This dynamic duo is honored by this award again in 2023. Myra and Robynn have been working together since 2016. Their past experiences in business, sales, and marketing, combined with a solid foundation of providing outstanding customer service, has equipped…
Jordan Panina Chow is the Principal Broker of Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty in Honolulu. Specializing in commercial real estate sales & leasing, Chow’s experience extends from commercial land acquisition for development, golf courses, hospitality resorts, retail shopping centers, office…
Island Insurance has appointed Reid Hokama as Vice President, Personal Lines and Marketing. In this role, he will manage Island’s personal insurance division and marketing department for Hawaii’s only locally owned property and casualty insurance carrier. Reid has nearly…
Alaska Airlines has named Jacob Aki as public affairs manager in Hawai‘i, effective immediately. In this new Honolulu-based role for the company, Aki will work alongside Daniel Chun, Alaska’s Hawai‘i director of sales, community, and public relations, to continue to…
Elaine Fujiwara is the Chief Customer Officer at Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) and is responsible for the overall customer experience, focusing on the strategic direction of sales, communications and marketing, and membership. As part of the HDS leadership team,…
Joey Lee is the Director of Sales at Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) and is responsible for overseeing sales and account management representatives who serve commercial employer groups and partner with brokers. Lee joined HDS in 2015 as a Manager of…
In April 2023, Young Brothers promoted Chris Martin to Vice President of Operations. Martin oversees statewide operations for Young Brothers, including customer service, maintenance, facilities and security, and labor relations. Marking nearly 17 years with Young Brothers, Martin most recently…
In April 2023, Young Brothers promoted Chris Edwards to Vice President – Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Edwards will continue strategic oversight of the company’s accounting, information services, financial planning and analysis, and forecasting functions. His role will…
Patti Tancayo Barbee is the new president and CEO of the Hawaiian Community Development Board (HCDB). She has been senior vice president, working for over 20 years for the non-profit. Barbee has many years of experience planning, executing and closing…
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.