20 for the Next 20: Justin Tyndall, UH Mānoa and UHERO
This associate professor of economics is a data guru who’s busting myths and pinpointing the real culprits driving Hawai‘i’s housing costs.
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20 for the Next 20: Kimberly Unemori Thayer, SR Partners
The consultancy’s newest partner brings experience in project management and community organizing, and “a profound love of Maui.”
The Governor’s Choice: Hawai‘i’s Undemocratic Cycle of Influence and Power
The governor’s power to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature has been used at least 82 times. Some appointees then launched big political careers.
20 for the Next 20: Liane Sugimoto, Prince Resorts Hawaii
The CFO and chief administrative officer uses her expertise in accounting and operations to “take care of employees in innovative ways.”
20 for the Next 20: Ka‘iulani Sodaro, Howard Hughes – Ward Village
This senior VP of planning and development is helping to transform 60 acres of prime real estate in Kaka‘ako, including 1,200 below-market condos.
20 for the Next 20: Kyle Shelly, American Savings Bank
A “visionary who sees beyond the numbers,” this senior VP and director of corporate banking helped launch a community development entity.
20 for the Next 20: Eddie Quan, Bank of Hawai‘i
The senior VP and director of institutional services in the Wealth Management Division views “service leadership as part of my DNA.”
20 for the Next 20: Emalia Pietsch, Colliers International
This senior VP specializes in resort retail and urban markets, with a talent for matching landlords and tenants for the long term.
20 for the Next 20: Jon Pennington, Mid-Pacific Institute
This educational technologist and AI enthusiast says the technology is especially helpful for struggling students and English language learners.
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