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. 

Holden Lim, BBA ’89
President, Hospitality Link International, Inc.
Secretary

Holden Lim

In his leadership role as secretary for the TIM Alumni Association board, Holden Lim conducts official correspondences, keeps records, issues meeting notices to members and performs other duties as assigned by the board of directors or the president.

Lim has spent 33 years in the hospitality industry working in operations, hotel consulting and real estate investment banking. Lim is currently the President of Hospitality Link International, Inc., a real estate investment banking firm with a focus on the hospitality industry. His firm assists clients to buy and sell hotels and resorts, and to raise debt and equity for hotels and resorts.

During Lim’s time at the TIM School, he fondly remembers the great education he received, the great rapport amongst TIM students, as well as the many networking opportunities with hospitality industry executives. Lim was Executive Director for TIM Night in 1989 “The Legend of Camelot” and was named Outstanding Senior in Hotel & Restaurant Management at Business Night in 1989. As a TIM alumni, Lim enjoys participating in student events that TIMAA assists in organizing and is a mentor in the TIM Mentorship Program.

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.