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Exclusive luncheon event for YP members only!
Join the YPs for this intimate lunch event with three of Hawaii's c-suite 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.
Robert Field
President
Island Pacific Distributors
Born and raised in Honolulu, Robert has always had a love for the islands that he calls home. After graduating from Claremont McKenna College in LA, Robert began his career as an auditor in the Honolulu office of the international accounting firm KPMG LLP. He audited various clients including the State of Hawaii, hotels, ranches, and local real estate firms. Robert left public accounting to work for James Campbell Corporation where he was involved with the division’s finances, operations, and real estate transactions of varying sizes. Robert joined Island Pacific Distributors (IPD), Hawaii’s premier architectural hardware and specialty products distributor, in 2019 as President. IPD has 38 employee-owners and supplies general contractors for numerous construction projects throughout the State of Hawaii. He graduated from UH’s Shidler School of Business Executive MBA program in May 2021. Robert is the Treasurer for the Punahou O-Men and a Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii where he serves on the Finance and Investment Committees.
Blair Suzuki
President & CEO
Koa Restoration and Maintenance
Blair Suzuki is President and Chief Executive Officer of KRM. He brings over 15+ years of leadership and customer service experience, having served in various roles including Hawai‘i and Guam General Manager for Otis Elevator Company, as well as seven years as a US Navy Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer.
Blair is a native of Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i and a graduate of James Campbell High School and the United States Naval Academy. He holds a Masters in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University and an MBA from University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Blair serves as the Vice-Chairperson for the Governor’s State Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services and serves on the boards of several local non-profits, including Housing Hawai‘i’s Future and is also very active in several local community and business organizations.
Sharilyn Tanaka
Senior Vice President, Personal Lines/Independent Agents
Atlas Insurance Agency
Sharilyn Tanaka is a Sr Vice President of Personal Lines and Independent Agents. She partners with individual clients, Mortgage Lenders, Realtors, Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers to protect their own personal assests and those of their clients through insurance. After 20 years of working in the Insurance Industry, Sharilyn guides her clients toward an Insurance solution that fits their needs and budget. It is Sharilyn’s professionalism, positivity, and sincerity that has gained the respect of her peers as she was awarded the Thanks, Ah Award which was voted on by her peers. She has been interviewed on KHON and Hawaii News Now, along with articles in the Pacific Business News Magazine, Independent Agent Magazine, and national insurance publications. She is a graduate of the Patsy T Mink Leadership Alliance Cohort 3, Tradewind Group Leadership Development Program Cohort 1 and she was an honoree of the 2020 40 Under 40. In addition to her professional commitment, Sharilyn is also active in the community as she serves on the Board of Directors for the YWCA, Hawaii Homeownership Center, and the Hawaii Independent Insurance Agent Council.
Sharilyn holds a BA in English and Speech from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. She also holds the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter Designation.
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM HST
Location
Private Downtown Exclusive Location.
Inquire with Tricia or Kaya for details.
Fees/Admission
Includes lunch and beverages.
Menu options: Classic Cobb Salad, Pacific Club Wrap sandwich, or Vegetarian chef's choice option
Refund policy:
5 or more business days prior to event - full refund
2-4 business days before event - 50% refund
0-1 business day before event - no refund
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