Meet Our Staff | Kama'aina Nissan | Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii
Not all heroes wear capes! If you need a vehicle, repair, maintenance, parts, or anything automobile-related, let one of our superhero staff members assist you. We are here to listen to you and provide lasting solutions that help get you where you need to go. Click the "More" link below each picture to get to know Kama'aina Nissan's Big Island team.
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Joseph HawkGeneral Manager(888) 526-2694 -
Steve CorpuzFinance Manager(888) 526-2694Born and raised on the Big Island, Steve is a graduate of Waiakea High School and the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Steve has been working for Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan since 2004. Prior to his employment with Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan, he was a fixture in the fishing industry, working for companies such as Suisan Company and Hilo Fish Company. Steve and his wife Cami have three daughters ââ¬â Caitlin, Christi and Cari, and a Pomeranian names Sweetie. A foodie and adventurer at heart, Steve enjoys fishing, camping, travelling or just relaxing with family and friends. Favorite quote: ââ¬ÅBe more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.ââ¬? ââ¬â John Wooden -
Lon ApakaSales Manager(888) 526-2694 -
Dennis SegoviaService Manager(888) 526-2694 -
Ron NakamotoExecutive Sales & Leasing(888) 526-2694 -
Cody FujimotoInternet Sales Specialist(888) 526-2694Cody was born and raised in Hilo. He graduated from Waiakea High School. In his free time he likes to travel to Las Vegas, work on his race car, go fishing and camping. Cody is one of our top sales specialists here at Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan. He has been with the company for over 5 years. His complete knowledge of the car business can help you in purchasing your next vehicle! -
Dean ItagakiSales and Leasing Consultant(888) 526-2694 -
Grant OkamuraSales & Leasing Consultant(888) 526-2694Hi, my name is Grant Okamura. People also know me as Granttonic or the Human Torch. I have a beautiful fiancé and daughter. Iââ¬â¢ve been here at Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan for five years. I like to meet people and help them into a vehicle that they dreamed of. Come ask for me, Granttonic! -
Shane ShitabataSales & Leasing Consultant(888) 526-2694Aloha everyone! My name is Shane Shitabata. Some of you may recognize me from Papaaloa store, where I spent most of my childhood; or maybe from some of the various restaurants around town that I used to work at before starting my career here at Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan. Iââ¬â¢m 29 years young and am about to start my third year here with our wonderful, locally and family owned company. I enjoy helping others get into the vehicles of their dreams, while providing them with the best service and most value with their purchase. When Iââ¬â¢m not working, you can catch me enjoying a nice steak of some sort, or enjoying my automotive hobbies. -
John Ma-e IIISales and Leasing Consultant(888) 526-2694 -
Chris KuaSales and Leasing Consultant(888) 526-2694 -
Daylan TiogangcoSales and Leasing Consultant(888) 526-2694I am the 16th child out of 19 children ââ¬â 10 girls and 9 boys. Iââ¬â¢ve been with my wife for 41 years, and we have 3 children - 2 girls and a boy, and have 8 grandchildren. I am also a singer/songwriter/musician and have 2 cdââ¬â¢s under my belt. I love God and enjoy performing live with my bang ââ¬ÅIndigenous Oneââ¬? as well as singing solos and duets. -
Andy OgawaParts Advisor(888)526-2694 -
Jovan WilkinsService Advisor(888) 526-2694 -
Elaine WrightWarranty Administrator(888) 526-2694I have been with Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan for six years and really do love my job, and feel so blessed to live here in Hawaii! I found my Mr. ââ¬ÅWrightââ¬? here, and love spending time with our 7 kids and 4 grand kids ââ¬â who all live here now. My favorite pastime is to spend my lunch hour at the beach reading, and my favorite place on the island is definitely the Hot Ponds! -
Brittany AlanizAppointment Coordinator(888) 526-2694I am friendly, loyal, and self-motivated. I love learning new things and I am always up for a challenge to whatever the situation may be. I get along well with others, and I am clearly a dedicated individual who has the ambition to succeed in any given environment. -
Jaime FlorendoParts Manager(888) 526-2694Iââ¬â¢ve been married for 38 years to a wonderful lady named Dona, have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Iââ¬â¢ve been with Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan since October 2008, and with Napa Auto Parts for a total of 15 years. Gaining experience in the parts business is a never-ending trade. You learn something new every day. Working side by side with our technicians, along with the service advisors and sales has really given me an overview for the word Ohana. You need to work as a team to accomplish whatever goal you set. -
Ryan WatanabeParts Advisor(888) 526-2694Iââ¬â¢ve been working for Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan for 11 years in the parts department. In my free time I like to fish and hunt -
Ruben CalamayanNissan Certified Technician(888) 526-2694Reuben is a 24 year veteran of the automobile industry. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and carpentry -
Kasey ShiromaNissan Certified technician(888) 526-2694 -
Liebert PascuaPorter(888) 526-2694 -
Denton AsuncionDetailer(888) 526-2694Denton has been with Kamaââ¬â¢aina Nissan for 8 years. He is very outgoing, and enjoys playing baseball in his free time. -
Jesseross RiingenService Porter(888) 526-2694Born and raised in Hilo. Loves the outdoors, enjoys working on cars, and sketching. -
Tyler BrightNissan Certified Technician(888) 526-2694Tyler has been with the company for 7 years. I enjoy spending time with my wife and family, and working on my ââ¬â¢71 Torino -
John KapioService Tech(888) 526-2694
Kama'aina Nissan
471 Kalanianaole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone (888)526-2694
Text (808)896-7054
Fax (808)930-6478
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone (888)526-2694
Text (808)896-7054
Fax (808)930-6478
Sales Hours
| Monday: | CLOSED |
| Tuesday: | CLOSED |
| Wednesday: | CLOSED |
| Thursday: | CLOSED |
| Friday: | CLOSED |
| Saturday: | CLOSED |
| Sunday: | CLOSED |
Service Hours
| Monday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | CLOSED |
| Sunday: | CLOSED |
Parts Hours
| Monday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | CLOSED |
| Sunday: | CLOSED |
