| Zany and Crazy, the staff at KoAloha is busy being serious and serious about fun. We're working hard to make the best Ukuleles for you, but we also know how to have a good time. Check out each member of our hard working, fun loving guys! |  |
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| Alan "Tu" Okami "Championship Style," perform like the championship is at stake, blah blah blah, that's what he sounds like at work. Got a soapbox, will travel. He cannot swim, but is a board member with; Hawaii Arts Alliance, Hawaii Youth Symphony & Bishop Museum. Their mistake, ha ha! Still does the marketing & PR whenever he's not in the shop. Dis boss not afraid to work. More afraid of no money. |
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| Paul "Hapun" Okami Proud to be Japanese, even though he act American. Cannot even speak Japanese. Nah, he can. In fact, the stewardess (Chinese) always spoke to him in Japanese. Hilarious. "I just wanna work..." is his famous line in the shop, but he cannot. He has to; manage the staff, cut wood, make customs, repair the machines. We made him Assistant Vice President. That way, no need pay him more. |
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| Patricia "Trish" Okami Mom is the best. Everybody calls her mom. Even people that don't deserve to. That's how big her heart is. Malama on this lady whenever you visit, but now too much or you'll freak her out. Sometimes, maybe just call to say hi, but now too much ok? I need her helping me, nit on the phone! Want an order? Be nice to her. |
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| Benjamin "Wenge" Sacro Pronounced, "when-gay." But not translated that way. Up to you in any case. Had to get rid of this former customer, so we hired him. At least now he has a reason to come to the shop everyday. Like our finish? Talk to Ben. Don't like our finish? Same. Ben is very experienced and often heads special commissioned builds amongst the staff. |
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Alan "Griz" Tagama Need a foreman? Shoot an ad. This one's ours. Gris i what we call our pace setter. Just like the lead dog on the sled team, only he never saw snow and he's not a dog. More like a koala. Most of the time, he's in the assembly section with the other Alan, listening to all of his ranting and raving. You know what? Maybe he's not listening. Who knows?
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| Brian "Loops" Benevente OK, for twenty years or more, I greeted every Chamorro with, "Laanya Gatsu!" Thinking that was a good thing t say. (Thank you Michael Richards) Till I met Brian. I learned that it's not very nice. Now I say, "Hafa adai, che'lu." and nobody punches my face anymore. Brian is busy as the manager of the showroom and tours, aside from installations and online customer service. |
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Orlando "Obs" Benedicto He's baaaack! Alright! Cannot live without this guy, in a guy friendship kind of way. All the nice photos on this website are his. The rest are mine. No comments necessary, thank you. I woudn't say he's a computer nerd, cuz he's my friend. More of a geek. All around good guy and amazing talent. Like our website, let him make you one too. orlando@koaloha.com |
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