MEET THE TEAM AT MPP

The team at Maui Paradise Properties is made up of seasoned professionals and locals alike that simply love Hawaii and can’t wait to share it with you! Whether you need a vacation rental for an upcoming trip or are looking for real estate or property management services, we’ve got it all under one roof.

Learn more about our services and staff to see how we can help you! Contact our office today for more information. And if you’re looking for our real estate sales agents, please click here.

MPP Team

Alexander Kaminer

Service Manager

Alex has 20 years in management.  He enjoys writing, reading and learning the Hawaiian language. 
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Amber Ngo R(S)

Revenue and Distribution Manager

Amber is a Revenue and Distribution Manager at MPP who rather serendipitously found herself on Maui.
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Aubrey Fontanilla

Guest Reservation Agent

Aubrey Fontanilla, joins the MPP Ohana in 2022.
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Barbara Cash

Accounting Assistant

Barb is part of MPP’s Accounting Team. Born and raised in Colorado, she left her home state for the first time to move to Maui in 2016. 
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Brian Eaton

Service Manager

Brian recently joined the Maui Paradise Properties Team after a long career in the hospitality industry, including several years as a General Manager.
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Brittany L. Foraker R(S)

Special Projects Manager

Brittany brings extensive experience in the visitor industry to Maui Paradise Properties. Before joining Maui Paradise Properties in 2016, Brittany was the Hawaii Region Production Manager for Morris Media Network.
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Candace Horton R(S)

Real Estate Sales

Candace moved to Maui in 1975 on a one-way ticket, two bags, a bike and $600 in her pocket.  That was then.  Now she knows the island like the back of her hand and has made an abundance of friends.
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Chase Neal

Service Manager

Chase grew up in the tourist industry coming from the mountains of Park City, Utah. Today, he loves showing off the beautiful island he calls home.
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Chris Vasquez

Service Manager

Chris was born and raised in Southern California. Grew up in Oceanside, CA until he decided to take a leap of faith and move to Maui, Hawaii with 2 of his best friends from High School. 
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Ciara Arcilla

Receptionist

Ciara graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management and brings 5 years experience as a Reservations agent.  
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Diane Bercik R(B)

Real Estate Sales, Broker-in-charge, Director Of Digital Marketing – Partner

Diane Bercik serves as Broker-in-Charge for MPP where she specializes in residential property sales on Maui.
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Eliot Ehrler

Operations Manager

Eliot was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent a short period of her childhood there until the family packed up and moved to San Diego, California.
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Faith Cummins R(S)

Director of Owner and Guest Relations

Faith Cummins is a partner at MPP and serves as the Director of Owner and Guest Relations.
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Jahya Costa

Channel Manager

Jahya is a Channel Manager at Maui Paradise Properties. She was born and raised on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu.
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Jamison Bellucci R(S)

Onboarding Manager

Jamison has a broad professional background that includes apartment building management, owning and operating a pool service and repair company, sales and marketing.
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Jan Hunter R(S)

Interior Design Consultant

Jan Hunter is a Maui based and beach inspired interior designer with over three decades of experience helping clients create their dream spaces.
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Jen Hamilton

Owner/Guest Relations Manager

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John Kevan R(B) (IA)

Principal Broker, General Manager, IA – Partner

John serves is a partner at MPP and serves as General Manager and Principal Broker.
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Kellene Chun

Executive Assistant

Kellene assists with various tasks and projects for our Luxury rental department. She was born and raised on Maui and is a graduate of Lahainaluna High School.
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Kelly Hartman R(S)

Director of Operations – Partner

Kelly Hartman is a partner at MPP and serves as Director of Operations. Growing up on a farm in Iowa, Kelly learned the value of hard work and patience.
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Kevin Eliason R(S)

New Business Development Manager

Kevin Eliason, with 31 years of Real Estate and Sales experience in Washington and Hawaii has background in Sales, Leadership Training, Mentoring, Financial Planning, Coach and Perent. 
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Kristiann Kikuchi

Service Manager

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Laurie Davenport R(S)

Real Estate Sales and Luxury Asset Management

Laurie joined Maui Paradise Properties in 2020 in real estate sales and luxury asset management.
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Lei-Ann Hayes R(S)

Maintenance Manager

Lei-Ann was born and raised on the beautiful island of Maui. She is a graduate of Lahainaluna High School, the oldest school west of the Rockies.
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Leo Fimmen R(B)

Director of Revenue/Yield Management – Partner

Leo Fimmen is a partner at MPP and serves as its Director of Revenue/Yield Management. Leo earned a BS in Finance in 1999 from the University of Illinois, one of the nation’s leading universities in finance.
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Lynda Lyons R(B), EPRO

Director of Human Resources, Real Estate Sales – Partner

Lynda Wynne Lyons has worked in the real estate industry for the past 25 years, both in general Real Estate and for several large development companies, on Maui and the mainland.
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Manny Fernando

Director of Finance – Partner

Manny joined the Maui Paradise Properties team in December 2015 as the Director of Accounting.
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Nick Knowlton R(S)

Manager Onboarding

Nicholas (Nick) Knowlton grew up in the small town of Bothbay Harbor on the coast of Maine, and learned early on from his family the importance of a good work ethic.
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Rachael Moore R(S)

Owner Relations Manager

Rachael joined Maui Paradise properties in January 2020.
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Russell Wynne

Director of Luxury & Asset Management – Partner

Russ is a partner at MPP and leads the Luxury Department and Asset Management Division. He has 12 years of experience in luxury home management.
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Scott Pearson R(S)

Service Manager

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Scott never thought he would leave the place he grew up.
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Stacie Thorlakson

Office Manager

Stacie brings over 20 years of executive experience in business development.  Her skills in office management, marketing, and community involvement are valuable as the company continues to grow.
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Sunny Vermaas R(B), RSPS, EPRO, TRC

Real Estate Sales, Co-Founder

Sunny began her real estate career in 1977, with American National Group, Beverly Hills, California.
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Tami Murray

Onboarding Coordinator

Tami has an extensive background in hospitality coming from the hotel/resorts side of the industry.
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Timothy Toberg

Service Manager

Tim is a member of MPP’s Service Team.  He grew up in Arizona and moved to eastern Washington state in 1979 to work at the Hanford nuclear reservation in 1980 (also known as the Manhattan Project).