TEAM
Kurt Matsumoto | President
As President, Kurt leads a diverse management team that works with the Lanai community to plan and implement sustainable commerce, energy, conservation, health care, housing, education and hospitality initiatives. As the third generation of his family born and raised on Lanai, Kurt has a strong connection to Lanai and to ensuring that the sustainable development of the island maintains the integrity of local values and traditions.
Prior to joining Pulama Lanai, Kurt was General Manager of Operations for Kukuiula Development Company Hawaii on the island of Kauai, where he oversaw planning and design through to the opening and operation of the Private Club. He also served as general manager of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel.
Kurt opened the Manele Bay Hotel on Lanai, working with the community in the early 1990s on the development of the resort. Over the ensuing 10 years, Kurt went on to manage both The Lodge at Koele and Manele Bay Hotel as VP of Resort Operations. Earlier in his career, he spent 10 years with Hyatt Hotels, in management roles in six cities, and with Rock Resorts in the British Virgin Islands.
Kurt received his bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from Oregon State University. Previously he served on the Hawaii Island Visitors Bureau, the West Hawaii Chamber of Commerce, Kauai Visitors Bureau. the Hawaii Lodging Association and the Board of the Historic Hawaii Foundation. He currently serves as a board member on The Trust for Public Land and Hawaii Employers Council.
Harrilynn Kameenui | Sr. VP of Administration and Legal Affairs, General Counsel
Harrilynn is responsible for building human capacity at Pulama Lanai. She serves as champion of Pulama Lanai’s culture, ensuring opportunities for inspiration, integration and improvement, and fostering a workplace environment consistent with our mission, vision and values. She directs the efforts of the Administration Team, consisting of the Human Resources, Safety & Security, Communications and Legal Departments, and oversees the following operational areas – Commercial Leasing & Residential Services, Hulopoe Beach Park, the Recreation Center and PUC Trucking/Warehouse.
Previously, Harrilynn was the Associate General Counsel with Pulama Lanai, and prior to joining Pulama Lanai, Harrilynn served at Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. as the Regulatory Rate Case Manager and the Director of Compliance. She was also the Vice President at Title Guaranty of Hawaii, Inc.
Harrilynn has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington and received her J.D. from the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law. She currently serves as a board member on the Lanai Culture and Heritage Center Board, the Lanai High & Elementary School Foundation and Hawaii Employers Council. She previously served as a member of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court and the American Red Cross – Hawaii State Chapter Board. Harrilynn also is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association.
Garret Tokuda | Sr. VP of Finance
Garret directs and oversees all accounting and finance functions for Pulama Lanai. His team is responsible for the planning and reporting of all financial activities related to Pulama Lanai’s various projects.
Garret joined Pulama Lanai after working at SCI Solutions in Silicon Valley, where he served as Senior Vice President of Finance for over twelve years. He was also the Finance Director for Hualalai Development Company where he led both the finance and HR departments and has previously served as a Senior Manager for Deloitte.
Garrett is a CPA and received his B.S. in Business Administration from University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has also been a guest lecturer at Hawaii Pacific University on the subject of accounting.
Sharon Thom | Sr. VP of Development and Construction
Sharon is responsible for all planning, development and construction activities for Pulama Lanai, including renovations, upgrades and new construction projects. She oversees the Lanai Builders and Rock & Concrete departments.
Prior to joining Pulama Lanai, Sharon served as Senior Vice President of Services and Strategic Development for Schnackel Engineers and Vice President and Hawaii Area Manager for Kiewit Building Group, both nationally recognized construction and engineering firms. She worked for the City & County of Honolulu as Deputy Director of Department of Transportation Services and spent several years as Director of Construction for General Growth Properties, managing construction projects in the Hawaii region including the Ala Moana Center expansion and several retail properties at Ward Centers.
Sharon received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University. She is a member of the Urban Land Institute and International Council of Shopping Centers.
KEIKI-PUA DANCIL, Ph.D. | SR. VP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & STRATEGIC PLANNING
Keiki-Pua is responsible for the permitting and entitlements processes to further Pulama Lanai’s mission and vision, fostering relationships with federal, state, county government, and businesses. She directs the efforts of the Community Development team, which engages directly with the Lanai community. In addition, she works in close collaboration with the SVP of Development and Construction, together they align their activities to achieve Pulama Lanai’s strategic development goals for the island, ensuring a unified process.
Before joining Pulama Lanai, she served in several transformation roles at Hawaiian Electric Company, most recently Director, Strategic Initiatives focusing on strategy, economics, and policy for new initiatives, including electrification of transportation, community based renewable energy, customer retention, microgrids, and customer battery energy storage. Prior to HECO, Dancil was with Bio-Logical Capital as Vice President, Hawaii Business Development & Strategy, and developed strategic investment and market opportunity assessment for the Hawaii operations.
Keiki-Pua has a B.S. in Chemistry from Santa Clara University where she also received the John F. Deck Award for Most Outstanding Chemistry Graduate. She received a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of California, San Diego, as a National Institute of Health Fellow, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She currently serves on the board of regents for Chaminade University.
Albert Kahalehoe | VP of Facilities Maintenance, Landscape Operations and Utilities
Albert oversees maintenance for all of Pulama Lanai’s physical assets. His teams are responsible for continuously enhancing current and future residential and commercial facilities, island-wide landscaping and nursing operations, and the preservation of artwork on Pulama Lanai properties.
Prior to joining Pulama Lanai, Albert was the area director of engineering for Outrigger Hospitality Group, Waikiki Region, as well as a member of their Green Building and Sustainable boards. He brings over 20 years of experience in facilities and engineering management with various properties on the mainland. During his time on the mainland, he also held full “B” general contractor licenses in Nevada and Arizona that bolstered the completion of large casino improvements and expansions.
Albert has a B.S. in electro-mechanical engineering from University of Hawaii at Manoa and ITT Technical Institute. He is currently a member of the International Facility Managers Association and a board member of Hawaii Engineers Advisory Council.