Christine Camp is the CEO of Avalon Group, a real estate development, investment, and services company that she founded in 1999. The company’s mission is to create better communities in Hawaiʻi for people to live, work, learn, and play. Throughout the years, Christine has dedicated her expertise to the betterment of her community by serving […]
Ben Dookchitra has been elevated to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer, bringing unparalleled expertise in financial strategy and investment management. Ben holds 25 years of real estate experience across various disciplines, including urban planning, development and construction, finance, asset management, and investment/private equity. He previously served as Hawaii Region Head for iStar Financial, […]
Robby Kelley has risen to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Since joining Avalon five years ago as a project manager, Robby has consistently demonstrated his expertise and leadership, earning a rapid promotion to Vice President before taking on his current role. A graduate of Duke University with both a Juris […]
Laurie Ann K. Chan is Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for Avalon’s internal operations including human resources, purchasing office administration, training, licensing, and resource allocation. She has been with Avalon since 2004 and holds a Finance and Marketing degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. In 2020 she was named one […]
Steve Kothenbeutel has been with Avalon since 2005, starting as an analyst and now overseeing acquisition and development activities. Throughout his 20 year career with Avalon, Steve has developed projects from the entitlement and planning stage to completion. His projects include commercial and warehouse projects, industrial developments, as well as various charter and private schools. […]
Dan Curran is President of ARES Construction and directs Avalon’s construction activities. He has over 35 years of experience working on major residential high-rise, commercial and infrastructure projects in Hawaii, Chicago, Thailand and Panama. Prior to working for Avalon, Dan was Quality Control Manager for the Pacific side of the Panama Canal Expansion Project and […]
Toni Miller serves as Controller, where she oversees all aspects of financial reporting and ensures the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of the organization’s financial operations. With a detail-oriented approach and deep understanding of accounting principles, Toni leads the preparation of internal and external financial statements, manages audits, and supports strategic financial planning. Her work plays […]
Karen Nomura has been with Avalon since 2016, overseeing entity formation, regulatory reporting, and head office administration. She manages corporate filings, compliance, and governance across multiple jurisdictions while also leading day-to-day office operations and support services. Known for her organization and reliability, Karen plays a key role in ensuring Avalon’s operational and regulatory efficiency.