Shidler College of Business Alumni Association

09/15/2026

👏 We’re proud to celebrate three outstanding Shidler College of Business alumni recognized by Pacific Business News (PBN) on its 2026 Most Admired Leaders list. Their leadership, impact, and contributions continue to make a difference across Hawaiʻi’s business community and beyond.

Johnny Chankhamany, BBA ’07 and MS ’21
Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, Builders VC

Howard K. F. Lee, BBA ’84
President & CEO, UHA Health Insurance

Victor Lim, BBA ’73
President, Owner & Operator, LWD Inc., dba McDonald's of Hawaii

Congratulations to these exceptional alumni on this well-deserved recognition! We’re proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the continued impact of our Shidler ʻohana. 🌺

Photo credit: Pacific Business News

08/28/2026

🚨 Last chance to apply for RAMP Cohort 8!

Are you a recent Shidler graduate looking to grow your career, strengthen your leadership skills and expand your professional network?

The Shidler Alumni Association’s Recent Alumni Mentoring Program (RAMP) connects recent undergraduate alumni with leading business professionals for career guidance and personal and professional development, all at no cost to mentees.

⏰ Applications close August 31, 2026, and space is limited!

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4qzI9kw

08/28/2026

This week, we’re celebrating Laura Johnson, BBA ’04, who recently joined Illuminate Rx as Director of Strategy & Operations!👏

In her new role, Laura is helping build the operational foundation for the growing pharmacy benefit management company, with a focus on strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration and scalable processes that enhance the client and member experience.

Wishing Laura continued success as she takes on this exciting new leadership role! 🌺

08/21/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Cecilia Ho, BBA ’80, whose remarkable career and commitment to giving back continue to make an impact across industries and communities.✨

After more than 30 years in global finance, including senior roles at Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Standard Chartered, Ho now serves as president of the Lee Hysan Foundation in Hong Kong. She was recently recognized as one of JESSICA’s Most Successful Women 2026.

A 2010 Shidler Hall of Honor inductee, Ho has also remained a dedicated supporter of the college and its students through scholarships and other philanthropic efforts.

Read here for more about Cecilia's impact! https://bit.ly/4wEI1By

Congratulations, Cecilia, on this well-deserved recognition! 💙

Photo Credit: JESSICA

08/20/2026

🚀 Ready to take the next step in your career?

Applications are now open for RAMP Cohort 8! The Shidler Alumni Association’s Recent Alumni Mentoring Program connects recent Shidler undergraduate alumni with leading Hawaiʻi business professionals for mentorship, career insights and professional development.

RAMP can help you strengthen skills in leadership, personal branding, networking, relationship management and navigating Hawaiʻi’s unique business environment — all at no cost to mentees.

🎓 Open to Shidler undergraduate alumni who graduated within the past five years
📅 Apply by Aug. 31, 2026
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qzI9kw

Space is limited! Questions? Contact [email protected].

08/19/2026

🌴 Calling all Shidler alumni in Northern California!

Join the UH ʻohana in the Bay Area for two special alumni events leading up to the Rainbow Warriors taking on Stanford!

UH Alumni Pau Hana in the Bay
📅 Thursday, August 27 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 The Alexandria at San Carlos

Reconnect with fellow UH alumni and friends and enjoy a special opportunity to meet University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel and UH Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis Syrmos.

Register: https://bit.ly/4gkQZ0y

Then, get ready for game day!

Hawaiʻi vs. Stanford Football Pre-Game Rally
📅 Saturday, August 29 | 1–3 p.m.
📍 Ueland Field at Stanford

Gather with fellow alumni and UH fans before the Rainbow Warriors take on Stanford at 4 p.m.

Register: https://bit.ly/4gapvKY

We’d love to see our Shidler alumni in the Bay Area come out, reconnect with the UH ʻohana and show their Hawaiʻi pride! 🌈

08/14/2026

We’re proud to congratulate Shidler alumnus Mano Nguyen, EMBA ’17, on founding his new consulting firm, Cap X Consulting LLC.

A U.S. Navy veteran and longtime property management leader, Mano brings more than 20 years of experience serving communities across Oʻahu. His career has included leadership roles at prominent Honolulu properties, including the Ilikai Hotel and Kapiolani Residence, as well as founding NK Management, which he grew before selling the company in January 2025.

Today, Mano also serves as general manager of Mauna Luan AOAO in Hawaiʻi Kai while continuing to share his experience by mentoring property managers across Hawaiʻi.

Outside of work, he is active in his community as a youth volleyball coach, member of Church of the Crossroads and father of two.

Congratulations, Mano, on this exciting new chapter and continued commitment to leadership, mentorship and service in Hawaiʻi!

08/08/2026

Congratulations to AJ Hoffman, MHRM ’21, on his new role as Senior Director of Human Resources at Hawaiian Host Group!

AJ brings HR leadership experience from Y. Hata & Co. and Hawaiʻi Gas, with a career spanning grocery retail, food distribution, utilities and now consumer packaged goods. In his new role, he helps lead people strategy, organizational development, employee relations, workforce planning and other key HR functions as Hawaiian Host Group continues to grow.

One of the things AJ enjoys most about his career is the variety of industries and people he has had the opportunity to work with. He also previously lived in Japan and picked up conversational Japanese, a skill that may come in handy with Hawaiian Host Group’s ties to the Japan market.

AJ is a SHRM Certified Professional and currently serves as president-elect of SHRM Hawaiʻi. He credits his Shidler experience, completed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with strengthening his adaptability and appreciation for strong professional relationships.

📸 Also pictured: AJ with his father in 2026 and with the SHRM Hawaiʻi team in Washington, D.C., in 2024.

Congratulations, AJ, on this exciting next chapter!

08/05/2026

We are proud to recognize Shidler College alumni Ross Murakami, BBA ’87, and Dayle Murakami, BBA ’89, for establishing a Direct Admit Program Scholarship supporting students from ʻAiea, Waiākea and Konawaena high schools.

Inspired by their own educational journeys and appreciation for Hawaiʻi’s public schools, the Murakamis are helping local students pursue higher education and achieve their goals. They have also supported Shidler student clubs, recognizing the important role extracurricular involvement played in their professional development.

Mahalo to Ross and Dayle for investing in Hawaiʻi’s next generation of business leaders. 💙

08/03/2026

Congratulations to Shidler alumnus Pierrce H. Furukido, BBA ’20, and local Pacific pop band Made II Order on their return to the stage! 🎶

Led by Furukido, the group celebrated its comeback with a July 17 performance at Hawaiʻi Theatre following a two-year hiatus.

We are proud to see our alumni pursuing their passions and making an impact across Hawaiʻi’s creative community.

Watch their HI Now feature: https://bit.ly/4wEgTne

MADE II ORDER returns after a 2 year hiatus with Comeback Stage, a Pacific Pop concert July 17 in Hawaiʻi Theatre’s newly activated Weyand Room.