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Catamarans anchored in a calm turquoise bay on Hawaiʻi Island

With gratitude

Dedications & Acknowledgements

Dedication

Polu Hospitality Group and its brands were founded with a true passion for customer service and care. This page is dedicated to the countless individuals who have helped encourage, inspire, and mentor us, and to those who gave our growing company a chance.

Thank you

To the following individuals, families, and communities, for your mentorship, friendship, and support.

  • My parents, grandparents, brothers, their partners, and my extended family
  • Darrell Egami
  • The Canada's Wonderland Maintenance Team: Peter, Colin, Mike, Josh
  • Jason, Josh, Jack, Craig, Diego
  • Maryanne & Steve Swaim
  • Maryann Holloway
  • Aaron Westlund
  • The Lyons Family
  • The Johnston Family
  • The Bromley Family
  • Aunt Christine
  • The Papetti Family
  • Uncle Ron
  • Ms. Cindy, & Xenia
  • The Purvance Family
  • The Thwaits Family
  • The Mills Family
  • The Gange Family
  • The Carhart Family
  • The Erickson Family
  • Karen Cohen
  • The Fine Family
  • The Greeno Family
  • KC of KC & The Sunshine Band
  • The Guedelhoefer Family
  • The Mavis Family
  • The Michaels Family
  • Jill & Mike Ratkevic
  • Auntie Kathy
  • Pua
  • Nicolette
  • JD
  • Bonnie & Larry Henderson
  • Neighbors & Staff of the Uptown Residences
  • The Hali'i Kai Community

To the people of Hawaiʻi and the neighbor islands, mahalo nui loa for welcoming me into your community and sharing your culture, āina, and aloha.

Fiery sunset over the lava coastline and palms of the Kohala Coast, Hawaiʻi Island

The list could go on and on. Thank you to the countless friends, their families, co-workers, mentors, teachers, and everyone who has shaped my desire to try new things, do what is right, and take chances.

With aloha,

James Gunn