Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

April 19, 2006
By Linda Dela Cruz

Andy Conboy has been named development manager for the Hawaii region of McDonald’s. He previously worked at First Hawaiian Bank as a trust real estate officer. He also was employed at Grubb & Ellis/CBI as a salesperson.

Richard “Rick” Prahler joins Castle and Cooke Homes Hawaii as director of development. He was previously vice president of Hawaii Land and Farming Company.

Kathy Lau Best has been named community relations coordinator of Castle and Cooke. She was previously the director of membership and marketing at The Plaza Club.

Shim Ching, a cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, has opened a practice at Queen’s Medical Center Physicians Office.

Cheryl Cambra has been named an account executive for Team Vision. She will service the Castle and Cooke account.

Yukashi Smith has been named associate editor and writer for the Japanese Guide to Hawaii-Ai. She previously worked for JALUX Hawaii and PacRim Marketing.

Dev A. Braganza has been hired as vice president of development for Hunt Building Company. He will also handle development of the Ford Island residential and retail projects.

Jennifer Salvador Kehe has been named assistant director of human resources for Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa. She is a former deputy attorney general for the state of Hawaii.

Jon Gersonde has been named hotel manager of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Gersonde has more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. He previously served as complex general manager of the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in California.