Young Brothers promoted Lauren Imada to Director of Strategic Initiatives and Deputy General Counsel in fall 2023. Imada plays a pivotal role in shaping and aligning strategies in legal, regulatory, government affairs, portfolio/project management, and risk management to support Young…
UHA Health Insurance has promoted Michael Story to community development & engagement specialist. In this position, he oversees the development and management of all partnerships and community engagement for UHA through philanthropic programs and promotional initiatives and events. Mr. Story…
Craig McHenry, AIA, LEED AP has been in the industry for 26 years and is responsible for managing various project types from design through construction, most notably the AIA Design Award-winning Turtle Bay Resort renovation and the AIA Award-winning Blaisdell…
Jon Lee, AIA, LEED AP has been with WCIT since 2015 and in the field for 17 years. He is currently a senior project architect, designer and manager of a variety of project types, leading projects from their ideation and…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Dave K.K. Miyamoto as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Before joining Cades Schutte, Dave practiced in the areas of health care, personal injury, product liability, employment, foreclosure, and construction litigation at another law firm. He…
Kelli Kao, a Vice President within the Middle Market Banking and Specialized Industries group at JPMorgan Chase, is now serving Hawaii’s midsize businesses from Honolulu. She is responsible for bringing the firm’s global capabilities to the local business community to…
Peter Hirano is the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Servco Pacific Inc. (Servco) and is responsible for all Hawai’i automotive and mobility operations. Peter joined Servco in May 2017 and was initially tasked with increasing the…
Peter Dames is the President & Chief Executive Officer for Servco Pacific Inc. (Servco). The company, which was founded in 1919, has businesses in automotive distribution and retail, musical instruments and e-learning, new mobility initiatives including car-sharing and fuel cell…
Island Insurance has appointed Kevin Shimamura as its Accounting & Finance Controller. In this role, he will direct and manage the financial activities of Hawaii’s only locally owned property and casualty insurance carrier. Kevin has over two decades of…
Architecture and design firm AHL has added Experiential Graphic Design to its menu of services and named Crystal Gray as Creative Services Director. The role is a multidisciplinary function that enhances the built environment through a full spectrum of graphic…
Diana Brown has joined Servco Pacific Inc. as Chief People Officer and brings over 20 years of human resources experience to the company. She previously served as Head of People for Eco, a fintech company. In her new role, Brown…
Kelli Kao, a Vice President within the Middle Market Banking and Specialized Industries group at JPMorgan Chase, is now serving Hawaii’s midsize businesses from Honolulu. She is responsible for bringing the firm’s global capabilities to the local business community to…
Longtime local HR veteran Stevette Ku‘ulei Santiago has joined UHA Health Insurance as chief human resources officer, a key member of executive leadership. In this position, Ms. Santiago will oversee UHA’s unique, well-being- centric corporate culture, while directing the…
Industry veteran Rita Bertsch has joined UHA Health Insurance as contracting manager. In this position, Ms. Bertsch is responsible for physician and facility contracting, as well as outreach, education, inquiry resolution and data maintenance for UHA’s network of healthcare…
Jason Pierce has been promoted to claim services manager at UHA Health Insurance. As claim services manager, Mr. Pierce is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of UHA’s medical claims to ensure compliance with the organization’s quality and accreditation…
Jennifer Barad has been promoted to employer services manager of UHA Health Insurance. In this position, Ms. Barad oversees enrollment, premium billing and collections and employer-related administrative services for UHA. Ms. Barad has been with UHA for 18…
David Saito has been promoted to controller of UHA Health Insurance. As controller, Mr. Saito manages the Financial Services Departments and oversees all UHA accounting operations including preparation of financial reports, budgets, financial plans and forecasts. He is a…
Tongg+partners epitomizes growth, integrity, and hard work with the base principle of always earning the right to be in business with their clients and tribe/ team members. They are trend setters for getting results while delivering excellent customer service in…
Erik Taniguchi is the owner of Taniguchi & Associates, a leading real estate firm based in Honolulu, HI. With a strong reputation for excellence, Erik and his team provide top-notch client service and innovative real estate solutions. Taniguchi &…
Shelley Franklin’s 17 years of planning and design experience include her time as an Air Force officer in Civil Engineering. With nearly a decade at HHF, her incredible dedication to projects and her commitment to professional development make Shelley an…
Servco Pacific Inc., Hawaiʻi’s largest private company, has welcomed Stephanie Hagio Chin as Vice President of Marketing. She is responsible for overseeing Servco’s marketing team and spearheading the development and execution of strategies to drive awareness for Servco’s automotive and…
Joann Gebauer is the Director of Professional Relations at Hawaii Dental Service (HDS). She leads the Professional Relations team and is responsible for managing relationships with HDS participating dentists and expanding HDS’s Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid networks. Gebauer joined HDS…
Dr. Heera Chang, a licensed medical doctor and dentist, is the Dental Director for Hawaii Dental Service (HDS). She is responsible for managing relationships with the dental provider community with a team of HDS dental consultants and providing clinical and…
Servco Pacific Inc. promoted Charles Lee from General Vice President of Toyota Retail to Senior Vice President of Hawaii Retail. In his new role, Lee will oversee all Hawaii retail operations across Oahu, Maui, and Kauai, with the purpose of…