Our Team
Our team is dedicated to ending food insecurity with fresh, culturally appropriate food. From staff to board members, each plays a vital role in our mission.
Board of Directors
Jonathan Steiner, President
Keith and Polly Steiner Family Foundation, CEO
Gill is a consultant with First Foundation Bank and Advisors focusing on family estate planning, commercial banking, wealth management, business structure and multi-generational business transitions. Gill remains active in the Hawaii non-profit community, as well as serving on non-profit boards locally and on the mainland.
Mike Brock, 1st Vice President
Executive Director of Ho’ohui
Mike is an executive leader who loves to support organizations who want to build teams and environments that promote health, wellness, and stability. He is not only passionate about systems entrepreneurship and guiding community leaders, but also has over 15 years of non-profit management experience. Some of the areas he is most passionate about building out are strong operational structure, fiscal responsibility, innovation, and scalable growth.
Paul Zukunft, 2nd Vice President
Paul is a retired United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the 25th Commandant of the Coast Guard. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Commandant, with the rank of Admiral, in May 2014.
Kevin Shimamura, Treasurer
Controller at Island Insurance Company Ltd.
Kevin is the Controller at Island Insurance Company, Ltd. where he oversees the accounting and finance department. Prior to joining Island Insurance, Kevin worked as a Vice President at Bank of Hawaii in various roles including Deposit Product and Strategy Manager and Senior Manager of Account Analysis. A graduate of Iolani School, Kevin earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.
Ruthann Yamanaka
Chief People Officer, Outrigger Hospitality Group
Ruthann has been responsible for Outrigger’s human resources function at Outrigger since 2006, with prior work experience at Alexander & Baldwin, Hawaiian Airlines, Bank of Hawai‘i, the Headstart Program, and the Waimānalo Children and Youth Program. She has a degree in biological sciences and a master’s degree in public health. She has been involved in supporting a range of non-profits, having served as President-Girl Scout Council of Hawai‘i; co-founder, Child and Family Service (CFS) Guild; and President-Junior League of Honolulu, while currently serving on the Board of The Variety School of Hawai‘i.
Darren Ishimura
Hawaiian Electric, Director of Grid Technologies
Darren leads Hawaiian Electric’s technology team responsible for scouting and coordinating the evaluation of innovative technology solutions, through R&D and piloting, that will integrate into its business and provide benefits for its customers. He has over 27 years in the renewable energy and grid technology field. Darren holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and is a registered mechanical engineer in the State of Hawai‘i.
Peter Kang
Developer/Entrepreneur
Peter is a seasoned entrepreneur and business owner, having started and operated restaurants and bars in New York and Seoul, chain of pet care facilities, real estate development and commercial TV production and post production agency. He also worked for a family advertising agency in New York and a family-owned Asian arts and antique dealer.
Chris Martin
Young Brothers, Vice President of Operations
Chris, a Hawai’i island native, has worked with Young Brothers for almost 17 years as the overseer of statewide shipping operations. When he is not busy advocating for workplace safety and accident prevention, Chris volunteers with other non-profits around the island of Oahu.
Alan Tang
Olomana Loomis ISC, CEO & Chief Strategy Officer
Alan Tang has spent more than four decades helping companies grow. As a strategist, he provides counsel on business development, capital funding, marketing, branding, public relations, advertising, digital marketing, and crisis communications. He is the founder and CEO of Olomana Loomis and he is on the board of ICOM, a global network of independent agencies and serves as its director for the Asia Pacific region. Alan is married with two grown children, one in Hawaii and the other living on the U.S. mainland.
Phyllis Unebasami
Consultant / Retired Educator
Phyllis has served as an educational leader in private and public institutions. She currently serves as a consultant to various nonprofits and volunteers in community efforts to support our vulnerable families and children.
Dean Wang
Partner, Luminate Law
Dean is a partner at Luminate Law where he counsels publicly traded corporations, physician organizations, hospitals, healthcare facilities, public utility companies, telecommunication companies, hedge funds, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies, technology start-ups, and closely held companies.
Paulette Wo
Advocate/Volunteer
Paulette is a lifelong advocate and volunteer in Hawaii, having dedicated her numerous talents and skills to creating a positive impact across multiple industries. She currently focuses her efforts on helping the underprivileged through charities like The Pantry.
Staff
Jennine Sullivan
Executive Director
Jennine is a strategic operations professional with extensive domestic and international experience in developing and growing businesses from the startup through enterprise level. Prior to The Pantry, Jennine was an independent business strategy consultant for mid-stage startups, small businesses and accelerators. She also held senior positions across multiple startups, GE Ventures, and GE. A graduate of Punahou School, Jennine earned her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at Babson College in Wellesley, MA.
Stephanie Yeatts
Director of Strategy and Impact
Stephanie is a seasoned strategist and social impact leader dedicated to driving organizational growth and fostering meaningful community engagement. In her role as Director of Strategy and Impact, she oversees the development and execution of initiatives that enhance The Pantry’s mission of ensuring equitable food access across Oahu.
With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and corporate social responsibility, Stephanie has managed multimillion-dollar grant programs, established innovative partnerships, and developed frameworks to align organizations with impactful, mission-driven strategies. She brings a collaborative and visionary approach to addressing food insecurity and empowering communities.
Robin Sherley
Operations Coordinator
Robin is a proud University of Hawaii at Mānoa alumni who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Through her experience with qualitative research and community centered service, she is committed to creating positive change to ensure equitable food access on Oahu.
Jen Roberts
Volunteer and Distribution Coordinator
Jen has been volunteering with non-profit organizations since the early 90s including Special Olympics of Hawaii, Kau Kau Wagon, and Tails of Aloha. She recently retired from the Honolulu Fire Department after nearly 18 years as a Firefighter / EMT. She currently serves on the Board of Directors at her condo association, and has been President of an all women’s motorcycle club for over 20 years.
Jonny Kamai
Warehouse Coordinator
Jonny was born and raised in Hawaii, Jonny has had a lifelong passion for music that led to a successful career as a musician. Over the years, he not only honed his craft but also became deeply rooted in the local community, raising his family here on ‘Oahu. Today, he shares his musical expertise as a dedicated teacher, and by serving others through his work at The Pantry.
Rich Webb
Warehouse Coordinator
Rich has dedicated over 29 years to serving communities from coast to coast, driven by his passion for helping others.
Board of Advisors
Gill Berger
First Foundation Bank, Consultant, President Emeritus
Gill is a consultant with First Foundation Bank and Advisors focusing on family estate planning, commercial banking, wealth management, business structure and multi-generational business transitions. Gill remains active in the Hawaii non-profit community, as well as serving on non-profit boards locally and on the mainland.
Greg Rice, Founder, Chairman Emeritus
Solid Rock Group/Solid Rock Advisors, Founder/Owner
Greg is a Principal and Founder of Solid Rock Group and a real estate professional with more than 45 years of diversified experience. Since founding Solid Rock Advisors in 1991, Greg has the led the firm’s involvement in more than $8 billion in transaction volume, involving nearly 200 properties. Greg has been involved with The Pantry since its beginning in 2003, and serves as Chairman Emeritus.
Craig Chong
Fresh Leadership, President & Founder
Craig is a trusted strategic advisor and executive coach working with visionary leaders and teams to build on big ideas that have an extraordinary impact and achieves exponential success.
Sondra Ouye
Abl Collective, Founder
Sondra worked for 20 years as a financial auditor and business management consultant before joining the GoFarm Hawaii farmer training program in 2024. In 2025, Sondra founded a regenerative agriculture collective of farmers and makers committed to ethical entrepreneurship and sustainable practices.
Francis Oda
Owner/Founder/Chairman of G70 International Architecture and Design firm
Francis Oda is Chair of G70, a Hawaii design firm and serves as past senior pastor of New Life Church Honolulu.
Steve Sue
Bizgenics Foundation, Chairman
Steve is a social venturer, primarily in technology-based plays at SaaS Ventures, and Chairman of Bizgenics Foundation, a Hawaii-based 501(C)(3) that specializes in creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship programs. His career includes 25 years as a story expert, conceptualist and startup guy in entertainment, hospitality, food service, retail, product and software development. Steve holds a BA in design from UCLA and a JD from UC Berkeley.
Joyce Timpson
Ocean Blue Hawaii, Director of Strategy
Joyce is a key figure in Hawaii’s marketing and advertising industry, having built campaigns from the ground up for more than 70 real estate projects. In 1980, she established Joyce Timpson & Associates and now 39 years later, collaborated with Japanese conglomerate Takami Holdings Ltd to create Ocean Blue Hawaii + Japan.
May Wang,MA, MPH, DrPH
Research Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences (Retired)
Valerie Wang
Entrepreneur/Kaiser Permanente, Senior Manager
Valerie is a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in start-ups, business development, marketing and management. She currently oversees sales and account management for the PEO and multi-state lines of businesses at Kaiser Permanente. She was a founding member of Makai HR, a boutique professional employer organization based in Hawaii, where she served as its president for two and a half years. Valerie is a member of Rotary International and volunteers with the Hawaii Innocence Project. She also serves on the board of the Bizgenics Foundation.
M. Pia Chaparro, PhD, MS
Assistant Professor Department of Health Systems and Population Health Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health School of Public Health, University of Washington
Chris Anjo
Chris is a Vice President of Commercial Banking at First Hawaiian Bank.
Organizational Culture
At The Pantry, our mission is rooted in creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all. From our staff to the volunteers who serve our community, we are committed to fostering an environment where different perspectives are valued, and everyone has access to the resources they need. We strive to ensure that people from all backgrounds receive services fairly and with dignity. By partnering with organizations that share these values, we continue working toward a future where hunger and food insecurity are no longer barriers for families across Hawaii.