Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

December 20, 2006
By Linda Dela Cruz

Kenneth Yamamoto has been promoted to vice president of human resources from director of human resources for The Gas Company. He first joined the company in 1971, when it was Honolulu Gas Company, after serving a tour in the U.S. Army as a captain in the Adjutant General Corps.

Matt Smith has been named director of financial reporting for The Gas Company. He previously worked for five years with Alexander & Baldwin as assistant corporate controller.

Jesus Bravo has been appointed general manager for Sea Life Park by Dolphin Discovery. He previously worked as general manager of Dolphin Discovery’s facility in Cozumel.

Quin H. Ogawa has joined Shriners Hospitals for Children Honolulu as director of fiscal services. He previously was at Kuakini Health System as vice president of fiscal services and chief financial officer. His past employment includes working as a senior auditor and consultant at KPMG LLP.

Will Henry has been named sous chef at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. He previously worked as the executive chef at Aqua for three and a half years. Henry is responsible for monitoring the kitchen staff, product quality and assists with food preparation and presentation.

Stefan Arai has joined P.F. Chang’s China Bistro as sous chef. He previously worked as sous chef at Roy’s Restaurant for the past nine years.

Joseph W. Huster has been named an associate for Bays Deaver Lung Rose Baba. He previously worked as a law clerk at the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals under the Honorable Corrine K.A. Watanabe.