Business Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 1/14/15
Gregg Fraser, partner and co-owner of Kala Consulting Group, has been named executive director of Hawaii Restaurant Association. He will build on the successes of recent years and further develop the organization. Membership benefits and legislative issues are at the top of the project list, while also creating exciting events and supporting all aspects of the industry here in Hawaii.
Chuck Williams has been named senior vice president-clinical operations with St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii. He is responsible for overseeing all clinical areas, including hospice care, private-duty nursing, adult day care and other programs. Over the course of his health care career, he has been involved with management team mentoring, multiple business turnarounds, and strategic vision and sales development.
Lester H. Ng, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted from senior associate to principal at Architects Hawaii Ltd. He has been with AHL since 2004 and has more than 26 years of experience in planning, architecture and design, including extensive experience in Southeast Asia and Hawaii. His notable projects include Ka Makana Alii, Walgreens’ flagship Keeaumoku store and Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort, among others.
Ragan Suzuki has been hired as warehouse supervisor with Hawaiian Host Inc. He will direct and coordinate warehouse and delivery department activities, oversee daily inventory movement, ensure optimal storage space and supervise loading and unloading of all shipments.
Paris Priore-Kim has been named principal of the Junior School at Punahou School, effective July 2015. She currently is a dean of Punahou Class of 2015 and will shepherd this year’s seniors through their graduation before assuming her new role. She is an alumna of Punahou and Princeton University.