Mike Palmer

Mike Palmer

Mike Palmer serves as the Chairman of the Hawaii Restaurant Association, providing leadership and strategic direction for one of the state’s most influential hospitality organizations. He is also the Managing Partner at Ho’okipa Partners LLC, overseeing...
Dylan Ching

Dylan Ching

Dylan Ching is the Vice President of Operations for Hawaii.  He oversees restaurant operations of eight restaurants on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, and Maui which include world famous brands like Dukes and Hula Grill.  He is from the Island of Maui and a graduate of...
Micah Kane

Micah Kane

Micah Kane is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Parker Ranch, Inc., one of the largest and most historic cattle ranches in the United States. He assumed full-time leadership in September 2025, bringing decades of experience in land stewardship,...
Senator Donovan Dela Cruz

Senator Donovan Dela Cruz

Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Hawaii State Senator, is a graduate of Leilehua High School, the University of Oregon where he earned a BA in Journalism and Communication Studies, and Masters in Organization Leadership from Argosy University. Senator Dela Cruz currently serves...