PINT SIZE CORPORATION

The Pint Size Corporation, a local direct store frozen food distributor, has hired Brian Christensen as chief executive officer. He brings more than 30 years of food industry experience to the job.

Christensen most recently served as president of one of the largest food distributorships in Hawai'i, C&S Wholesale Grocers, where he oversaw statewide operations.

N&K CPAS

N&K CPAs Inc., one of Hawai'i's largest locally owned CPA firms, has announced the promotions of Melissa Tam to audit supervisor, and Angela Pavia to tax supervisor.

ATLAS INSURANCE AGENCY

Atlas Insurance Agency Inc. has appointed Lance Kawano as senior vice president of its Personal Lines Division. Kawano previously held the title of vice president and will continue to be responsible for the strategic planning and profitability of Atlas' personal lines accounts.

BLUE PLANET FOUNDATION

Blue Planet Foundation has appointed JEFFREY MIKULINA as its executive director. Mikulina is former director of the local Sierra Club chapter. Blue Planet Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed in 2007 that aims to make Hawai'i a role model for clean energy solutions.

KAISER PERMANENTE HAWAII

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii recently appointed Catherine Bailey director of product development, responsible for managing the product development process across the Hawai'i region, assuring members of timely communication and operational readiness for new products.

Also appointed was Michael Hasselle as director of supply chain management, overseeing the supplies budget and allocation of equipment and supplies.

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