Our Team
Bert A. Kobayashi Sr.
Founder & Senior Advisor
Bert Kobayashi began his career at Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc. (ACK) in 1962 when his father and company founder suffered an illness and Bert was asked to leave college and manage the company. Under his leadership, ACK grew in size from $2 million to $125 million a year. When Mr. Kobayashi and other s…
Alana Kobayashi Pakkala
CEO & Partner
Kobayashi Group CEO & Partner Alana Kobayashi Pakkala has been with the real estate development and investment firm for 19 years. Her expertise includes managing architectural and interior design, proforma and construction projects, and sales & marketing.
Since 2001, Alana has worked on all …
Patrick K. Kobayashi
Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board
With more than 20 years experience in the real estate industry, Patrick K. Kobayashi provides fiscal management and marketing and sales direction for the company’s many projects. Patrick also manages the sales and retail leasing for KG developments, such as the recently-completed Park Lane Ala Moana…
Bert A. "B.J." Kobayashi, Jr.
Partner & Board Member
In addition to being a Founding Partner of Kobayashi Group, B.J. is also a Managing Partner, Co-Founder, and Investment Committee Member of BlackSand Capital, LLC. He continues to serve as a Partner of Kobayashi Group, LLC following the formation of the Fund. B.J. has 22 years of experience in priva…
Sandra Harano
Chief Financial Officer
As CFO, Sandra oversees the financial activities of Kobayashi Group and its related entities, including accounting, financial planning, cash management, financing, and tax compliance.
Sandra is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 35 years’ experience in finance and management. She is respon…
Elton Wong
Vice President & Project Manager
Elton Wong has over thirty years of real estate development experience and has been a project manager with the Kobayashi Group since 2004. His management projects include the mixed-use development with 200 affordable rental units and Juvenile Service Center/Shelter, the 191,000-sq. ft. Kapiʻolani Me…
Andrew Starn
Executive Vice President, Retail Development
Andrew Starn, Vice President and Retail Market Expert with Kobayashi Group, specializes in Waikīkī and resort markets throughout the state of Hawaiʻi. Andy is involved in many aspects of Kobayashi Group’s development process including the development of long-range plans, acquisition and analysis, de…
Bronson Pai
Executive Vice President & Director of Development
Bronson Pai is Executive Vice President and Director of Development at Kobayashi Group, where he oversees all phases of project delivery -- from preconstruction through completion -- across the company's development portfolio. Known for his hands-on approach and technical expertise, he brings more t…
Tricia Kamikawa
Director of Finance
Tricia Kamikawa is Director of Finance at Kobayashi Group, where she oversees the financial operations of the firm's related entities. With more than 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, and real estate, she brings a unique blend of institutional knowledge and entrepreneurial insight. Her …
Ruth Mills
Director of Marketing
Ruth Mills is Director of Marketing at Kobayashi Group, where she leads brand strategy, creative direction, and communications across the company's residential, mixed-use and hospitality portfolio. She works closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent, strategic messaging …
Sharon Hanamoto
Senior Development Manager
Sharon Hanamoto is Senior Development Manager at Kobayashi Group, where she manages the planning, budgeting, and execution of large-scale residential and mixed-use projects. Her strengths in value engineering, project coordination, and budget management help ensure timely and successful project deli…
Wendy Matsukawa
Senior Project Manager
Wendy Matsukawa is a Senior Project Manager at Kobayashi Group, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in construction, preconstruction, and design-build delivery throughout Hawai'i. She manages the development and execution of active initiatives—including affordable housing and mixed-use communitie…
