HAWAII DENTAL SERVICE

Certified public accountant Cara Tarumoto was recently named controller for Hawaii Dental Service. She has nearly 15 years of experience serving as a controller or assistant controller for large Hawai'i companies and was most recently assistant controller for Hawaii Superferry.

DESIGN PARTNERS INC.

Design Partners Inc. has promoted project architect Johnny Wu to the position of associate. He will be responsible for leading his design team in addressing client needs and overseeing various mid- to large-scale projects. He has been with the firm for 11 years.

GRAHAM BUILDERS

Graham Builders has hired Sinapati "Itai" Saitaau as lead expediter. He will manage the company's building materials division and work closely with the firm's carpenters, ensuring that new work sites receive the appropriate building tools for various phases of construction. He is a 15-year-plus veteran of the building industry.

SEA LIFE PARK HAWAII

Sea Life Park Hawaii has appointed Claudette Bond Springer as marketing manager. She will handle advertising, public relations, promotions, special events and branding of the park. She has more than 20 years of promotion, event and marketing experience.

DOUGLAS EMMETT MANAGEMENT HAWAII

Douglas Emmett Management Hawaii has promoted Jimmy Ventura to property manager of Harbor Court office tower in Downtown Honolulu. He was previously assistant property manager with Douglas Emmett at Bishop Place.

PRIMO BREWING & MALTING COMPANY

Primo Brewing & Malting Company has hired Matty Liu as Hawai'i field marketing representative. He will manage the day-to-day marketing of Primo and coordinate retail, bar and restaurant promotions throughout the state.

REVOLUSUN

RevoluSun has hired Brian Mcdonald as project developer. He will help clients obtain financing and tailor the design and installation of their solar water heating systems to their needs.

CENTURY 21 ALL ISLANDS

CENTURY 21 All Islands has hired Alissa George as a sales associate. She will specialize in residential property sales in the O'ahu area.

BELLA PIETRA

Bella Pietra has promoted Carol "Hi'ilaniwai" Higa to purchasing assistant. Higa will be responsible for processing purchases and inputting transactions.