Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

June 28, 2006
By Linda Dela Cruz

G. Hisae Ishii-Chang has joined the Hawaii State Bar Association as the director of programs. Ishii-Chang, an attorney, is responsible for overseeing the administrative and fiscal functions of the HSBA member and public programs.

Robert A. Alm was elected to the board of directors of Island Insurance Company. Alm is senior vice president, public affairs for Hawaiian Electric Company.

Alton K. Miyashiro was elected to the board of directors of Island Insurance Company. Miyashiro is the managing principal of Nishihama & Kishida, CPAs.

Thomas Wellman has joined The Gas Company as vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Wellman is a certified management accountant.

Nicole Peisker has been named the executive director of Hawaii Women’s Business Center. She has more than seven years’ experience in the non-profit sector.

Dawn R. Sanders has been named to the board of the Hawaii Women’s Business Center. She is president and owner of Corporate Documents & Information Specialists.

Mike Wilkins has been appointed director of sales and marketing for Turtle Bay Resort. He was previously a senior executive with the Centennial Service Group in Atlanta.

Orm Limpisvasti has joined C.M. Bidwell & Associates as vice president in charge of marketing and client relations. He served previously as a consultant for various life science companies.

Ty Y. Nohara has been appointed assistant vice president and compliance officer, wealth management service center for First Hawaiian Bank. She worked previously for the state of Hawaii Department of Commerce as a securities enforcement attorney.

Marci-Ayn L. Char has been appointed retail systems officer for First Hawaiian Bank. Char joined First Hawaiian Bank in 1993 as a management trainee.

Oliva R. Wise has been appointed information management officer, retail information and planning department for First Hawaiian Bank. Wise joined First Hawaiian in 1997 as a financial analyst for the controller’s division.

Terrie Koyamatsu was promoted from supervisor to manager in the microbiology department for Diagnostic Laboratories. She is responsible for overseeing routine microbiology and molecular testing for infectious diseases. She has been with DLS for 12 years.