Movers & Makers

Brandon Hinaga

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 Lun

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…

Ed Nishioka

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

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

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…

Liana Takamine, D.Arch, AIA

Liana Takamine, D.Arch, AIA, has been promoted to Associate. With over 10 years of experience in architectural design, Takamine brings her expertise in adaptive reuse renovation and new construction for resort, hospitality, retail, mixed-use office space, and residential projects. A…

Scott Schwarzwalder, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Scott Schwarzwalder, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to Associate. Joining G70 in 2020, Schwarzwalder garners over 10 years of experience in project management and design, including hospitality, commercial, and residential projects. Working on various projects within the State…

Mary Bueche, PMI, Assoc. AIA, OSHA 30

Mary Bueche, PMI, Assoc. AIA, OSHA 30, has been promoted to Associate. Bueche brings more than 20 years of experience in design, project management, and construction administration, including timeshare, resort, hospitality, food and beverage, education, commercial, and government projects. Throughout…

Yvonne Jaramillo Ahearn

The easiest ways to maximize the value of your home are:   (1) Properly prepare your home for listing. We can help you get your home prepared for sale using Compass Concierge, an interest-free loan from Compass, repaid at closing.…

Sarah Guay

Sarah Guay became Hawaii Employers Council’s (HEC) president & CEO effective June 10. She will collaborate with the organization’s board of governors and staff to address the ever-evolving needs of Hawaii’s employers and will be responsible for the organization’s leadership,…

Gladys N. Baran

Truly Blessed and Grateful for the opportunity to serve my clients and for their trust in me in all their real estate goals in Hawaii.   Gladys is a local born and raised on the island of Oahu. Newly married…

Steve Cole

Steve first obtained his real estate license in Hawai‘i in 1981. His intimate knowledge of Kaua‘i comes from exploring the deepest recesses of its green interior to every inch of its coastline and the expanse of its green and blue…

Dave Richardson

With over 45 years of real estate experience on Maui, Dave Richardson is one of the island’s most respected Realtors, consistently recognized as one of Hawaii Business Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Realtors’ since 2006. In 2024 Dave successfully closed Maui’s highest…

Lydia Pedro & Alana Rucynski

Lydia Pedro and Alana Rucynski were colleagues for ten years before establishing Top Maui Homes, combining their shared values and experience to create a leading real estate team. With an unparalleled knowledge and understanding of Maui’s real estate market, Top…

Tracy Abrams

Hawaii Island luxury real estate professional Tracy Abrams has received the Corcoran National Ruby Award for her performance last year. With $40 million in luxury realty transactions on Hawaii Island in 2023, Tracy’s success continues with more than 20 years…

Isaiah Cureton

Isaiah Cureton, Esq., is a practicing attorney and Real Estate broker. Isaiah specializes in all Real Estate-related matters and provides his clients with unparalleled service. Isaiah is best known for his excellent communication skills, knowledge of the law, and an…

Pamela Maeda

Growing up on the island of O‘ahu, Pamela epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work, and creative service. Leveraging her more than 25 years of successful sales and marketing experience working with a diversity of customers, Pamela is known for outstanding client…

Joy Yonemura Oda

With a wealth of experience that spans over twenty years as a broker, Joy K. Yonemura Oda has received the Honolulu Board of Realtors Aloha ‘Āina Award twice in recognition of her outstanding service to her clients. Joy was also…

Karen Mayer

Karen Mayer has been representing home buyers and sellers of O‘ahu beach communities for over 15 years. A graduate of North Carolina’s Duke University, she grew up in a small coastal town in Connecticut, giving her a blend of New…

Myra Brandt

Growing up in Honolulu with a focused career in real estate since 1982, Myra is confident to represent clients in any neighborhood on the island. Understanding your difference, she is able to custom fit real solutions and find the perfect…

Sean Lopez

A native of Oahu, Sean is a top producing Realtor/Broker with Corcoran Pacific Properties. For the past 18+ years, he has established an outstanding reputation for serving both buyers and sellers with a combination of preparedness, local market expertise and…

Melinda Pinter

Melinda is honored to again be listed in Hawaii Business Magazine’s Top Performers in Real Estate. She brings a depth of knowledge and experience, a strong business and academic background, and a total commitment to client satisfaction to her work…

Ruth Manzano Javier

In a market challenged by rising interest rates and increasing home prices, Ruth continues to thrive—not by focusing on sales volume or quotas, but by prioritizing people. With over 13 years of experience in Hawaii real estate, Ruth has built…

Sue Jo

Sue consistently earns recognition as one of Hawaii’s top real estate performers. Clients explain that Sue’s success is evident as her dedication for excellent service, integrity, vast insight in anything home-related, and wealth of experience in Oahu’s dynamic real estate…