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MWG Executive Team

Stephen B. Metter
Founder & CEO
1991
Stephen B. Metter
Founder & CEO
1991

Stephen (Steve) Metter is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MW Group. As CEO, Steve supports company leadership in governing the organization, setting and structuring corporate strategy, and ensuring operational excellence.

Steve has been an active member with many charitable and professional organizations. Currently, he sits on the boards of Child & Family Services and the Hawaiian Humane Society. He also serves as a Trustee for Hawaii Pacific University (HPU). In the past, Steve has served on the boards of the Fort Street Improvement District, the Institute for Family Enrichment, the Hawai'i State Art Museum, Hawai'i Theatre, and the Mcdonald's Advisory Board. Steve has been a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) for over 25 years and is also active in the World Presidents' Organization (WPO). 

Steve started his career in New York City as an investment banker. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, and has been a leader in the Hawai'i business and development community for over three decades.
 

Michael B. Wood
Founder, Retired
1989
Michael B. Wood
Founder, Retired
1989

Michael (Mike) Wood is a Co-Founder of MW Group and currently serves as Principal and Emeritus for the company. Prior to stepping back from day-to-day leadership, his attention was primarily focused on business strategy, marketing, and operations.

Mike is involved in various organizations within the community, including the Outrigger Canoe Club, the University of California Bear Backers, Cal Club Hawaii, and the University of Hawaii Na Koa Football Club. He also sits on the Board of Trustees for Mid-Pacific Institute and Family Programs Hawaii (FPH). In 2009, Mike and his family partnered with FPH and the state of Hawaii to build Ho'omalu O Na Kamali'i, a home for displaced children. Mike continues to support the long term funding of this shelter. Mike received this formal education from the University of California, Berkeley.
 

Daniel D. Cody
Chief Investment Officer
2005
Daniel D. Cody
Chief Investment Officer
2005

Daniel Cody is the Chief Investment Officer for MW Group and is responsible for all acquisition and development projects. Prior to joining the MW Group in 2005, Daniel worked in the development industry in Seattle, San Diego, and Jakarta.

Daniel has been active with numerous real estate associations and charitable organizations throughout his career. He currently serves on the boards of YMCA of Honolulu, NAIOP Hawaii, and Koolau Ballrooms. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington and an MBA from the University of California Los Angeles.
 

Brian Wong
Chief Operating Officer
2003
Brian Wong
Chief Operating Officer
2003

Brian Wong is the Chief Operating Officer of MW Group and is responsible for corporate management and policy making for the organization. Prior to joining the MW Group team in 2003, he was the Development Manager for McDonald's Corporation.

Brian is an active member in several real-estate organizations, including the CCIM Institute, NAIOP, the Urban Land Institute, and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Brian has also been involved with numerous community organizations and most recently served as a board member for Make-A-Wish Hawaii. Brian received his Bachelors of Arts from Occidental College and an MBA from the University of Hawaii.
 

Colby M. Kisaba
Chief Financial Officer
2001
Colby M. Kisaba
Chief Financial Officer
2001

Colby Kisaba is the Chief Financial Officer of MW Group. He is responsible for all financial and accounting functions at the company and plays a key role corporate oversight. Colby has been a part of the team MW Group since 2001.

In the community, Colby takes an active role in several organizations. He is currently a member of the Community Leadership Board of the American Diabetes Association of Hawaii and was the 2013-2014 President Elect of the Hawaii chapter of Financial Executives International. Colby graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration.
 

Michelle Kaneshiro
Director of Finance
2006
Michelle Kaneshiro
Director of Finance
2006

Michelle Kaneshiro is the Director of Finance for MW Group where she is a leader in corporate governance and policy and oversees all insurance and tax strategies. Prior to joining the team at MW Group, Michelle worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Seattle, Washington.

In the community, Michelle is active with a number of professional and nonprofit organizations including GIFT Foundation of Hawaii, and Hawaiї Society of CPAs. Michelle holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Masters of Professional Accounting from the University of Washington. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.
 

Noelle B. Catalan Kim
Corporate Counsel
2020
Noelle B. Catalan Kim
Corporate Counsel
2020

Noelle Catalan Kim is the Corporate Counsel for MW Group where she is responsible for all legal matters impacting the company and its operations. Prior to joining MW Group, Noelle worked as an associate attorney at full-service civil law firm in Honolulu, where her practice focused on real estate and corporate law. She also worked in the banking industry and served as Corporate Compliance Officer and as the Privacy Officer for one of Hawaii's largest financial institutions.

Noelle obtained her BA, cum laude, from the University of Southern California, and received her law degree, cum laude, from the University of Hawai'i, William S. Richardson School of Law. While in the law school, Noelle served as the Executive and Managing Editor of the University of Hawaii Law Review and received CALI Excellence for the Future awards for being awarded the highest grade in numerous classes.
 

 

Ruoyun Sun
Vice President of Development
2019
Ruoyun Sun
Vice President of Development
2019
Colin Yokoyama
Senior Construction Manager & Corporate Ambassador
1992
Colin Yokoyama
Senior Construction Manager & Corporate Ambassador
1992

Colin Yokoyama is a Construction Manager for MW Group. He works both on the development and property management sides of the company.

He is the project manager for the development company. He helps with due diligence, entitlements, and permitting. He also administers the construction draw process. He manages three (3) of the company owned properties, as well as represents three (3) other owners’ properties. Colin is the Principal Broker for MW Commercial Realty, Inc. and helps run MW Building Systems and Banzai Moving Services. Colin is the longest tenured team member and has been with the company since 1992.

Colin is the President of his Condominium Association at NS Streamside I. Colin graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Real Estate Business.

MWG Team Members

Sara Sing
Executive Assistant
2000
Sara Sing
Executive Assistant
2000

Sara Sing is the Executive Assistant at MW Group. She is responsible for the administrative and human resources functions at the company as well as providing support to the Chief Executive Officer. Sara has been a part of the team at MW Group since 2000.

In the community, Sara acts as the Treasurer for Girl Scouts Troop 200. She was born and raised in Sweden. Sara began her university studies at Universidad del Pais Vasco and later graduated from the University of Hawaii at Hilo with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Spanish.

Scott Lind
Oahu Property Manager & General Manager of MW Services, LLC
2001
Scott Lind
Oahu Property Manager & General Manager of MW Services, LLC
2001
Kapua Nakamoto
Accountant
2003
Kapua Nakamoto
Accountant
2003
Emma Guieb
Accountant
2005
Emma Guieb
Accountant
2005
Meagan Yoneshige
Operational Accountant
2013
Meagan Yoneshige
Operational Accountant
2013
Caryn Chee
Administrative Assistant
2014
Caryn Chee
Administrative Assistant
2014
Lauren Obayashi
Controller
2019
Lauren Obayashi
Controller
2019
Patricia Ann Kanoa
Accounting Clerk
2019
Patricia Ann Kanoa
Accounting Clerk
2019
Evan Ketter
Leasing Manager and Broker-in-Charge, Maui Properties
2021
Evan Ketter
Leasing Manager and Broker-in-Charge, Maui Properties
2021
Joshua Tsukamoto
Assistant Controller
2023
Joshua Tsukamoto
Assistant Controller
2023
Kiona Domingo
Director of Administration
2024
Kiona Domingo
Director of Administration
2024