at JPMorgan Chase, is now serving Hawaii’s midsize businesses from Honolulu. She is responsible for bringing the firm’s global capabilities to the local business community to…
Longtime local HR veteran Stevette Ku‘ulei Santiago has joined UHA Health Insurance as chief human resources officer, a key member of executive leadership. In this position, Ms. Santiago will oversee UHA’s unique, well-being- centric corporate culture, while directing the…
Industry veteran Rita Bertsch has joined UHA Health Insurance as contracting manager. In this position, Ms. Bertsch is responsible for physician and facility contracting, as well as outreach, education, inquiry resolution and data maintenance for UHA’s network of healthcare…
Jason Pierce has been promoted to claim services manager at UHA Health Insurance. As claim services manager, Mr. Pierce is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of UHA’s medical claims to ensure compliance with the organization’s quality and accreditation…
Jennifer Barad has been promoted to employer services manager of UHA Health Insurance. In this position, Ms. Barad oversees enrollment, premium billing and collections and employer-related administrative services for UHA. Ms. Barad has been with UHA for 18…
David Saito has been promoted to controller of UHA Health Insurance. As controller, Mr. Saito manages the Financial Services Departments and oversees all UHA accounting operations including preparation of financial reports, budgets, financial plans and forecasts. He is a…
Tongg+partners epitomizes growth, integrity, and hard work with the base principle of always earning the right to be in business with their clients and tribe/ team members. They are trend setters for getting results while delivering excellent customer service in…
Erik Taniguchi is the owner of Taniguchi & Associates, a leading real estate firm based in Honolulu, HI. With a strong reputation for excellence, Erik and his team provide top-notch client service and innovative real estate solutions. Taniguchi &…
Shelley Franklin’s 17 years of planning and design experience include her time as an Air Force officer in Civil Engineering. With nearly a decade at HHF, her incredible dedication to projects and her commitment to professional development make Shelley an…
Servco Pacific Inc., Hawaiʻi’s largest private company, has welcomed Stephanie Hagio Chin as Vice President of Marketing. She is responsible for overseeing Servco’s marketing team and spearheading the development and execution of strategies to drive awareness for Servco’s automotive and…
Joann Gebauer is the Director of Professional Relations at Hawaii Dental Service (HDS). She leads the Professional Relations team and is responsible for managing relationships with HDS participating dentists and expanding HDS’s Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid networks. Gebauer joined HDS…
Dr. Heera Chang, a licensed medical doctor and dentist, is the Dental Director for Hawaii Dental Service (HDS). She is responsible for managing relationships with the dental provider community with a team of HDS dental consultants and providing clinical and…
Servco Pacific Inc. promoted Charles Lee from General Vice President of Toyota Retail to Senior Vice President of Hawaii Retail. In his new role, Lee will oversee all Hawaii retail operations across Oahu, Maui, and Kauai, with the purpose of…
Servco Pacific Inc. promoted Lance Ichimura from Senior Vice President of Auto Distribution and Logistics to Senior Vice President of Hawaii Distribution. His new role will expand his responsibilities to oversee all of Servco’s distribution teams. In addition to leading…
Maureen Nelson’s experience includes developing public relations and advertising strategies for new product launches, positioning or re-positioning company brands in the marketplace and event marketing, Nelson has spearheaded major campaigns and product introductions for Hawaiian Airlines, Bank of Hawaii, AT&T…
With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Diana Rodbourn stands out as a premier real estate agent specializing in residential resales and new construction on the island of Maui. Consistently recognized as a top producer, she ranks among…
A background in Interior Design and Architecture, as well as a Degree in Integral Studies, has fostered my professional full-time career in Real Estate. My deep affection and reverence for nature brought me to Hawaii, with its safe, pristine environment…
Dylan Shropshire is a fifth-generation farmer who was raised on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, where he currently resides. Dylan grew up immersed in agriculture, learning how to cultivate a diverse selection of crops before joining the family…
In late 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic, Nate underwent emergency brain surgery at Queens Medical Center, followed by months of treatment and recovery at UCSF Medical Center Center in San Francisco. The five-person real estate group…
Shannon TKS Feliciano Jr, with over 17 years of experience, his passion in servicing his clients has made him one of the Top Realtors in the State of Hawaii. At only 38 Years of Age and numerous accolades under his…
I’d like to give a big Mahalo to the Hawaii Business Magazine for the “Top Performer” recognition. As someone who would rather keep his head down and do good work than be in the limelight, I’ve always put my clients…