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Melfred Ramos
General Manager
(808) 564-9501
mramos@cuttercars.com
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| 1985-1987] US ARMY 62nd TRANSPORTATION CO (ROADRUNNERS) FT. BLISS, TEXAS [1987-1990] US ARMY 547th COMBAT ENGINEERS BATTALION DARMSTAD GERMANY [1990 - 1994] AUTOMOTIVE SALES [1994 - PRESENT] CUTTER AUTOMOTIVE TEAM |
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Troy Chong
General Sales Manager
(808) 564-9504
tchong@cuttercars.com
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Tom Rodman
Sales Manager
(808) 564-9502
trodman@cuttercars.com
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| Have been with the Cutter Group for 20+yrs, enjoy surfing and spending time with family at the beach. |
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Gretchen Aguinaldo
Digital Marketing Specialist
(808) 564-9519
gaguinaldo@cuttercars.com
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Melvin Baguinon
Assistant Sales Manager
(808) 564-9500
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Jonathan Aquino
Sales and Leasing Consultant
(808) 564-9500
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Joey Rose
Finance Manager
(808) 564-9500
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Troy Nobriga
Finance Manager
(808) 564-9517
tnobriga@cuttercars.com
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| 1983-1984] U.S MARINE CORPS, NAVAL AIR STATION MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI [1984-1985] U.S MARINE CORPS MATCS 18 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII [1985-1988] U.S MARINE CORPS MARINE AIR GROUP 24 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII [1988-1993] AUTOMOTIVE SALES VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA [1993-1999] HAWAII AUTOMOTIVE SALES [1999-PRESENT] CUTTER AUTOMOTIVE TEAM |
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Jason Kaneshiro
Fleet Manager
(808 564-9527
jkaneshiro@cuttercars.com
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Greg Kanae
Executive Sales
(808) 564-9500
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Maima Tulimaiau
Head Receptionist
(808) 564-9500
mtulimaiau@cuttercars.com
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Charlotte Loo
Administrative Assistant
(808) 564-9500
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Demy Villa
Sales & Leasing Consultant
808-564-9500
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Zane Arakawa
Sales & Leasing Consultant
(808) 564-9500
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Chauncey Choi
Sales & Leasing Consultant
808-564-9500
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Ikaika Martin
Sales & Leasing Consultant
(808) 564-9500
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Ramil Andal
Sales & Leasing Consultant
(808) 564-9500
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Shae Nagamine
Sales & Leasing Consultant
(808) 564-9500
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Flavin Karsom
Sales Lot Technician Supervisor
(808) 564-9500
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BJ Osia
Sales Lot Technician
(808) 564-9500
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Finor Finorenzo
Sales Lot Technician
(808) 564-9500
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Nestor Abara
Lot Technician
(808) 564-9500
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Bill Risso
Service Manager
808-564-9561
brisso@cuttercars.com
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Charnell Kainoa
Assistant Service Manager
(808) 564-9561
ckainoa@cuttercars.com
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| Charnell Kainoa. A very happy mother of one, 4 year old daughter Carlyann Kainoa. Mommies spoiled little girl. Married of 9 years to her wonderful husband and her true supporter David "Lui" Kainoa. Charnell has been with Cutter Team since 1995, starting as a part-time receptionist eventually working her way into the Service Department. As a Service Cashier in 1998 Charnell had the cash register well balanced. She then worked her way up as a Service Dispatcher, dispatching the daily work load among tested Technicians. In 2004 Charnell accepted the offer of becoming a Service Consultant and accelerated with achievements. One, of few to be awarded a Master Service Consultant and Guild award with outstanding excellence in Customer Service. Charnell has always enjoyed work (sometimes too much) her passion and dedication clearly shows her accomplishments and success of the Service Department. She loves her Country Music and watching ghost whispers. Most importantly to Charnell is spending every bit of time with Carlyann. Charnell says "just being with Carlyann or shopping with Carlyann is more important than Anything" |
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Jackie Wise
Cashier
(808) 564-9568
jwise@cuttercars.com
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| Jackie has been with Cutter for 4 years bringing warm aloha to everyone that comes into our shop. She is married to a great guy Travis who is also the father to her step-son Kalei, daughter Kulia who recently moved to Las Vegas, and son T.J., who "still lives at home". She has 2 grandsons Nainoa 8, and Kapena 2, who she loves so dearly. Jackie enjoys doing arts and crafts, and planning great parties, and events. She collects carousel horses, enjoys Oldies, Pop, R&B, Country, and Hawaiian Music. In her free time she enjoys staying at home with her family, watching her favorite movies like Ghost, Grease, Dirty Dancing, and Selena. She is a weekly watcher of American Idol and always casts her vote for her favorite singer at the end of every show. Jackie enjoys coming to work, spending time with her co-workers and has a way of making the day more fun and exciting. |
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Russ Yamaguchi
Assistant Service Consultant
(808) 564-9565
ryamaguchi@cuttercars.com
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| Russ joined the Cutter Family in May 2006. He is married and has 2 step daughters and 2 step grandkids. Russ enjoys spending time with family and friends. |
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Stephanie Pilialoha
Service Dispatcher
(808) 564-9574
spillialoha@cuttercars.com
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| NAME: Stephanie Kahula Pilialoha-Afamasaga a.k.a Hula MARITAL STATUS: Married (Jimmy) CHILDREN: My son Raydon, who makes 2 on May 3rd, 2010 ACHIEVEMENTS: I dance hula for a very accomplished halau, Ka La Onohi Mai o Ha’eha’e, under the direction of Tracie and Keawe Lopes. The halau opened in July 2005. I was our first soloist and came in 3rd place for Ms. Hula Oni E in September 2006. LOL! We took part and placed in many hula competitions such as Hula Oni E, Ia Oe E Ka La, and Kamehameha Day. This year, 2009, will be our first time to Merrie Monarch. In 2007, my Kumu set up a music group made up of myself and two of my hula sisters, Kaiulani Kanehailua and Lokelani Fergerstrom. We entered a song writing contest in September 2007 with our mele (song), “Ha’aheo Nanakuli”, and came in 1st place. I played the upright bass. CERTIFICATIONS: Certified GOOD GiRL! INTEREST: God, being a mom, singing, dancing hula, & family get togethers. MUSIC: Amy Winehouse, Gwen Stefani, Hawaiian, Kalapana, C&K, (I know I’m young but I love them…) Reggae, & Oldies MOVIES: Twilight, every movie with or produced by Adam Sandler, Grease, Dirty Dancing, Home Alone, The Sandlot, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. TELEVISION: Dancing with the Stars, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Americas Next Top Model, American Idol, CSI Las Vegas, Law & Order SVU, House, Discovery Health Channel, and Food Network…. BOOKS: Twilight Saga FOOD: Beef Tomato, Kim Chi Crab (Raw), Kim Chi Shrimp, Poke, Poi, and Lomi Salmon SNACK: Popcorn w/Mochi Crunch and Gummi Bears |
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Jesse Morgan
Service Consultant
(808) 564-9564
jmorgan@cuttercars.com
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| Jesse Morgan, Service Consultant with Cutter Pontiac Buick GMC Mazda of Waipahu for over 5 years. Master Mazda Service Consultant 2008 General Motors Certified Service Consultant. With over 10 years of being in the Automotive Industry Jesse brings a lot of experience, knowledge and mechanical expertise to your needs. Jesse enjoys spending time with his family, his wife of 6 years and beautiful 5 year old daughter. A Mililani High Graduate, Jesse was an outstanding break dancer and athlete. Today Jesse enjoys working out and being in shape. At times Jesse will still reminisce on his youthful disco days.... he hopes you |
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Levi Kunukau
Service Advisor
(808) 8564-9564
lkunukau@cuttercars.com
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| Levi Kunukai, Service Consultant with Cutter Pontiac Buick GMC Mazda of Waipahu. With over 8 years with the Cutter Team and a transfer from our Sales staff to Service. Levi, brings product knowledge to the table. A certified GM and Mazda Consultant, his experience with these products makes things easier to understand. Levi has been given the nickname her at Cutter G/M Mazda "Mr. Aloha" and thats exactly who he is. A father of 2 Levi says "his sons (like every parent experiences) is his world" with a busy schedule Levi makes sure he spends every free time available with his sons. He enjoys bodyboarding, bodysurfing and coaching his sons baseball team. He says its exciting because Footballs around the corner. Levi loves his local music, foods and pleasure time. He's a graduate of Nanakuli High School and at times will reminisce of his high school days... |
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| JOINED THE CUTTER ORGANIZATION IN 2001, HAVE BEEN IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY FOR OVER 20YRS. ENJOY WORKING WITH PEOPLE. |
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U'ilani Herrmann
Service Advisor
(808) 564-9569
sherrmann@cuttercars.com
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| U'ilani Herrmann Cutter Pontiac Buick GMC Mazda of Waipahu Service Consultant. Ui, has bee with cutter for over 3 years. A Certified Mazda and G/M Service Consultant with product knowledge and customer service Ui has really accellerated. She has consistently maintained a high level of customer service. Ui says shes always learning, being new to the Automotive Industry. She says "I know I need to work on my mechanical knowlegde" but credits her wonderful husband for his mechanical background. U'i also stated that she feels fortunate to be working side by side with Levi, Alyson and Jesse. A graduate of Waianae High School, Leeward Community College and fluent in Hawaiian Language. U'i enjoys spending time with her daughter on the weekends. Ui loves her job and is always excited spending time with co-workers.... |
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Garren Tonaki
GM Certified Service Technician
(808) 564-9560
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| Garren Tonaki, Certified General Motors Service Technician, ASE Certified, State Safety Inspector Licensed and State of Hawaii Licensed Mechanic. Garren has been with the Cutter Team since January of 2007 a graduate of Leeward Automotive Technology with an Associates Degree in Automotive. Garren is listed has a hard worker, dedicated and determined. Sometimes known as working too hard..... |
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Erick Antonio
GM Certified Technician
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| Erick has been with cutter family 10 years started as a technician helper working his way up to a intermediate technician. He constantly keeps himself updated with the most current automotive technology that is out there. |
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Richard Salvador
GM Certified Technician
808-564-9560
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| Richard Salvador, Certified General Motors Service Technician. Richard has been with the Cutter Team since September of 2004. RIchard is married and has one son Andrei. Richard enjoys spending time with family and friends. |
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Jason Kam
GM Certified Service Technician
(808) 564-9560
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| Jason Kam, Certified General Motors Service Technician, ASE Certified and State of Hawaii Licensed Mechanic. Jason has been with the Cutter Team since January of 2005. |
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Miles Ohata
GM Certified Technician
(808) 564-9560
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| Miles Ohata GM Master Certified Technician. Miles has been with the Cutter Team for 16 years. On his time off Miles enjoys going fishing and events at church. |
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Darnell Alapai
Service Warranty Administrator
(808) 564-9558
dalapai@cuttercars.com
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| Darnell is the happy wife of Jaycee, and the hard working mother of 5 children, Jeral, Jaycee, Jayrene, Justin, and Jarius. She is also the grandmother of 3 babies Dallas, Houston, and Anaiyah. Darnell has been with Cutter for 11 years starting off as a Lot Attendant, then working her way up to becoming a Booker, eventually landing her a spot here as a Certified Warranty Clerk. Darnell enjoys playing softball, hunting, and spending good quality time with her large family, while watching Ghost Whisperer,CSI, and listening to Country and Hawaiian Music. She recently took a liking to the Twilight movie and started reading the novels in the Twilight Saga. Darnell is truly a "one of a kind" woman who believes family is everything,the most important, and most valuable thing life has to offer. |
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Blaine Kunimura
Mazda Certified Service Technician
(808)564-9500
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| Blaine Kunimura Mazda Master Certified Technician, A/S/E Certified, State Safety Inspector Licensed and State of Hawaii Licensed Mechanic. Blaine has been with the Cutter Team since May of 2009. Blaine is listed has a hard worker, dedicated and determined.He enjoys going 4 wheeling and bowling with his friends. |
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Nicholas Wang
Mazda Service Technician
(808) 564-9500
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Nick Wang has been with cutter for 4 years started as a technician helper working his way up to a lube technician. He constantly keeps himself updated with the most current automotive technology that is out there. Nick enjoys spending time with family, friends and working on his truck.
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Randall Apilando
Mazda Certified Service Technician
(808) 564-9500
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| Randall Apilando, Mazda Master Certified Technician. Randall has been with the Cutter Team for over 16 years. Api (his nickname) first started with Cutter Chevrolet as an apprentice and worked his way from the bottom to become a Journeyman Technician for over the past 9 years. In 2000 Api was given an opportunity to transfer his knowledge into Cutters first asian import line, Cutter Mazda on Alamoana Blvd. Then in 2004 he transferred to Cutter Mazda of Waipahu, where he calls it home. A resident of Ewa, he enjoys his short commute to work. A State of Hawaii Licensed mechanic, a licensed state safety inspector, A/S/E certified technician, Master Mazda Certified Technician and a graduate of the Universal Technical Institute, Api is educated with knowledge, expertise and constantly keeps himself updated with the most current automotive technology that is out there. Api enjoys spending time with his daughter and wife. He enjoys golfing and just hanging out with family and friends.... |
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Denny Williams
Detailer
(808) 564-9500
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Kevin Kajioka
Parts Manager
(808) 564-9551
kkajioka@cuttercars.com
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23yrs of service
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Sean Sadaoka
Parts Advisor
(808) 564-9552
ssadaoka@cuttercars.com
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| 10yrs of service |
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Scott Miyata
Parts Advisor
(808) 564-9556
smiyata@cuttercars.com
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| Scott joined us 9 years ago as a Parts Delivery Driver. He currently is a Certified GM and Mazda Parts Consultant and a Certified Forklift Operator. If he's not busy spending quality time with his Chihuahua Midori and watching the TV show "Ultimate Japan", you can find him traveling all over Oahu in search of the best eating places. |
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Sambo Palakiko
Parts Advisor
(808) 564-9550
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| 8yrs of service |
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Pamela Ignacio
Parts Inventory Clerk
(808) 564-9550
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27yrs of service
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Terry Ebato
Parts Advisor
(808) 564-9553
jebato@cuttercars.com
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Terry or better known as "Jack" has been with Cutter Parts for 25 years and a total of 40 years in the automotive parts industry. Not only being GM and Mazda Certified, he has Mitsubishi, Dodge, Chrysler, Rolls Royce, and After Market parts experience as well. When Jack is not at work busy assisting customers and passing on his wisdom and knowledge, you can find him sitting in his secret spot fishing.
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Parts Delivery Driver & Warehouse Specialists
(808) 564-9550
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Konan Taito, Dillon Richardson, Javin Mirafuentes, Kamalei Ho
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Wesley Tashiro
Parts Advisor
(808) 564-9550
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27yrs of service
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