TIM Alumni Association Board of Directors

Lee-Ann Choy, BBA '88
Manager, Pacific Rim Concepts
President

Lee-Ann Choy

In her leadership role as president of the board, Lee-Ann Choy serves as a catalyst and connector between the TIM School students, faculty, alumni and the visitor industry. She looks for opportunities to cross-promote, utilize talents, connect generations and foster relationships.

Having been a member of the TIM Alumni Association board for more than 20 years, Choy coordinated the first Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala, which honored Dean Chuck Gee upon his retirement, and the building of the Gee Technology Center.

Choy says she feels blessed to have attended the TIM School at a time when Hawai‘i was growing to the destination it is today.

"My most memorable experiences include the diverse student population, inspirational faculty, abundant job opportunities, traveling to the National Restaurant Association Show and the bonds created at TIM Night galas," she said.

Te'o Fleming, BBA ’88
Director of Residences, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Vice President

Te'o Fleming

In his leadership role as vice president for the TIM Alumni Association board, Te'o Fleming supports the president in her duties and serves as a liaison to the chairpersons of several committees.  

Fleming is a seasoned leader with a deep passion for the hospitality industry.  He has more than 30 years of combined experience in business operations, real estate, finance and hospitality.  Fleming is currently the director of residences at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach. Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, he served as regional director of Business Operations — Hawaii for Destinations.

Never satisfied, Fleming stepped out of the hospitality industry to further his formal education and attended the University of Southern California where he received a MBA. While at USC, Fleming interned with Deloitte Consulting where his perspective on client service shifted. After graduating, he joined Deloitte full-time and spent the next 14 years consulting to Fortune 100 companies globally before eventually returning to the hospitality industry in Hawaii. 

Catherine Orlans, BS ’09
Marketing Manager, Oʻahu Visitors Bureau
Secretary

Catherine Orlans

Catherine Orlans brings a unique blend of expertise in regenerative tourism and destination management to her role as Secretary for the Board of Directors. As the first Destination Manager for Oʻahu under the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA), she pioneered sustainable solutions that balanced the needs of residents and visitors while reshaping the island’s tourism landscape. In her current role as Marketing Manager with the Oʻahu Visitors Bureau (OVB), Catherine continues to bridge destination management with marketing, leveraging relationships with national and international media to accurately share the stories of Oʻahu and support regenerative tourism initiatives.

Beyond her professional success, Catherine is a passionate advocate for education, inclusion, and diversity in the workforce. As a mother to a child with Autism, she is committed to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of ability, have equal opportunities to succeed. She actively promotes awareness of invisible disabilities and inclusive practices within the tourism and hospitality sectors for Oʻahu.

Catherine also loves giving back through mentoring future leaders, particularly those pursuing regenerative tourism careers in Hawaiʻi. She is dedicated to shaping the next generation of professionals, believing strongly in education’s ability to drive lasting change and positive impact across the industry.

Lois Sismar, BBA ’72
Retired
Treasurer

Lois Sismar

In her role as treasurer, Lois Sismar works to keep financial statements and maintain licenses and permits with various government agencies. She participates in all the TIM Alumni Association meetings and provides regular updates and reports on the financial matters of the TIMAA.

"It is a privilege to be on the board so that I can be connected with the school and the travel industry," she said.

Sismar's fondest memories as a student in the TIM School include the "Roaring Twenties" TIM Night and attending the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, which was chaperoned by Dean Chuck Gee.