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We serve to continue Ed's legacy.

Our Team

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    Paul Alston

    Trustee - Hawaiʻi

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    Donald Lam

    Trustee - U.S. Mainland

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    Troy Keolanui

    Chief Agriculture Manager

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    John Cross

    Senior Land Manager

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    Michael Foley

    Chief Financial Officer

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    Raymond Kanehailua

    President – Operations & Resort Program, Hāmākua Macadamia Nut Company

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    Jacob Salvador

    Director – Operations & Resort Program, Hāmākua Macadamia Nut Company

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    April Des Combes

    Director of Coffee Operations

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    Jan Kaeza Penera

    Manager - Kaʻū Coffee Mill

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    Tammy Spaar

    Consultant – Administration

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Our Founder

Edmund C. Olson

Mr. Olson was a savvy business man, lover of people, and committed philanthropist.

He fell in love with Hawaiʻi and used his influence, financial resources, and time to protect the land and invest in communities.

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