Team Members

Taylor Colon

Taylor Colon

Taylor is one of the newest team members at Nakoa Kai and arrived on the beautiful island of Oahu in September 2024. As a military spouse, her husband’s career in the Army has brought them on many adventures. She comes to us from Colorado but was born and raised in Texas.  With a background in sales/customer […]

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Jensen Gaoiran (Mililani)

Jensen Gaoiran

Jensen is a licensed insurance professional who specializes in home and auto insurance. He has 3+ years of experience in the insurance industry, but he prefers to think of himself as a matchmaker. He enjoys helping clients find a perfect match of insurance coverages. If he’s not in the office, you’ll probably find him watering, trimming,

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Brianna Toloza Kona

Brianna Toloza

With 8 years of customer service experience, Brianna brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her background in car sales has equipped her with a deep understanding of insurance dynamics. Known for her adaptability, Brianna excels in diverse environments, always effectively prioritizing tasks. An attentive listener, she consistently goes above and beyond to understand

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Lynn-Katayama

Lynn Katayama

Our Kailua-Kona agency manager is Lynn Katayama. She has been an insurance agent for more than 35 years and is an expert when it comes to insurance and loves providing world class customer service always. Lynn grew up on Oahu and moved to Kona in 1996 with her husband Daren, daughter Kristyn, son Kelsey. Her

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Jade Nihipali-Asuncion

Jayde Nihipali-Asuncion

Jayde is one of the newly licensed agents at Nakoa Kai Insurance Professionals.  She enjoys meeting new people and building long-lasting relationships.  Ready to listen to every customers wants and needs and help see that you are safe and properly protected.  She will go out of her way to make sure every customer has a

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Jaron Carmichael

Jaron is a licensed insurance professional at Nakoa Kai Insurance Professionals. Ensuring that you are safe and protected, Jaron will put your priorities first in assessing the best options for you to choose. He enjoys meeting new people and building relationships with them, as well as being active; working out and playing sports is something

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Ace Castillo

Ace Castillo is a dedicated new insurance agent eager to help clients in any way possible. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, Ace has a deep love and appreciation for the area. Ace’s previous sales experience and energetic spirit give him the drive and determination to succeed in the field of insurance. He’s passionate about

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Shaina Domingo

Shaina Domingo

Shaina Domingo is a dedicated licensed property and casualty insurance agent with 2+ years of expertise. She prioritizes protecting clients and delivering exceptional service. Just take a look at the google reviews where dozens of customers mention her by name and the 5-star experience they’ve received from her. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Shaina

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Kahealani Pestano

Kahealani Pestano

Born and raised right here on the Big Island, Kahea has been in the customer service field for over 20 years. As our Hilo Agency Manager, she believes in leading by example and has a strong passion for serving our customers and community. She prides herself on providing the best customer experience and her motto

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Adams Agtarap

Adams Agtarap

Adams Agtarap brings over two decades of financial expertise to our team, specializing in wealth management and financial planning for high-net-worth clients. He holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Administration of Justice and Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. With a deep understanding of the complexities of financial markets and personal finance,

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