Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

November 17, 2010
By Alana Folen

Hoang Tran has been appointed account executive for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Tran previously served as senior account executive for Clear Channel Radio Hawaii.

Nate Lau has been named account executive for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Lau most recently worked as retail sales manager for The Honolulu Advertiser.

Donna Howard has been appointed vice president of development for Bishop Museum. She previously served as campaign director at the University of California-Berkeley School of Public Health, where she was responsible for its $110 million capital campaign.

Keith Kilburn has been promoted to design department manager for Graham Builders. In this role, Kilburn will oversee the design department with a focus on shortening design cycles to reduce costs, promoting innovation and furthering the company’s efforts to incorporate universal and sustainable design elements in all projects.

George Qiao has been named previews team member for Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties. In this role, Qiao will specialize in commercial and high-end properties. He began his real estate career in 2004 and has served as a Realtor, broker and vice president for several realty groups on the Mainland.

Stephen Hinck has been appointed resident manager of Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. With more than 25 years of hotel experience, Hinck served as the hotel’s food and beverage director from 2005 to 2008. Most recently, he was director of operations at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.