YP Exec Connect with Jason Chang, Stacey Katakura, and Lisa Truong Kracher Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union

Exclusive luncheon event for YP members only!
Join the YPs for this intimate lunch event with three of Hawaii's premier business leaders. This is open to current YP members only and limited to only eight YP members per executive. Sign up NOW to attend this great "talk story" luncheon and learn from these accomplished business executives.

Books 4 Keiki Book Drive The YP Wahine Committee is collecting donations of new or gently loved books for keiki aged 3-6 years old from March until May to support Books 4 Keiki!⁠ A designated YP member will be collecting books at this event, please bring your donations if you have any. Books 4 Keiki is a 501(c)3 organization which was co-founded by YP member Brandie Ota that helps to provide access to age-appropriate books for pre-k keiki in Title I schools in Hawaii.


Jason Chang
President & CEO
The Queen’s Health Systems

Jason C. Chang joined The Queen’s Health Systems (Queen’s) in 2015 and is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than 19 years of executive leadership experience in both the for-profit and non-profit healthcare sectors. His background includes hospital and health system management; ambulatory service and clinical program development; clinical integration and physician network development; strategic development of innovation and technologies.

He currently serves as the chair for the Blood Bank of Hawaii Board and the Vizient West Coast Network Board. He is also a board member for the St. Francis Healthcare System.

Jason remains deeply committed to the Queen’s mission in meeting the health care needs of the community and provide in perpetuity, quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawaii.

Stacey Katakura is a dedicated professional in the financial advisory and accounting sectors, drawing on over 20 years of experience to guide her work as CEO of Accumulus, a company she founded in early 2017. Her approach is rooted in thoughtful strategy, operational integrity, and a sincere commitment to community development.
 
Before starting Accumulus, Stacey served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Forest City Hawaii for a decade. In this role, she contributed to the development of over $2 billion in affordable housing and renewable energy projects, supporting efforts that continue to benefit the local community.
 
A certified public accountant (CPA) licensed in both Hawaii and California, Stacey’s educational journey reflects her passion for lifelong learning. She graduated from Kaiser High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California’s Kenneth Leventhal School of Accounting. She began her career at Ernst & Young in Orange County, California, focusing on Real Estate, Hospitality, and Construction — industries that would become central to her professional path.
 
Stacey’s dedication extends beyond her professional roles. She actively supports the community as a board member for several nonprofit organizations, including the YWCA of Oahu, Manoa Valley Theatre, Abilities Unlimited, and MADD Hawaii. She also serves as a mentor to emerging leaders in Hawaii, aiming to inspire and uplift future generations.
 
Under Stacey’s guidance, Accumulus has received industry recognition, including being named the Best New Business in Hawaii Business Magazine’s 2021 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards, and Pacific Business News’ Hawaii’s Best Workplaces in 2018 and 2023. These acknowledgments highlights the collaborative efforts of the Accumulus team and Stacey’s thoughtful leadership in fostering growth and innovation within Hawaii’s business community.


Lisa Truong Kracher
Vice President
Array Corporation

Lisa Truong Kracher is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in human resources and staffing, business development, customer service, and sales. As Vice President of Array Corporation, Lisa oversees strategic workforce development initiatives following the acquisition of her two companies, Staffing Solutions of Hawaii (SSOH) and Na Kahu Malama Nurses (NKMN). Her expertise in both commercial and healthcare staffing has allowed her to drive the growth of these organizations, integrating advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Lisa's career began with a solid foundation in the healthcare sector as a Senior Consultant in Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma at Kaiser Permanente in California. In 2009, she acquired SSOH and relocated to Hawaii, where she encountered new challenges in adapting to the local business environment. Her dedication to understanding Hawaii's unique culture, combined with a commitment to client-focused service, helped her transform SSOH into one of Hawaii's leading staffing firms. In 2019, she expanded her reach further by acquiring NKMN, a Joint Commission-certified leader in healthcare staffing and travel nursing, thereby diversifying her portfolio and extending services to commercial, state, and federal clients across Hawaii and the mainland.

After the acquisition by Array Corporation in 2021, Lisa transitioned to the role of Vice President and National Workforce Development Director. In this capacity, she is instrumental in leveraging cutting-edge, Silicon Valley-developed software and technology to streamline staffing processes.