Movers & Makers

Sue Alden

I have been in the real estate industry for approximately 30 years, first as a real estate/corporate paralegal and then as a Hawaii licensed realtor. I pride myself in providing an unparalleled partnership with buyers/ sellers and property owners needing…

Bob Anderson

InForm Design (IFD) is proud to announce the promotion of Bob Anderson to Director of Architecture. With more than twenty years of experience in the retail and commercial sector, Bob’s projects have ranged from restaurant, retail, entertainment and banking spaces…

John Chandler

Locations, Hawaii’s leading independent real estate firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Chandler, vice president of technology, to senior vice president of technology and innovation. In his new role as senior vice president of technology and innovation,…

Nina Ronsted

As Director of Science for the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Nina oversees the strategic development of science and conservation at the Juliet Rice Wichman Botanical Research Center (BRC) at NTBG’s national headquarters in Kalāheo, Hawaiʻi on the island of Kauaʻi.…

Kurt Murata

Murata works with business banking clients to ensure that they have the right financial solutions they need for successful business growth. He has over 15 years of financial industry experience and joined First Hawaiian Bank in 2006 as a loan…

Ryan Sakaguchi

With over 18 years of experience in the residential real estate lending industry, Sakaguchi oversees a team of credit officers to ensure residential loans are expertly and accurately handled for the Division. He joined First Hawaiian Bank in 2005 as…

Russell Shogren, Jr.

Shogren’s 15-year banking career began in 1997 with First Hawaiian CreditCorp as a commercial banking officer. He rejoined the bank in 2005 as an AVP in the Branch Real Estate Division, and now is the team lead, managing the Division’s…

Tafiti Uso

Uso has over 10 years of investment experience and is a Certified Financial Planner, responsible for providing team coaching to help drive business results for the bank’s Private Wealth Management Division. He joined First Hawaiian Bank as a customer service…

Derek Gabriel

Cofounder & CEO of Ignite Solutions Group which is a cloud technology and consulting services firm empowering Hawaii businesses, non-profits, and education institutions to achieve more. I believe Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things will revolutionize business…

Judy Bishop

Judy has over thirty years of staffing experience. She has managed local, national and international offices on four continents. In addition to owning and operating her own company in Hawaii and on the mainland, Judy has been as a Franchise…

Katherine Cooke

Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Cooke served as a vice president and branch manager at Central Pacific Bank. She has more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry working for First Hawaiian Bank, Bank of America,…

Steve Kennett

Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Kennett served as a global copywriter at Ahern Rentals Family of Companies. Kennett began his professional career working at the hospitality desk of the Honolulu Club while earning a Masters Degree in Communication…

Jen Toba-Davila

InForm Design (IFD) welcomes back Jen Toba-Davila in the firm’s new position of Director of Interior Architecture and Design. Jen graduated with a Doctorate of Architecture from the University of Hawai’i and has focused her talent and career on Interior…

Cody Winchester

Cody Winchester joins the G70 ‘Ohana as a planner. He brings six years of experience in urban and regional planning and disaster management to the team. Cody holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning and a master certificate…

Nikki Miyamoto

Nikki Miyamoto has joined RKT Media as Creative Director. Nikki will be using her experience in video production to develop original content for RKT Media, work with clients on creative videos, generate new concepts for video campaigns, and serve as…

Seth T. Buckley

Seth T. Buckley is a founding partner of Candela Law Group, LLLC, a boutique law firm dedicated to serving entrepreneurs, small- and mid-sized business, and non-profit organizations in the State of Hawaii. Seth resolutely believes that our local businesses are…

Dennis Rush

Dennis has successfully represented both Buyers and Sellers in the Maui Luxury Real Estate market since 1992. He has earned the elite status for the seventh year in the TOP 100 REALTORS HALL OF FAME in sales volume. Experience counts…

Blake W. Scott

Blake successfully developed a strong peer network through hard work and dedication leading colleagues to trust and depend on him. Blake was nominated twice for the Aloha ‘Aina Award in 2018, recognized by Honolulu Magazine as Best in Real Estate…

Mikiko Terahira

Helping clients market their home, staging, remodeling and advertising internationally, she goes beyond the sale to help her clients achieve their real estate goals, including helping many clients buy and sell luxury properties to enhance their lifestyle. Mikiko was named…

Gregory Harbottle

When Kawika Kiapo sings “there’s a place where I come from on the east side of paradise, where blue meets blue and the ocean and the sky become one…” he’s talking about Gregory Harbottle’s childhood home of Waimanalo. The eighth…

Tomoko Matsumoto

Tomoko Matsumoto is well known throughout the Kohala Coast for her informed and experienced guidance — not only to buyers and sellers but to the development and investor communities as well. This combination of financial acumen and exhaustive market experience…

Donna M. Maier

Donna was born and raised on the comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and self-starters; her Grandmother founded Ed & Don’s Candies & Ice Cream, a gourmet chocolate confections brand.   She is honored to be a Hawaii Business…

Travis Farris

Travis is the Principal Broker and owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty West along with his wife and business partners. Travis founded and leads The Farris Team, an award-winning group of agents and real estate professionals…

Marco A. Silva

Marco Silva is a top-producing Realtor® specializing in exceptional real estate on Hawaii Island. Known for his discretion, insight, and unparalleled service, Marco guides clients through high-end sales and acquisitions with trusted insight.   As a Luxury Property Specialist with…