Movers & Makers

Cades Schutte is proud to welcome Michael L. Hoke as a new Associate in the Litigation Department. Mike obtained his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Hawai‘i, William S. Richardson School of Law and his B.S. from Weber…

Brian Weinstein has joined Stantec as senior principal and leader of the firm’s defense ports and maritime practice. Weinstein will work from Stantec’s Honolulu office, overseeing major Federal and Commercial programs and projects across the Asia Pacific region and North…

Rob has helped expand HHF’s federal client base and is widely regarded as a waterfront specialist for his understanding of infrastructure and facilities requirements at U.S. Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Indo-Pacific Region and Continental United States.

Cades Schutte announces new partner Daniel C. Vermillion effective January 1, 2021. With expertise in complex tax planning techniques, Dan leverages strategies that efficiently shift wealth between generations while minimizing tax burdens for individuals and businesses.

Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Mauna Kea Trask, based in the firm’s Līhuʻe office, effective January 1, 2021. Mauna Kea practices in the areas of Environmental Law and Litigation, Land Use, Zoning, and Entitlements.

Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Lisa K. Swartzfager effective January 1, 2021. Lisa has extensive experience in complex civil litigation matters at the trial and appellate level.

Cades Schutte announces new partner, Michi Momose, effective January 1, 2021. Michi’s practice broadly encompasses commercial, business, and real estate litigation, and includes the representation of financial institutions and schools in a wide variety of matters.

Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Trisha H.S.T. Akagi effective January 1, 2021. Trisha is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department and her practice includes bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, commercial and real estate litigation, and water…

Jessica Pennington joins the G70 team as an interior designer. In her new role, Pennington will be responsible for managing project documents, coordinating space plans and concept designs, and FF&E procurement for clients.

Central Pacific Bank has appointed Hikaru Utsugi to Senior Vice President, International Banking Manager. In his new position, Utsugi will be responsible for directing and overseeing International Banking Operations, and strategic planning.

Central Pacific Bank has appointed Joji Seta to Senior Vice President and International Banking Advisor. In his new position, Seta will continue to establish key relationships with Japan and work to create business opportunities for Hawaii.

Amemiya serves customers with the goal of helping them realize their dream of home ownership. He joined ASB in early 2015, and most recently served as a Commercial Banking Officer. He has 12 years of banking experience.

Fukuroku serves clients on the island of Maui and is passionate about helping customers achieve their homeownership goals. He is a board member of the Maui Family YMCA and volunteers with the Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation.

Matsumara brings 20 years of experience in investment management and financial planning to American Savings Investment Services. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP), he holds Series 7, 66, 24 and 51 securities registrations; and licenses for life and health insurance.

Yvette has more than 30 years of claims experience in the property & casualty insurance industry. Prior to joining First Insurance, she worked at Amtrust North America in California for seven years, most recently as vice president of claims for…

Johns has extensive experience in non-profit development, marketing, fundraising and capacity building. For nearly 20 years, she has been dedicated to improving the lives of people in Hawaii and has worked with a broad range of organizations throughout the state.

Lisa Nguyen has been promoted to an Associate at Peter Vincent Architects and received the 2020 ASID Emerging Professional Award. She volunteers for Girl Scouts Hawaii as a STEM Festival Professional, mentors students and serves as an ASID Board Member…

VonOhlen is an experienced executive with a broad range of experience in human resources, organizational development and talent management. She will be responsible for providing human resource leadership throughout Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.

Born on Maui, Don is an expert of contemporary Asian art, specifically Ink Art, which she established for Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. She also launched an environmental awareness arts and education initiative and curated a series titled “20th Century Chinese…

Nagami has been named Maryknoll School Director of External Affairs. With more than 30 years of experience in education, he will direct the school’s marketing, communications and PR efforts, and continue to oversee the Extended Learning Department and COVID-19 Response…

WhiteSpace Architects has opened a Big Island branch headed by Laurel Swan, who has rejoined the firm as a project manager. From Waimea, the architect will oversee residential, educational and commercial projects across the county including a number of current…

As director of healthcare architecture, Dean Takasato will manage the firm’s new healthcare design studio. Dean has over 25 years of experience in healthcare design, including medical facilities, hospitals, skilled nursing, long term care and senior living facilities.

Erin Chow is now an architectural designer with G70. In her new position, Chow will assist in the review and preparation of working drawings, coordinate with architect/engineer subconsultants, and synthesize design information into clear and coherent presentations for clients.

As UHA Health Insurance director of marketing, Ms. Eugenio is now responsible for all marketing and communications, including strategy, advertising, branding and media relations, as well as outreach for workplace wellness and the Hawai‘i Health at Work Alliance, a UHA…