Clients benefit from Ann Katekaru’s vast experience in executive recruitment and human resources every day. Ann Joined Inkinen in 1998 and has more than 30 years of human resources management experience in the financial, real estate and healthcare industries. Prior to joining the firm, she was the senior vice president of human resources for Bank of America in Hawaii. Ann received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and earned a professional designation as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She is a certified representative in the use and administration of the Professional Dynametrics ProgramTM, which is a personal styles survey supporting employee development applications. Ann is an active member of the community and spent many years on the board of directors for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Hawaii Chapter and continues her involvement with its Workforce Development Committee. She is also a member of the Human Resources and Education Committee for the Retail Merchants of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii Alumni Association. Ann was formerly a director of the University Clinical Education and Research Associates, a trustee of the Oceanic Institute, and an examiner for the Hawaii State Award of Excellence. Ann’s personal passion for excellence continues to support the advancement of human resources in Hawaii.