Movers & Makers

Sonja Schmidt

For over eleven years, Sonja Schmidt has served Hawai‘i Island with integrity, care, and a sharp eye for detail. Known for going above and beyond, she strives to make each real estate journey smooth and stress-free—whether helping first-time buyers, investors,…

Sisi Maw Takaki

Sisi Takaki has been a respected member of Hawaii’s business community for over 20 years, with close to fifteen years devoted to Hawaii’s luxury residential real estate market. A licensed Realtor® and award-winning top producer, she is known for her…

Rolanda Li Racoma

Rolanda Li Racoma is a top-performing REALTOR® with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty. Her journey began with her father’s love for real estate, who taught her the importance of ownership—especially in Hawaii, where land is both valuable…

Kuira Pao

Mahalo Hawaii Business Magazine for acknowledging my achievements as a Top Performer in 2025. This recognition is a significant honor and serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work I have invested in my career. My journey in…

Kim Leslein Soares

Mahalo for your trust and support. I am incredibly honored to be recognized as a Hawaii Business Magazine Top Performer, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my clients, colleagues, and community for making this achievement possible. My…

Nate Gaddis

Thank you. Yes, you! Those two words best describe the last four years at Wai Pacific. As the world around us accelerates, you (and our ability to serve you) is all that really matters to our business. To that end,…

John B. Guard IV

John B. Guard IV offers a rare blend of legacy, discretion, and deep market expertise as a Realtor Broker in Hawai‘i real estate. A descendant of Hawaiian royalty, Parker Ranch lineage, and the original missionaries who founded the Chiefs’ Children’s…

Jill Lawrence

Jill Lawrence is an Oahu residential Real Estate specialist and Luxury Asset Manager. Living and working in Haleiwa for the past 20 years, Jill understands the Oahu town and country lifestyle well. Experienced in luxury beachfront vacation property management and…

Jennifer L. Edwards

With over $800 million in closed sales and more than two decades of experience, Jennifer Edwards is more than a top-producing broker—she’s one of the most trusted names in Hawaii luxury real estate. Consistently ranked in the Top 1% nationwide…

Grace Koreyasu

A longtime Windward O’ahu resident, Grace Koreyasu is a seasoned real estate professional with over 34 years of experience guiding clients through Hawaii’s dynamic market. A graduate of Castle High School, she studied Sales and Marketing at the University of…

Desmond Cura

Desmond “Dez” Cura is a dedicated Realtor® with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty West, committed to helping O’ahu families achieve their homeownership dreams. Raised on Guam and now residing in Ewa Beach, Dez combines local insight with…

Denni Keyes

Born and raised on Hawai‘i Island—from the cool country town of Kamuela to the culturally rich district of North Kohala—I’m a proud Native Hawaiian, a mixed wahine with deep generational roots in my community. With over a decade of experience…

Andrea Healey

When it comes to buying or selling real estate on Kauai, nothing compares to working with Andrea Healey. A top-performing REALTOR® Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty, Andrea blends market expertise, global perspective, and genuine connection to deliver extraordinary results across…

Lauren Nahme

As principal and managing director at iQ 360, Lauren leads the firm’s Hawaii operations, helping organizations navigate complexity and build trust across diverse stakeholder groups. She brings decades of experience from pivotal institutions in the state, including leadership roles at…

Brian Driscoll

Brian brings more than two decades of experience in strategic communications, marketing and research to his role as Vice President at iQ 360. He has led teams across health care, research, education and publishing, and brings deep expertise in qualitative…

Miki N. Nakamura

Cades Schutte is proud to welcome Miki N. Nakamura as an associate in its Finance, Real Estate & Corporate Department. Miki has experience in various commercial real estate transactions, commercial and corporate financing, and commercial leasing. She previously worked at…

Rio H. Kwon

Cades Schutte is proud to welcome Rio H. Kwon as an associate in its Finance, Real Estate & Corporate Department. Rio concentrates his practice on commercial and residential real estate transactions, commercial real estate finance, commercial leasing, and project development.…

Di Salas

Di Salas is a seasoned marketing and communications leader with more than 15 years of experience in brand strategy, business development, and community engagement. She currently serves as Director of Marketing & Communications at Hawaii Dental Service (HDS), where she…

Melanie Quon

Melanie Quon, CQA, CMQ/OE, PMP, is an accomplished leader in compliance, quality improvement, and organizational development with over 15 years of experience spanning healthcare, nonprofit, and educational sectors. She currently serves as the Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer at…

Dr. Vinh Tran

Dr. Vinh Tran recently joined Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) as dental director, bringing a wealth of experience in both clinical practice and dental education. With a career spanning private practices and community health centers across Hawaii and the mainland, Dr.…

Brad Inovejas

Brad Inovejas, AIA, LEED AP, has been promoted from Senior Architect to Associate Principal at AHL. With over 25 years of experience, Brad specializes in architecture, planning, and design for large-scale resort and urban hotels, restaurants, commercial mixed-use developments, and…

Ross Morishige

Hawai’i design firm G70 has announced the promotion of Ross Morishige to principal. In this role, Morishige will provide strategic leadership, support the firm’s growth through business development and strengthen client relationships. He will also continue to oversee key projects…

Katie Stephens

Katie Stephens, AIA, has been promoted from Senior Associate to Associate Principal at AHL. With 30-plus years of experience, Katie is one of Hawai‘i’s leading historic architects. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa…

Garret Horimoto

Garret S. Horimoto, RA, has been promoted from Senior Associate to Associate Principal at AHL. Garret is a project architect/manager with over 30 years of experience managing large, complex projects throughout Hawai‘i. He has contributed to various state and federal…