KONA BREWING COMPANY

Rick Shannon has joined Kona Brewing Company as human resources director for the firm's 170 employees. He has 30 years of experience in the field.

METLIFE

PERCY IHARA has joined MetLife Bank as a reverse mortgage consultant for the Hawai'i region. A certified senior adviser who was a reverse mortgage specialist for five years with Financial Freedom, Ihara will help clients make informed decisions on their retirement comfort and security.

MUTUAL UNDERWRITERS

Patricia Shepherd has been appointed an insurance agent for Mutual Underwriters. She has 15 years of experience working with dental health and life and accident programs for the Utah Public Employees Program, and six years as manager and agent of the Kona branch of Bishop Insurance.