Cades Schutte is proud to welcome Keola R. Whittaker as Of Counsel in the Finance and Real Estate Department of the Kahului office on Maui. With over 15 years of legal experience, Keola most recently served as Deputy Corporation Counsel…
The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Leong Saunders as vice president of philanthropy. In this position, Leong Saunders will oversee HCF’s development and donor relations, and planned giving. Leong Saunders served most recently…
Christian Bowman has signed on to become the Chief Marketing Officer and Production Manager for Sight and Sound Productions as well as Island Sound Studios. Bowman began his career in entertainment as an actor on Lost and has since gone…
Clinical microbiology has evolved over the years to incorporate both conventional biochemical methods and molecular technologies. Her role at DLS is to balance new technologies with gold standard conventional methods. Molecular diagnostics is rapidly changing, and DLS added high-throughput testing…
As COO, Jarrett was responsible for all operational oversight, strategic planning, performance and quality standards, leadership development and profit and loss management. Under his leadership HBM added property restoration services, specialized pandemic cleanup services and safety audits of job sites.…
Swinerton is pleased to announce the promotion of Gary Gordon to Field Operations Manager. Gary has been with Swinerton since 2020. As Field Operations Manager, he oversees all Hawaii project jobsites for Swinerton and is responsible for the day-to-day construction…
Over the past decade at HHF, John has demonstrated exceptional leadership and versatile management skill, leading planning projects ranging from environmental studies, to land use entitlements and facilities planning. In recent years he has built an award-winning portfolio of multimodal…
With 33 years of professional experience at HHF, Gail is a master environmental and land use planner and project manager. She is adept at guiding complex and high visibility projects through both Federal and State environmental processes, advancing projects that…
Robyn is a key member of HHF’s leadership team with over 30 years of both planning and landscape architecture experience. She has seamlessly integrated her expertise in a diverse portfolio of projects, including the award-winning Hilo Bayfront Trails Master Plan…
Swinerton is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Steele to Operations Manager. Ben has been with Swinerton since 2013 in a variety of roles ranging from Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, and Project Executive for the Self-Perform group. Ben’s…
Over Gene’s 34-year planning career, he has built and maintained a wide network of relationships with industry colleagues, institutional clients, and the local planning community in Hawai‘i. In the past four years at HHF, Gene’s ability to quickly assess and…
In his seven years at HHF, Matt has contributed significantly to the success of planning work across the spectrum of HHF’s diverse portfolio. Matt has been an important contributor to projects such as the high profile Kawainui-Hāmākua Marsh Complex EIS…
In just three years, Oliver has become a vital member of HHF’s staff, playing key roles on Territory-wide facility master plans for American Samoa and Guam, Complete Streets projects on O‘ahu and Maui, and large-scale EIS assignments throughout the State.…
As HR and Office Manager with 23 years of service at HHF, Cindy provides immeasurable support to firm leadership and staff. From managing the complexities of HR to coordinating travel logistics for large teams to remote locations, and facilitating the…
With 35 years of graphic design experience, Diane’s skillful design and management of quality are evident in HHF’s high caliber project collateral pieces, report and presentation graphics, maps, marketing materials, and more.
Kalaukia Enterprises LLC was founded by Claudia Crist RN, MHA, FACHE with the goal of elevating people and organizations to realize their full potential. Based in Hawai’i, we specialize in leadership development for all industries. We also provide business performance…
Taking an innovative approach to the real estate business on Maui, Evan Harlow built his business from the ground up using his writing and digital marketing experience. He produces extremely detailed articles and uses original photography to help educate his…
Returning to Hawaiʻi after practicing in Southern California for over two decades, Mark Tagawa, AIA, LEED AP, joins G70 as Principal. Tagawa has practiced for over two decades in Southern California leading the design of healthcare, education, workplace and residential…
Malcolm Leong has been named UHA vice president of client services and sales. A redefined organizational focus on customer experience resulted in a realignment of responsibilities within UHA’s leadership team and expansion of Mr. Leong’s areas of oversight given the…
As UHA Health Insurance marketing & communications manager, Brandon Hinaga develops and executes advertising and public relations’ campaigns, manages the UHA brand and oversees internal and external communications, as well as overall customer experiences. Most recently, Mr. Hinaga served as UHA…
Jade is an advertising creative director and founder of Jade Agency Hawaii. On her free time, Jade enjoys giving back to the community and volunteering. She is on the Make A Wish Hawaii Young leaders board, is a Make A…
The Boy Scouts of America, Aloha Council has hired Ed Nishioka as its new Director of Development to lead the strategy and management of fundraising, business development, events, and marketing for the premier youth leadership organization in Hawaiʻi and the…
Derek Wong is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of University Health Partners of Hawaii (UHP), the faculty practice of the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). Before being named CEO in December of 2021, Derek…
Elyse Takashige, AIA, LEED AP has been promoted to Associate. Bringing nearly a decade of experience in architectural design and project management, her notable projects including Waipahu High School, Aiea High School, Wai’anae Searider Productions, Kanoelani Elementary School, and Embassy…