Born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Pasadena California, home of the Tournament of Roses and the Rose Bowl.  Meg graduated from Pasadena High School, where high school football games and High School graduations took place in the Rose Bowl.

Meg graduated from UC San Diego in La Jolla California with a B.A.degree in Philosophy and an emphasis in Mathematics. Then she decided to find some marketable skills and attended and graduated from the Institute for Paralegal Training in Philadelphia PA less than a year later.

Meg spent the next three years living in Vermont working as a paralegal with several outstanding attorneys, including the subsequent Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. Many days were spent at dozens of county seats researching title records.  Unlike Hawaii with one recording office in the entire state, Vermont land transactions were recorded in each County and attorneys handled all closings, with paralegals or rookie attorneys providing the legal descriptions.

After three years in Vermont, she got really COLD and extended her Christmas trip to California by going to Hawaii to visit an old friend, Bob, who was living and working in Honolulu.  Bob and Meg had known each other all their lives, their families were close friends.  She then moved to Honolulu 4 months later in April 1977, and they married in 1978.

Working again as a paralegal in Honolulu, Meg specialized in real estate and litigation. As so much of the work had the emphasis in real estate, she went ahead and got a real estate license, and continued working as a paralegal with an inactive license.

In 1983 she and her husband moved to Southern California because of a  work promotion, they stayed there for the next 10 years. Working with two very successful mortgage bankers in Orange County, Meg was the Closing and Loan Servicing coordinator for one and worked in Underwriting Quality Control for the second much larger firm.  In 1994 Meg moved to Hilo with her husband taking a job at W.H. Shipman.  She went to work in the public school system in elementary and high school special education classes.

In 1999 Meg took a part time role with C. Brewer to work with their real estate division.  Her primary function was to update and organize title information for all the land owned by CBL and it’s subsidiaries.  Much of it had never been searched and many titles were broken.  Working with a Honolulu attorney and Title Guarantee’s long search division to clear titles. She developed an inventory of insurable lands for the company to sell.

In 2003 Meg reactivated her real estate license. Three years later in 2006, she sat for her broker’s license and had been the Broker-In-Charge and Principal Broker for a Hilo real estate company until joining Prudential Orchid Isle Properties in January 2009.

Meg’s goal is to help clients understand the real estate landscape so well that they feel confident in making their decisions, whether buying or selling. She loves working with buyers, because she loves to listen and shop to find great deals!   Meg is equally comfortable working with sellers as she brings a maturity to the relationship and can enable clients to trust and respect her advice, opinions and work ethic.

Meg finds the independence and self motivation requirements of real estate deeply satisfying. Every time she can put people together with the right property, the matchmaking process, and work through the details to a successful closing, she finds renewed energy. 

For fun, her passion is playing tennis. She started playing when her daughter went to pre-school, close to 20 years ago.  Today Meg plays recreationally at least 3 times a week (weather permitting) and on several USTA leagues. She served as captain of the Hilo Yacht Club Women’s 4.0 and Senior Women’s  4.0 teams for several years and sits on the HYC Athletics Committee as the tennis chair.  

Meg also loves to twitter around in the garden and spend far too many hours on video games.  Her son has an even greater addiction to games and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at SMU in Interactive Technology – video game design.  Her daughter is a student at HCC in the Culinary Arts program and lives at home.  Her husband, Bob works for CSV Hospitality, based in San Francisco which builds, owns and manages hotel properties throughout the US.

With Meg’s background, experience and graceful approach to life, we could not be more pleased to have her onboard. You will find that Meg certainly does live up to Prudential Real Estates criteria of “professionals you can count on”.

Tom was born in Dayton, Ohio. Out of high school he started working with General Motors and going to Sinclair Community College in the evenings. A few credits shy of obtaining his Associate Degree, Tom was drafted into the military and immediately sent to Viet Nam. Tom is a decorated Veteran. After Viet Nam, Tom went to visit his best friend in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Realizing that Hawaii suited him better than Ohio, he decided to stay in the islands. He began work in Waikiki restaurants in the evenings and construction during the day. Tom always managed to find time to body board and play golf occasionally. In the mid 1970’s he moved to Kailua-Kona and eventually moved to Hilo. He studied business administration at Hilo College. Tom and his wife Karen have two sons, Tom took great pride in coaching baseball and soccer. Combining his skills of interfacing with people, building and business, real estate was a logical step for a career.

Tom has been the recipient of numerous awards for his multi-million dollar sales production in Big Island Real Estate and was awarded the coveted ‘Chairman’s Circle” Gold Award in 2005. Tom is the “king” of perseverance and follow-through. Expending every effort in previewing properties for his clients, Tom admits that his favorite parcels are the 18 small ones adjacent to the County Club!

Born and raised on the island of Maui; Raina relocated with her family to the Big Island 15 years ago. The youngest of three children and the only girl, she grew up doing everything boys did, riding go-carts and motorcycles, camping, fishing, hunting, etc.  These early experiences led Raina to a great love for the outdoors and her ohana.  Raina’s father is a retired general contractor, local grocery store owner, and restaurant owner.  One could say that being an entrepreneur is in Raina’s genes.  She has worked in various fields of human services for the past 7 yrs. and began to study for a Nursing Degree, to put her deep love and understanding of people to work.  Raina feels the rewards of being of service are beyond measure. However, life has it changes and Raina’s attitude is it is up to us to persevere and look beyond.  She said “It is through life and hardships that true character is developed and a deeper awareness of yourself and those around you is born”.  A truly honest, hardworking, committed, and optimistic person, she has stepped into the world of real estate hoping to fill the dreams of homeownership for others.  She is a proud parent of two daughters and volunteer at her local church as a youth minister. Raina says “absolutely nothing happens by chance.  I am a firm believer that all things are possible.  Dreams really do come true.  I would like to help you make your dreams come true”. We are proud to have her join us at Prudential Orchid Isle Properties.        

In 2007 Tammy came to Prudential OIP and opened the Property Management division. Originally licensed in Real Estate in 1990 Tammy had the good fortune to mentor under a then successful property manager.  She went on to develop her career in both sales and management, specializing in Property Management. Tammy obtained her Broker's license in 2009.  She is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area in California and transplanted to Hawaii in 1980. Hawaii quickly became home, a place she was happy to raise her family.

Tammy has been in the real estate industry consistently in East Hawaii for over 20 years. Tammy has watched the local market trends and has grown the Prudential Property Management division providing our clients with this very important service.  Currently Tammy oversees the department and continues to 'hands on' manage many properties herself.

 Tammy's 20+ years experience and  local market knowledge enable her to assist clients reach their goals for all their real estate needs.

Kahili was born and raised on the Big Island in Orchidland Estates on a 9 acre farm. Her entire life up through high school was spent growing up in the rainforest of Puna. After graduating from Waiakea High School she was compelled to experience something new.

Driven by her love of clothing and design, she moved to San Francisco, California where she obtained an AA degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.  While living in the Bay Area, Kahili managed to combine her love for animals with her passion for art by working as a professional groomer and attending school.

While continuing her education she also worked as a free lance Designer and pattern maker. Her experience in all these different fields allowed her to gain valuable insight to dealing with people from all walks of life. After 4 years living the fast paced lifestyle of the "mainland", she began to feel the "call of islands". 

Upon returning to the Big Island, Kahili came to realize how lucky she was to have grown up in such an incredible place. It was then she decided to assist others in finding their own special place here on the island and thus began her career with Prudential Orchid Isle Properties.  Now in her fifth year in real estate, Kahili balances her time both helping her clients buy or sell that perfect home in paradise and continuing to design and sell her jewelry. You can find Kahili at the Hilo Farmer’s Market on any given Wednesday or Saturday to check out her designs or chat with her about the local real estate market.

When Kahili is not at the office you'll find her anywhere outdoors paddling canoe, camping, fishing, hiking, enjoying the ocean or cruising on her motorcycle.  Kahili is determined to experience as much of the beauty of the islands as she can and after recently completing the Na Wahine O Ke Kai, a canoe race from Molokai to Oahu, Kahili feels there is nothing she cannot do if she sets her mind to it! Kahili is proud to provide service island-style with "lots of aloha".

Craig brings to Prudential Orchid Isle Properties, decades of experience as a Realtor, contractor and real estate developer. Most likely you have seen a number of Craig's projects around the island over the years. His expertise in building and experience in developing makes him the ideal Realtor for those looking for development projects on the big island.

Kevin comes to Prudential Orchid Isle Properties with seven successful years in real estate on the Big Island. Among his many credentials, Kevin is also a Certified Financial Planner. Kevin prides himself on "Helping clients find value on the Big Island of Hawaii". With Kevin's dedication and experience, it's obvious why he is one of the Big Island's top real estate professionals. Visit Kevin's website at http://www.hiloagent.com

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Kim was born into a military family in Pennsylvania. Her mother is from the Big Island and her father from Illinois. Kim lived and went to elementary school in Afghanistan and Beruit, Lebanon. Her travels as a child were extensive, she lived in and visited in Pakistan, Istanbul, India, Somalia and Thailand to name a few.  

When Kim’s father retired from the military, the family moved back to the Big Island where they resided in Kaimu. She is a graduate of Waiakea High School and shortly thereafter became a licensed Cosmetologist. 

In 1990 Kim decided to change careers and went on board with an established escrow company in Hilo. After 12 years of escrow experience, Kim decided to obtain her real estate license where she could use her skills to efficiently process her client’s transactions.

In her real estate career, she also was an assistant to the broker of the firm she joined. When the firm decided to change location to the other side of the island, Prudential Orchid Isle Properties (POIP) knew she was the perfect candidate for an assistant to the President which she served for 5 years before jumping into becoming a full time sales professional. Kim's Aloha Spirit is a great addition to our office, her service to her clients is exceptional. As a top producing an agent herself, Kim has become very skillful at balancing working with her clients, listing and showing properties and spending quality time with her family. Kim is the ready to roll with our growth in the industry.

Casey  Cantwell was born and raised in the Yakima Valley of Washington State by loving Canadian parents.   She has spent many years living and traveling between British Columbia, Canada and Washington State.   She graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington with a BA in Public Relations and a minor in Philosophy.  Upon graduation she decided to put her degree to good use by traveling and exploring different parts of the world.

In 1995 she founded and developed a nationally recognized brand name bakery product called Bite Me, Inc!   It was a simple operation that started with door to door sales that Casey turned into a nationally recognized brand name selling to high end grocery markets and coffee chains throughout the U.S.   During the course of the business she designed and implemented national distribution, marketing and product sales strategies that increased sales 300% in 12 months and developed excellent relationships with vendors, manufacturers and distributors ensuring that output was high quality and orders were delivered on time.  After nine years of being the "Cookie Lady" she successfully designed and implemented an exit strategy and successfully sold the company to a "Wonderful" person who continues do extremely well and thrives in the business today.  

After selling her wholesale bakery, Casey managed customer relations and brand promotions for wine retailers as a representative of one of the largest privately owned companies in Washington State.  She would analyze sales goals and marketing strategies to create high impact promotional displays that merchandised and built specific brands and increased sales.

During this time she decided she needed to revisit Hawaii because the first time she sat on  the beach in Hawaii she had a profound experience.  The girl that "had" to see the world suddenly felt there was no place else to go…this was it.  The insatiable travel bug had been squelched.  "Looking out on the horizon I felt a profound sense of peace and it was the first time in my life I didn't feel the 'pull' to have to go find what else is out there in the world", Casey said.  I just wanted to stay put."  Needing to revisit Hawaii she discovered that feeling was  real and not a passing fancy.  She felt that she did not want to wait until she retired to enjoy paradise and that she was still young enough to learn how to surf and enjoy everything Hawaii has to offer.  The quality of life here in unsurpassable and that is when she realized that real estate would be her next designated step.  Finding other people in this world that perfect place to call home. 

I am very happy to have found Prudential Orchid Isle Properties.  To be aligned with a company that represents the highest quality of standards and integrity in the market is an honor and I am excited to share this experience with clients and friends to make the home buying and selling process as easy and enjoyable as it can and should be.

I came here from Ontario, Canada in 1996 to escape the cold and have been a Big Island Resident ever since.  I entered real estate after 8 years experience in the construction and building industry, where I met my husband who is a Hilo native and General Contractor.   In our spare time we are involved in a nonprofit dedicated to bringing affordable housing to low income families through the training and counseling of teenagers in a construction capacity.

I am passionate and enthusiastic about my career in Real Estate.  I strive for excellence in what I do and constantly want to better myself.  To this end education is very important to me.  Just ask me what class I am signed up for next.

I feel that I have been blessed through the experience of being a Realtor.  I truly love what I do and would consider it my privilege in working with you.   I am a multi-million dollar producer and treat every transaction, big or small with the highest degree of professionalism.  Energetic and organized my passion is to make your dreams a reality.

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Patti Kam looks out at the beautiful land in wonder and awe. She watches the palm fronds sway in the gentle breeze, while the lava field stretches out to the horizon. Her hands are stretched out, like she’s taking a picture but she’s really painting a scene. You see, one of her hobbies is to create homes as unique as the environment while preserving the natural character of the land. Anyone who knows this local businesswoman knows that she has a passion for her community and strives to safeguard the integrity of the Hilo area.

A Native Perspective

To understand Patti’s passion for this area, you have to know she’s a native Hawaiian. She’s proud of her heritage. She remembers when her family moved to the mainland and how happy she was when they came back. And now, Patti has called Hilo home since 1990. “I love this area so much,” she says. “I strive to improve the quality of life and sustain the natural beauty.”

A Hawaiian Pace of Life

Patti values and respects the natural character that is so resplendent in the rainforests, lava fields and beaches of Hawaii Island. There’s a sincere sense of conviction for her when it comes to ensuring this land does not lose its distinct qualities and rural appeal. Patti moved here from Oahu, so she could soak up the relaxed style that tries to stay true to the classic Hawaiian pace of life.

It’s Natural

As the natural beauty and purity of the Island of Hawaii energizes Patti, she pours that same drive and passion into her real estate career. She understands why people move here: it’s Hawaii. “But when you’re here and this is your home,” she says, “you’ll discover a whole new pace and outlook on life. It’s truly amazing.” Patti not only helps her clients discover beautiful properties to meet their needs, she also helps them get to know their new community and all the benefits that come with island living.

When you first meet with Patti, she will sit down with you and listen to your specific needs. With her local experience and understanding of the area’s many diverse markets, Patti is a tremendous resource when it comes to showing you the right property. From waterfront properties to rainforest hideaways, she knows there’s a perfect home for everybody.

Enthusiastic about interior and exterior design, Patti also lends you her ideas to help you see many of the possibilities of your new property. More importantly, she’ll keep you informed of the local customs because the traditions of the Island are as dear to her heart as the people who live here. When you choose to make this place home, you’re choosing a lifestyle and Patti is the right professional to make you feel right at home.

If you’re looking for a new home and a new way of life or the perfect island getaway for you and your family, make sure your real estate agent is someone who’s passionate about the natural character of Hawaii Island. As a native Hawaiian, Patti Kam will lend her expert area knowledge and keen vision to your next move. When Character Counts, count on Patti.

Alf tenders an international level of service to his real estate
clientele. Having worked in the Financial, Banking , Insurance,
Import/Export, Publishing and Diplomatic fields on three continents, he draws on his diverse background to offer solutions in real estate. The standards of excellence in business,
required in Tokyo or Taipei, London and New York, San Juan, Puerto Rico y luego Hamilton, Bermuda, Hong Kong~~~Seoul, are the same standards Alfred strives for at Prudential Orchid Isle Properties. He speaks English, Spanish and Chinese.
 
 
Alf's real estate Business Plan formulated for you;
I. Identify client’s goal’s , needs
A. Budget
B. Financing
II. Qualifying
A. Buyers
B. Properties
III. Short term/long term objectives
IV. Market analysis/timing
V. Closing/escrow
VI. Follow-up with client for on-going real estate needs.
The Century of the Pacific
 
 
We are in the midst of the century of the Pacific and Hawaii is the crossroads of this vast, rich region. Alf shares a deep respect, knowledge and Aloha of the people, history and land of Hawaii. There is tremendous opportunity here for all people, and he is committed to turning real estate opportunity into tangible results for you.  Qualifications: Moses Brown’75, Colby College 80’ N.Y. Maritime
Masters(pending), NYU Computer Analysis, College of Insurance.

Born and raised in Hilo Hawaii, Anne Gonzales is very much in tune with the island life-style. Anne has 4 sons, all also born and raised in Hilo.

Anne came to Prudential Orchid Isle Properties after 11 years in escrow where she excelled to the position of escrow officer. Her many years in escrow made her the ideal choice to represent our busy firm with poise, grace, her proven skill at multi-tasking and, of course, vast knowledge of real estate transactions.

We are delighted to have Anne join us as our Executive Assistance and Office Manager.