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Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

September 12, 2007
By Linda Dela Cruz

Candice Kraughto

Candice Kraughto has been promoted to director of public relations from Hawaii regional communications manager for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii. Her past employment includes working with a public relations agency and in the legislature.

Billy Pieper

Billy Pieper was elected for a two year term as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He is a certified financial planner and associate manager for Beneficial Financial Group.

Paul Iijima

Paul Iijima has been promoted from assistant vice president and controller to vice president and controller for the Island Insurance Company. Iijima has more than 16 years experience in the insurance industry.

Andy Honda

Andy Hondahas been named retail sales manager of the Mobi PCS location at Salt Lake Shopping Center. Honda will be responsible for sales performance, product inventory and merchandising, as well as hiring, training and management of all staff.

Russell Yamanoha

Russell Yamanoha has left KHNL News 8 as sports director and anchor. He will focus on the other full-time job that he has had since 2003 as a realtor with Prudential Locations, specializing in helping first-time home buyers find homes.

Joseph A. Padua

Joseph A. Padua has joined the Hawaii Opera Theatre as director of finance and administration. His past employment includes working as budget manager for the New York City Opera, and interim general manager at Long Wharf Theatre.

Mitchell Remba

Mitchell Remba has earned the EcoBroker Certified Designation. Remba is a realtor with the Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties Waikiki Office.

Joseph Miguel

Joseph Miguel has been named vice president of manufacturing for Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii. He was previously employed at Super Store Industries, Carnation Milk and Ice Cream, and Fullerton Cultured Specialties.

Reed Ogino

Reed Ogino has been promoted from vice president of sales to vice president of branch operations for Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii. He has been with the company for 19 years, serving in the Honolulu, Kauai and Maui branches.

Joni Marcello

Joni Marcello has been promoted to assistant sales and distribution manager for Meadow Gold. Marcello joined the firm eight years ago as an executive assistant to the general manager.

Michelle Greeno Edwards

Michelle Greeno Edwards has been named senior account executive for the travel division for Stryker Weiner and Yokota Public Relations. Edwards previously worked as the marketing manager at the Bishop Museum.

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