Shidler College of Business Alumni Association

🎉 In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Shidler College of Business, we're highlighting the memorable experiences of our alumni. Today, we’re featuring Reid Hinaga, BBA ’06! 🎉
Reid's fondest memory of his time at Shidler was the connections and relationships he built through the Business Executive Society of Tomorrow (BEST). "I was very hesitant at first to join and put myself out there, but it was one of the BEST decisions I ever made," Reid shares. "Whether it was at club meetings, events, or just seeing my fellow BESTIES in the hallways between classes, I cherish all of those memories, big and small. Our weekend beach house outings were especially unforgettable!"
Reid’s experiences with BEST have continued to impact his life, as many of his friends have moved across the globe, but they still find ways to stay connected.

We are excited to introduce Jeremiah "Jay" Ana, BBA ’98, President of Young Brothers, LLC, as one of our 2024 Hall of Honor honorees!
Jay heads Hawai‘i’s leading inter-island freight handling and transportation company and has been instrumental in the company’s largest financial and cultural transformation in history. His efforts have been crucial in preserving the safe, frequent, reliable, and affordable inter island transportation services that Hawaiian island communities rely on.
Jay is an active supporter of his community, serving on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations such as Aloha United Way, Hawaii Foodbank, and the YMCA. In 2023, Jay was recognized as one of Hawai‘i’s Admired Leaders by Pacific Business News and was most recently honored by Hawaii Business Magazine as a “20 for the Next 20” honoree.
He is also the proud father of three children and enjoys coaching his son’s youth football team in his spare time.
Join us in honoring Jay at the Shidler Hall of Honor Awards 2024 on Thursday, October 10 at 5:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

🎉This Feature Friday, we congratulate Micah Masei, BBA ‘21, MS '22, on making it to the Olympic Games Paris 2024!
During his time at Shidler, Micah was actively involved with the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE), where he developed his entrepreneurial skills by participating in the 2021 Summer Startup Launchpad with his business idea Virtual QB, a football practice device that allows the user to simulate the experience of a quarterback.
Congratulations, Micah!

🎉 This Feature Friday, we congratulate Tyler Shimohara, BBA ‘21, on his impressive dual roles at Raytheon and the LA Clippers! Tyler Shimohara, who graduated from Shidler College of Business with a degree in Entrepreneurship, has been balancing two exciting positions since graduation. While in school, he was a part of the Business Executive Society of Tomorrow BEST UHM from Spring 2019 to 2021.
At Raytheon, Tyler works full-time as a Shipping Coordinator. He coordinates with Raytheon business programs on shipping materials, generates shipping documents, schedules domestic and international freight forwarders, and handles the shipping of hazardous materials.
Simultaneously, Tyler serves part-time as IT Game Night Staff for the LA Clippers. In this role, he prepares and deploys IT equipment for LA Clippers employees both in the office and at Crypto.com Arena. He installs IT equipment throughout the stadium, including the LA Clippers home and visiting locker rooms, the court floor, video rooms, coaches' rooms, and for any other programs needing equipment.
Congratulations, Tyler!

📘 Celebrating 75 Years! Presenting the 75th Anniversary Edition of the Shidler College of Business Magazine!
We are proud to announce the special 75th Anniversary Edition of the Shidler College of Business magazine. This issue celebrates our history, milestones, and the remarkable achievements of our students, faculty, and alumni over the past 75 years.
Stay connected with the Shidler ʻOhana and explore the legacy that continues to shape the future of business.
Discover the amazing stories in our 75th anniversary edition! Click here https://ow.ly/AvSi50T4APE.

📅 Mark your calendars for the upcoming Hall of Honor Awards ceremony on Thursday, October 10 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel!⁠
Join us for a special 75th Anniversary Edition as we celebrate and recognize five outstanding business visionaries who exemplify strong leadership, unwavering integrity, and dedication to community service. Congratulations to this year’s inductees:
Jay Ana, BBA ’98 - President, Young Brothers LLC
Chu Thi Thanh Ha, VEMBA ’06 - Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, FPT Software Ltd
AJ Halagao, MBA ’04 - President, Hawai'i Leadership Forum Omidyar Fellows Hawaii
Lauren Nahme, BBA ’90 - Maui Recovery Effort, Hawaii Community Foundation
Roy Pfund, BBA ’80, MBA ’87 - President and CEO, Roberts Hawaii
Interested in purchasing a sponsorship or individual ticket? Please RSVP by September 26 through the link in bio. Don't miss out on this highly-anticipated event! ⁠
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🎉 This Feature Friday, we congratulate Maraiah Taylor Gamateo, MS ‘22, on her new job as Marketing Coordinator at Honolulu Cookie Company!
As Marketing Coordinator at Honolulu Cookie Company, Maraiah assists in executing all marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s brand and goals. Her role involves organizing, tracking, and effectively communicating with internal and external teams to ensure that marketing-related activities are completed in a timely manner with maximized performance.
Maraiah said her favorite Shidler memory, “was being in the Master of Science in Marketing Management (MSMM) program! I really enjoyed working with my classmates and learned so much from my professors. The program also helped me get more disciplined in my work and think more critically, which has been super valuable in my career.”
Congratulations, Maraiah!

📅 Save the date for the Shidler Northern California Alumni and Friends Mixer at the AC Hotel San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.!⁠ ⁠
Dean Roley and the Shidler and TIM Alumni Associations warmly invite you to a special networking mixer. Expand your network, make valuable connections, and learn about the college's exciting new initiatives. The admission fee is $40 per person, which includes pupus and 1 drink ticket.⁠
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To secure your spot, kindly RSVP by Monday, September 9 through the link in the bio at shidler.hawaii.edu/northerncalifornia.⁠⁠
Looking forward to seeing you there!⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠

🎉 This Feature Friday, we congratulate Ryan Hanscam, BBA ‘18, on his recent promotion to Implementation Manager at ProService! ProService Hawaii
As an implementation manager, Ryan oversees the integration of local businesses into ProService Hawaii’s platform and services. He collaborates with internal and external partners to drive client experience, optimize business processes, and ensure successful adoption of HRMS and new product implementation. In this role, Ryan leads the implementation team in the strategic, technical roadmapping and ex*****on of the onboarding journey for business and employees.
Ryan said his favorite Shidler memory is, “The people you meet along the journey. The people I’ve had the pleasure to meet through Shidler, I still connect and work with to this day. The sense of community Shidler provides during my college experience and beyond has been an invaluable experience.”
A fun fact about Ryan is that he visited Japan before starting his new role!
Congratulations, Ryan!

Set sail for a memorable afternoon on Newport Bay! 🌊
Dean Vance Roley, along with our gracious hosts Bill (BBA ’65) and Sue Johnson, invite you to join us aboard the Dulcinea for a special Shidler College fundraiser.
Event Details: Sunday, September 22nd, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Slip #202, Anchorage Way, Newport Beach, CA. The cost is $30 per person.
RSVP by September 9th at shidler.hawaii.edu/newport.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to cruise Newport Bay while supporting a great cause. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! 🛥️

Applications are now open for the Recent Alumni Mentoring Program (RAMP) Cohort 6!
RAMP is designed for recent alumni (who have graduated within the past 5 years) looking to accelerate their career, broaden their horizons and develop professional skills. The program provides an opportunity to connect and learn from Hawaii’s leading business professionals through one-on-one mentorship.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity – apply today at https://shidler.wufoo.com/forms/shidler-ramp-application-2024

🎉 This Feature Friday, we congratulate Annika Streng, DLEMBA ‘24, on her remarkable career achievement as the new Hawaii Marketing Manager – Mauna Loa at Hawaiian Host Group! Hawaiian Host Group
In her new role, Annika will support the Mauna Loa global marketing team by coordinating and executing marketing activities specific to the Hawaii market. These initiatives aim to ensure continued local success for the Mauna Loa brand, which has more than 45 years of history. (Note: Hawaiian Host Group is a leading Hawaii-based consumer goods company, home to a portfolio of brands including Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, KOHO, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards. With over 500 employees and sold in over 23 countries, its headquarters is in Honolulu.)
Annika said her favorite Shidler memory is, "In addition to building my overall business acumen, the DLEMBA program at the Shidler College of Business provided networking, mentorship, and guidance opportunities. Our cohort developed a community, and our teachers helped us outside of the classroom by connecting us to industry professionals. These experiences helped me to persevere, take risks, and explore new opportunities. Some of my favorite classes included Human Resources, Negotiation, and New Venture Management."
Fun fact: Annika recently visited Kauai during the holiday weekend and reconnected with nature. Exploring our islands is something that I want to consciously make an effort to do – I have spent too long taking Hawaii for granted!"
Congratulations, Annika!

Don’t miss out on the chance to mingle, munch, and make memories! Join us for Dine Around, a round robin formatted culinary adventure where you'll visit three incredible restaurants and meet a new group of attendees at each spot 🍷🍴
This year's featured restaurants are:
- Eating House 1849
- Kuhio Avenue Food Hall
- StripSteak
RSVP by August 7 at https://shidler.hawaii.edu/dinearound

🌺 Thank you to all our Shidler ʻOhana for attending the 2024 Maui Alumni & Friends Mixer! 🌺
We’re so happy to reconnect with our Maui alumni and supporters; your presence and engagement made the event a great success. It was wonderful to reconnect with approximately 50+ attendees and celebrate our shared experiences.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you at future events.

🎉 This Feature Friday, we celebrate and congratulate Mary Fastenau, EMBA ‘96, on her well-deserved retirement and remarkable career! Mary is also a 2018 Shidler Hall of Honor inductee.
Retirement Announcement: Mary officially retired on May 31 after an illustrious career as a Senior Partner for Anthology FINN Partners Anthology Group, dedicating almost 35 years to the company and its predecessor companies. Friends, colleagues, and co-conspirators gathered in grand style to celebrate her incredible journey and contributions to the business community.
Favorite Shidler Memory: "I am a proud Shidler EMBA alumna, and I can honestly say the program helped shape my professional life. The EMBA program at the Shidler College of Business provided networking, mentorship, and guidance opportunities. Our cohort developed a community, and our teachers helped us outside of the classroom by connecting us to industry professionals. These experiences helped me to persevere, take risks, and explore new opportunities. Some of my favorite classes included Human Resources, Negotiation, and New Venture Management."
Fun Fact: Mary will be continuing on several of the boards where she currently serves, such as the Mink Center for Business Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership - MCBL, Hawaiʻi Public Radio, American Lung Force Women's Cabinet, and Rotary Club of Downtown Honolulu Additionally, she will be spending more time doing therapy dog work with her Labradoodle Ruby, visiting nursing homes and schools to bring some canine love.
Congratulations on your retirement, Mary!

🎉 Thank you to everyone who attended our Shidler Alumni Association 2024 Annual Meeting! 🎉
We are thrilled to welcome our new Shidler Alumni Association Board Members:
- Adina Wakayama, BBA 2008, Accounting Manager at Par Hawai’i Inc.
- Trisha Ann Yamato, EMBA 2019, Senior Associate - Investment & Analytics at Ulupono Initiative
- Charles Goodin, BBA 2007, Principal at N&K CPAs Inc.
Welcome to the Shidler ʻOhana, Adina, Trisha, and Charles!

🎉 Thank you to everyone who attended our Shidler Alumni Association 2024 Annual Meeting! 🎉
We are thrilled to welcome our new Shidler Alumni Association Board Members:
- Adina Wakayama, BBA 2008, Accounting Manager at Par Hawai'i Inc.
- Trisha Ann Yamato, EMBA 2019, Senior Associate - Investment & Analytics at Ulupono Initiative
- Charles Goodin, BBA 2007, Principal at N&K CPAs Inc.
Welcome to the Shidler ʻOhana, Adina, Trisha, and Charles!

🎉 This Feature Friday, we congratulate Priscilla Zheng-Moore, BBA ‘18, on her remarkable career achievements!
At the end of April, Priscilla became a Brand Marketing Manager at Hawaiian Telcom, where she leads the Connect Hawai‘i program. She connects people to businesses across Hawai‘i by sharing their stories through short videos Connect Hawaii.
Priscilla was officially voted in as the 2nd Vice Chair on the Ad 2 National Executive Leadership team at the ADMERICA Conference in May. In this volunteer role, she will work with young advertising and marketing leaders nationwide as they run their Ad 2 clubs. Ad 2 is a collaborative community of passionate, forward-thinking advertising professionals making a difference in their local communities and industry. Previously, Priscilla served on the local Ad 2 Hawai‘i Board Ad 2 Hawaii.
Priscilla shared her favorite Shidler memory, saying that "The interactions with Hawaii business professionals and my peers helped me leave my comfort zone and lay the foundation for my career."
A fun fact about Priscilla is that she enjoys creating impactful video content that tells the stories of local businesses.
Congratulations, Priscilla!

🎉 This Feature Friday, we congratulate Scott Tonai, BBA ‘13, on his new role as a wealth manager at Andrews Advisory Associates, LLC!
Scott will leverage his experience in financial planning and investment management to enhance the firm’s financial success and provide comprehensive guidance to clients.
Favorite Shidler Memory: "My favorite Shidler memories centered around the business clubs’ professional and social events. The interactions with Hawaii business professionals and my peers helped me leave my comfort zone and lay the foundation for my career. I look forward to attending Shidler events as an alumnus because of the impact it had on me."
Fun Fact: Scott visited Japan before starting his new role.
Congratulations, Scott!

🎉This Feature Friday, we are proud to congratulate Raoul Magaña, MBA '11, on being named to Hawaii Business Magazine’s (Hawaii Business Magazine) 20 for the Next 20. Raoul's remarkable achievements and contributions as senior VP and division manager of the consumer products division at First Hawaiian Bank (First Hawaiian Bank) have earned him this well-deserved recognition.
Hawaii Business Magazine annually celebrates 20 people whose talents, accomplishments, and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi into the next two decades. Past honorees have been described as energetic, innovative, entrepreneurial, talented, intelligent, and charismatic leaders of tomorrow. These “People to Watch” may come from any field: business, public service, law, entrepreneurship, education, government service, or elsewhere.
Raoul joined First Hawaiian Bank in 2014 while still enlisted in the Navy and after working for the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Economic and Finance. Coming from a military background, Raoul has learned to apply the same leadership concepts to connect and bring people along with him in his vision. He currently leads 130 people and is responsible for the bank’s consumer products including deposits, credit and debit cards, consumer lending and home equity lines of credit.
To learn more about Raoul's incredible journey, please visit the link https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/Raoul-magana-first-hawaiian-bank-20-for-20-2024/

📢 Calling all Shidler alumni and friends! You are invited to our Alumni Dine Around 2024! 🌟
Join us for an evening of networking and great food at some of Hawai‘i’s finest restaurants.
This event will be on Wednesday, August 14 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the International Market Place International Market Place. Ticket price is $85.
Price includes: heavy pupus, one drink ticket at each restaurant, as well as complimentary validated parking for up to four hours at the International Market Place.
Please RSVP by August 7th. To register, please visit the link https://ow.ly/jc9T50Srjvv

🎉This Feature Friday, we would like to congratulate Costas Theocharidis, BBA ‘03, on the release of his new book Costas: Warrior For Life Thriving within the Chaos!
As a former University of Hawai'i men's volleyball star (2000-2003), Costas has one of the most decorated careers in NCAA college sports history. His book chronicles his journey through love, pain, struggle, and redemption, aiming to inspire his daughters and the younger generation of student-athletes.
If interested, go check out his book on Amazon at https://ow.ly/PGZA50SkiI0
Congratulations, Costas!

🎉This Feature Friday, we would like to congratulate Shawn Kanaʻiaupuni, EMBA ‘07, and President and CEO of Partners in Development Foundation, for being selected as a member of the ninth cohort of the Omidyar Fellows program!
As an Omidyar Fellow, Shawn will engage in impactful discussions and build relationships with other leaders to drive positive change in Hawai‘i. Her dedication and leadership are truly inspiring.
Congratulations, Shawn!
Photo courtesy of Hawai‘i Leadership Forum.

This Feature Friday, we would like to congratulate Matt Derouin, BBA ‘17 and MS ‘23, for joining Ulupono Initiative as an analyst on the investments and analytics team!
In his new role, Matt will play a crucial role in providing quantitative and qualitative analysis for various projects and investments considered by Ulupono, furthering the organization's mission of strengthening sustainability and self-sufficiency in Hawaiʻi. He will conduct due diligence on specific companies, industries, and proposals. His responsibilities will include reviewing financial models, pro-forma financial statements, and other proposals to identify strengths, weaknesses, risks, and key assumptions.
Congratulations, Matt!

🎉 This Feature Friday, we would like to congratulate Grant Kubota, BBA ‘99 and MBA ‘05, senior vice president and financial advisor in the Morgan Stanley Honolulu wealth management office, for being named to Forbes Magazine’s 2024 list of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors!
Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list comprises a select group of individuals who have a minimum of seven years of industry experience. The ranking, developed by Forbes’ partner SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors and weighing factors like revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews.
This is Grant’s 7th consecutive year that he has received this distinguished honor. This award recognizes his excellence in wealth management services and his professionalism and dedication to his clients. He is a Certified Financial Planner and has been with Morgan Stanley for over 18 years.
Congratulations, Grant!

💍 This Feature Friday, we would like to congratulate Bryton Kaneshiro, BBA ‘21, on his recent marriage!
On April 20, 2024, Bryton and Danni celebrated their love by tying the knot at the beautiful Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Riverside, California.
Congratulations, Bryton!

🎉 This Feature Friday, we would like to congratulate Jason Thune, MBA ‘02, for being named to Hawaii Business Magazine's 20 for the Next 20!
Hawaii Business Magazine annually celebrates 20 people whose talents, accomplishments and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi into the next two decades. Past honorees have been described as energetic, innovative, entrepreneurial, talented, intelligent and charismatic leaders of tomorrow. These “People to Watch” may come from any field: business, public service, law, entrepreneurship, education, government service or elsewhere.
Jason is the VP of fiber strategy and deployment at Hawaiian Telcom. Over his 25 years with the company, he has worked in customer operations, network operations, network planning and IT. Since 2020, his teams have been working to expand Hawaiian Telcom’s fiber broadband infrastructure to rural areas, primarily on the Neighbor Islands. Last year, that included all of Keālia and Lāwa‘i on Kaua‘i, all of Pāhala and parts of Ka‘ū and Puna on Hawai‘i Island, all of Lāna‘i and most of Moloka‘i.
Jason also manages over $68 million in federal grants that fund the installation of fiber broadband at more than 240 local schools. He says another goal is to provide access to fiber broadband for every home and business in the state.
Jason says he’s proud to work for a local company like Hawaiian Telcom, which was founded in 1883. “I want to make sure that I can do whatever it takes so that the next generation of employees can retire, and this company is here for another 100 years.”
To learn more about Jason, please visit the link. https://ow.ly/Vsqf50Ru9tj
Congratulations, Jason!