As President and CEO of SMS Research, Hawaii's leading data and insights company since 1960, I leverage over 15 years of consulting expertise to drive informed decision-making for organizations across Hawaii, the U.S., and the Indo-Pacific region. My journey from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley, and now to the helm of a respected research firm, has equipped me with a comprehensive perspective on data strategy, governance, and impactful consulting. Specializing in marketing research, social and economic studies, program evaluation, and policy analysis, I combine my background in protecting Fortune 500 companies with experience in sales leadership and risk management to offer innovative solutions to complex business challenges. I'm passionate about empowering organizations with data-driven insights to achieve sustainable success and foster growth in an ever-evolving business landscape.#smshawaii #smsmarketresearch #strategicplanning #policyresearch #economicdevelopmentstudies #workforcedevelopment #communityplanning #qualitativemarketresearch #quantitativemarketresearch #communitypulse #datamodeling #hawaiitourism #marketresearch #datagovernance #datasecurity