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INSIDE: The first Executive MBA reunion: Time to celebrate The world according to Sam Zell | The 2011 Hall of Honor Awards Dean’s Message

Aloha, In this issue of Shidler Business, we significant impact that this program has had students and sponsoring events such as our highlight all that makes the Shidler on its alumni and the business community Newport yacht cruise and San Francisco College such a special place to learn and at-large. Giants game. The success and growth of grow. From inspirational alumni profiles We will share highlights from Sam the Shidler College would not be possible to stellar faculty research to incredible Zell’s visit to the University as a part without the generosity of these remarkable student accomplishments and everything of the popular Will Weinstein summer individuals. We encourage more of you to in-between, the following pages showcase lecture series. In September, this real estate get involved because your support truly everything that we have achieved together in billionaire attracted a crowd of over 500 makes a difference. recent months. people to UH to hear his perspective on the Please enjoy this issue of Shidler Business The summer and fall semesters have been role of government and its impact on the and thank you for taking an interest in all incredibly busy. We have hosted remarkable U.S. economy and finance industry. that we have accomplished together. Mahalo lectures, eye-opening international field In recent months, several new for your support and feedback. studies, and career building workshops and scholarships and faculty endowments have seminars in addition to countless other been established thanks to the generosity Sincerely, successful activities and initiatives. We also of our alumni and friends. These gifts, organized over a dozen alumni gatherings including our individual and corporate worldwide including our first Executive donors from fiscal year 2010-2011, are Vance Roley MBA reunion. For over three decades, the recognized in our “Honor Roll” listing on vroley@hawaii.edu EMBA program has served as an important page 27. stepping stone for nearly 400 top business Also, we would like to send a special executives in Hawai‘i and beyond. In one thanks to our alumni who have assisted in of our feature stories, we will explore the growing our alumni network, hiring our

Shidler College of Business Advisory Council

Chair Terri Fujii Bill D. Mills Robin K. Campaniano Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP, Honolulu Chairman, The Mills Group Senior Advisor, Farmers Insurance Hawaii General Partner, Ulupono Initiative David A. Heenan Ross Murakami Trustee, The Estate of James Campbell Managing Partner, KMH LLP Steven Ai Robert Hiam Jean E. Rolles President & CEO, City Mill Company Ltd. President & CEO, Hawaii Medical Service Association Vice President, Community Affairs, Outrigger Enterprises Inc. Robert F. Clarke Paul Higo Nancy Rose Former Chairman, President & CEO, Hawaiian Electric Managing Partner - Hawaii, Deloitte LLP Managing Partner, KPMG LLP Industries Inc. Glenn K.Y. Hong Charles A. Sted John C. Dean President & CEO, Young Brothers Ltd. President & CEO, Hawaii Pacific Health Executive Chairman, Central Pacific Financial Corp. & Central Pacific Bank Faye W. Kurren Kent K. Tsukamoto President & CEO, Hawaii Dental Service Managing Partner, Accuity LLP W. Allen Doane Former Chairman & CEO, Alexander & Baldwin Inc. Constance H. Lau Keith M. Vieira President & CEO, Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. Senior Vice President & Director of Operations – Hawai’i, H. Mitchell D’Olier Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. President and CEO, The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation & Warren K.K. Luke Kaneohe Ranch Co. Ltd. Chairman, President & CEO, Hawaii National Bank Joseph L. Wikoff Managing Director, Wikoff, Combs & Co. LLC Brenda Lei Foster Tan Tek Lum President, American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai President & Director, Lum Yip Kee Ltd.

2 CONTENTS Volume 34, Number 2, Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Shidler Business is published twice annually for alumni, students and friends of the University of Hawai‘i at M¯anoa, Shidler College of FeatureS Business. Please direct correspondence and address changes to: 4 The first Executive MBA reunion: Time to

Shidler Business celebrate Shidler College of Business University of Hawai‘i at M¯anoa 7 The 2011 Hall of Honor Awards 2404 Maile Way, C202 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822 USA Phone: (808) 956-6044 • Fax: (808) 956-9882 8 The world according to Sam Zell Email: [email protected] Shidler News Dean Photography 10 Shidler students meet Nobel recipient Vance Roley Jen Burke, Grant Kim, Toni Kruse, Krystal Lee, Dr. Muhammed Yunus during Microfinance Associate Dean for Michael Orbito, Jenny Teruya, Field Study to India and Bangladesh Academic Affairs Tyson Yamada John Butler Web 11 Asian Field Study explores international ASSISTANT Dean for Loren Swendsen entrepreneurship in Asia STUDENT Services Ellen Vinson Online Edition www.shidler.hawaii.edu/ 14 Business Night celebrates 50 years of DIRECTOR of Development magazine Unyong Nakata mentoring Circulation Director of ALUMNI 27,000 per issue RELATIONS Faculty and Staff Notes Maile Au ON THE COVER 16 New faculty and staff Microfinance Field Study Editorial Staff participants Brendan Jinnohara, Managing Director Heather Otani and Olivia Wong 17 Promotions, awards and appointments Dolly Omiya at The Bahai House of Worship, also known as the "Lotus Editor Temple," in New Delhi, India. Alumni News Amy Watari 18 Strengthening global ties

24 Alumni profile: Michael Yee, project manager, Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa

25 Alumni profile: Janis Akuna, founder and owner, Andis Wines The University of Hawai‘i at M¯anoa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution Donor News 27 Honor roll

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www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 3 The first Executive MBA reunion Time to celebrate by Dolly Omiya The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, with its spectacular backdrop of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, was the perfect venue for the first Executive MBA reunion.

As Executive MBA alumni filled the ballroom, it Since 1979, the EMBA program has graduated was apparent that everyone was looking forward to 398 students. The first executive program of its kind reconnecting with their classmates. A lavish spread in Hawai‘i, it has enabled many business leaders the of appetizers and the island sounds of musicians opportunity to retool their business acumen and skills Jon Yamasato and Darin Leong created the perfect to succeed in the increasingly complex global work atmosphere for mingling and socializing—it was great to environment. Not only does the program challenge see networking at its best. participants to achieve their highest academic potential, “It’s about time,” said Phillip Kinnicutt, a graduate of but it also provides them with vast opportunities to the EMBA 1 class. For over 30 years, the Shidler College increase their professional network. of Business has been training Hawai‘i’s emerging No one was more excited to see the EMBA program business leaders through the EMBA program. With over survive and thrive than former Shidler Dean and 150 graduates in attendance, this was the first organized program Co-Founder David Heenan and Executive EMBA reunion since Kinnicutt’s class graduated in 1979. Education Center’s former Director Mike Washofsky. In From EMBA 1 to the newest class of EMBA 18, the his remarks, Heenan shared a story about the difficulties program has certainly earned respect for what it has of obtaining UH approval for the program. He recalled accomplished over the years. And, it was “Time to UH administrators’ criticism of this group, calling the Celebrate.” program elitist. 4 L to R: Christlyn Shitagi (BBA '96) with EMBA 12 classmates Tina Tom, Jason Tongson, Derek Chang, Darin Shigeta and Louis Perez.

Front (L to R): Former Executive Center Director Mike Washofsky, Lenny Kamp (EMBA 1), Alan Hayashi (EMBA 1), Former Dean Dave Heenan, Phil Kinnicutt (EMBA 1); Back (L to R): Bill Olson (EMBA 1), Former Dean and Shidler Professor Dave Bess, Jerry Dupont (EMBA 1)

Alumni reunite with old friends and classmates at the College's first EMBA reunion at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

Little did they know that top universities were offering similar executive programs with overwhelming success. The EMBA program objectives were clear from the start—provide a strong foundation in management skills, offer a convenient and collaborative learning environment, present a rigorous and accelerated curriculum with an Asia-Pacific business perspective, provide knowledgeable and experienced professors and offer services that are essential to working professionals. Today, the Shidler EMBA program is still going strong with a list of alumni that represents the best of Hawai‘i’s business community. According to EMBA graduates, the program is more than just a degree—it is a life-enhancing experience. Top left: Former Dean Dave Heenan shares his memories of the early days of the EMBA program; Top right: Reminiscing over old photos and class lists; Bottom: EMBA 15 alumni reunited for a group photo.

www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 5 continued from page 5 — The first Executive MBA reunion

“As a foreign transplant, my EMBA experience at We asked EMBA alumni to . . . the Shidler College of Business provided me Name one thing that you with more than just a valued the most from your quality education. The Shidler community was a EMBA experience. nurturing environment that allowed me to improve my English and writing skills without fear, build life-long relationships, and was without a doubt, an integral stepping stone over the course of my Tracy Chiang (far right) with her career.” family at her son's wedding. Tracy chiang EMBA 7 CPA, 楊翠菊 EMBA alumnus Chris Letoto (center) with wife Leslie Campaniano (EMBA 18) and father-in-law Robin Campaniano (EMBA 3). “The opportunity to network and collaborate “The unique learning opportunities and the with the current and future relationships I formed with my classmates are what I leaders of Hawai‘i.” found most valuable. The EMBA program gave me a wealth of knowledge and experiences from some of the best business professors in the country. Going michelle d. ramos to class and studying alongside individuals with EMBA 18 incredibly diverse local backgrounds has truly helped Vice President of Finance Aloha Air Cargo me broaden my perspective and appreciate their areas of expertise. As a result I was able to form life-long friendships.”

Chris Letoto EMBA 16 Senior Business Analyst, HMSA

“When I’m in a touchy situation and I’m not the “The professional and personal relationships that were expert, I have my fellow formed during my time in the EMBA program have EMBA 3 classmates to call provided me with an invaluable knowledge resource up for advice. Not only for base that will last a lifetime. The sharing of leadership business, but for personal experiences created a real-world learning environment situations. The network is which enhanced our career perspective.” amazing!”

Robert lee malcolm s. Inamine EMBA 3 EMBA 11 Major General Director of Human Resources & Administration U.S. Army (Retired) Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union

6 The 2011 Hall of Honor Awards

undreds of alumni with West. “The people of Other highlights of the and friends gathered Hawai‘i have embraced the best evening included a heart- for the 2011 Hall of aspects of both [cultures],” said thumping Okinawan taiko HHonor Awards at the Hilton Miyauchi. “Turning ideals into performance by Ryukyukoku Hawaiian Village on October the practical attributes of a high Matsuri Daiko Hawaii, a 13. The event honored Shidler standard of living, a peaceful Hawaii Business magazine cover Eddie Lam, BBA '81 graduates Eddie Lam, CEO lifestyle and warm relations photo booth, and inspirational of Onlen Fairyland (HK) with family and neighbors.” testimonial videos on each of the Company Ltd., and Feng Tai Miyauchi continued to explain four Hall of Honor inductees. Footwear Company Ltd; Patrick how he believes that much of The Hall of Honor Awards, Oki, managing partner of PKF his company’s success is tied to presented by Title Sponsor Pacific Hawaii LLP; Michele its ability to integrate Japanese Hawaii Business magazine, is an Saito, president of Farmers and American business and annual event that pays tribute to Insurance Hawaii; and Alvin management styles. Miyauchi those Shidler alumni and friends Wong, general partner of Royal led the development and growth who have made outstanding Kinau Partnership. of the Japan-based financial contributions to their The featured keynote services company which professions, the community, and speaker was the Director and operates in 27 countries with the Shidler College of Business. CEO of ORIX Corporation 306 locations throughout the Proceeds raised from the event Yoshihiko Miyauchi who spoke U.S., Asia, Oceania, Europe, benefit the Shidler College of Patrick Oki, BBA '92 about Hawai‘i’s role as the hub the Middle East and Northern Business Alumni Association of the Pacific combining East Africa. Endowed Scholarship Fund.

"I am always going to be truly grateful to the Shidler College of Business and the University for providing me with a great education that really allowed me to get a job that I love to do every day."

— Patrick Oki Michele Saito, BBA '81

Top: The 2011 Hall of Honor Awards attracted hundreds to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Bottom left: ORIX Corporation CEO and Director Yoshihiko Miyauchi arrived from Japan to give the evening's keynote address.; Bottom right: An exciting opening performance by taiko drummers from Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii. Alvin Wong, BBA '72

www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 7 however, with stocks plunging on the day of the lecture to their The World lowest point since the 2008 financial crisis, Zell and Weinstein re-directed their conversation to address some of the more pressing issues relating to the day’s headlining developments. Zell began by discussing his views on the current state of According the U.S. economy. “Ours is a very unique country. It’s a country of immigrants. It’s a country that has produced extraordinary individuals, extraordinary inventions, and extraordinary progress,” commented Zell. “[However], if you think about the to Sam Zell fact that for every dollar the U.S. government spends, 40 cents is borrowed, obviously it’s just not sustainable. All of us have to understand that we need radical changes to our system if our by Amy Watari system is going to provide our children and their children with the kind of opportunities that we were provided.” According to Zell, balance is an important factor in U.S. business mogul Sam Zell attracted a America’s struggle to move forward. “I think it starts with the crowd of over 500 people to the University fact that you can’t cut enough to make things balance and you can’t raise taxes enough to make things balance. The only of Hawai‘i at M¯anoa as the featured thing that will make things balance is growth.” Zell reiterated speaker at this year’s Will Weinstein on several occasions about the significant role that government Conversation Lecture Series. and legislation plays in creating growth opportunities. “You create growth by ending uncertainty. You create growth by encouraging those that create jobs to do more,” said Zell. Zell took the stage with his long-time friend and UH “Growth is all about aspiration . . . You can’t have aspiration if lecturer Will Weinstein for an open discussion which explored you’re burdened by all the rules.” everything from politics to America’s financial outlook to the With a large portion of his real estate and business world’s fastest growing economies. endeavors based outside of the U.S., Zell also shared his As a self-made billionaire, Zell originally planned to share thoughts on foreign economies such as Asia, South America, his thoughts on the ethical boundaries of entrepreneurship; the Middle East and Europe. “When you go around the rest

8 of the world and you see the things that other countries are focused on – whether it be massive infrastructure as in the case of China, or massive movement of people in Latin America from the poverty level to the middle class – it’s just extraordinarily rewarding to see that if you give people a carrot they will grab it and they will make it happen,” said Zell. “In most of these countries, the ability to make things happen is easier than it is in the United States.” Zell also discussed his views on several of today’s more controversial issues including the world’s reserve currency, productivity of regulatory agencies, commodities and currencies, health care reform, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. It was apparent that Zell holds a deep understanding of the world around him and has a passion for raising awareness and encouraging change. Zell concluded his talk with a brief Q&A session with the audience. Among those who approached the microphone was an inquisitive UH entrepreneur student who asked Zell for his best advice to young, aspiring entrepreneurs. “It’s all about accepting the possible. It’s all about being focused,” advised will Weinstein and Sam Zell close the event by giving each other a "high five." Zell, who started his entrepreneurial endeavors by launching a real estate company while attending the University of Michigan. “A true entrepreneur never fails. Sometimes something doesn’t work out, but failure is not a part of the lexicon . . . My advice Sam Zell is the chairman of Equity Group Investments LLC, a to you is to open your eyes. Look for opportunities. Then, take a private entrepreneurial investment firm he founded more than 40 years ago. EGI is recognized as the founder of three of chance.” the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) in history. Zell is Zell’s talk was a part of the public lecture series held in also chairman of Equity International, a privately held, leading conjunction with Will Weinstein’s summer course on ethics. The investor in real estate related businesses outside of the U.S. event took place at the UH M¯anoa Campus Center Ballroom which he co-founded in 1999. In addition, Zell serves as chairman of five public companies listed on the New York Stock on August 4. This was Zell’s second public appearance at the Exchange: Equity Residential Properties Trust, Equity LifeStyle University of Hawai‘i. In 2005, he was the featured speaker for Properties, Capital Trust, Covanta Holding Corp. and Anixter. He the 13th K¯ıpapa i ke Ala Lecture presented by the Pacific Asian is also the chairman of the Tribune Company, a private media Center for Entrepreneurship. conglomerate. Previously, Zell served as chairman of Equity Office Properties Trust which was sold in 2007 to The Blackstone Group for $39 billion in the largest private equity transaction View Sam Zell’s talk in its entirety online at www.vimeo.com/ in history. The Chicago native received his BA and JD from the shidlercollege. University of Michigan.

About the Weinstein Conversation Lecture Series

Since 2003, Will Weinstein has led a graduate summer course at the Shidler College of Business and the William S. Richardson School of Law entitled, “Ethics and Integrity in the Real World.” The course explores the ethical issues and dilemmas that occur in various industries such as law, business, athletics, medicine and the non-profit sector.

As a supplement to his classes, Weinstein coordinates an impressive line-up of guest speakers to participate in his public lecture series. These professionals share their experiences and discuss the moral and ethical situations that occur in their fields of expertise. Speakers have included such notable names as: Buzzy Geduld, CEO of Cougar Trading in New York, legal ethics genius Kevin Cameron, Mary Bitterman from the Bernard Osher Foundation, philanthropist Bernard Osher and Jay Shidler, founder of the Shidler Group.

www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 9 SHIDLER NEWS Students meet Nobel recipient Dr. Muhammad Yunus during the Microfinance Field Study to India and Bangladesh

Left: Brendan Jinnohara, Heather Otani and Olivia Wong visit the Taj Mahal; Right:Nobel recipient Dr. Muhammad Yunus (center) meets with students and Shidler professor Dharm Bhawuk (second from left).

MBA students Brendan trade with craft artisans affected the highlight of the Bangladesh Professor Dharm Bhawuk and Jinnohara, Heather Otani, and by leprosy. These eye-opening portion of the tour. Students was coordinated by the Fair Olivia Wong gained a first-hand visits, paired with meetings met with several microloan Trade Forum-India, Grameen look at fair trade, microfinance with governmental and non- recipients and experienced Bank of Bangladesh, and the and social business initiatives governmental organizations, microfinance through a bottom- Shidler College of Business taking place in India and provided insight into how fair up approach. They also learned Pacific Asian Management Bangladesh during the 2011 trade policies are developed and about the bank’s joint ventures Institute. Microfinance Field Study. help to improve the lives of the with social business corporations For more details about In India, students met with poor. and how these projects address the Microfinance Field Study, workers and representatives from Meeting Nobel recipient Dr. key issues relating to poverty. contact the PAMI office at several fair trade groups such Muhammad Yunus and touring The field study, held May [email protected] or visit as MESH, which practices fair Grameen Bank was definitely 8 – 21, was led by Shidler www.shidler.hawaii.edu/pami.

Fish scholarship recipients give back to the community

On October 2, the Oscar draws 40,000 people each year and Rosetta Fish Scholarship to honor and celebrate Hawai‘i’s recipients volunteered at the youth. 2011 Hawaii Children and Other recent Fish Scholar Youth Day at the State Capitol. activities included partnering The students spent the day with Aloha United Way to supporting event operations prepare backpacks for homeless as runners and helping out children and volunteering at with the PG13 Zone, an area Shidler’s Fall Career Expo, Hall designated for younger teens. of Honor Awards and at the

Oscar and Rosetta Fish Scholars volunteer at the 2011 Hawaii Children and Youth Hawaii Children and Youth Shidler Success Seminars for Day at the Hawaii State Capitol. Day is an annual event that pre-business freshmen. 10 SHIDLER NEWS Annual field study explores international entrepreneurship in Asia

Ten MBA and three leadership in high value The field study, held June BBA students participated in industries and in Guangzhou 29 – July 19, was led by Shidler Shidler’s 28th Annual Asian students looked at China’s Professor Jack Suyderhoud. Field Study (AFS). During the strategic shift up the value chain. Students participated in several trip, participants visited over “The Asian Field Study weeks of rigorous coursework 25 organizations throughout was a whirlwind experience,” in preparation for the trip and Seoul, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, commented AFS participant prepared post-trip reports and Surabaya and Jakarta including Jeremy Uota. “The organizations presentations upon their return. Samsung Electronics, BYD [that we visited] took pride in Automotive, Esquel Group's showing their best attributes and Top left: Sightseeing at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall; Top right: Touring Textile Mill, and Lippo Group the speakers included CEOs, Esquel's Gaoming Textile Mill; to name a few. presidents, vice presidents, Right: Getting up close and personal with the animals at the Taman Safari, This year’s tour focused on general managers and directors. Jakarta international entrepreneurship The companies, organizations and its role within each and individuals also spent a country’s stage of development. substantial amount of hours, For example, in Seoul students resources and personal time to concentrated on global plan, prepare and present to us.” Forum addresses importance of promoting entrepreneurship at UH Byers shared his experiences partner emeritus at Kleiner with creating entrepreneurial Perkins Caufield & Byers. The initiatives at Stanford University discussion was moderated by and also discussed his plans Barry Weinman, co-founder of to develop a national center Allegis Capital. for teaching innovation and The forum was held at the entrepreneurship thanks to University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa a $10 million award that he on August 30 and was presented received from the National collaboratively through the Science Foundation. Shidler Pacific Asian Center Following his talk, Byers for Entrepreneurship, College L to R: Barry Weinman, Tom Byers, Jim Lally, Denis Coleman and M.R.C. was joined on stage by panelists of Engineering, Office of the Greenwood Denis Coleman, co-founder of Vice Chancellor for Research The founder of the featured speaker for “Creating Symantec, M.R.C. Greenwood, at Mānoa and Dr. Hank Wuh Stanford Technology Ventures Entrepreneurial Excellence in a president of the University of Skai Ventures and Cellular Program Tom Byers, was the University Setting.” of Hawai‘i, and Jim Lally, Bioengineering Inc. www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 11 SHIDLER NEWS Former Korea ERGObaby founder shares her story with budding entrepreneurs Exchange Bank million to Compass Diversified CEO shares his Holdings in 2010. insight into dealing Frost offered a few words of advice to budding entrepreneurs. with international “Every market is different,” economic crisis commented Frost. “It’s really a good idea to slow down, step back, and analyze the market. Figure out where the niche is and what it means to fill it.” Frost also advised that the most important characteristics that an entrepreneur must possess are self-confidence, tenacity and Karin Frost (left) shares her story with PACE Director Susan Yamada. intuition. “It is really important Karin Frost, founder and For nearly an hour, Frost to feel confident about what we chief design officer of the Maui- spoke candidly about her have within [ourselves] and not based company ERGObaby background and the story Richard Wacker second guess so much.” Carrier Inc., spoke to a small behind ERGObaby's rise The forum was held on July Richard Wacker, president audience of students, business to success as a leader in the 14 at the Pacific Club. To view and chief executive officer of professionals and entrepreneurs baby carrier market. She also Frost’s full presentation, visit American Savings Bank, was the at a special forum presented discussed factors that led to her www.shidler.hawaii.edu/pace keynote speaker at the Annual by the Pacific Asian Center for decision to sell the controlling and click on “Entrepreneurs’ Dr. N.H. Paul Chung Memorial Entrepreneurship. stake in her company for $91 Forum.” Lecture and Luncheon. Prior to joining American Savings Graduate student club volunteers at Okinawan Festival Bank in 2010, Wacker served as president and CEO of Korea Exchange Bank, the fifth largest Korean bank with $90 billion in assets and operating in 22 countries. Wacker’s talk, entitled, “Dealing with the International Economic Crisis: A Case Study in Corporate Transformation in Asia,” highlighted his experiences in Korea and the many challenges he faced while guiding the bank through a With hot andagi in hand, GBSA students take a break to pose with U.S. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono. difficult recovery period after the Asian financial crisis of the On Sunday, September 4, spent the day working hard in on August 27, a fun GBSA late 1990s. students from the Graduate the festival’s popular andagi Relaxer on September 2 and The lecture was presented Business Student Association booth. A great time was had by on September 17, the GBSA by the Shidler Pacific Asian (GBSA) volunteered at the 29th all who attended. students spent the day cleaning Management Institute on July Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Other recent GBSA events up Sand Island Beach Park 28 at the Hilton Hawaiian Park. Sporting their new Shidler included a local-style potluck with the nonprofit organization Village Beach Resort and Spa. GBSA t-shirts, the students at Ala Moana Beach Park Surfrider Foundation. 12 SHIDLER NEWS Students perpetuate entrepreneurial spirit at Shidler Dentsu marketing

Scientific Microloan to help expert discusses establish the store. Bring Home branding strategy at Aloha, which is being operated the PALS kick-off jointly with students from the UH Apparel Product Design and Merchandising Program, celebrated its grand opening on November 21. Also this summer, MBA students Jie Gonsowski, Elyse Petersen and Aurencio Seguritan researched the feasibility of large-scale farming and production of tea grown in Shigeo Okazaki

Scott Wada and Kaili Taniguchi at the grand opening of Bring Home Aloha at the Ilikai Hawai‘i. The students’ report Hotel and Suites. suggested that tea grown in The opening lecture of the 2011 Pacific Asian Lecture Series Entrepreneurs Club Hotel and Suites' generous Hawai‘i has the ability to attain (PALS) featured marketing guru members Scott Wada, Kaili offer to provide rent-free retail premium prices if marketed Mr. Shigeo Okazaki. As the Taniguchi and Dwight Witlarge space to the Pacific Asian properly, thereby making it a executive brand consultant and spent the past several months Center for Entrepreneurship, potentially profitable crop. The managing director of the Brand preparing for the opening of the trio have gained invaluable report was presented to the State Creation Center for Beijing their new store Bring Home experience in starting a business legislators in September and was Dentsu Advertising, Okazaki Aloha. Thanks to the Ilikai and even secured a Hoku well received. was instrumental in the growth The 2011 PACIBER Annual Meeting: The Transformed Global of Asia’s largest advertising firm in the China market. Economy Okazaki explained the countries attended the gathering importance of building a strong hosted by Sungkyunkwan brand and shared how his University. clients, such as Sony and Nike, Highlights included positioned their products to a keynote address by Dr. build powerful ties to customer Yoon Dae Euh, chairman of values. "It is a long-term KB Banking Group and a process requiring 'refreshing' presentation on “Doing Business and 'recharging' throughout a in Korea” by Thomas Coyner, product’s lifecycle," Okazaki president of Soft Landing advised. Consulting. Over 60 people attended Also, preceding the the May 24 event held at the annual meeting was a faculty Japanese Cultural Center. Faculty from business schools throughout the Asia-Pacific gather in Seoul for the development program on PALS 2011 featured six 2011 PACIBER Annual Meeting. international entrepreneurship lectures by experts in Asian- The Shidler College Themed “The Transformed which featured Dr. Patricia Pacific business such as Dr. of Business Pacific Asian Global Economy – McDougal of Indiana Christopher McNally, director Management Institute organized Transformations Within and University, Dr. Manuel Serapio of UH’s China-US Relations this year’s PACIBER Annual Between Economies,” 43 of the University of Colorado Program and Dr. Bee Leng Meeting on July 1-4 at the Seoul faculty from 27 business schools and a site visit to Samsung Chua, executive director of Plaza Hotel in South Korea. throughout 11 Asia-Pacific Electronics. HIBEAM.

www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 13 SHIDLER NEWS Business Night celebrates 50 years of mentoring Spring and Summer Commencement Congratulations and best wishes to all of Shidler’s spring and summer graduates. On May 13, undergraduate finance majors gathered to celebrate the completion of their final semester at a special commencement reception in the College’s courtyard. Later that evening, graduate students enjoyed their commencement reception along with family and friends. Master of Financial Engineering students also had Over 400 students and business professionals gathered at the beautiful Royal Hawaiian Hotel for Shidler's 50th anniversary an intimate luncheon on July 2 celebration of Business Night. after receiving their diplomas. Lastly, on July 17 the Vietnam Business Night celebrated (BBA '81), CEO of Onlen “Tonight we had an Executive MBA students its 50th year of mentorship on Fairyland (HK) Company opportunity to learn from our attended commencement at May 5 at the historic Royal Ltd. and Feng Tai Footwear mentors, showcase our talents, the White Palace Convention Hawaiian Hotel. Over 220 Company Ltd. Lam exports and make lasting friendships.” Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. students were matched one-to- several million pairs of shoes said senior Matthew-Dane one with business professionals worldwide including such Bolusan who was co-emcee for at the commemorative event brands as Mickey Mouse, the evening. By the Numbers sponsored by First Insurance Winnie the Pooh, Strawberry Since its inception in 1961, Spring and Summer Graduates BBA Graduates 234 Company of Hawaii. Shortcake and others. Business Night has impacted Accounting 69 Throughout the evening, The event concluded over 15,000 students and has Finance 63 students gained invaluable with the presentation of presented more than $1 million HR Management 17 advice on everything from career approximately $40,000 in cash in cash awards. It is the College’s International Business 39 decisions to networking tips. awards to the College's top premier student event attracting Management 39 The program also included an students thanks to the generous 400-500 participants each year. MIS 21 inspirational keynote speech donations of over 25 local For more on Business Night, Marketing 44 by Shidler alumnus Eddie Lam organizations. visit www.shidler.hawaii.edu/ Entrepreneurship 12 Double majors 65 Triple majors 5 Dual Degrees 1 Full-Time MBA 18 China International MBA 7 Japan Focused MBA 10 Part-Time MBA 20 Master of Accounting 19 Master of Financial 13 Engineering Executive MBA Vietnam 35 (Ho Chi Minh City) Executive MBA 41 Neighbor Island MBA 12 Left: Students were matched one-to-one with business professionals who served as mentors for the evening. Eddie Lam, CEO US International MBA 6 of Onlen Fairyland (HK) Company Ltd. and Feng Tai Footwear Company Ltd., offered words of advice to students and mentors as the keynote speaker.

14 SHIDLER NEWS Japan professionals participate in Global Family Business Center retreat focuses on Human Resource Development Program the importance of core family values

Participants of Shidler's Global Human Resource Development Program

In collaboration with helped them to explore the the Central Japan Industries differences between practices Association, ChuSanRen, of the East and West through Shidler's Executive Education diverse management topics and Above: Family Business Center Center hosted the first Global corporate visits. members participate in an insightful workshop at the Center's Annual Human Resource Development ChuSanRen currently has Retreat.; Right: Dr. Richard Kelley (right), Program (GHRDP) for a about 900 corporate members. chairman emeritus of Outrigger, with retreat facilitator David Bork, founder of group of Japanese professionals It is a nationwide management the Aspen Family Group. in June. The program specialist organization that strengthened the participants' supports businesses through The Family Business Center English language skills and various services and activities. of Hawai‘i kicked off its year with a lively retreat lead by POSCO training partnership draws top David Bork, founder of the managers to Shidler Aspen Family Group. Also, Dr. Richard Kelley, Bork drew from his 42 chairman emeritus of Outrigger years of experience in helping Enterprises Group, made a families navigate through the surprise appearance and shared complexities of running a his experience of ensuring that family business and spoke on family values and company the importance of Values Based values are consistent with each Leadership—the practice of other. Participants walked away conducting business operations with an action plan of how they POSCO employees from Korea and Vietnam take time off from the executive based on a family’s core values. will practice leading the family training courses to enjoy the scenery at Kualoa Ranch. Representatives from the enterprise through their core In May, Shidler’s Executive addition to their academic Luck Stone Corporation also family values. Education Center hosted pursuits, the trainees socialized helped facilitate discussions. “The opportunity to network the Pohang Iron and Steel with Shidler alumni and took Wanda Ortwine, chief family with so many people from Company's (POSCO) 3rd part in team building activities officer, and Mark Fernandes, diverse family businesses is very Consilience Competence at the Kualoa Ranch. chief leadership officer, shared valuable to our family and our Development Program. Since 2009, POSCO the positive impact that Values business,” said Nancy Morgan of Twenty-one POSCO has partnered with Shidler's Based Leadership has had on the Kualoa Ranch Inc. managers from Korea and Executive Education Center to Luck’s family enterprise. More than 90 people Vietnam gathered in Hawai'i provide customized professional During the retreat, attendees participated in the retreat that for a month-long management training opportunities for its participated in activities was held from September 16-17 training program which employees. The South Korean– that included identifying at the Outrigger Reef on the encompassed core business based company is the world's and categorizing their own Beach. For more information subjects such as economics, third-largest steel maker by values and held candid group about the Family Business finance, marketing, and market value and it is the most discussions where participants Center of Hawai‘i, visit www. managing innovation. In profitable steelmaker in Asia. were grouped by generations. fbcofhawaii.org. www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 15 FACULTY AND Staff NOTES

Jennifer Burke Carlene Flores Amol Joshi Kai Tang David Wang Jian Zhou

New Faculty has been published in the Information Security, Workshop of development. Previously, she and staff Strategic Management Journal. on Information Systems and served as the assistant director Joshi received a bachelor’s Economics, Annual Meeting of of scholarship development at Amol M. Joshi has joined degree in electrical engineering the Academy of Management, UH Foundation, where she was the College as an assistant from Georgia Tech, an MBA and INFORMS, and in journals responsible for the management professor of management. and a master’s in engineering such as Decision Support Systems. of student aid accounts and Prior to his academic career, sciences from Dartmouth Wang received his bachelor’s and the scholarship stewardship Joshi worked as an engineer, College, and a PhD in strategy master’s degrees in accounting program. Burke graduated entrepreneur, and executive in and entrepreneurship from the from National Taiwan with a BA in journalism and several high-tech ventures. He University of North Carolina at University. He received his PhD sociology from UH M¯anoa. was recognized in the “Top 40 Chapel Hill. in management information Carlene Flores has joined Business Leaders Under 40” Tawei (David) Wang systems from Purdue University. the College as assistant director by the Silicon Valley/San Jose has joined the College as an Jian Zhou has joined the of graduate career services and Business Journal. Joshi’s research assistant professor of accounting. College as associate professor of professional development. focuses on understanding how Wang’s research area is in accounting. He has published Previously, Flores was a talent technology commercialization mandatory and voluntary numerous papers in journals acquisition manager at the processes and intellectual disclosure, information security such as Contemporary Accounting Hawai‘i Division for DFS property strategies drive new and risk management, and Research, Journal of Accounting, Group LP, where she recruited product development activities IT management. His papers Auditing and Finance, Journal managers and staff for DFS in high-tech industries. He have been accepted at several of Accounting and Public Policy locations throughout Hawai‘i. received the 2010-2011 leading conferences such as and Accounting Horizons. His She also worked for Make-A- Kauffman Foundation Workshop on the Economics of research has also been featured Wish Foundation of Hawaii Dissertation Fellowship and in the Wall Street Journal and and the Japan Exchange SmartMoney. Zhou was listed and Teaching Program. She Mastering the FASB among the top Social Science graduated with a BA in Japanese Codification and Research Network (SSRN) language and literature from the EIFRS—A Case Approach accounting authors since 2002. University of the Pacific. Zhou’s current research is Kai Tang has been promoted Professor of Accounting Thomas C. Pearson contributed chapters four and on issues in internal controls to program associate for the five in Mastering the FASB Codification and audit committees. Prior executive degree programs in and EIFRS. In this accounting book, to joining Shidler, Zhou was the Executive Education Center authors N. Churyk, T. Weirich and Pearson focus on teaching students and practitioners a tenured associate professor (EEC) at the College. Prior how to use the FASB Codification and the IASB e-IFRS research of accounting at SUNY at to his promotion, he was the databases. In chapter four, Pearson uses short cases as examples to develop basic skills in researching in the FASB's Codification, Binghamton. He received his distance learning assistant for IASB's e-IFRS, and the other databases. Chapter five provides PhD in business administration the EEC for four years where he hypothetical cases on important issues faced in the accounting from Syracuse University. provided technical support in profession, while part B presents six real life cases of the challenges faced by the companies. Jennifer Burke has joined the classroom for the NIMBA the College as associate director and MHRM programs. Tang 16 will be responsible for program SEC Accounting Horizons,” in coordination and student Accounting Horizons. advising. Tang graduated with Shidler College a BA in speech communication Distinguished Associate from UH M¯anoa. Professor in Management Mooweon Rhee and Robin Standing in front of the world famous Tretyakov Galley in Moscow, Russia, is research J. Hadwick published a Shidler Professor of Finance Nicholas Ordway (center) and Natalya Lysova (left), chapter, “Repairing damages Associate Professor from the Financial University for the Government of the Russian Associate Dean and Federation and Shidler College of Business alumna. Accompanying them is Catherine Noborikawa Chair in to reputations: A relational Lebedeva, a master's student from the university in investments and corporate finance. Ordway was guest lecturer at the Financial University in Moscow and was Entrepreneurship John Butler and behavioral Perspective,” appointed Visiting Professor by the president of the university this spring. and R. Priem received the in R.J. Burke, G. Martin, 2011 Academy of Management and C.L. Cooper, Corporate Congratulations! Victor several recognitions for his Review Decade Award for Reputation: Managing Threats Wei Huang has been promoted research. In June, he received the their publication entitled, “Is and Opportunities. to full professor of finance and Evert Gummesson Award for the Resource-based ‘view’ a Assistant Professor of Qianqiu Liu has been promoted exemplary research, was named useful perspective for strategic Management Amol M. Joshi to associate professor of finance. Visiting International Fellow management research?” This and A. Nerkar published a Accounting Lecturer Manu by the Advanced Institute for award recognizes the article that paper entitled, “When do Ka‘iama has been appointed to Management (AIM) Research had the most significant impact, strategic alliances inhibit the Hawaii State Federal Credit in the UK, and fellow of the as determined through citations, innovation by firms? Evidence Union Supervisory Committee. CTF Service Research Center at over a 10-year period. from patent pools in the global The committee ensures Karlstad University in Sweden. Professor of Accounting optical disc industry,” in the that records are maintained Associate Professor of Hamid Pourjalali and K.P. Strategic Management Journal in accurately as govern by the Accounting Jian Zhou has Hlaing’s paper, “Economic February. board of directors and the law. been appointed to a three-year Reasons for Reporting Property, Professor of Accounting term on the Editorial Board of Plant and Equipment at Fair PROMOTIONs, Roger Debreceny has been Auditing: A Journal of Practice Market Value by Foreign Cross- AWARDS and appointed first chair of Internet- and Theory in July. listed Firms in the U.S.” was APPOINTMENTS Based Disclosure Technology Professor of Marketing accepted for publication in the Alice Li has been named (XBRL) International’s Kiyohiko Ito and retired Journal of Accounting, Auditing director of custom executive Certification Board. This global faculty member Elaine Bailey & Finance. Pourjalali and programs. She will be consortium is in charge of coordinated the Consortium for Professor of Accounting Shirley responsible for the development developing standards for this Undergraduate International Daniel published “Management and marketing of customized technology. Business Education (CUIBE) Accounting Information management training programs Nicholas Ordway has been in Kona, Hawai‘i in March. Systems: A Case of a Developing for professionals and companies elected for a two-year term as CUIBE is a consortium Country – Vietnam” with M. in Hawai‘i and abroad. president of the Shidler College of schools and universities Pomberg and M. Kimbro in the Toni Mingo has been of Business Faculty Senate. that have undergraduate Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting named director of executive Several new department chairs International Business programs. and Economics. degree programs. She will be were appointed: Professor Rosita The primary objectives of the Professor of Accounting responsible for marketing, Chang for the Department consortium is to provide its Roger Debreceny co-authored recruiting and admissions for of Financial Economics and members with an opportunity two papers, “Leveraging XBRL the Executive MBA, Master Institutions, Professor David to benchmark their programs for Value in Organizations,” of HRM, Vietnam Executive Bess for the Department of against other member schools published by International MBA, and the new Distance Management and Industrial and facilitate sharing of best Federation of Accountants Learning Executive MBA Relations, and Professor John practices in International and ISACA in June, and program designed for students Wendell for the School of Business education. There are “Flex or Break? Causes and throughout Hawai‘i and beyond, Accountancy. currently 27 universities that are Consequences of Etensions including the Neighbor Islands Professor of Marketing members of the consortium. in XBRL Disclosures to the and military. Stephen Vargo has received

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he summer months Southern California boarded 1 were filled with fun the Dulcinea, a luxury yacht, mixers and special for a three-hour cruise around eventsT to connect Shidler alumni Newport Bay thanks to hosts world-wide. Bill (BBA ’65) and Sue Johnson. To kick things off, the The final stop on the West Shidler Alumni Association’s Coast Tour was the beautiful 3 “Dine Around” drew over 80 Chateau St. Michelle Winery to the Royal Hawaiian Center in Washington where alumni on June 1. Attendees enjoyed a gathered for an evening of wine wide variety of signature dishes samplings, appetizers, and an and beer/wine pairings from a informative winery tour. UH trio of eateries. Wolfgang’s rib M¯anoa Athletics Director Jim eye steak, Il Lupino Trattoria’s Donovan (EMBA ’96) also 2 4 scrumptious pasta and Doraku’s made a special appearance and exotic sushi rolls were a few of thanked everyone for their the samplings that preceded a support of UH Athletics. The colorful dessert buffet by Panya next day, alumni filed in to the and Island Vintage Coffee. Huskies’ stadium to cheer on the In July, alumni of the Warriors football team in their Executive MBA program in game against the University of Vietnam gathered for mixers in Washington. 5 Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The Shidler Alumni The Hanoi reception was held Association continues to at the Ginger Restaurant and the contribute to the College’s HCMC reception was held in growing network by hosting conjunction with the VEMBA3 popular events such as the graduation ceremony at the Professional Services Socials. White Palace Convention Over 100 professionals from Center. Also, in attendance were all industries gathered for the special guests Jay (BBA ’68) and June and September mixers at 8 Wallette Shidler who joined in Ka Restaurant and Lounge. The on the festivities and networked event was held in partnership 6 [1] DINE AROUND — Dine Around with alumni and students. with the Young Lawyers’ featured pasta and wine from Il Lupino A fantastic U.S. West Coast Division of the Hawaii State Bar Trattoria. [2] NEWPORT — Dean Vance Roley (left) with Sue and Bill Johnson Tour concluded the summer Association. aboard the Dulcinea. [3] NEWPORT schedule. About two dozen Also, the College’s new — Enjoying the scenery while cruising lucky alumni in San Francisco MBA students were welcomed Newport Beach. [4] VIETNAM — Jay and Wallette Shidler had a great time gathered for an event in the into the Shidler ‘ohana at attending alumni events in Vietnam. exclusive Hall of Fame Suite several special mixers with [5] WASHINGTON — Making new at AT&T Park on August 9 Shidler graduates. These events connections at the Chateau St. Michelle Winery in Washington. [6 - 7] SAN thanks to the generosity of an are a great way for students to FRANCISCO — Cheering on the San anonymous alumnus. The group connect with alumni in the Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. [8] MBA cheered on the San Francisco business community. MIXER — First-year MBA students meet and mingle with alumni at the New MBA Giants in their game against Thank you to all who and Alumni Mixer. the Pittsburgh Pirates. Later contributed to such a successful 7 that week, nearly 100 alumni in summer of networking. 18 Board of Directors Officers

President, Kirk Horiuchi (BBA ’87)

Vice President, Lillian Rodolfich Front Row L to R: Alicia C. Marshall (BBA candidate 2011), John Paul Abenoja (BBA ’05), Marissa K. Nishimura (BBA ’09), (BBA ’87, EMBA ‘05) Kristi T. Tanigawa (BBA ’06), Katie Kao (BBA ’75), Jill Eckart (BBA ’06), Stephanie K.Y. Lee (BBA ’03), Becky L. Ogata (BBA ’07); Back Row L to R: Rosemarie Ganoy (BBA ’09), Koshin S. Soga (Business minor ’07), Kenn Andrade (BBA ’10), Steven H.K. Chang Secretary, Cynthia Alm (BBA ‘78) (MBA ’77), Chris Suzuki (Business Minor ’07), Sayaka Ogura (BBA ’08) Treasurer, Allison Toma (BBA ’94)

Alumni celebrate expansion of New York Life internship program Immediate Past President, Jerry Linville (MBA ‘96) This August, Shidler alumni Business, the program places top a full-time position with the at New York Life gathered at business students in invaluable company. According to New the company’s corporate offices internship opportunities to York Life's Managing Partner Directors in downtown Honolulu to explore both the agent and/or Michael Ceci, the company's show their support of NYL’s management career tracks. The goal is to have as many as 15 Jared Au (BBA ‘03, MAcc ‘04) growing internship program. In program also provides students interns from the Shidler College Kellan Briones (MAcc ‘05)

partnership with the College of with the opportunity to earn during the school year. Keri Brown (MBA ‘10) Alumni Association appoints new officers and directors Eric Chang (MBA ‘04) Casey Ching (MBA ‘06)

President's Profile Chessa DeCambra (MBA ’05)

Jason Haruki (BBA ‘00)

Jodi Hashimoto (EMBA ‘00)

Randal Ikeda (BBA ‘84)

Grant Kubota (BBA ‘99, MBA ‘05)

Natasha Lagmay (MBA ‘08)

Jeffrey Lau Kirk Horiuchi, BBA '87 President Christopher Letoto (EMBA ‘09) Shidler Alumni Association Joseph Magaldi, Jr. (BBA ’64)

The Shidler Alumni Association’s David Matlin (MBA ‘97) new board president, Kirk Horiuchi, is the senior vice president of Sanford Morioka the retail division of Jones Lang LaSalle, an international financial Dayle Murakami (BBA ‘89) and professional services firm Cory Nakamura (BBA ‘04) specializing in commercial real New Board Directors Keri Brown, Natasha Lagmay, Eric Chang, Krista Song, and estate services and investment Jeffrey Sakai (MBA ‘05) Christlyn Shitagi management. Christlyn Shitagi (BBA ‘96)

Horiuchi has over 20 years of Krista Song (BBA ‘03) On July 21, the Shidler Alumni Association appointed its 2011- experience in the commercial real 2012 board officers and inducted five new directors at its Annual estate industry. He previously Toby Tamaye (BBA ‘95) Meeting at the Kahala Hotel. The 2011-2012 officers are: President served as asset manager for Kamehameha Schools, vice Brian Walker (BBA ‘89) Kirk Horiuchi, Vice President Lillian Rodolfich, Secretary Cynthia president/regional manager and Kayla Wilson (MBA ‘09) Alm, Treasurer Allison Toma, and Immediate Past President Jerry principal broker for Jones Lang LaSalle Americas and president Tyson Yamada (BBA ‘03, MBA ‘07) Linville. New board directors are: Keri Brown, Eric Chang, Natasha of Wagner & Wagner Property Lagmay, Christlyn Shitagi, and Krista Song. Management Inc. He has served Heather Yanazaki (BBA ‘07) To learn more about Shidler Alumni Association events and on the Shidler Alumni Association Board since 2008. initiatives, visit www.shidler.hawaii.edu/alumni.

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Mike Boyle (MBA ‘68) Richard Ha (BBA ‘73) Alvin Katahara (BBA ‘79) James Hicks (MBA ‘71)

regional honors at the SBA’s award com. Dean Hirata (BBA ’79) has Tucker’s (BBA ’77) firm, Sterling 1960s ceremony held in March. been named chief financial officer & Tucker, has been named one of Mike Boyle (MBA ’68) has Ernest Fukeda (BBA ’76) has of Tetris Online Inc. Hirata, a Pacific Business News’ “Top 25 been inducted into the Colorado been named president and CEO certified public accountant, brings Women-owned Businesses” for Restaurant Association’s of DTRIC Insurance Group. Since more than 30 years of experience 2011. Tucker is a co-founder of the Foodservice Hall of Fame. He 2008, Fukeda served as chief in the financial services industry organization which specializes in was honored at the Association’s operations officer for the company. to his new role. Most recently, estate planning. Industry Spotlight Awards held Richard Ha (BBA ’73) has been Hirata served as the State of on March 30. Boyle, a former named one of the UH Alumni Hawai‘i deputy director of budget restaurant owner, has been a Association’s 2011 Distinguished and finance under Governor 1980s staple in Colorado’s broadcasting Alumni Award (DAA) honorees. Abercrombie and prior to that, Roy K. Amemiya (MBA ’80) has industry since 1991. Through Ha is the founder and president of served as vice chairman and chief been named president and CEO of his popular radio and television Hamakua Springs Country Farms, financial officer of Central Pacific ‘Olelo Community Media. He has shows, Boyle promotes local and a 600-acre family farm on the Financial Corp. Alvin Katahara been serving as interim president regional eateries with in-person Island of Hawai‘i that sustainably (BBA ’79) has been promoted to and CEO since January 2011. appearances and special offers. produces bananas and hydroponic associate vice president of alumni Before joining ‘Olelo, Amemiya www.mikeboyle.com. Verlie vegetables. Ha was one of seven relations and UHAA executive was senior vice president of Ann Malina-Wright (BBA ’66) who were honored at the 2011 director for the University of Central Pacific Bank and prior to has been named a finalist for DAA Awards held on May 12 at Hawai‘i Foundation. Katahara that, he was the director of budget Pacific Business News’ “2011 the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. James joined the Foundation in 2009 as and fiscal services for the City Businesswoman of the Year.” The Hicks (MBA ’71) has published a the director of annual giving for and County of Honolulu. Danny award celebrates the success new book entitled Healthy Eating ‘Ahahui Koa Anuenue. His role Breatchel (BBA ’82, MBA ’84) of women in leadership roles. -- Healthy World: Unleashing the later expanded to include serving has been named vice president of The finalists were recognized at Power of Plant-based Nutrition, as the executive director of the Na¯ sales for Trade-wind Management PBN’s annual “Women Who Mean which explores the many medical, Koa Football Club. Prior to joining Group - a destination management Business” event held in April. social and economical benefits the Foundation, Katahara served company based in Waikoloa on Malina-Wright is president of The associated with adopting a whole as the director of marketing and the Big Island. Breatchel has Wright Consultants. foods, plant-based diet. “Since my new business development for the worked for more than 25 years days at the University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu Advertiser. in Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry I was convinced that the world of Neil Takekawa (BBA ’77) has with companies such as Sheraton, 1970s Hilton, Stouffer, and The Four Andres Albano Jr. (MBA ’72) business really made most things been named chief operating officer Seasons. He also managed an has been appointed to head CB happen on this planet,” writes of the Japanese Cultural Center estate for a Fortune 50 family at Richard Ellis’ government real Hicks. “I continue to feel that way of Hawaii. Previously, Takekawa the Kukio Golf and Beach Club. estate advisory group in Hawai‘i. and have written this book with a held senior-level executive Ronald Hao Xi Ede (BBA ’84) The group serves clients that fundamental conviction that we positions with companies such has been appointed chief financial include federal agencies in Hawai‘i, had to resonate with mainstream as Roberts Hawaii, Hawaiian officer and company secretary for state and county governments and people -- especially the mainstream Island Air, Aloha Island Air and Biosensors International Group the University of Hawai‘i. Albano leaders of businesses.” Hicks Aloha Airlines. He most recently Ltd., a Singapore-based medical serves as senior vice president of is a former New York fashion served as COO of the Blood Bank technology company. Previously, CB Richard Ellis and is a member executive with Ralph Lauren of Hawaii. Ron Toyofuku (BBA he was chief financial officer for of the CBRE Investment and who recently embarked on a ’71) has been named executive Mindray Medical International, Consulting Group. Eddie Flores, new career as a writer, speaker chairman of DTRIC Insurance headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Jr. (BBA ’70), founder of L&L Drive and consultant on health and Group. He previously served as Marsha Kimura Gibson (BBA Inn, has been recognized as the nutrition. His book is available president and CEO. In his new role, ’89) has published a book entitled, region’s “Minority Small Business for sale in bookstores worldwide Toyofuku will focus on corporate Kaka’ako As We Knew It. Born and Champion” by the Small Business and through BenBellaBooks. expansion, strategic planning raised in Honolulu, Gibson spent a Administration. L&L was one of six com. A preview can be found and implementing the company’s part of her childhood in Kaka’ako. Hawai’i businesses to garner top at HealthyEatingHealthyWorld. succession plan. Michelle H. Her book “recalls the camaraderie,

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Marsha Kimura Gibson (BBA ‘89) Ann Hisamoto (BBA ‘85) Patrick Omura (BBA ‘86) Cecilia Ho (BBA ‘81)

carefree lifestyle and sharing the China International MBA, US Queen Emma Land Company. management for YRC Worldwide of cultures that existed in the International MBA and Master in Deneen Nakashima (BBA ’87) and Servco Pacific in Hawai‘i. Kaka’ako of old.” This is Gibson’s Financial Engineering programs. has been named a finalist for “I am excited about the new first attempt at a non-fiction Ho is the executive director of Pacific Business News’ “2011 challenges that I face in my new book. Kaka’ako As We Knew It is Goldman Sachs (ASIA) LLC. Businesswoman of the Year.” The position with Lynden International currently available for purchase in Howard K.F. Lee (BBA ’83) has award celebrates the success and look forward to helping to bookstores throughout Hawai’i and been named chief executive officer of women in leadership roles. build an ocean program that will through www.mutualpublishing. for the University Health Alliance The finalists were recognized provide high value transportation com. Ann Hisamoto (BBA ’85) (UHA). Lee has been with the at PBN’s annual “Women Who services and innovative logistics has been named president of the organization for the past 14 years Mean Business” event in April. solutions specific to the needs of Association of Legal Administrators serving in such positions as chief Nakashima is tax partner for PKF our customers,” said Omura. “I Hawai‘i Chapter. She has also financial officer, chief operations Pacific Hawaii. Patrick Omura am thankful for this opportunity been named a member of officer, executive vice president (BBA ’86) has been named to utilize my education at UH and the 2012 Association of Legal and treasurer. Eric Martinson business development manager my experience in the Industry to Administrators Annual Conference (BBA ’84) has been elected to chair for Lynden International. Based in create transportation programs and Committee. Hisamoto currently the University of Hawai‘i Board Honolulu, Omura works closely services that will provide value for serves as chief operating officer for of Regents. Martinson’s one-year with the company’s gateway our clients.” Angie Westfall (BBA Cades Schutte LLP. During her term started on July 1, 2011. He operations in Los Angeles to ’80) has been named architecture visit to O‘ahu in September, first joined the board in 2009. He develop and support ocean freight branch chief for the State Historic Cecilia Ho (BBA ’81) met with the currently serves as executive vice traffic between Lynden’s offshore Preservation Department within International Business Organization president of The Queen’s Health partners and U.S. offices. He has the Hawai‘i State Department of student group and students from Systems and president of the 23 years of experience in sales and Land and Natural Resources. In her

Back to Business: An afternoon of learning and networking

This year’s UH M¯anoa Homecoming Celebration included many exciting events for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. The Shidler College participated in M¯anoa’s Homecoming festivities with its “Back to Business” event which invited alumni to campus for an afternoon of professional learning. Shidler Professor of Business Economics Jack Suyderhoud and Shidler Distinguished Associate Professor of Marketing Erica Okada spoke to a classroom full of alumni who were anxious to learn more about the featured business topics of the day. During his talk, Suyderhoud provided an in-depth look into America’s macroeconomic troubles and explored what the U.S. can learn from Asia’s rapid growth. Okada’s presentation explored the private and public benefits of green products and the price/quality trade off. The popular event concluded with a wonderful sunset reception in the Shidler courtyard. Nearly 50 alumni attended this fourth annual event which was held on October 21 at the Shidler College. Shidler Professors Erica Okada (standing in back) and Jack Suyderhoud (right) were the featured speakers at Shidler's annual "Back to Business" event.

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Jade T. Butay (BBA ‘94) Gayle Nakahodo (BBA ‘95) Shannon Okinaka (BBA ‘96) Mark Tawara (BBA ‘91) Lawrence Chan (BBA ‘08)

new position, Westfall oversees Hawaiians. Jade T. Butay (BBA Museum. He formerly served as HECO, Keith also held positions in the department’s three branches ’94) has been appointed deputy the Museum’s senior vice president electrical engineering, maintenance which include history and culture, director for administration of the and chief operating officer. Collis engineering and power plant archaeology, and architecture. Department of Transportation for also held the positions of vice operations. Prior to joining HECO, Previously, Westfall worked as the State of Hawai’i. He oversees president of public operations, vice Keith was an engineering officer an architectural project manager staff support services including president of sales and marketing in the U.S. Merchant Marine for at Conceptual Motion in Santa personnel, central computer and director of Bishop Museum 10 years. Following his HECO Barbara, California. services, financial and business Press. Lisa Daijo’s (BBA ’93) retirement, Keith returned to management activities, and company, Express Employment the Merchant Marine as a chief contract services. Butay previously Professionals, has been named one engineer for Transocean Offshore. 1990s served as vice-president of WEBB of Pacific Business News’ “Top He works in three-week shifts Alan Arakawa (MBA ’91) has Construction LLC, a partner with 25 Women-owned Businesses” aboard drill vessels in the Gulf of been appointed to the board of R. Casido Construction LLC and for 2011. The firm provides Mexico and "commutes" from his trustees for the University of a management consultant with staffing services and human home in Kahalu‘u. Grant Kubota Hawai‘i Foundation. He currently MarketScience Corp. Paula resource solutions for medium- (BBA ’99, MBA ’05) has been serves as senior vice president of C.H. Chang (BBA ’91) has been sized business. Daijo serves as named one of Hawai‘i's Top Wealth planning at A&B Properties Inc. promoted to vice president and president. Kim Fujiuchi (EMBA Managers by Pacific Business Ben Balberdi (BBA ’99) has been deputy chief credit officer of ’96) has been named executive News. Kubota serves as vice named communications specialist First Hawaiian Bank’s Credit director of Na¯ Koa, the University president of wealth management at Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation, a Administration Division. In her new of Hawai‘i's football booster club. for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. nonprofit organization that supports role, she is responsible for credit Fujiuchi will coordinate Na¯ Koa's He has extensive experience in educational needs for people of administration oversight for various membership drive and fundraising estate, philanthropic and retirement Hawaiian ancestry. In his new business units. She has more activities that supplement the planning; investment management role, Balberdi raises awareness than 20 years of experience in the operational budget of the Warrior and portfolio analysis; and is about the foundation’s giving banking industry. Blair Collis (BBA football program. She will also responsible for advising high net opportunities that fund scholarships ’96) has been named president and serve as the liaison for UH's other worth individuals, families and and educational programs for native chief executive officer of Bishop booster clubs. David Haverly institutional clientele. Shawn (BBA ’94) has been recognized Martinez (BBA ’98) has been as one of Pacific Business News’ named one of Training Magazine’s top young executives for 2011. “Top Young Trainers” for 2011. Haverly was honored at PBN’s He was profiled in the magazine’s “Forty Under 40” event held on May/June 2011 issue. To receive June 16 at the Hawaii Convention this accolade Martinez had to Center. He serves as senior vice demonstrate leadership skills, president of leasing for A&B development of innovative Properties. Marcie Herring (BBA training solutions, and the ability ’93) has been recognized as to design training programs that one of Pacific Business News’ are aligned with a company’s top young executives for 2011. business strategy. Martinez is a Herring was honored at PBN’s group manager with Avanade, a “Forty Under 40” event held on consulting firm which is owned June 16 at the Hawaii Convention by Accenture and Microsoft. He Center. She serves as the 87th resides in Colorado with his wife, president of the Junior League of fellow Shidler alumna Megan Honolulu. Andy Keith (MBA ’92) (Nolan) Martinez (BBA ’98), retired from Hawaiian Electric Co. and their three children. Kevin in August 2011, most recently Matsuda (BBA ’94) has been serving as a senior environmental hired by Hawaii National Bank as Shidler alums Shawn (BBA ’98) and Megan (BBA ’98) Martinez vacationing on Maui scientist. During his tenure at assistant vice president and loan with their children Sienna, Sam, and Natalie. 22 ALUMNI NEWS

Kira Chong Tim (BBA ‘10) Anh Doan (BBA ‘09, MFE '10) Josh Friberg (MBA '11) Francis Kealoha (BBA '11) Cory Nakamura (BBA '04) officer. Matsuda has 17 years of Sheryl Nojima’s (MBA ’91) firm, role, Packer is responsible for Collins and recently launched his experience in the financial services Gray Hong Nojima & Associates management of the Trust’s own marketing consulting firm, industry serving in a variety of Inc., has been named one of Pacific developed property portfolio. Marketability LLC. He is one of positions, including corporate Business News’ “Top 25 Women- She will also support the Trust’s the founding members of the banking analyst, small business owned Businesses” for 2011. land planning and entitlement SMPS Hawaii Chapter when it was lending manager and commercial Nojima serves as president of the team and will oversee certain chartered in 2007 and served as banking officer. He most recently engineering consulting firm. She corporate information and its second president. He was also served as senior credit services is also a former assistant dean for technology functions. Packer named National Chapter President officer at American Savings Bank. the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa¯ previously worked for the Honolulu of the Year in 2009. He is on the board of the Hawaii College of Engineering. Waldorf School in various finance Council on Economic Education Shannon Okinaka (BBA ’96) and operations areas. Kevin T. and chairs the Internal Affairs has been promoted to vice Sakamoto (BBA ’93) has been 2000s Committee. He is also a director of president-controller for Hawaiian promoted to executive vice Jennifer Barrett (EMBA ’07) the Young Business Council and a Airlines. She is responsible for president and manager of the has been recognized as one of member of the Society of Young overseeing Hawaiian’s accounting Hawaii Branch Division for Bank of Pacific Business News’ top young Leaders Planning Committee. and financial reporting activities. Hawaii. In his new role, Sakamoto executives for 2011. Barrett was Gayle Nakahodo (BBA ’95) has Okinaka previously served as is responsible for the bank’s state honored at PBN’s “Forty Under joined PowerGuard Specialty a senior director overseeing of Hawaii branch networking and 40” event held on June 16 at Insurance Services as vice investor relations, corporate-level administrating the key division the Hawaii Convention Center. president of operations where Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and areas including sales and service. She serves as Waikiki coastal she is responsible for streamlining analysis, and recommendations to Sakamoto was recognized as coordinator for the University and managing all aspects of streamline the company’s business one of Pacific Business News’ of Hawai‘i’s Sea Grant College operations and administration processes. She has been with the “Forty Under 40” awardees. Program. Nichole Campbell for the company. She is based airlines since 2005. Prior to joining Mark Tawara (BBA ’91) has been (BBA ’00) has been promoted to in San Francisco and divides her Hawaiian, Okinaga was a manager named a fellow for the Society for vice president for Bank of Hawaii. time between Northern California with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Marketing Professional Services She previously served as financial and PowerGuard’s headquarters Honolulu. Tracy K. Packer (BBA (SMPS). He was honored during operations manager. Kimberly in Irvine, California. Prior to ’98) has been named a manager the SMPS National Conference Canepa (BBA ’11) has been hired joining PowerGuard, Nakahodo for property management and Awards Gala in Chicago this past as a special projects assistant was a senior risk analyst at AAA administration for the Queen August. Tawara is the former with The Chamber of Commerce of California, Nevada and Utah. Lili‘uokalani Trust. In her new director of marketing for Belt of Hawaii. As a member of

Andy Keith (MBA '92) Duff and Cindy Janus (MBA '03) with new son Devon.

www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 23 Michael Yee (MBA '04)

Project Manager Resort Development & Integration Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa ALUMNI PROFILE Coach Kim Canepa (BBA ‘11, far right) pictured with a few members of the Kalani Falcons Pop Warner cheerleading team.

the Business Advocacy and Bureau, Ala Moana Center, and Government Affairs team, Canepa the Hawaii Tourism Authority - assists with the organization’s International to name a few. In her legislative endeavors including free time, Chong Tim volunteers assisting in tracking bills, managing with the E Ola Kahiau Foundation events, and drafting press releases, – a new 501(c)3 organization that reports and legislative summaries. supports various non-profit groups She first joined the Chamber in through organizing and executing January as an intern and was charitable events. “The intention is offered a full-time position upon simple,” explains Chong Tim. “We graduating from UH this spring. In want to give back to Hawai‘i and her spare time, Canepa enjoys its people. We are committed to volunteering for worthy causes raising money to help organizations such as Haiti Relief, Japan Tsunami reach their goals and ultimately Relief, Hawaii Humane Society, help as many people as possible and Hawaii Homeless to name who are in need of their services. a few. She also serves as head We are only in the beginning Thoughts on education — Shidler opened doors to a world coach for the Kalani Falcon’s Pop stages of building this organization, beyond engineering. My business degree has served as a Warner Cheerleading Team for girls but I’m excited!” Anh Doan (BBA springboard that has allowed me to do so much more. th ages 5-13. Her team placed 7 in ’09, MFE ’10) recently relocated last year’s National Competition. from Hawai‘i to New York where Best way to spend free time —Taking my sons, Andrew Congratulations to Lawrence Chan she has been hired as a business (3) and Matthew (1), to the beach and international traveling (BBA ’08) and his wife upon the analyst with Morgan Stanley Smith because there is so much to learn from the world. birth of their second son Aden who Barney. Prior to joining Morgan was born on July 13, 2011. Also, Stanley in January, Doan interned Shidler memory — Relaxers! Where else can you enjoy a Chan recently accepted a job with at Merrill Lynch and UBS. She also beer with your professor? Mona Shah & Associates. He will worked as a computer operator serve as director of marketing for at the University of Hawai‘i at the law firm's China Operations. Manoa.¯ In addition, last December Since moving back to Hawai‘i in 2009, Michael Yee has been He has over 15 years of experience Doan successfully passed Level 1 one of the busiest men in town. As the project manager in finance, management and of the CFA exam and is currently for the new Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Yee oversees operations and has owned and awaiting the results of her Level all the development and construction for the 21-acre, $900 managed businesses in a range II exam which she took in June. million, oceanfront development at Ko Olina. of industries including IT, fashion, Michael Doss (EMBA ’07) has retail, tourism, entertainment and been promoted from senior In the months leading up to Aulani’s grand opening, Yee and tourism. Chan and his family reside vice president to chief operating his Quality Assurance team worked long and hard to ensure in New York. Stephen S. Choi officer for the YMCA of Honolulu. that Disney’s legendary quality standards were met and the (MBA ’01) has been promoted In his new role, Doss oversees project was completed on time. This August, all the planning to vice president of private client operations, membership initiatives services and wealth management and preparation paid off as Aulani successfully opened to and budgets for the organization’s consultant in Bank of Hawaii’s rave reviews thanks, in part, to the behind-the-scenes work nine branches. He joined the Investment Services Group of Yee and his team. “I really enjoy working for a company Honolulu YMCA in 2004 as district in the Business Development vice president and was promoted that starts every project with a story and being a part of the Department. Previously, Choi to senior vice president in 2007. He team that brings that story to life,” said Yee. served as wealth management has worked for more than 20 years consultant. He joined the bank in for YMCA also holding positions Prior to joining Disney, Yee held various development and 2007 as a process improvement in Missouri and Kansas. Josh project management positions in New York, San Francisco, manager. Kira Chong Tim (BBA Friberg (MBA ’11) has launched a and Hawai‘i. He also served in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer ’10) has been hired as a travel new online web mall called LeiHut. Corps at Pearl Harbor from 1999-2004. Yee holds a Shidler account coordinator for Stryker com. Friberg, who co-founded the MBA and BS and MS degrees in civil and environmental Weiner & Yokota Public Relations company, says the site will be an engineering from the University of Michigan and Stanford Inc. In her new position, Chong online marketplace for vendors University respectively. Tim supports the travel team with from Hawai‘i to sell their unique media coverage and outreach for products to people worldwide. clients including the Oahu Visitors 24 Andis Winery and Vineyard

Janis Akuna (EMBA '94)

Founder and Owner, Andis Wines ALUMNI PROFILE

Eric Lackey (BBA '10) with his wife Deborah Lum Born and raised California – Moved to Hawai‘i in 1976

Hobbies Ceramics. Also an avid reader, wine expert and world traveler

Little known fact At age 28, changed Dan Richards (BBA '09) Ken Reichelt (MBA '01) Jon Tsujimura (JEMBA '06) professions from registered medical technologist to "We will feature practically any “I will have hands on experience financial advisor product that is unique to the in every area of banking and I Hawaiian Islands from fresh cut will have the opportunity to learn leis to handmade soap to food from great leaders.” Best wishes Janis Akuna is a woman with a heart of gold who seems and coffee and everything in to Eric Lackey (BBA ’10) and to find success in nearly everything she pursues. From between," says Friberg. "Also his new bride Deborah Lum. The her rewarding 30-year career in finance, to her work with this fall, LeiHut co-sponsored an couple celebrated their marriage the public education system, to her involvement in the event called Lemonade Alley—a with over 100 family and friends community, this hard working go-getter inspires others business plan competition for kids at a beautiful reception held on with her passion and her ability to turn her visions in to of all ages. The company also July 17 at the Shilshole Bay Beach reality. sponsored the Hawaiian Craft Fair Club in Seattle, Washington. which is a Made-in-Hawaii expo The Lackeys currently reside Today, Akuna is embarking on a new venture involving that happened simultaneously in Malaysia where Eric works at the event which was held at for Value Hospitality Group as a one of her life-long interests—wine. Last November, Iolani School on November 12, quality assurance executive for Akuna and her husband, Andrew Friedlander, opened an during the APEC convention." a corporate hotel in Sarawak. In innovative new winery in California’s scenic Shenandoah Stacie Funai (BBA ’95) has been a few years, the couple plans to Valley. Andis Wines, derived from a combination of the promoted to vice president and return to the U.S. to start a family. couple’s first names, features a modern, eco-friendly product manager in the Business- Ryan Matsumoto (BBA ’09), winery that overlooks an expansive 25-acre vineyard. Commercial Products Department has decided to change careers at Bank of Hawaii. She previously and join the Honolulu Police When she is not busy managing Andis’ operations, served as assistant vice president Department. Prior to joining HPD, marketing and philanthropic initiatives, Akuna can be and product manager for the bank. Matsumoto worked as an account found in the Andis Tasting Room greeting guests, making Congratulations to proud parents coordinator with one of Hawai‘i’s connections and expanding her network of friends. She J. Duff and Cindy Janus (MBA top advertising agencies, Laird also enjoys her seat on the winery’s tasting/blending panel ’03) upon the recent birth of their Christianson Advertising. Cory where she helps to shape the flavors and aromas of Andis' new son Devon. Devon was born Nakamura, CFA, CFP® (BBA family of wines. on September 21 at 8 pounds ’04) has been named co-portfolio 6 ounces. The couple resides manager of the First Pacific Low Akuna, who divides her time between California and in Arizona where Cindy works Volatility Fund (Ticker: LOVIX). Hawai‘i, also serves as vice president and senior as assistant director of global The Fund’s objective is to achieve investment management consultant for Morgan Stanley recruitment for Thunderbird School long-term capital appreciation Smith Barney in Honolulu. She is heavily involved in the of Global Management. Francis and preservation of capital while community, having served on an array of non-profit boards Kealoha (BBA ’11) has been lowering volatility. Nakamura such as M¯anoa Valley Theatre, Lanakila Rehab Center named a bank associate for Bank has been with Lee Financial and YWCA of Oahu to name a few. She also chaired the of Hawaii. He is currently enrolled Group since 2003. Ken Reichelt Budget and Fiscal Accountability Committee of the Hawaii in a six-month branch manager (MBA ’01) has been promoted Women’s Legal Foundation and the Hawai‘i Hurricane training program. “I am really to associate professor with Relief Fund (8 years). In April 2011, Akuna completed a excited about this position and the tenure at the E.J. Ourso College two-year term on the Hawai‘i State Board of Education. program I am a part of has a lot of of Business at Louisiana State room for growth,” writes Kealoha. University. Reichelt has been a

www.shidler.hawaii.edu | 25 faculty member at LSU since 2005. honored at PBN’s “Forty Under In memoriam: Dr. Richard Peterson His research interests include 40” event held on June 16 at the auditing, financial reporting and Hawaii Convention Center. He capital markets. He holds the Ernst serves as senior vice president for Professor Emeritus Richard & Young Alumni Distinguished Sopogy. Devin Yoshimoto (BBA Professorship in Accounting. Dan ’10) has been hired as a sales Peterson passed away Richards (BBA ’09) has been representative for LeiHut.com, peacefully at his home in named marketing manager for a new web mall that is being M¯anoa on May 27, 2011. Mobi PCS. Richards oversees positioned as the online farmer’s He will be remembered for retail support and promotion, market of Hawai‘i. In his current his kindness, generosity, event strategy and coordination, role, Yoshimoto is responsible for dedication to education and and social media among other working with vendors and suppliers for his cheerfulness and initiatives for the company. He to secure products to feature on indomitable sense of humor. previously served as a marketing LeiHut.com. Also, Yoshimoto is He was 80 years old. resident for Red Bull North America involved with Lemonade Alley, a From 1967 until his retirement in 1999, Peterson taught at and held positions with ESPN1420 business plan competition that took the Shidler College. He was a true teacher whose objective, AM. He is a member of Ad2 place on the last day of the APEC Honolulu and a founding board Leaders Summit in November. In first and foremost, was to convey his love of learning to all member of the UH Entrepreneurs his free time, Yoshimoto helps run his students. He taught a wide array of courses including Club. Jon Tsujimura (JEMBA ’06) a co-work space for independent ocean economics, macro and microeconomics, and applied has joined the U.S. Army Reserves and freelance entrepreneurs in and international business economics to name just a few. to become a Military Intelligence Honolulu called The Box Jelly He was widely published, not only in his fields, but in areas Officer and is currently attending (www.theboxjelly.com) and he as far-ranging as political kidnapping, poetry, Buddhism, Officer Candidate School in Fort enjoys performing with his band and geothermal energy. Peterson held a Bachelor’s degree Benning, Georgia. Tsujimura works Dirty Genes. Congratulations and in economics from Stanford University and a Masters in as an information technology best wishes to Shidler alums Julie economics and Ph.D in econometrics from the University of specialist for the University of Yoshioka (BBA ’06, EMBA ’11) California at Berkeley. Hawai‘i at Manoa.¯ He also owns and Paul Petro (BBA ’07) on their a computer consulting/repair recent engagement. The couple’s Donations can be made in Dr. Peterson’s memory to The company and is known around wedding ceremony will be held on Northport Promise (www.northportpromise.com), a scholarship town as the “Local IT Guy.” www. ‘Oahu next January. Yoshioka is a fund that will benefit his grandchildren and other students of localitguy.com Lee Tokuhara benefit analyst at Atlas Insurance Northport Public School. (MBA ’05) has been recognized Agency. Petro is a contract as one of Pacific Business News’ specialist at Tripler Army Medical top young executives for 2011. Center. Tokuhara was honored at PBN’s “Forty Under 40” event held on June 16 at the Hawaii Convention Send us your Alumni Notes Center. He serves as vice president Submit to Amy Watari at for Bennet Group Strategic [email protected] or Communications for the D.R mail to Shidler Business, 2404 Horton-Schuler Division. Tal Ziv Maile Way, C202, Honolulu, HI (MBA ’05) has been recognized as 96822. one of Pacific Business News’ top young executives for 2011. Ziv was Joining as a paid UHAA member includes a free membership in our Shidler College of Business Alumni Association chapter. Visit UHalumni.org/join or call 1-877-UH-ALUMS.

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Paul Petro (BBA '07) and Julie Yoshioka (BBA '06, EMBA '11) 26 Mahalo for your generosity Thank you to the following alumni, corporations, foundations and friends for designating their gifts to the Shidler College of Business during the last fiscal year: July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011.

Corporate Donors

$50,000 and up Northwestern Mutual Financial W. M. Keck Foundation Network Oceanic Time Warner Cable “If you want to lift yourself $10,000 - $49,000 Oppenheimer Funds Legacy Program up, lift up someone else.” ­ Center for Creative Leadership PKF Pacific Hawaii LLP Chevron Schwab Charitable Fund — Booker T. Washington Deloitte Foundation Servco Foundation • Ernst & Young Foundation SHRM Oahu Educational Hawai‘i Community Foundation Foundation Hewlett-Packard Vietnam Ltd. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sales & Marketing Executives of Worldwide Inc. Aloha alumni and friends of the Honolulu • Verizon Foundation Shidler College of Business! USA Funds Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation • Wells Fargo Community Support Your support, regardless of size, makes a difference. $5,000 - $9,999 Campaign Each and every one of you helps us continue to invest in Emmett R. Quady Foundation • KPMG Foundation $500 - $999 our people and programs, which keeps us on a positive Mamoru & Aiko Takitani • Fidelity Foundation Matching Gifts trajectory to become a top-ranked public business school. Foundation to Education • McInerny Foundation • First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Please allow me to share a few highlights: • Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation $1,000 - $4,999 • Each school year, nearly 300 students receive over • IBM International Foundation • Alexander & Baldwin Matching Grants Program $1 million in scholarship support Foundation Principal Financial Group • Faculty endowments have increased from 5 to 28 Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing Foundation Inc. over the past five years Association of Government Vanguard Charitable Endowment • Each school year, nearly 400 students are placed Accountants of Hawaii Program Bank of Hawaii Charitable in internships worldwide

Foundation • A mentorship program has been created to Up to $499 The Boeing Company develop leadership skills that complement American Savings Bank The Cades Foundation classroom lessons Ameriprise Financial Central Pacific Bank Bank of America Foundation Inc. • In 2011 thus far, alumni events were held in Kauai, Chung Kun Ai Foundation Brand, Karimoto & Company LLP Singapore, Hong Kong, the Big Island, Vietnam, Deloitte & Touche LLP • Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc. California, and Seattle Enterprise Holdings Foundation • Chevron Humankind Matching Ernst & Young LLP Gift Program Financial Executives International — These amazing achievements happen because of you. CNA Foundation Hawai‘i Chapter Your gifts to the Shidler Advancement Fund, the School CTU Inc. Financial Planning Association of of Accountancy Advancement Fund, General Scholarship Gannett Foundation Hawaii Fund, and individual and corporate named funds all combine • Gap Inc. Giving Campaign • First Hawaiian Bank GE Foundation to create an unstoppable motivating force that propels the First Insurance Charitable Hawaiian Telcom Inc. Shidler College of Business forward towards continued Foundation Hedberg, Batara & Vaughan-Sarandi excellence. Gary Broad Foundation LLC Grant Thornton Foundation Intel Foundation Hawaii Association of Public We thank you for being a part of the Shidler family and • Meredith Corporation Foundation Accountants ask for your continued support of our efforts to educate and Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Hawaii Employers Council nurture the global leaders of tomorrow. National Defense Advisors Inc. Hawaii Society of Certified Public • The Pfizer Foundation Accountants Prudential Foundation Matching To learn more about how you can invest in the students Hawaiian Electric Company Inc. Gifts and faculty of the Shidler College of Business, please Hawaiiana Group Incorporated Shigenaga & Associates contact me at [email protected] or HiBEAM • Wells Fargo Foundation (808) 956-3597. It would be my privilege to chat with you. K. Taniguchi LTD Y. P. Kang, Realtor KPMG LLP Ziff Brothers Investments LLC L & L Franchise Foundation

Unyong Nakata, MBA Director of Development

• Company matched employees’ individual gift(s)

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$100,000 and up Mr. Robert M. J. Moritsugu Mr. & Mrs. Myles Y. Shimokawa Mr. Randall A. Campos (BBA '10) Ms. Sharon R. Weiner (MBA '75) (BBA '79, MBA '82) (MBA '84) Mr. Brendan A. Chadwick (BBA '78) Dr. Reginald Worthley & Mr. Gary T. Nishikawa (MAcc '70) • Ms. Meredith K. Steinhauser • Mr. Henry Chan (BBA '92) Mrs. Eve Shere (EMBA '83) Mr. Hideo Noguchi (BBA '69) (BBA '54) Mr. & Mrs. Audie K. Chang Drs. S. Ghon Rhee & • Mr. Edward S. Suematsu (BBA '68) (BBA '73) $20,000 - $99,999 Rosita P. Chang • Mr. Carl T. Takata (BBA '77, Mr. & Mrs. Walter T. C. Chang Ms. Claire S. Durham (EMBA '83) • Mrs. Nancy C. Rose MBA '84) (BBA '63) • Ms. Shirley M. Lee (MBA '77) Mr. Wallace E. Samuelson Mr. James P. D. Thropp Mr. Eric S. S. Chang (BBA '03, Ms. Sandra T. Ohara Dr. K. K. Seo • Mr. Garret O. Tokuda (BBA '84) MBA '09) Mr. Jay H. Shidler (BBA '68) • Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin K. Shigemura • Mr. Randall S. Tom (BBA '82) Mr. Jaeho T. Chang (JEMBA '96) (BBA '83; BBA '83) • Mr. Danny P. Wong (BBA '90) Mr. Robert W. L. Char (BBA '64) $5,000 - $19,999 Mr. Gerald A. Sumida & Mrs. Heidi Lt. Col. Harold P. K. Wong Mr. Cheon P. Chee (BA '51) Mr. Seng Hock Chng (BBA '86) K. Wild (EMBA '85) (BBA '53) Mr. Ford A. Chinen (BBA '76) Mrs. Kyung S. Chung • Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Todo Mr. Marvin N. Yoshizumi (BBA '91) Mr. Daniel S. W. Ching (MBA '80) Ms. Elisia K. Flores (BBA '72) Mr. & Mrs. Frederick A. Zane Mr. & Mrs. Edric M. K. Ching • Mr. & Mrs. Alan H. L. Ho Mr. & Mrs. Allan S. Totoki (BBA '61) (MBA '97) (BBA '85) Mr. Alvin Y. Yoshinaga (MBA '88) Mr. William C. M. Ching (BBA '01, Mr. Terrence K. H. Lee (BBA '79) $100 - $499 MAcc '02) Dr. & Mrs. Lorenz Magaard $500 - $999 Mrs. Roanne E. Abe (BBA '93) Mrs. Jeanette M. L. Tom Ching • Mr. Benjamin L. Bystrom (BBA '83) Ms. Argie L. Abitbol (BBA '58) $1,000 - $4,999 Ms. Arlene Cabalce-Yamakawa Mr. Scott A. Adleman (BBA '82) • Mr. & Mrs. John A. Chock (MBA '76) Mr. Frank Boas (MAcc '95) Mr. Steven C. Ai Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. W. Choy Mr. Jon W. Bratten (BBA '87) Mr. Jeffrey G. Cummins (EMBA '07) Mr. Ernest N. Akau (BBA '72) (BBA '53) Mr. Stephen W. Chamberlin Mr. George E. Denise (MBA '06) Mr. Jeremiah V. Ana (BBA '98) Ms. Jeanne C. Chun Turano (BBA '67) Ms. Mary C. Emerson (EMBA '90) Ms. Harriet M. Aoki (BBA '59) (BBA '85) • Mr. Michael H. F. Ching Mrs. Tertia M. Freas (BBA '78) Mr. Mark L. Asakura (BBA '70) • Mr. Landon H. W. Chun (BBA '75) Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Clarke Mr. Douglas Hayashi (BBA '68) Mrs. Bunnie L. Au-Suehiro Mr. Stuart S. L. Chun (BBA '85) Mr. Mel R. Hertz (BBA '76) Mr. James B. Corstorphine, Jr. Mr. W. Allen Doane, Jr. Mr. Calvin Y. Higuchi (BBA '70) Dr. & Mrs. Raleigh S. Awaya (BBA '57) • Mr. Jason H. Haruki (BBA '00) Mr. Lyell K. Hirashiki (MBA '07) (BBA '66) Lt. Col. & Mrs. Stanley C. Dahlin • Mr. Warren H. Haruki (MBA '77) Mr. Ivan L. Ishii (BBA '70) Mrs. Ana M. Ballard (BBA '90) (BBA '65) Dr. David Heenan Mr. Dominic L. Jimenez (BBA '74) • Mr. Jeffrey M. Beckman (BBA '08) + Drs. Steven M. & Ruth P. Dawson Mr. & Mrs. Chris Helm (MBA '91) Mr. & Mrs. Andy Kawano (BBA '82; Mr. Drake Beil Mrs. Kathleen K. Dellplain Mr. Timothy A. Kaehr (BBA '73) BBA '84) Mr. Hitesh Bhatnagar (MBA '89) (BBA '81) • Mr. & Mrs. Akemi Kurokawa Mr. Van Lee (MBA '75) Mr. Nathan Blumstein (BBA '74, Mr. Thomas G. DePeter (BBA '86) Mr. & Mrs. Merton S.C. Lau • Mr. Alden A. Miyashiro (BBA '79, MBA '76) Mrs. Lynnette H. Dinell (BBA '87) (BBA '54) MAcc '80) Mrs. Marilyn M. Boock (BBA '66) Mrs. Anita B. Diniega (BBA '96) Mr. Daniel B. T. Lau (BA '41) Mr. Miles H. Mochizuki (BBA '76, Mr. Brian J. Bowers (MBA '96) Mr. Ralph W. Dobson (MBA '75) • Mr. Nelson K. M. Lau (BBA '85) MBA '80) Ms. Phyllis L. Brinckerhoff Mr. Alan E. Donnell (BBA '54) • Mr. & Mrs. Lee W. Maxwell, III • Mr. Edwin S. Morimoto (BBA '72) (MBA '73) Mr. Michael J. Doss (EMBA '07) (BBA '66, MBA '74) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew K. Poepoe Mrs. Mary F. Curammeng Calegari Mrs. Koren K. Dreher (BBA '74) • Ms. Grace M. Miyawaki (EMBA '88) (MBA '71) (BBA '83, MAcc '85) Mr. James Yun Gang Du (BBA '02)

Enabling students to become the best that they can be Reg Worthley and Eve Shere recently established the Reginald Worthley and Eve Shere Endowed Scholarship for Excellence at the Shidler College. The couple’s estate gift, estimated at $236,500, will help enable students to grow into lifelong learners and to support them in their quest to become the best that they can be. Worthley is a Shidler Professor of Information Technology Management and Shidler College Faculty Fellow. His passion for teaching, research and commitment to excellence makes him one of the College’s top professors. Worthley has taught at Shidler since 1969. Shere is a veteran real estate professional whose love of building lifelong relationships contributed to her success in the industry. Shere earned her Executive MBA from Shidler in 1983. Eve Shere and Reg Worthley

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+ Dr. & Mrs. Peter T. Dyer MAcc '97) (BBA '52) (BBA '54) Mr. Derick T. Ebesuno (BBA '91) • Mr. Albert A. Idemoto (BBA '53) Dr. & Mrs. Walter K. Kunitake • Mrs. Kimberly I. Miyoshi (BBA '98) Mr. Lawrence C. Edwards, Jr. Mr. Fred S. Ikehara (BBA '72) (BBA '68, MBA '74; BBA '77) Ms. L. Keala Monaco (MBA '99) (MBA '74) Mr. Terris H. Inglett (MBA '69) Mrs. Janis H. Kushimi (BBA '91, Mr. Richard Russell Morgan Mr. Carl H. Endo (BBA '84) Ms. Joanne M. Inouye (BBA '76) MBA '95) (MBA '02) Mr. Daylan M. T. Faildo (BBA '77) Ms. Debra Ann C. Ishii (BBA '93, Mr. Waley C. M. Kwock (BBA '72) Mr. & Mrs. Gordon C. Murakami Ms. Tamara L. Fichtner (BBA '01) MBA '99) Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Q. L. Lau (BBA '71) + Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Fielding Mr. & Mrs. Alfred S. Itamoto (BBA '76; BBA '76) Ms. Jennifer W. Murata (BBA '92) Mr. Keith A. Finkboner (BBA '71 ) Mr. Hoang Dan Le Mr. & Mrs. John William Murphy • Mr. John R. Floyd (BBA '74) • Ms. Karen H. Iwamoto (BBA '66, Mr. Marvin W. Lee (MBA '93) (MBA '91) Mr. Richard E. Freitas (BBA '72) MBA '72) Mr. Ronald F. M. Lee (BBA '61) Mrs. Sharon M. Nagasako Mr. & Mrs. John S. Fujimoto • Mr. Robert W. Jackson (EMBA '00) Mr. Edward J. Lesky (MBA '72) Mr. Glenn T. Nagatori (BBA '72) (BBA '78) Mr. Raymond A. Jee (BBA '72) Mr. Stephen K. Lewis (MBA '73) Mr. Alton A. Nakagawa (BBA '80) Mr. & Mrs. Stanley K. Fukuhara Mr. Nelson E. Jones (BBA '68) Mr. Lloyd Lim (MBA '98) Mr. Suzuto Nakahira (MBA '65) Mr. & Mrs. Dexter K. Kaiama Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence V. Lindelof Mr. Lester Teru Nakamoto (BBA '89) Ms. Louise K.N. Fukumoto (BBA '82, MACC '88) (BBA '72) Ms. Jane D. Nettesheim (MBA '85) (MBA '81) Mrs. Lily C. Kam (BBA '86) Mr. Raymond K. H. Liu (BBA '72) Mr. Duc Q. Nguyen (BBA '88) Ms. Gayle M. Furuta-Okayama • Ms. Charlotte H. Kaneshiro (BBA '71) Mr. Tony V. Lorenzo (MBA '07) Mr. Brad Masao Nicolai (EMBA '07) (BBA '81) Mr. & Mrs. Ralph T. Kanetoku Mr. David K. H. Louie (BBA '83) • Mr. & Mrs. Gordon T. Nihei Mrs. Anne Y. Furuuchi (BBA '64) (BBA '80; BBA '82) Mr. David A. Lowenkopf (BBA '82; BBA '81) + Mrs. Kathy W. George Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kataoka • Mr. Jian Lu (MBA '96) Ms. Amy Akemi Niitani (BBA '97) Mr. John F. Gildea, Jr. (BBA '73) (BBA '78; BBA '86) Mr. Chester K. C. Lum (BBA '72) Mr. Alan H. Nishimoto (BBA '74) Mr. Roger K. Godfrey Mr. Ronald A. Kawahara (BBA '68) Ms. Pamela K. Mah (BBA '05, Ms. Sonja M. Nordmark (BBA '06) Lt. Col. Milton S. Goo (BBA '58) Mr. Robert T. Kawamoto (BBA '63) MBA '06) Mr. Edwin H. Nose (BBA '72) Mrs. Laura Goto Mr. & Mrs. Clarence E. Kawana Mr. Allan C. Y. Mak (BBA '77) • Mr. Gerald L. Oar (BBA '80) Mrs. Iris S. Ha (BBA '81) (BBA '61) • Ms. Claire M. Masaki (BBA '70) • Ms. Stacy K. Ogimi (BBA '93, Mr. Avelino J. Halagao, Jr. (MBA '04) Mr. & Mrs. Brian N. Kawano Mr. Arthur J. Maskrey (MBA '00) MBA '99) Mr. Noah M. Han (MBA '04) (BBA '82; BBA '84 ) Mr. Robert Masuda & Mrs. Jane Mr. & Mrs. Arnold I. Ohashi Mr. Stephen E. Harris (MBA '67) • Mr. Kenneth Y. Kawano (BBA '80) Sherwood (EMBA '79; EMBA '81) (BBA '77) Mr. & Mrs. Valentine K. Hataishi Mr. Leslie S. Kaya (BBA '69) Mr. Rodney Y. Masuoka (BBA '65) Mr. & Mrs. David Y. Okabe (BBA '54) Mr. Stephen L. Keil (BBA '70) Mr. Rodney Matsumoto (BBA '68) (BBA '84; BBA '85) • Ms. Catherine M. Hazama (BBA '80) Mr. Jin Bae Kim (BBA '96) Mrs. Faith K. Matsumura (BBA '76) Mr. Scott K. Okada (BBA '85, + Ms. Gwen K. L. Heliker Mrs. Noreen O. Kinzler (BBA '92) • Mr. Keith S. Matsuo MBA '96) Ms. Faye J. Higa (BBA '87) Mr. Arnold T. Kishi (EMBA '81) Mr. Toru Matsushima (BBA '81) Mrs. Debby N. Okata (BBA '86) Mr. Michael H. Higa (BBA '75) Mr. Roy T. Kobatake (BBA '66) Ms. Gwenn Maxfield (MBA '75) Mrs. Donna May M. Ong Mr. Kent K. Hirokawa (BBA '88) • Mr. Jason K. Koga (BBA '88) Mr. Hugh G. McKenzie (JEMBA '95) Mr. & Mrs. David K. P. Hong Mr. Aaron S. Komatsu (BBA '84) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Mendes Mr. James J. Ostertag (BBA '85) (BBA '72) Mr. & Mrs. Darryl T. Komo (BBA '91) Mr. Patrick K. Osumi (BBA '72) Mr. Neil H. Horikoshi (BBA '75) (BBA '76, MBA '84) Ms. Antoinette M. Mingo Mr. & Mrs. Makoto Oto (BBA '55) Ms. Pamela K. Hunt (BBA '83) Mr. Joel K. Kumabe (BBA '82, (MHRM '07) Mr. Vince J. Otsuka (BBA '95) Mrs. Lynn J. Hutcheson (MBA '76) MBA '91) • Mr. Masao Mitsui (BBA '74) Dr. Aspy P. Palia (BBA '85, MBA '76) Mr. Man Tou S. Iau (BBA '95, Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Kumasaka Ms. Mildred Masako Miyasato Mr. Clesson C. Pang (MBA '92)

Helping others to achieve their dreams Claire Durham established an endowed scholarship at the Shidler College of Business and contributed to the Palikū Theatre at Windward Community College through charitable gift annuities. The $50,000 Claire S. Durham Endowed Scholarship for International Excellence will provide support for outstanding Shidler students' tuition and study abroad. The $50,000 Palikū Theatre Endowment will support the theatre's efforts to bring culture and education to the Windward community. Through her planned gift, Durham wishes to help others achieve their professional dreams. Durham, a New York native, enjoyed a successful career in the Information Technology field in New York, Japan and in Hawai‘i where she worked for Computing Management, C. Brewer, and Bank of Hawaii. Durham earned an Executive MBA degree from Shidler in 1983. She retired from L to R: Shidler Dean Vance Roley, Claire Durham, UH Foundation President Donna Vuchinich, Windward Community College Chancellor Doug Dykstra. Bank of Hawaii in 2000.

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Packard Mr. Matthew T. F. Pang (BBA '99) Ms. Sun A. Thornal (BBA '97, • Dr. Miles H. White (MBA '68) Vietnam Mr. David C. Phu (BBA '72) MBA '05) Mr. Joseph L. Wikoff Mr. Jack A. Quintrall (BBA '62) Mr. Jason I. H. Thune (MBA '02) Dr. Floyd T. Wilkerson (MBA '70) supports Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Rauls Mr. Billy W. C. To (BBA '90) Mr. Clinton J. S. Wong (BBA '71) (MBA '83) Mr. Reed T. Tokairin (BBA '86) Ms. Mei-Sze Wong (BBA '04) Vietnam Mr. Clemente V. Reyes (BBA '56) Mr. Thomas H. Tokumoto (BBA '60) Mr. Edward S. D. Wong (BA '49) Mr. Robert L. Runkle (BBA '72) Mr. Richard T. Tokuoka (BBA '64) + Mr. William C. N. Wong Executive MBA • Mrs. Michele K. Saito (BBA '81) Mr. Myron K. L. Tom (BBA '67) Mr. Matthew K. Yagi (BBA '08) program Ms. Aileen A. Sakado Mrs. Rae R. Tom (BBA '81, MAcc '86) Ms. Daisy C. Yamada (MBA '91) Mr. Donald T. Sakai (BBA '53) Mrs. Judy M. Toma (BBA '98) Mr. Glenn S. Yamada (BBA '70) Mr. Guy M. Sakamoto (BBA '86) Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Tomishima Mr. Richard T. Yamada (BBA '62) Mr. Teddy H. Sanford, Jr. (BBA '64) (BBA '65) Mr. Gary H. Yamanaka (BBA '76) The Shidler College of Mr. Michael Dean Sasaki (BBA '95) Mr. Bryan M. Tomiyoshi (BBA '73) Ms. Jeanette M. E. Yamanaka Business received a $30,000 Mr. George M. Sawai (BBA '56) • Mr. & Mrs. Douglas M. Tonokawa (BBA '59) Mr. Norman William M. Scofield (BBA '79, MACC '81; BBA '82) Mr. & Mrs. Raymond N. Yamasaki gift from the Imaging & (MBA '85) Mr. William Townsend, Jr. & Mrs. (BBA '69) Printing Group (IPG) at Ms. Eva Fong Sekimoto Lianne H. Suehiro (BBA '85) Mrs. Darlene S. Yamashita Mr. Clifton Kekoa Seria (BBA '00) + Mr. Kent K. Tsukamoto (BBA '78) Mr. Wesley A. Yasuda (BBA '74) Hewlett Packard (HP) Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Shido Ms. Michelle Tucker (BBA '77) + Mr. Allan T. Yasue (BBA '65) Vietnam. The gift will be Mr. Bradley T. H. Shin (BBA '88) Mr. Richard Alan Tudor (MBA '89) • Mr. & Mrs. Miles N. Yasunaga used to fund scholarships Mr. & Mrs. David S. O. Shin Mr. Norman D. S. Tyau (BBA '67) (BBA '72) (BBA '73; BBA '74) Mrs. Kay K. Uesugi (BBA '61) Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Yawata, Jr. for students participating in • Mr. & Mrs. Guy J. Shindo (BBA '73) Mr. Lloyd I. Unebasami (BBA '70) (BBA '66) Shidler’s Vietnam Executive Mr. Patrick T. Shintaku (BBA '68) Mr. Patrick R. Vetere (BBA '74) Mr. & Mrs. Walter P. Yim (BBA '61) Ms. Susan K. Shintani (BBA '82, Mr. William B. Vetter, Sr. Ms. Wendy Akiko Yoshioka-Moore MBA program during the MBA '88) Capt. Charles M. Vinson (MBA '84) (BBA '01, MAcc '03) 2011-2013 school years. Mr. Chris M. Shirai (MBA '74) Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Walsh Mrs. Glenna N. Young (MBA '86) HP Vietnam selected Mr. Lance Y. Shiroma (MBA '06) (BBA '75; BBA '75) Mr. Joseph A. Young (BBA '98) Mr. William F. H. Sinclair (MBA '77) • Mr. Lee K. Warashina (BBA '02) Ms. Lisa Ann Young (MBA '93) Shidler's Vietnam Executive • Mrs. Carla A. Siu (BBA '78, MBA '84) Mr. & Mrs. Meyer A. Washofsky Mr. Alan T. Yuasa (BBA '80) MBA program for its ability Ms. Charlene K. Sloan Mr. & Mrs. Nobuyuki Watanabe • Mr. Jie Zheng (MBA '98) • Mrs. Debra E. Sofinowski (BBA '77) (BBA '61) to provide a high quality Mr. Donald Spafford Mr. Rowan C. Watanabe (BBA '56) • = Donation(s) matched by company education and executive Mr. William C. Starr (BBA '60) Ms. Tracy S. Watkins (BBA '88) + = Memorial gift or honorary gift training for business and Ms. Veronica Steffan (BBA '87) • Mr. Derek Watulak & Ms. Lisa Ms. Paula K. Stern (EMBA '05) Croteau (MBA '03) government leaders in Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Strang, Jr. Mr. John K. Welch (BBA '85) Vietnam. (MBA '67) Mr. & Mrs. Dallas G. Weyand Mrs. Karen K. Street (BBA '75) (BBA '72) The company also Ms. Randy S. Stuart (MBA '89) donated a multifunctional • Mr. David E. Stumbaugh (MBA '00) printer to the VEMBA Mr. Gordon T. H. Sun (BBA '92) Col. Larry L. Sutton (BBA '67) program which will enable Mr. & Mrs. James E. Sylvester students to scan, copy and (BBA '70) Mr. Mark E. Tagomori (BBA '78) fax via personal computer Mr. Scott I. Taguchi (BBA '88) or through networking. Mr. Glen S. Takabuki (BBA '73) "We are proud of Mr. Matthew D. R. Takamine (BBA '98) Mahalo to our donors who generously supported the our role in educating the Mr. Larson S. Takenishi (BBA '99) Shidler College of Business with gifts of $99 or less. current and future business Mr. Alan K. Tamanaha (BBA '77) Mr. Clyde Tamanaha leaders in Vietnam," said Mr. & Mrs. Jerrod H. Tamashiro To allow room for our increasing alumni profiles and activities, we Vance Roley, dean of (BBA '86) gratefully acknowledge the entire list of donors for the past fiscal year Shidler College of Business. Mr. & Mrs. Leslie I. Tanaka (BBA '69) on our website www.shidler.hawaii.edu/magazine • Mr. Michael Isami Tanaka (BBA '85) "I am grateful to HP Mr. & Mrs. Neil M. Tanouye We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the donors Vietnam for extending its (BBA '78) Mr. & Mrs. Roger M. Tayasu listed above. Please accept our apology for any incorrect listings. generous gift to the Shidler (BBA '73) Please contact the Shidler Office of Alumni Development with any College of Business." Mr. George Y. Tengan (BBA '69) questions or concerns at (808) 956-3597. Mr. Daniel K. Tengan (BBA '63) Mr. Lawson S. Teshima (BBA '69) 30 ALUMNI AT WORK

Shidler alumni who work at Hawaiian Telcom gather in front of the company's corporate headquarters in downtown Honolulu.

Over the years, Hawaiian Telcom has built a strong partnership with the Shidler College of Business. The company has provided valuable internships and career opportunities to countless students and alumni. Also, Hawaiian Telcom consistently offers its support through generous monetary donations and through participation in annual college events such as Business Night, the Shidler Career Expo and the Hall of Honor Awards. Mahalo to all of the Shidler alumni at Hawaiian Telcom for their generosity and commitment to the University of Hawai‘i and the Shidler College of Business.

Shidler graduates at Hawaiian Telcom

Reno K. Abihai (BBA ’00) Kathryn Lambert (BBA ’83) Takemi U. Nakasone (BBA ’91, David T. Shibano (MBA ‘83) Manager, Project Management Director, Marketing MBA ’95) Senior Manager, Project Manager Rommel D. Aczon (BBA ’92) Communications Market Research Tracy K. Soenksen (BBA ’85) Specialist, Contract Sheri Ann W. Lee (BBA ’79) Brent T. Nguyen (BBA ’06) Sales Engineer, Network Administration Analyst, Collections Senior Analyst, Cash Jared R. Sunada (MBA ’08) Robert C. Bice (EMBA ’09) Sheryl R. Matsui (BBA ’82) Applications Senior Manager, Financial Lead Engineer Specialist, Logistics/ Hollis H. Okamura (BBA ’92) Modeling Pamela K. Cabebe (BBA ’82) Procurement Sales Engineer Jason I.H. Thune (MBA ’02) Consumer Sales Consultant Ronald H. Mau (BBA ’79) Keriann K. Osada (MBA ’01) Director, Operational Support Jodee l. Chang (MBA ’03) Specialist, Contract Senior Manager, Network Systems, Architecture and COEI Manager Administration Support Delivery Sandra S. Chesemore (EMBA ’00) Ryan Miyamoto (BBA ’00) Laura Y. Otsuka (BBA ’81) Sheung Kit Wong (BBA ’04) Revenue Assurance Analyst Senior Product Manager, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affiliate Service Support Craig T. Inouye (BBA ’86) Advanced IP Networks Affairs Representative Senior Vice President, Sales Daniel R. Moy (BBA ’90) Lorna M. Oyasato (BBA ’85) Eric K. Yeaman (BBA ’89) Justin D. Kam (BBA ’06) Field Engineer III Specialist, Network Engineering President and CEO Risk Management Specialist Edy K. Nakamura (BBA ’79) George J. Schmelzer (MBA ’92) Solomon R. Kauinui (BBA ’00) Senior Manager, Public Senior Manager, Broadband Sales Engineer II Communication Service Delivery

Hawaiian Telcom is Hawai‘i’s leading provider of integrated communications, technology and entertainment solutions for business and residential customers. With roots in Hawai‘i beginning in 1883, the Company offers the most advanced voice, video, Internet, data, wireless, and next generation communication and network services supported by the reach and reliability of its network and Hawai‘i’s only 24/7 state-of-the-art network operations center. With employees statewide sharing a commitment to innovation and a passion for delivering superior service, Hawaiian Telcom provides an Always OnSM customer experience. For more information, visit www.hawaiiantel.com. Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID University of Hawai‘i at M¯anoa Honolulu, HI Shidler College of Business Permit No. 278 External Relations Office 2404 Maile Way, C202 Honolulu, HI 96822 USA

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January APRIL Executive Vineyards 4-7 Hawai‘i International Conference on 11 Oahu Info. Session System Sciences Distance Learning EMBA and March 1, 2012 www.hicss.hawaii.edu MHRM programs 5:30 - 7 p.m. The Kahala Hotel and Resort 17-26 Neighbor Island Info. Sessions Shidler College of Business, A301 Distance Learning EMBA and [email protected] Wine lovers should keep an eye out for MHRM programs updates on this popular annual event Kauai (Jan. 17), Kona (Jan. 19), Hilo (Jan. 13 Maui Alumni Golf Tournament 24), Maui (Jan. 26) Wailea Golf Club presented by the Shidler Alumni Association. 5:30 - 7 p.m. [email protected] Enjoy pupu stations, exclusive wine tasting Locations TBA seminars, lively entertainment and a thrilling [email protected] 26 UH Business Plan Competition www.uhbusinessplancompetition.com silent auction. For details, email busalum@ 19 Oahu Info. Session hawaii.edu. Event website to launch soon at Distance Learning EMBA and www.shidler.hawaii.edu/executivevineyards. MHRM programs May 5:30 - 7 p.m. 2 Business Night Shidler College of Business, A301 5:30 - 9 p.m. Business Night [email protected] Sheraton Waikiki www.shidler.hawaii.edu/businessnight May 2, 2012 5:30 - 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 12 UH M¯anoa Spring Commencement 15 Oahu Info. Session 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Distance Learning EMBA and Stan Sheriff Center MHRM programs www.uhm.hawaii.edu/commencement Business Night is one of the College's 5:30 - 7 p.m. Shidler College of Business, A301 TBA Alumni "Dine Around" Event premier annual events. Students are matched [email protected] Royal Hawaiian Center one-to-one with business professionals who [email protected] serve as their mentors for the evening. Top TBA Alumni "Talk Story" Event Shidler students are also presented with [email protected] For event updates, visit www.shidler.hawaii.edu/ events or email [email protected] awards for their achievements. More details to be announced. For event updates, contact March [email protected] 1 Executive Vineyards Wine Tasting The Kahala Hotel and Resort [email protected]

6-15 Neighbor Island Info. Sessions Your gift to the Distance Learning EMBA and MHRM programs Shidler Advancement Fund 5:30 - 7 p.m. Locations and dates TBA makes a big Impact [email protected] Be a part of the future growth of the College with a gift to the Shidler College Advancement Fund. With your support we can continue to move toward our goal of 14 Oahu Info. Session Distance Learning EMBA and becoming a top-ranked public business school. Your gift will: MHRM programs 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Provide crucial discretionary income to support programs and meet unexpected Shidler College of Business, A301 needs at the College; and [email protected] • Allow the College to engage alumni and the business community both locally and TBA Spring Career Expo abroad. http://career.shidler.hawaii.edu Make a gift today at www.uhfoundation.org/givetoshidler To learn more, contact (808) 956-3597 or [email protected]