Why Kate?

Who Am I?
I was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee and lived there all my life until, in 1969, I married a Hawaii boy when he was a student at the University of Tennessee. We were in ROTC, and upon graduation served all over the South and in Frankfurt, Germany. Upon his honorable discharge, and me with babe in arms, we moved back to Hawaii in 1972. I didn't know a soul and it was quite an adventure. We raised two sons and made our home here. I can assure you there is no better place on earth! After many years of working in dental healthcare; and then, after returning to school and getting a BA from the University of Hawaii, working in information technology, accounting, and management systems I was privileged to develop and manage the largest private grantmaking foundation in Hawaii. As the Foundation’s asset base was developed from its Real Estate holdings, I became very familiar with commercial property management, leasehold conversions, tenant management and the management side of real estate.

I worked with community groups from a small nonprofit parent participation preschool in Kahuku to sitting on committees to determine the future of Education for all of Hawaii, and in my own right, have volunteered with over 25 community organizations.  I currently serve the community as an advisor to the Windward Unit of the American Cancer Society, and as a member of the Kailua Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Windward Oahu, Rotary District 5000 Foundation, the Organization of Women Leaders, the Honolulu Board of Realtors, the National Board of Realtors, and the Hawaii Association of Realtors. With 32 years of community involvement I am your Oahu expert!  

My knowledge of Oahu’s communities, the relocation and first time home buying process, and our military community combined with my commitment to excellence and the highest ethical standards  attract clients who want an agent who is knowledgeable, experienced  and truly cares about them. 

I currently hold the designations of Realtor® Associate, e-PRO Certified Internet Expert, and ABR Accredited Buyer's Representative. I am also a licensed mortgage loan consultant and I can help you find the best local loan information.  Please give me a call and let me Welcome you home to Hawai'i!

Civic and Community
Aloha United Way, 2000 Outcomes Panel B., 1996 to 1999 Allocations panels
American Association of University Women, Member, 94-96
American Cancer Society- Windward Unit, 1994 & 1995 "Most Wanted" Jailbird ($1,000 fundraiser), 2000 Windward Task Force; 2002 -06 Board member, 2003-5 Board Treasurer
Castle Medical Center, Strategic Planning Committee, 1994 - 1998, Co-chair ‘97-’98
Friends of Boetcher Estate, member 1999 to 2003, President 2002
GOALS 2000 - Education Reform, Member, Governance-Accountability and Management
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Member, 1992 to 2003, Education Council 1992 to 2004, Health Committee 1999 to 2003, Environment Committee 1992-1998
Hawaii Community Services Council, Member to 2004, Board of Directors, 1993-1998
Kailua Chamber of Commerce, Member 1992 to present , Board of Directors 1996 to 2002, President 1998
Kailua Urban Design Task Force, Chair Finance Committee 1994-1996
Kailua Visioning Team, 1999 to 2004, Kawainui Marsh sub-committee
National Society of Fundraising Executives (now AFP), Aloha Chapter, Board Member 1994 to 1998
Oahu Economic Development Board (now Enterprise Honolulu), Education Cluster 1997 to 1998
Organization of Women Leaders, OWL 2002 - present
Rotary Club of Windward Oahu, Member to date, 1995 Board : Chair - Club Service, President 1999 –2000, Treasurer 2001 to 2004, Community Service Co-Chair 2006-2008, Foundations Chair 2007 - 2008
Sustainable Oahu Initiative, Governing Board 1997 to 1998
Trinity Christian School, Director, School Board, 1982 to 2000, Finance committee 2000-2002
Windward Senior Day Care Center, Board member 2002 to 2005, Treasurer 2003-4
Windward Y.M.C.A., Member, Board of Managers 1994 – 1996