Kara joins the Commercial Banking team with nearly 20 years of finance experience. As a seasoned commercial banking officer, she is committed to making dreams possible for her business clients with tailored solutions.

Prior to joining ASB in 2025, Kara held leadership roles at Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank and AXA Advisors. Born in Honolulu and raised in Maui, she values the deep connections she shares with her clients. Her background in nonprofit work has reinforced her belief in the power of financial education, which she remains dedicated to sharing with the community.

Committed to bringing real impact to the community, Kara serves as a grant director for the Minami Community Foundation and volunteers with Junior Achievement and her daughter’s swim team, Aulea.

Kara holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and international business and an executive MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. In her spare time, she enjoys surfing, hiking, traveling, cooking and spending time with loved ones.

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