Alumni
Matt Takamine, BBA ’98, was recognized in the 2023 Captive Review Power 50. Holding the 31st spot, hee was selected for this list as one of the most influential people in the captive industry. Takamine currently serves as the executive managing director and captive practice leader at Brown & Brown.
Tasha Sawai, BBA ’95, MAcc ’97, has been appointed controller at Mid-Pacific Institute. With 25 years of finance and accounting experience, Sawai will oversee all accounting operations to ensure sound financial reports, records, controls, policies and procedures.
David Matlin, MBA ’97, has retired as athletic director of the University of Hawai’i. He will retire with almost eight years of service to UH and over three decades of sports administration experience in Hawai’i. Matlin has also ended his term as a director on the Shidler Alumni Association board, a position he has held since 2005.
Daniel Nāhoʻopiʻi, MBA ’93, has been named chief administrative officer at Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA). He is responsible for the administrative, fiscal, procurement and human resources operations of HTA. Nāhoʻopiʻi previously served as HTA’s director of research from 2006-2017, a time in which he led the organization’s statewide Tourism Strategic Plan process, oversaw the research department and more.
Shelee Kimura, BBA ’95, was named a Power Leader by Pacific Business News. This award recognizes business leaders who will make the biggest impact on Hawai‘i over the next 10 years. In addition, Kimura was appointed to Mid-Pacific Institute’s Board of Trustees, where she will provide insight and guidance to advance the overall mission and vision of the school. Kimura currently serves as president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric.
Jon Evans, MBA ‘94, was promoted to president of Charlie’s Produce Seattle, the largest independent produce distributor on the West Coast. Evans has also been the executive sponsor of the company’s sustainability efforts including the recent install of the largest rooftop solar array in Western Washington.
Jay Ana, BBA ’98, has been appointed as a new trustee to the Coast Guard Foundation. As a trustee, he will help to further the foundation’s mission of strengthening the U.S. Coast Guard community and service by supporting its members and families. Ana currently serves as the president of Young Brothers, LLC and sits on the Shidler Advisory Board.
Rose Kemna, BBA ’84, earned an Aloha ‘Āina REALTOR® Award. The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® annually recognizes 10 individuals who excel in the real estate profession and have gone above and beyond in service to their clients. Kemna is currently a realtor broker at Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers.
Denise Iseri-Matsubara, BBA ’86, was hired as executive director of the City and County of Honolulu Mayor’s Office of Housing & Homelessness. She will lead efforts to complete various housing initiatives.. Iseri-Matsubara will also be taking over leadership of the city’s Affordable Housing Working Group.
Krishna Dhir, MBA ’68, was featured at The London Book Fair for his book, “The Wonder That is Urdu.”The fair showcases recently published books from various countries. The National Book Trust, an agency of the Indian government, selected the book to represent India.
