Honolulu Board of REALTORS® Welcomes 2026 Board Officers
Aaron Tangonan to serve as President of the Board of Directors
HONOLULU, HI – The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® recently announced its newly elected officers and board members for 2026. The new board is responsible for guiding the organization, including advocating for the interests of its members and homeowners across O‘ahu.
Officers (see photos left to right above):
- President Aaron Tangonan, Honolulu Real Estate, LLC
- President-Elect Christina M. Nishiyama, Engel & Volkers Honolulu
- First Vice President Grace M. Koreyasu, REMAX Hawaii
- Secretary Olivia Schubert Moschell, Hawaii Life
- Immediate Past President Trevor W. Benn, Forward Realty
“REALTORS® play an essential role in helping clients navigate the real estate market and housing issues in our community,” said Aaron Tangonan, President of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “In the year ahead, we’ll continue to strengthen our commitment to supporting local families, advancing housing opportunities, and upholding high standards of professionalism and integrity in all that we do.”
Newly elected members of the Board of Directors include:
- Shaila Campbell, Hawaii Homes & Estates LLC
- Laura Awana Lewis, Homes of Hawaii Real Estate
- Patrick W. O'Neill, Luxury Homes International
- Vickie M. Marino, REMAX Hawaii
- Sunny F. Lee-Oshiro, Locations LLC
“As we move into 2026, REALTORS® continue to be trusted advocates and vital partners in helping our communities achieve stability through homeownership,” said Suzanne Young, CEO of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Grounded in our core values of responsibility, integrity, and care, we remain committed to expanding housing opportunities, supporting our members, and ensuring Hawaiʻi residents have a place to truly call home.”
Aaron Tangonan has more than 20 years of experience in real estate. He has been an active leader within the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, serving in roles including Metro Regional Director, Director-at-Large, Secretary and now 2026 President. He holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation — earned by only 3% of REALTORS® nationwide — and also served as the 2025 President of the Residential Real Estate Council’s Hawaiʻi Chapter.
The officers and newly elected members join returning members of the Board of Directors, including Joshua Horita, Horita Realty LLC; Shannon King, Island Living Homes; Brandon E. Kim, List Sotheby’s International Realty; Derek C. Lau, Real Estate Specialists; Earl W. Lee, Hawaiʻi Modern Realty; Sean Wingate, Compass; and Jon M. Yamasato, Compass.
To download the 2026 board officers’ photos, please click here.
About the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
Established in 1922, the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® is one of the largest of 1,100 boards of REALTORS® in the nation, and, with more than 6,500 members, is one of the largest trade organizations on O‘ahu. Membership is available to licensed real estate brokers, agents, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry who pledge to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® and its members are committed to serving as housing advocates, community builders and good neighbors. For more information, call (808) 732-3000 or visit www.hicentral.com.
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