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Danny Lui - Chairman of Authosis Ventures

Brian Schatz’s community involvement is spread too far but not too thin. His public service targets all walks of life, from disadvantaged youth to ailing senior citizens; and different sectors, from education to the environment—all this made possible by the myriad of programs that his $6 million organization, Helping Hands, implements annually. Schatz considers his political involvement as an extension of his public service and not-for-profit commitment. He had begun his non-profit work through the Youth for Environmental Service years prior to joining politics as a member of the House of Representatives in 1998. Politician and philanthropist, Brian Schatz, is put to the fore as he shares with Evan and Kari his experiences as a public servant, his thoughts on politics, and why he commits himself to helping the elderly. Schatz talks about the difficulties he faces in trying to uplift the lives of our senior citizens. He says, “This is the most difficult thing to raise money for and to raise awareness of because it is just not the same, for instance, school supplies for kids; it’s not that warm and fuzzy thing.” “It’s difficult to get corporate sponsorship even community foundation sponsorships for taking care of adults with severe and persistent mental illness. These are the sickest people in our State mentally, and I think it is a measure of our society how we take care of our people like that,” he added. Listen now as Greater Good Radio brings 50-minutes of Brian Schatz. This is a good-listen for our young leaders and those who have dedicated their lives in advancing the State of Hawaii. BIO: Brian Schatz House Bio 2005-06 Current Positions Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, since 1998 Vice Chair Committee on Water, Land and Ocean Affairs Vice Chair Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Chief Executive Officer, Helping Hands Hawaii, one of Oahu’s largest nonprofit social service agencies Previous Professional Experience Founder/Director, Youth for Environmental Service, an award-winning regional nonprofit environmental organization Founder/Vice President, Web developer Majority Whip Chair, Committee on Economic Development Hubris Online, LLC Teacher, Punahou High School, Social Studies Community Involvement Member, Temple Emanu-El President, Helping Hands Hawaii Director, Makiki Community Library Director, Center for a Sustainable Future Education Punahou High School, 1990 School for International Training, 1992, Kenya, African Studies Program Pomona College, Claremont California, BA in Philosophy, 1994 Manoa Forum Scholar, 2003 Family Son, Tyler Kwok Tin Chee Schatz Married to Linda Kwok Kai Yun Schatz Irv and Barb Schatz, father and mother Steve, Ed, and Jake Schatz, brothers Awards and Recognitions Hawaii Business Magazine’s Power Issue “One to Watch” One of Pacific Business News’ “Forty Under Forty” Honolulu Jaycees “Ten Outstanding Young People in Hawaii” Hawaii Audubon Society President’s Award Al Gore’s Environmental Hero Award Links: Brian Schatz Listen on Youtube:

Brian Schatz - Hawaii State House of Representatives, CEO of Helping Hands Hawaii

Duncan MacNaughton’s understanding of the real estate business is extensive—exemplified by the number of his big-named projects in the State. Now his company’s name is attached in the development of such retail brands as Starbucks, Blockbuster and P.F. Chang in Hawaii. Duncan MacNaughton’s current success stems from his modest beginnings as a Dillingham Corporation employee in the late 60s. The MacNaughton Group specializes in commercial and residential developments, and has grown in to the retail sector. Costco became The MacNaughton Group’s first big deal that they brought from the mainland. His latest are the co-developments of Capitol Place, a 394-unit residential condominium in downtown Honolulu; and Kapolei Commons, a regional “lifestyle” open-air mall in Kapolei to be opened in 2007. Evan and Kari interview Duncan MacNaughton, CEO of TMG and Partner in Lava Ventures, about his experience as a real estate employee and entrepreneur. MacNaughton talks about his day-to-day activities and how he has become more proactive in community giving despite his seemingly busy schedule. He also talks about the main challenges his company has faced in the volatile real estate market, and why integrity and sense of teamwork are two vital characteristics of an outstanding employee and employer. “If you present well as a team player and you always make the people on your team feel that you’re making a significant contribution, they’re going to work hard to assume their responsibilities,” he said. “Everybody then pulls together, with that it reduces your risks, and it also feels better.” Listen now to this interview and find out more about his thoughts on philanthropy, and making a difference in the community. BIO: DUNCAN MacNAUGHTON Duncan MacNaughton is founding partner and Chairman of The MacNaughton Group. In recent years, he has focused on the development of retail properties. Between 1989 and 1997, he either owned or developed for his own account in excess of 1,800,000 s.f. of GLA in the state of Hawaii, including the development of Waikele Center (725,000 s.f. of GLA), Hawaii’s premier value center, in partnership with Richard W. Gushman II, and the development of Maui Marketplace (over 300,000 s.f. of GLA), a value-oriented center in Kahului, Maui. Mr. MacNaughton began his real estate development career in 1967 when he joined the Dillingham Corporation’s property development department. During his three years at Dillingham, he assisted in numerous residential condominium projects, as well as the management of Ala Moana Shopping Center and several smaller retail centers on Oahu. In 1970, he joined the McCormack Corporation, where he was responsible for numerous residential developments on Oahu and the neighbor islands. In 1975, he joined forces with Richard W. Gushman II to form their own real estate firm, Gushman MacNaughton. For the next ten years, they worked on a variety of real estate and investment projects. They opened separate offices in 1985 and continue to own and invest in projects jointly. In 1993, the Hawaii Chapter of the International Council of Shopping Centers honored Duncan MacNaughton as the “Shopping Center Developer of the Year.” In 1995, the Financial Executives International, Hawaii Chapter, recognized Waikele Center and developers Dick Gushman and Duncan MacNaughton as the “Deal of the Year.” In 2002, the Hawaii Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties presented Duncan MacNaughton with the “Kukulu Hale Lifetime Achievement” award. Mr. MacNaughton was born in Portland, Oregon in 1944. In 1938, the MacNaughton family moved to Hawaii, at which time Duncan MacNaughton’s father, Boyd MacNaughton, assumed the Presidency of Dole Pineapple. In 1956, his father assumed the Presidency of C. Brewer and Company, one of Hawaii’s premier sugar companies.

Duncan MacNaughton - Chairman of The MacNaughton Group, Board of Trustees of Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Punahou School, La Pietra School for Girls, and The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii

All that Lydia Tsui embodies is a great business person and dedicated servant leader, making her an epitome of female empowerment. In the 80s up to the 90s, Lydia has juggled between her three jobs as CFO of Panda Travel, a real estate developer/manager, and a full-time employee, working even after office-hours seven days a week. During the mid-90s, Lydia shifted her focus to encompass involvement in the community, donating time and money to the University of Hawaii for sports scholarship and sponsorship programs. Her contributions have earned her a place in the university as a Distinguished Alumni awardee. Greater Good Radio brings to you, Lydia Tsui, co-founder of Hawaii’s biggest travel wholesaler. Lydia talks about how keeping a positive relationship with family, employees, partners and clients can help a great deal in dealing with work-related stress. She also adds why being open to further edification may minimize work pressures. “I keep a very positive relationship with all my family and my employee and my partners so I always go forward and just keep going and without thinking about anything negative so that would keep me going without even feeling that much stress,” she says. “I mean, it’s so exciting to learn so much in business and I don’t even have time to think about stress, I just keep going.” Learn more about how Lydia and her travel agency has coped with such crises as SARS and 9-11 and how the internet has helped in the survival of the travel industry. All these is just one click away. Listen now. BIO: Lydia Tsui Lydia Tsui has more than 27 years of experience in the travel industry and property investment, management and development. Throughout her career, she has always followed two business principles: first, you must always provide the customer with value and service; and second, the best business opportunity is where all parties benefit. As the CFO for Panda Travel, which is recognized as the largest travel wholesaler in Hawaii, Tsui was instrumental in the company’s growth. With Lydia’s and her brother Jack’s leadership, the company has grown from its humble beginnings in a 100 square-foot office, to a six-location, multi-million dollar annual sales business. Setting the stage for her successful career, Lydia, a strong believer in the benefits of education, earned her bachelor of arts degree in accounting in 1975 from the University of Hawaii. Prior to starting Panda Travel with Jack in 1980, Lydia was a very successful property investor, manager and developer – a career that she still maintains today. In 1976, Lydia began delving into property management, focusing primarily on the accounting and budget issues along with project operations as the treasurer for Go Properties Inc., and then Ind-Com Management Inc. Three years later, she began making her own property investments, purchasing several commercial properties in Honolulu–some of which are still in her portfolio today. Tsui quickly built upon the successes of her earliest investments through the 1980’s and eventually purchased, managed and developed more than 25 commercial properties in Hawaii, including some located on the neighbor islands. Her management and growth of this business was done while at the same time building Panda Travel into one of Hawaii’s most well-known and successful travel agencies. In 1980, Lydia and Jack began the process of building one of the state’s greatest success stories – in an industry that is known for its fierce competitiveness. Initially focusing on the Asia market for Hawaii-based travelers, Panda quickly became one of the best volume sales travel agencies for Japan Airlines, China Airlines and a host of other airlines. Building on this initial success, Panda then began focusing on the interisland and mainland U.S. markets. Well known through the 1990’s as the travel agency that had the best interi...

Lydia Tsui - CFO and owner of Panda Travel

Senator Daniel Akaka’s social involvement has its roots from the beginning of his working career. Senator Akaka’s public service began in the mid-40s as a welder-mechanic for the US Army Corps of Engineers, gradually making his way to mainstream government to become the United States’ first senator of Native Hawaiian ancestry—after years of serving the State of Hawaii in various departments. Senator Akaka is a ranking member of several governmental committees including the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks Historic Preservation and Recreation amongst many others. He has received more than half a dozen awards and recognitions throughout the course of his political career. Senator Akaka has been in the education sector for 15 years, and has even christened an institution, Pohakea School at Ewa Beach. To him, the name means enlightenment, to instill the importance of education to young people. He is a huge advocate and a strong believer in the power of education. Greater Good Radio introduces Senator Daniel Akaka with his soft-spoken, mild-mannered way of conveying a message of fulfillment through helping the disadvantaged and guiding the youth towards the right path to success through education. Senator Akaka talks about his career and how he has made it to become a significant figure in Hawaiian, and U.S. politics. Listen now and hear him sing about the ‘rainbow’ pertaining to the diversification of the people of these islands. BIO: U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka U.S. Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka is America’s first Senator of Native Hawaiian ancestry, and the only Chinese American member of the United States Senate. Like many of his generation, Senator Akaka’s youth was interrupted by World War II. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Army Corps of Engineers from 1943 to 1947. Following the war, Senator Akaka returned to school enrolling in the University of Hawaii. A strong believer in the power of education, he made it his career, as a teacher and principal in the State of Hawaii Department of Education. First elected to the U.S. House in 1976, Congressman Akaka was appointed to the Senate when Senator Spark Matsunaga passed away, subsequently winning election to the office in 1990, and re-election in 1994 and 2000. Senator Akaka is the Ranking Member on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management, the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks Historic Preservation and Recreation, and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia. Senator Akaka also serves on the Indian Affairs Committee and chairs the Congressional Task Force on Native Hawaiian Issues. Raised in a deeply religious family, Senator Akaka is a member of the historic Kawaiaha`o Church where he served as choir director for 17 years. He and his wife Millie are the parents of four sons and a daughter who have blessed them with 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Personal Information * Date of Birth: September 11, 1924, Honolulu, Hawaii * Family: Wife: Mary Mildred Chong * Daughter: Mrs. Millannie K.A. Mattson * Sons: Daniel K., Jr.; Gerard K.; Alan L.; and Nicholas K. * 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren * Religion: Congregationalist (Kawaiaha`o Church) Education: The Kamehameha School for Boys, 1942; University of Hawaii – Bachelor of Education, 1952; Professional Certificate – Secondary Education, 1953; Professional Certificate – School Administration, 1961; Master of Education, 1966. Military Service: World War II – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (including service on Saipan and Tinian)...

Daniel Akaka - U.S. Senator for the State of Hawaii

Peace and order are effectively maintained with the presence of individuals like Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona at the forefront in the battle against illegal substances. In the mid-90s, prior to becoming lieutenant governor, Duke Aiona was appointed as Administrative Judge of the newly created Hawaii Drug Court, which to date remains as one of his most fulfilling achievements. Now, as second in line to the State governor, he continues the fight for a drug-free community through educating the youth about the dangers of illegal drugs and, not to mention, underage drinking. In 2005, he unveiled the Hawaii Drug Control Plan outlining the Administration’s goals and strategies in addressing substance abuse issues. With this in mind, Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona is truly a figure Hawaii cannot be without. In this interview, Lt. Gov. Aiona brings us to the very roots of his legal and political career, and how he has become one of the most powerful political figures in the State of Hawaii. He talks about his transition from being a judicial entity to a public servant. “What you do, what you say is always scrutinized and you’re always asked for your opinion and so your opinion makes a difference,” he said. “And it’s not difficult in the sense to answer it but it’s difficult in a sense that it had never happened before so that all of a sudden what you way will also impact people.” Listen now and find out more about Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona’s current challenges and future plans for the State of Hawaii. BIO: James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. is Hawai`i’s Lieutenant Governor. He was born in Honolulu in 1955. After graduating from St. Louis School, he went on to attend the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. In 1977, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He knew he wanted to return home to Hawai`i and help make a difference in the lives of its people. That year, he began his studies at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai`i’s Manoa campus. After graduating from law school in 1981, Lieutenant Governor Aiona started his legal career with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu. After two years as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, he was appointed to the Career Criminal Unit. His work at this specialty unit included prosecution of career criminals, from the initial indictment all the way to trial. His next legal position was also with the City and County of Honolulu. As a Deputy Corporation Counsel in the Litigation Branch, he defended property, personal injury, contractual and other claims filed against the city. In his third year on the job, he was appointed Litigation Branch Chief, with administrative and supervisory authority over matters such as personnel and budget. In 1990, Lieutenant Governor Aiona was appointed to the State Judiciary, which marked a new phase in his career. He first served as a District Family Court judge. In his role, he presided over many divorce, domestic abuse, and juvenile crime cases. Seeing these domestic problems firsthand strengthened his conviction that the family unit is the foundation of society. This philosophy would continue to have a profound influence on his personal and professional life. In 1993, he was elevated to the Criminal Division of the First Circuit Court on Oahu where he presided over jury and non-jury matters, which include some of Hawai`i’s most high profile criminal trials. In 1996, he was appointed Administrative Judge of the newly created Hawai`i Drug Court. Serving as the first judge of the highly praised, innovative Drug Court remains as one of Lieutenant Governor Aiona’s most fulfilling achievements. In 1998, Lieutenant Governor retired from the Judiciary. By this time, he had gained much experience working with government agencies. After working for a time as a legal consultant, arbitrator,

James R. "Duke" Aiona Jr. - Lieutenant Governor of the State of Hawaii

Colbert Matsumoto has truly come a long way from being a small island kid to chairman and CEO of Island Insurance Co., part of the state’s largest locally owned and managed property and casualty insurance carrier. Prior to becoming a company executive, Matsumoto worked for 20 years as member of the Hawaii Bar. He graduated magna cum laude in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology at the University of San Francisco. Four years later, he received his from the University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. To add to his portfolio of academic and corporate achievements is his unrelenting support for various community-based causes. In 2004, Matsumoto received the Outstanding Community Service Award from JACL for leading the $9 million campaign to save the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii from foreclosure. Greater Good Radio brings Colbert Matsumoto with his endless list of for-profit and non-profit involvement. Colbert talks to Evan and Kari about how he manages to organize himself during the long hours spent communicating with different groups of people during the day, and how his former teachers in the island of Lanai have set a positive influence in him to dream of becoming an advocate of education himself. He also shares how he has become big boss of Island Insurance Co., it being his client for over 20 years. This interview is specially catered for the big dreamers, filled with insights on how luck and perseverance play a tandem and why community-involvement is still the best way to achieve success. So listen now and find out more about Colbert Matsumoto; lawyer, corporate executive, philanthropist. BIO: Colbert Matsumoto Colbert M. Matsumoto is the Chairman and CEO of Island Insurance Company, Ltd., Hawaii’s only locally owned and managed property and casualty insurance company. Prior to joining Island Insurance in 1999, he was engaged in the practice of law as a member of the Hawaii Bar for over 20 years. Born and raised in a plantation community on the island of Lanai, Matsumoto attended the University of San Francisco where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 1974 and then proceeded to obtain his law degree from the University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law in 1978. Matsumoto serves as a director on various corporate boards, including Island Holdings, Inc., Central Pacific Financial Corporation, Hawaiian Host, Inc., Oahu Publications, Inc. (Star Bulletin & Midweek), Hawaii Pacific Health (Straub Hospital & Clinic, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi, and Wilcox Hospital); and Sutter Insurance Services Corporation. Matsumoto is active with various community non-profit organizations and has been involved with numerous fundraising efforts on behalf of several non-profit entities. He is a director and past chairman of the board of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Matsumoto also serves as a trustee of the Employees Retirement System of the State of Hawaii and is a director of the Hawaii Institute for Pubic Affairs. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Japanese American National Museum and is a member and past president of the Honolulu Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). Matsumoto received JACL’s Outstanding Community Service Award in 2004 for his leadership in connection with the $9 million campaign to save the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii from foreclosure. He is also a member and founding president of the Hawaii Chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA). In 1994, Matsumoto was awarded NAPABA’s Trailblazer Award for his leadership in the Asian-American legal community. Matsumoto previously served as the at-large member of the Board of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii from 1995 to 2001.

Colbert Matsumoto - Chairman and CEO of Island Insurance Company, Director Central Pacific Bank, Star Bulletin, MidWeek, Aloha Airlines

Rick Blangiardi - Senior VP and GM of KGMB9 TV, Board of Central Pacific Bank

Sometimes people stop following their dreams to meet the practical demands of reality. And this is what senior VP and GM of KGMB TV, Rick Blangiardi did when he shifted his career from football coach to corporate executive to support the needs of his family. Blangiardi might have lost a dream-turned-reality, but this did not stop him from being a facilitator of motivation and inspiration. Being positioned high up in the corporate ladder, Blangiardi believes in creating a challenging environment where employees can enhance their skills through the guidance of a mentor—the same principle he used as an assistant football coach. Football played a huge role in Rick Blangiardi’s life. He was a player and eventually became assistant football coach and defensive facilitator for the University of Hawaii. Because of this attachment, the transition from coaching to communications practitioner was hard for Rick Blangiardi but his focus and determination to succeed eventually bore its fruits. In this Greater Good Radio interview, Evan and Kari speaks with Rick Blangiardi about his career in football and what brought him to change his path to becoming a corporate executive. Blangiardi also talks about how he applies coaching and mentorship to motivate and inspire his employees. Adding to this is how he draws parallels between his career in sports and television. Listen to the aftershow and find out how he handles the upbringing of his children and why gathering their respect has become his biggest life accomplishment. BIO: RICK BLANGIARDI January 2006 – Present Senior Vice President & General Manager KGMB9 Honolulu, Hawaii November 2005 – January 2006 Senior Vice President & General Manager KHON2 Honolulu, Hawaii July 2002 – November 2005 Senior Vice President & General Manager KHON2 and KGMB9 Honolulu, Hawaii November 1999 – July 2002 President Telemundo Group Los Angeles, California 1997-1999 Chief Executive Officer Premier Horse Network Los Angeles, California 1994-1996 Group President River City Broadcasting St. Louis, Missouri 1993-1994 Vice President & General Manager KPIX 5 Television San Francisco, California 1992-1993 Vice President, New Business Development CBS Television Network New York, New York 1989-1992 Vice President & General Manager King 5 Television Seattle, Washington 1984-1989 Vice President & General Manager KHNL 13 Television Honolulu, Hawaii 1977-1984 General Sales Manager (1982-1984) Local Sales Manager (1975-1977) Account Executive (1977-1979) KGMB Television Honolulu, Hawaii 1975-1977 Associate Head Football Coach & Defensive Coordinator University of Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii 1972-1975 Assistant Football Coach University of Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii Education Masters in Education, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 1973 Bachelor of Science, Springfield College, Springfield, MA 1969 Military United States Naval Reserve, Honorable Discharge, 1970 Boards Central Pacific Bank Hawaii Food Bank Aloha Council Boy Scouts Ahahui Koa Anuenue Chamber of Commerce Aloha United Way Honolulu Boy Choir Links: KGMB9 TV Listen on Youtube: