Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

July 29, 2009
By Alana Folen

John J. Votsis has been appointed director of sales and marketing for Trump International Hotel & Tower Waikiki Beach Walk, scheduled to open later this year. He will be responsible for all sales and marketing efforts as well as public relations for the property. Votsis most recently served as vice president of sales for Aloha Airlines.

Lisa Gouveia has been hired as an account coordinator for PCF Virtual. In this position, Gouveia will work with the marketing agency’s numerous accounts, including shopping center clients, managing calendars and maintaining website updates. She previously worked as an intern account coordinator at Matsumoto & Clapperton.

Bruce Yoshida of the law firm Hisaka Yoshida and Cosgrove has been elected to The Oceanic Board of Trustees. Yoshida has been practicing law in Hawaii since 1980, and is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

D. Lomboy Sr. has been promoted to grounds maintenance manager for Hoala Landscape and Maintenance. Lomboy has more than 20 years’ experience in landscaping, irrigation and maintenance. He previously worked as an irrigation specialist and field supervisor for the Ko Olina Community Association.

Catherine Koike has become co-owner of StayFIT Physical Therapy LLC, located in the Aiea Medical Building and specializing in the rehabilitation of spinal conditions and other orthopedic-type problems. Koike is a physical therapist and received her doctorate in physical therapy from Boston University. She previously worked at the REHAB Hospital of the Pacific and had her own private practice.

Brad K. Gushiken has been promoted from vice president and corporate compliance officer to vice president and BSA and OFAC officer, Corporate Compliance Division for First Hawaiian Bank. Gushiken joined the bank in 2006.