The LineUp at Wai Kai, positioned inside Hoakalei Resort in Ewa Seashore, in the present day introduced key crew member appointments in preparation for
its grand opening in March 2023. The extremely anticipated waterfront recreation and leisure vacation spot, headlined by the Wai Kai Wave, is the primary of its variety in Hawaii.
Greg Champion has joined The LineUp at Wai Kai as normal supervisor. In his new position, Champion will oversee all elements of the undertaking, from day-to-day operations to crew improvement and technique. A seasoned government with over 15 years of hospitality administration, tourism, resort and enterprise improvement expertise, he most not too long ago served as normal supervisor for Ko Olina Marina and Actions in Ko Olina. Prior, Champion was director of worldwide advertising for Outrigger Inns & Resorts and held numerous market administration roles in Hawaii for Expedia and Travelocity. He holds a grasp’s in Hospitality & Tourism Administration from College of Nevada, Las Vegas and a bachelor’s in Enterprise Communications.
Nicole Fuertes has been appointed as director of selling. Fuertes brings 20 years of communications and advertising expertise to her position at The LineUp at Wai Kai. She most not too long ago served because the advertising and communications director at
Pacific Telecommunications Council. Prior, she was vice chairman at Hawaii’s main built-in communications and advertising company, CommPac. Born and raised in Hawaii, Nicole is a graduate of Boston College the place she acquired a level in communications with an emphasis in public relations.
Maurice Copeland has been named director of meals and beverage at The LineUp at Wai Kai. A 30-year veteran of the meals and beverage trade, Copeland will oversee the meals and beverage methods in addition to restaurant operations for The LineUp’s culinary outposts. His earlier experiences embody management positions at The Fashionable Honolulu, Hilton Hawaiian Village® and Turtle Bay Resort.
As well as, Marie Watanabe has joined the crew as gross sales supervisor, Cheri Lewis has been appointed controller and Heather Kakazu-Shak has been named director of retail of Periods Life-style & Attire.
Situated 35 minutes from Honolulu overlooking the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean, The LineUp at Wai Kai’s facilities embody Hawaii’s first deep-water standing surf wave, the 52-acre Wai Kai Lagoon for water sports activities, delectable eating places,
a waterman’s membership and a singular retail store.