Reported by Star-Bulletin staff & wire
[Hawaii Inc.]
New Jobs
>> Outrigger Waikiki Beachfront division has hired Elliot Mills as the director of operations. He will be responsible for all areas of the hotel's day-to-day management and operations including front office administration, housekeeping, engineering and guest services. He previously served as Aston Coral Reef Hotel general manager.>> Alexander & Baldwin Inc. has hired Adam Kimberly as corporate development and planning director. He will be responsible for identifying, analyzing and recommending investment opportunities for the company and managing business development projects. He previously served as netLibrary Inc.'s finance and strategic development senior vice president.
>> The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board has appointed Rick West as interim executive director. West will be responsible for the company's operations until a permanent executive director is selected. He succeeds Paula Helfrich, who accepted an appointment with the Economic Development Alliance of Hawaii.
Promotions
>> Central Pacific Bank has promoted five employees. Ralph Okazaki has been named senior vice president and senior credit administrator. Yuko Fujita is vice president and Waikiki branch manager, Wendy Higa vice president and Kalihi branch manager, Andrew Lang vice president and financial advisor and Drezleen Oshiro has been promoted to vice president and service administrator.>> Paradise Cruise Ltd. appointed Daven Hermosura westbound sales manager. He will be responsible for assisting and managing sales and promotions for westbound accounts and local military outlets. He will continue to serve as dinner cruise manager.
On the board
>> The Food Marketing Institute has appointed John T. Fujieki to its board of directors. He is the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Star Markets.>> The Helicopter Association International's board of directors has named David Chevalier a board member. He is chief executive of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
Recognition
>> The Hyatt Regency awarded Katy Sinclair Britzmann sales director of the year. She is the executive director of sales and marketing for the Kauai resort and spa.>> The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners has certified Karen Lee Klemme. She is a rehabilitation nurse consultant in private practice in Kailua-Kona.
>> Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties has awarded Yumi Laney the Previews property specialist designation. She had to complete a prescribed certification course to earn the distinction.
