YP Exec Connect with Trevor Abarzua, Casie Bui, and Butch Galdeira Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union

Exclusive luncheon event for YP members only!
Join the YPs for this intimate lunch event with three of Hawaii's premier business leaders who all started out as Young Professionals too! This is open to current YP members only and limited to only eight YP members per executive. Sign up NOW to attend this great "talk story" luncheon and learn from these accomplished business executives.

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Trevor Abarzua
President and Executive Director
Waikiki Business Improvement District

Trevor Abarzua, President and Executive Director of the Waikiki Business Improvement District since May 2023, brings an ambitious and strategic vision to his leadership role, emphasizing the mission of creating a clean and safe Waikiki. Under his direction, the district has intensified efforts to reduce crime, address homelessness, and enhance cleanliness, greatly improving the area’s appeal to both locals and visitors. Trevor's leadership has resulted in measurable success, including a 37% reduction in homelessness throughout Waikiki, a 48% decline in drug and alcohol-related crimes, a 30% decrease in burglaries, and a 19% drop in robberies.

Prior to leading the Waikiki Business Improvement District, Trevor was the Associate Vice President of Business Advocacy & Development at the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, where he shaped legislative and public policy priorities that affected the business landscape. His tenure at the Arizona Commerce Authority as Vice President of Business Attraction saw him successfully attracting over $1 billion in capital investments and creating thousands of jobs, showcasing his capability in driving economic growth. Trevor has also served in significant roles for notable leaders such as Senator John McCain and Governor Doug Ducey, enhancing his expertise in governance and policy implementation.

Trevor holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Arizona State University, where his participation in the U.S. Capitol Scholar Program and as a Flinn-Brown Fellow furthered his understanding of public policy and legislative processes. Trevor, who is a YP himself at 32 years old, enjoys an active community life with his wife Jaena and their one-year-old daughter Daisy.​

Butch Galdeira
President
Diamond Bakery Co, Ltd.

What started off as a dream between friends has grown to become Diamond Bakery, a household name in Hawaii. The company, named after the famous Diamond Head landmark on Oahu, was founded in 1921 by three Japanese immigrants, Hidegoro Murai, Kikutaro Hiruya, and Natsu Muramoto. They all enjoyed baking and had the vision to create Hawaii’s first bakery focused on the perfect Hawaiian-made cracker.

By 1937, Diamond Bakery had mastered the ability to bake crackers and cookies to the highest levels of taste and texture. Many of those same products are still enjoyed today by families throughout Hawaii, creating a sense of nostalgia.

Butch Galdeira joined Diamond Bakery Co, Ltd as its President in 2022 as the company was celebrating 100+ years in business. Before joining Diamond Bakery, he had an 18-year career with Aloha Petroleum and has served in several different roles through the years, including as the Director of Retail Operations, overseeing nearly 500 employees, 55 convenience stores, and 8 restaurants statewide.

Under Butch’s leadership, the company experienced a 35% growth over two years through the implementation of transformative changes. Today, the company stands among the select few able to proudly claim that their products are authentically made in Hawaii, crafted with high-quality ingredients, and offered at an affordable price.

Butch is passionate about serving the community and is currently a Board Member of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Aloha Harvest. In 2023, Butch was appointed by Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi and confirmed by the City Council to serve a five-year term as a Honolulu Fire Commissioner for the Honolulu Fire Department.