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Teresa Hamabata

Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer

 

American Savings Bank

Direct: (808) 539-7948 
Mobile: (808) 286-9657 
thamabata@asbhawaii.com

Teresa Hamabata is a seasoned finance professional with nearly 15 years of experience in banking. She joined American Savings Bank in 2012 as a business credit analyst and was promoted within a year to vice president, commercial banking officer. Teresa helps make dreams possible for Hawaii’s businesses by providing funding and guidance to open storefronts, purchase equipment and expand operations.

Born and raised in Kaimuki, Teresa is passionate about creating real impact in her community. She serves on the board of the Shidler Alumni Association and is active in the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Young Professionals program.

Teresa was recognized as a Pacific Business News 40 Under 40 honoree for her business and community impact and is a graduate of the YWCA Oahu Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance program (Cohort 6).

Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has also studied at the University of Washington. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new restaurants and exploring Hawaii’s hiking trails.

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