Movers & Makers

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…

Central Pacific Bank has appointed Manny Edmondson to Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Edmondson will continue his information security function as CISO and oversee technology for the organization.

I’ve spent my entire career working with data to bring businesses value. As founder and principal consultant of Expected X, I help build data literacy and maturity to Hawai’i businesses by teaching them how to automate and optimize their businesses…

Jay Gaudlitz, PG, PMP, CCM, has joined Stantec as senior principal leading the Federal Program across California, Hawaii, and the Asia Pacific region. Gaudlitz will work from Stantec’s Honolulu office to provide regional leadership and support for critical Federal programs.

Best Lawyers in America© has selected David J. Minkin as only the 9th Hawai‘i “Lawyer for Bet-the Company Litigation” and as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in the State of Hawai‘i for Appellate Practice.

Charles E. Pear, Jr. has been named as the 2021 Best Lawyers in America© “Lawyer Of the Year” in the State of Hawai‘i for the practice area of Real Estate. Mr. Pear has also been acknowledged by Best Lawyers in…

Catherine A. Taschner has been named to the Best Lawyers in America©: 2021 Ones to Watch list in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; and Land Use and Zoning…

Hawai‘i Gas, welcomes Joanne Barradas as its new Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the finance, accounting, information technology, and procurement departments. Barradas is a certified CPA; experienced with regulated companies for electricity generation and gas distribution.

Ms. Pettit-Toledo has been named to the Best Lawyers in America©: 2021 Ones to Watch list in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Bankruptcy, and Litigation – Real…