Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

May 12, 2010
By Alana Folen

Denise Bilodeau has been hired as assisted living administrator for Hawaii Kai Retirement Community. In her new role, she oversees day-to-day operations, which include 24-7 live-in management, transportation services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more. Prior to joining the retirement community, Bilodeau served as an independent long-term care/nursing home consultant for various clients.

Charles Wang has been named the newest partner at RevoluSun. Wang is responsible for residential sales for the company and commercial sales for Distributed Energy Partners as well. He joined DEP in May 2009 as a project developer.

Steven Hochart has been appointed technology services director for Group 70 International Inc. Hochart brings to the firm more than 13 years of experience implementing technology solutions for a diverse group of clients. He previously served as project manager and Pacific Rim director at CH2M Hill.

Joy Yadao has been appointed director of Advocacy and Business Development for St. Francis Healthcare System. Yadao previously served as executive director of St. Francis Hospice, where she was instrumental in the program’s growth. In this new position, Yadao is a primary liaison with government officials in shaping local and federal health care public policies that impact services offered at St. Francis, among other duties.

John Kojima has been appointed chief financial officer for the Retina Institute of Hawaii. Kojima’s responsibilities include establishing the accounting and financial operations for this ophthalmology specialty practice. He also assists in the development of the institute’s Oahu and Neighbor Island offices.