 KAWEHI INABA
President |
Kawehi Inaba is President of Kupa’a Business Planners, Inc. Born in Hilo and a resident of Kona for the last 25 years, Kawehi began her career in aviation, first as a cargo/customer service agent with Aloha Airlines, Inc., then as a flight instructor and pilot, and finally, as the founder of Mokulele Flight Service. Kawehi owned and operated Mokulele for almost 10 years offering circle island air tours. By October 2005, when Kawehi sold Mokulele, the company had considerably expanded and was providing inter-island air service between Kona, Maui, Moloka’i and Lana’i. It’s now Kawehi’s desire to use the skills she honed as a business owner to assist others in reaching their dreams. |
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MALIA LOUIS
Sales & Research Consultant |
A lifetime resident of the Big Island, Malia brings with her a diverse back ground in sales and marketing, professional business practices and etiquette along with strong managerial, communications and writing skills. She is well versed in various technical applications and possesses comprehensive internet knowledge skills.
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 SHARON SAKAI Communications / Marketing Consultant |
Sharon Sakai is a Communications Consultant. Born and raised in North Kohala, she earned a journalism degree from Northern Arizona University, and then joined West Hawaii Today where she worked her way through the newsroom to become City Editor. She held that position for several years before starting with Mauna Lani Resort’s communications team. She now provides a range of promotional, marketing and public relations to clients in a variety of industries.
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LISA BURNEY Certified Public Accountant |
Lisa Burney, a Certified Public Accountant for over 22-years, earned her degree in Accounting form the University of Maryland College Park. She began her career in a small CPA office and moved on to pursue a career in Systems Accounting with the Office of Personnel Management and NASA. A resident of Hawai’i for over 12-years, Lisa has provided accounting services, management consulting and computer training/support to a wide variety of small businesses.
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MARGO TAKATA
Marketing & Promotional Consultant |
Marketing and promotional consultant with vast experience in developing marketing strategies, planning and executing promotional events. Margo's speciality is shopping complexes and familiarity with real estate management. |
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LISA WINBORNE
Sales & Research Consultant |
A Sales and Research Consultant who provides facilitation of direct sales and market research. Lisa possesses a BA in economics from the University of Colorado as well as an MBA from the University of Hawai'i. |
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RACHELLE HENNINGS-NEWMAN
Media Buyer & Media Consultant |
A Media Buyer and Media Consultant, Rachelle is experienced in a wide array of advertising services from print, television and radio for both local and national campaigns. |
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LAURA KINOSHITA
Writer & Communications Specialist |
Laura Kinoshita is a writer and communications specialist who develops strategic public relations campaigns through targeted writing projects. She has extensive experience in film and interactive media projects, and earned a 2006 Telly Award for her work with W.M. Keck Observatory in Waimea. Laura lives with her family on the Kohala Coast. |
