Team
Since its establishment in 1979, Design Partners Incorporated (DPI) has provided planning and design services in Hawaii, the Pacific Basin, and far East.
The strength of the firm lies in its ability to cover the entire design process, from planning and design to construction administration. In addition to conventional architectural services, the firm offers programming, feasibility studies, land-use studies, and interior architecture.
The firm's core philosophy lies in creating innovative and refined designs that respect the cultural and environmental uniqueness of each locale while meeting the client’s overall business goals.
Partners, Principals, and Associates
“Well-designed architecture can lift the spirits and aspirations of everyone involved.”
Senior Principals
Vernon Inoshita, AIA, LEED AP
Chairman
Mike Goshi, AIA, NCARB
President
Mike Muromoto, AIA,
Vice President
Kendall Ellingwood, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President
Duane Hamada, AIA, CSI, LEED AP, Vice President
Principals
Keith Sawamura, AIA, LEED AP
Steve Teves, AIA, NCARB
Lena Tamashiro, AIA
Ryan Kamo, AIA, NCARB
Johnny Wu, AIA, LEED AP
Clarissa Santoki, AIA, LEED AP
Angela Choo
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Renee Nishioku
Senior Associate & Business Manager
Senior Associates
Terri Clifford, AIA
Jay Ogawa, RA
Jack Ching, AIA, LEED AP
Dave Moats Jr., AIA, LEED GA
Associates
Chris Clubb, AIA
Robert Kanamu
Jonathan Sim, AIA, NCARB
Joy Chan, AIA
Jason Kim. AIA
Kanako Furchi, AIA
Dean Takasato, AIA
Kristi Sumida
Dayton Wong, AIA
DPI Korea Managers
Yeongsang Choi
Korea Office Manager
Incheol Kim
Architectural Design Manager
DPI Team
