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The Hawaii Restaurant Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of the restaurant and foodservice, hospitality and tourism industries in the state of Hawaii. Together with the National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation we work to represent, educate and promote this industry that is a cornerstone of the Hawaii economy…an industry with over 3,500 locations directly employing over 82,000 dedicated people.
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HRA Board of Directors (2009-2010) |
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Chairman |
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Chris Colgate (Hula Grill Waikiki / Duke's Waikiki) |
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Treasurer |
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Bill Tobin (Tiki's Grill & Bar) |
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Secretary |
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Jim Hamachek (Kahuna's Complex) |
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Past Chair |
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Victor Lim (McDonalds' Restaurants) |
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Board Members |
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Peggy Abella (Anheuser | Busch Sales of Hawaii)
Paul Ah Cook (Paradise Beverages)
Bryan Andaya (L&L Drive-Inn)
Steve Cole (Kona Brewing Company)
Mike Flores (HFM Foodservice)
Thomas Frigge (TOBE Co. Food Safety)
Byron "Biff" Graper (Colliers Monroe Friedlander)
Tom Jones (Gyotaku Japanese Restaurants)
Jay Kaneshiro (Ruth’s Chris Steak House Waikiki)
Brian Kawabe (American Express)
Don Lakey (Outback Steakhouse)
Bob Lathan (Hansen Distribution Group)
James Lee (Let's Eat Hawaii)
Jo McGarry (Honolulu Star Bulletin/Midweek)
Gary Manago (Sergio's)
Mike Wilson (Morton's The Steakhouse)
Stephanie Mizuno (Sodexho - Straub)
Bob Morse (Southern Wine & Spirits)
Joy Nakasone (The Gas Company)
Conrad Nonaka (Culinary Institute of the Pacific)
Kevin Wada (Sodexho - Iolani)
Allen Young (Better Brands) |
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NRA Director Emeritus |
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Ed Wary (Auntie Pasto’s/Dixie Grill)
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Advisory Members |
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Faith Freitas (Trade Publishing)
Ken Kanter (Douglas Trade Shows)
Cuyler Shaw (Ashford & Wriston) |
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Executive Director |
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Gail Ann Chew |
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