Our Team.
Skal Hawaii's Board of Directors for 2026 includes its Officers - President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer along with currently 10 Directors.The Board also incudes our Skal USA representative and auditors. The Board is nominated and voted into office and serves for a one year term in accordance with our by-laws.
Kiana Beimes
President
General Manager,
OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel
Given Yagi
Vice President
Assistant Director of Services
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikīkī Beach
Dricka Thobois
Secretary
Account Executive
Ameresco, Inc.
Chris Barzman
Treasurer
Director of Finance
Honolulu Waldorf School
Jennifer Chun
Director of Tourism Research
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Corporate Marketing Director & Client Relations,
Commercial Roofing and Waterproofing
Michelle Ake
Founder and CEO,
Malu Productions
Brian Chan
Director of Leisure Sales ,
Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach Luxury Hotel, LXR by Hilton
Jeffrey Eslinger
Senior Director, Market Insights & CRM,
Hawaiʻi Visitors & Convention Bureau
Emi Espinda
Regional Director of Sales and Marketing Hawaiʻi ,
Ruth's Chris Steak House
John Foy
Makana Perks & Discounts Specialist,
Hawaii Government Employees Association
Joe Ibarra
General Manager,
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Kanishka “KK” Lokusooriya
Regional Sales & operations Director,
Hotel Emporium, Inc.
Elton Murata
Owner,
NETT Distribution
Richard Oshiro
Hospitality Consultant
Holly Morikami
Business Development and Account Executive
Dorvin D Leis Co Inc.
Katherine Allen
Director of Front Services,
OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel