I have lived in Maui for 20 years and I can't imagine living anywhere else. I love Maui and enjoy sharing it with others. I grew up in Minnesota and upon graduating, I went off into the US Air Force for 5 years as an Avionics Technician. My last station was Andersen AF Base, Guam and this is where I fell in love with the slower pace of island life.
Here in Maui, I worked at both the Hyatt and the Marriott and enjoyed success at both hotels. The six years combined gave me the basic knowledge need to start my own company that I have been doing for 15 years now. I live in West Maui with my three children, Jake, Maya and Aaliyah. And Lopaka, who is like my oldest child, is a young man I have been mentoring since 1993.
As a family, we are very active at Kumulani Chapel in Kapalua. Jake and Maya enjoy acting and singing in the holiday plays and summer camp. I lead the sign language worship team and volunteer as a Sunday School teacher.
I also enjoy volunteering in different projects and fund raising. I have worked side by side with habitat for Humanity, collecting donated items to fill their new homes. Hosting large Garage Sales to raise money for cancer survivors and send kids to camp. Also gathering donated items for auction events for mission trips.
People often ask me what I do in my free time? My first answer is what free time? But I always make time to play. In the past two years we have traveled to the Big Island where my friend Shelley and I were contestants on Wheel of Fortune. And yes, we were the Big Winners of the night! Part of our winnings was a trip to Laguna Beach. The kids and I spent more of the time at Disneyland. What can I say, my kids are at that perfect Disney age. We enjoy playing at the pool and beach. I like to fish and snorkel and try to get Jake to come along with me. I attempt to go to one or two activities per month so I can stay current and offer the best tips. And I love to eat, but not to cook.
In the many experiences that led me to have my own business, two are basic facts that I live every day.
~ Profits are to be small gain for the long term, not big gain for short term. I plan to be here in Maui for the rest of my life. I plan to be here in Maui, for your return trip. I am not here to make a quick buck and leave.
~ Many businesses will offer the same things I do, activities, travel, and general Maui information. But it is the person performing these tasks that will make the difference. Make it personal, keep it respectful, treat others how I hope to be treated in turn.
I look forward to meeting you here in Maui, to planning the perfect vacation, and to seeing you again in the future.