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Darlene Blakeney, Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer
Meet Darlene Blakeney, Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer at First Hawaiian Bank whose story is rooted in passion, purpose, and people. With decades of experience, Darlene and her team are redefining relationship banking by providing tailored solutions, personalized service, and deeply rooted support for our customers and community.
Kade Yamada, Personal Banker
Kade Yamada is one of our dedicated Personal Bankers at our Makiki Banking Center. With a passion for helping customers achieve their financial goals, Kade shares how making meaningful connections with his First Hawaiian Bank customers serves as the foundation of providing personalized financial solutions.
Paulette Suzuki, Vice President and Private Banking Mortgage Loan Officer
It is Paulette's positive impact on her customers, whom she considers extensions of her family, that drives her passion for mortgage lending. Paulette and the mortgage lending team provide quality service by following the bank's core values of Caring, Collaboration, and Character while creating meaningful customer relationships.
Dani Yafuso, Senior Vice President of Branch Properties
Dani Yafuso shares with how for 165 years, we’ve honored communities we are a part of through the detailed designs of our branch properties that are inspired by Hawaii’s rich history, culture, and unique style of architecture. Mahalo Dani, for your commitment to creating a welcoming and hospitable environment to our customers and employees.
Natalie Werts, VP & Area Manager
Natalie Werts shares with us her passion for mentoring her team members, which led to her becoming an Area Branch Manager at First Hawaiian Bank.
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Kyle Cavalier, Business Systems Analyst
Kyle shares with us where his passion for IT stems from and how his career has grown at the bank to fit his interests in technology.
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Kaiu Pettigrew, VP and ITI Manager
Kaiu shares with us how her career has grown with the bank through her tenacity and positive attitude.
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Jun 26, 2025
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