Past Chapter President
Laura Awana Lewis, 2025 REBI Chapter President
Laura Awana Lewis was born and raised on the beautiful island of Oahu. After nearly 21 years working in the court system, she transitioned to real estate as a licensed REALTOR in 2003. After being a Broker-in-Charge of a large brokerage, she ventured out to establish her own firm in 2016 and later became the Managing Principal Broker at another prominent brokerage in 2019. Missing the personal connections with clients, she founded and manages Homes of Hawai'i Real Estate. At the core of her firm is a collaborative environment where mutual support, education, idea-sharing, and encouragement define our culture.
As a strong advocate for REALTOR education and ethics, Laura actively contributes to various county and statewide committees, constantly growing, learning, and sharing knowledge. She currently holds the following designations: ABR, AHWD, CRB, CRS, CDPE, C-RETS, SRS, SRES, MRP, RENE and currently volunteers on the Hawai'i Association of Realtors Standard Forms Committee.
Past Chapter Presidents
2025 Laura Awana Lewis
2024 Shaila Campbell
2023 Arlene Kim-Kawamoto
2022 Joan Matsuoka
2021 Joan Matsuoka
2020 Fukuyuki Puckett
2019 Duke Kimhan
2018 Kevin Inn
2017 Caryl Arquette
2016 Elaine Peterson
2015 Jenny Brady
2014 Frank Goodale
2013 Lurline Johnson
2012 Chuck Garrett
2011 Francine Villarmia Kahawai
2010 John Harris
2009 Rowena B. Cobb
2008 Terri Lynn Spotkaeff
2007 Dale Bordner
2006 Scott Fujiwara
2005 Dana Chandler
2004 Trudy Nishihara
2003 Stephanie Doughty
2002 Berton Hamamoto
2001 Robert W. Barber, Sr.
2000 Joyce Nakamura
1999 Ron N. Lee
1998 Dale Scott
1997 Anne Keamo
1996 Jo Anne Kaneshiro
1995 Guy Tamashiro
1994 William Munekata
1993 Kay Osman
1992 Earl Lee
1991 Leona Soto
1990 Leona Soto
1989 Rich Jackson
1988 Helen Price
1987 Marie Hansen
1986 C. Vincent Sykes
1985 Stewart Wade
1984 Vi Dolman
In Memory of John Harris
Past President of Hawai‘i CRB Chapter.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 2010 Chapter President. John Harris on May 15, 2020.
John graduated from Pomona College in 1993 with a B.A. in English. He worked at RE/MAX Honolulu as their business manager and computer consultant before joining the REALTOR® profession and becoming its Broker/Owner.
John dedicated a great deal of his time to the future of the industry and profession. He had an extensive list of volunteer history with the local, state, and national level of associations and Institutes. Notable appointments or titles include Hawai‘i CRB Chapter President (2010), CRB National Board (2012-2013), RPAC Major Investor (2017-2020), NAR RPAC Major Investor Council (2018-2020), and President of Hawai‘i REALTORS® (2019). At the time of his passing, he was carrying out the duties of Immediate Past President with Hawai‘i REALTORS®.
Last year, the Board of Directors approved the renaming of the Annual Pinnacle Award to the Stewart L. Wade Pinnacle Award honoring the man who started our Chapter in Hawaii. John was the first recipient of the re-named award and was proud to receive it as it was presented by Stewart Wade’s beloved wife, Cecilia Christenson Wade. He said, “Receiving this award re-named after Stewart and having it handed over to me by Ceci, makes this award even more special.”
John also had a generous heart being our perpetual Long Drive sponsor for our Annual Golf Benefit for the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation for many years. He was also a long time contributor of the Children’s Miracle Network.
He is remembered fondly for his quick wit, affable personality, and talent for singing. He was also a strong leader with a creative spirit that pushed others to improve and innovate. His years of service wove his spirit into the foundation of our association and he will be with us in this way as we work toward creating the vision that he helped build.
We ask that our REALTOR® community please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.
John Harris REALTOR®, CRB, CRS
2019 – Stewart L. Wade Pinnacle Award, Hawai‘i REBI Chapter
2019 – Congratulatory Certificate from Hawai‘i State House of Representatives
2017 – Graduate of Hawai‘i Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy
2012 – Broker/Owner of the Year (Large Market), RE/MAX California & Hawai‘i
2010 – Certified Residential Specialist Designation
2009 – RE/MAX Hall of Fame, RE/MAX International
2007 – Multi-Office Operation of the Year, RE/MAX California & Hawai‘i
2006 – Recruiter of the Year, RE/MAX California & Hawai‘i
2003 – Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Designation
2000 – “40 Under 40” Class of 2000, Pacific Business News
1998 – Aloha ‘Aina Awards Program – Newcomer of the Year, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
