Guam Business Magazine hosted its 35th Annual Executive of the Year Gala on Jan. 13 at the
Hyatt Regency Guam.
Photos by Justin Green
(From left) Doyon Ahn Morato, owner, Zories Only; Siska S. Hutapea, president, Cornerstone Valuation Guam Inc., and nominee; Jacqueline A. Marati, senior vice president and chief communications officer, Bank of Guam; and Christopher K. Felix, president and principal broker, Century 21 Realty Management Co. Inc., and nominee.
(From left) Crispen Solberg; Sara Nielsen; and Steven M. Solberg, general manager, Outrigger Guam Beach Resort, husband of Crispen, son of Sara, and nominee.
(From left) Bill Shippey, president, Omega Safety Compliance Asia Pacific; Keith J. Stewart, president, Pacific Rim Group of Companies, and managing member, Isa Villas Partners LLC, and nominee; Sandrine C. Stewart, owner, Chamorrita Swimwear, and wife of Keith; Anthony M. Costa, general superintendent; Anna V. Costa, office manager; Andrew T. Painter, project superintendent, all with Pacific Rim; and Lynn O. Painter, human resources, Guam Memorial Park.
(From left) Leonard K. Kaae Jr., owner and president; Tara J. Kaae, owner and general manager, and wife of Leonard, both with Hafaloha Inc.; Debra Kaae; Leonard K. Kaae Sr., senior vice president and general manager, Black Construction Corp., 2017 Executive of the Year, and husband of Debra; Jina Rojas, vice president, Corals Enterprises LLC; Phillip Santos, account executive, Matson Navigation Inc.; Christina Garcia, business development manager, Guam Economic Development Authority; and Jesse G. Garcia, project superintendent, Black Construction, and husband of Christina.
(From left) James I. Oehlerking, CEO, Pacific Telecom Inc., which does business as IT&E, and nominee; Sue Oehlerking, wife of James; and Jay R. Shedd, president and chief operating officer, Sorenson Media Group, and 2011 EOY.
(From left) Jack Flanagan, retired military; Amelia Andrade, realtor associate, Trinity Properties LLC, and wife of Jack; Annette T. Santos, dean of the School of Business and Public Administration, University of Guam, and nominee; and Roland Santos, fire captain, Guam Fire Department, and husband of Annette.
The Consul General of Japan hosted a reception for the Emperor of Japan’s birthday on Nov. 30 at
Hotel Nikko Guam.
Photo by Justin Green
(From left) Monte D.M. Mesa, general manager, Guam Premier Outlets and Tumon Sands Plaza; David S. Okada, chief planning officer, University of Guam, and director, Guam Nikkei Association; and Sen. Benjamin J.F. Cruz, speaker of the 34th Guam Legislature.
The Japan Consul hosted a reception for the Emperor of Japan’s birthday on Dec. 5 at the
Grandvrio Resort Saipan.
Photo by Corey Shadow
(From left) Vicente B. Babauta, investigation division investigator, Attorney General’s Office; Tatiana Babauta, product development manager, Marianas Visitors Authority; Jill M. Arenovski, executive director; Saipan Chamber of Commerce; and James T. Arenovski, owner, Island Training Solutions and Delta Management Corp.
The Guam Visitors Bureau hosted a Mega Familiarization Tour Tradeshow for nearly 400 Japanese visitors on Dec. 1 at Dusit Thani Guam Resort.
Photos by Nicole B. Benavente
(From left) Milton K. Morinaga, chairman of the board, Guam Visitors Bureau and Toshio Akigami, assistant general manager, PMT Guam Corp.
(From left) Anthony Paulino, real estate advisor, Realty Partners Guam and Antonio Muna Jr., vice president, Guam Visitors Bureau.
The National Association of Women in Construction hosted a Belles, Bags & Bubbles wine tasting on Dec. 7
at the Chevrolet Showroom.
Photos by Colin Kirk
(From left) Joseph A.Q. Salas, wine, liquor and tobacco manager, Ambros Inc.; Ann Marie Meno-Pelobello, president and training and consultation director, OSH Solutions Guam LLC, and president of the National Association of Women in Construction; and Phillip Santos, account executive, Matson Navigation Inc.
(From left) Hyunhi Chong, entrepreneur, and student of the Professional Master’s in Business Administration program at University of Guam; Kristal Koga, owner; and Aaron Sumbang, barista, Infusion Coffee & Tea, and model, both with The Kristal Kollection.
Saipan Young Professionals held its annual holiday party and awards on Dec. 8 at the Kanoa Resort Saipan.
Photos by Frank Dalusung
(From left) Janice Tenorio, customer service manager, IT&E CNMI, and vice chairwoman, 15th State Board of Education; Velma Ann M. Palacios, director of network operations, IT&E CNMI, and president, Saipan Chamber of Commerce; and Marcie Tomokane, vice president and NMI regional manager, Bank of Guam.
(From left) GySgt. Donnie McLester, operations chief, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation; Dereck Cutting, owner, Latte Built 24hr Fitness; Uriah Perez, community liaison officer, Marine Corps Activity Guam; and Beau Tomokane, operations service manager, Delta Air Lines Inc.
Baldyga Group LLC held its employee appreciation party on Jan. 7 at the Beach Bar & Grill.
Photos by Justin Green
(From left) Michael Storm, senior vice president and general manager; Mari Oshima, director of guest services; Charles McCarroll, director of entertainment; all with Baldyga Group; Brian Hogan, general manager, The Globe; Cindy Chang, reservations manager; Kezia Sablan, human resources manager; and Russell Gleason, executive chef, all with Baldyga Group.
(From left) Lino Rosario, performer; Manami Rosario, wife of Lino; Audrey McCarrel, performer; Carly Rosete, performer; and Aleiah Taijeron, performer, all with Baldyga Group.
Jamaican Grill held its employee appreciation party on Jan. 15 at the Beach Bar & Grill.
Photos by Colin Kirk
(From left) Edgar Calalang, restaurant manager in Tumon; Judea Perez, cashier; Stephanie Castro, kitchen helper; Gilina Alvarez, cashier; and Edinhar Sebastian, assistant kitchen manager in Dededo, all with Jamaican Grill.
(From left) Disah Isimang, kitchen manager in Tumon; Cesca Isimang, general manager in Hagåtña; and Latonya Naval, restaurant manager in Tumon, all with Jamaican Grill.