Movers & Makers

Hong, AIA, joins WATG with a depth of experience in design and project management. Hong is a US Green Building Council LEED AP in Building Design and Construction and graduate of the UH Manoa School of Architecture. Most recently, Hong…

The Honolulu law firm of Porter McGuire Kiakona & Chow, LLP (PMKC) is pleased to announce Maxwell K. Kopper as partner. As partner, he will continue representing clients addressing construction, business, real estate, and community association governance disputes.

Known to all as “Shan”, Shantell Otare is the EVP of 101 Financial, and is also a multi-passionate entrepreneur. Her infectious brand of “Aloha Business Practice” and animated story telling style that roots in adversity, makes her highly regarded, fun…

Strategies 360 Hawaiʻi communications strategist and public relations powerhouse Donalyn Dela Cruz is taking a new role as Senior Vice President. She joined the company in June 2018 with more than 20 years of communications experience in government and in…

Brenda Iokepa-Moses brings to USDA Rural Development a grounded history in hands-on work with farmers and ranchers in soil and water, horticultural practices and land lease and purchasing negotiations. Iokepa-Moses is married with three children.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has hired James Oliva as regional threat management officer, responsible for administering a region-wide threat management program encompassing Kaiser Permanente’s Moanalua Medical Center, health care facilities, service areas and health plan.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort has promoted Joe Ibarra to general manager of the 338-room luxury resort. In his new role, Ibarra will oversee the strategic direction, operations and financial performance of the iconic hotel.

Pattie Herman has been appointed as vice president of marketing and product development for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. She is an accomplished executive with more than four decades of managerial experience in Hawaii’s tourism industry.

Karelin brings 25 years of Hawaii entrepreneurship to PinPoint Local Honolulu where she helps small businesses improve their online strategies. Implementing SEO, Social Media, and more, companies clarify their message and connect with customers increasing their bottom line.

Shannon Carvalho has joined iQ 360 as office manager in its Honolulu office. Carvalho will be managing a variety of operational activities and will provide HR and bookkeeping support for the firm’s local and mainland teams.

Tom is the founder and president of ʻOhana Nui Group, producing high-end gifts, omiyage, aimed at tourists visiting Hawaii. ʻOhana Nui’s first line of products are beautifully packaged macadamia cookies and can be bought are various locations in Honolulu including…

Awarded in 2019 HONOLULU Magazine’s Best In Real Estate Mortgage Professionals.

Melissa Pavlicek serves as the president of Hawaii Public Policy Advocates, LLC, an association management and government affairs consulting firm. We help organizations know what to say and whom to say it to. Advocacy, lobbying and non-profit organizational development are…

A unique medical practice, combining 0ld-style family medicine, including urgent care, housecalls, and hospital admissions. With innovative strategies to optimize a healthy lifestyle, including holistic medicine and medical aesthetics. Let’s decrease the number of medications you take, decrease your risk…

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF), the state’s leading philanthropic institution, recently announced that Kathryn A. Nelson has joined the organization as the senior vice president of philanthropy. Nelson brings nearly 30 years of philanthropic experience in Hawai‘i to her new…

Realtor Davilyn Sato is Locations Highest Producer of the Month for August 2019. After 15 years in the banking industry, Davilyn launched her real estate career in 2006. She has earned numerous career awards, including Leading Edge Society (Top 6%…

Danielle M. M. Bass is the Sustainability Coordinator for the State of Hawaii. Positioned within the State’s Office of Planning, Danielle emphasizes the comprehensive planning, coordination, and economic importance of Hawaii’s sustainability practices, policies, and goals for state government, the…

Shauna Cabel is Strategic Business Partner for People Services (HR), Organizational Development at Bank of Hawaii. Her career began in 2006 as a Service Associate where she trained in the accelerated leadership program to assist managers. Over the course of…

Kristina Cook is a mother of three who works full time as a Community Development Specialist at Microsoft Ala Moana and a part-time home-based small business. She empowers students, teachers, community leaders and industry professionals to achieve more. She has…

Michelle DeVol is the Director of Membership Administration and Quoting Services at Kaiser Permanente. In her current role, Michelle’s objective is to consistently look to improve the member experience for Kaiser Permanente’s health plan members. Michelle has had a long…

Lauren Esposo first joined UHA in 2011 as a Direct In-House Account Representative. She quickly rose to Broker Account Representative and then to Broker Account Supervisor in 2013. She has also served as an Underwriter at UHA. In 2017, the…

A home purchase or sale is one of the most important financial transactions you will experience in your life. Scott understands this and provides his professional expertise, market knowledge and personal commitment to guide you through the process seamlessly. He…

Rob Machado joined Kahu Malama Nurses in 2014 as Operations Manager. In 2017, he was named Executive Director and in 2019 Director of Recruiting and Operations. In his current role, he oversees and provides direction to the company’s Administrative, Human…