Erhardt Hsiao-Lin Preitauer
Executive Director, `Ohana Health Plan

"The opportunity to come home and serve the people of Hawai'i is a dream come true for me and my family. I have joined a team that is dedicated to making health care better for the people of Hawai'i. Together, we will improve the quality of life for seniors and disabled people of our state, and I am honored to be part of the effort."

As the executive director, Erhardt Hsiao-Lin Preitauer brings to 'Ohana several years of executive-level managed care experience. In his current role, Mr. Preitauer is the senior leader of the Hawai'i-based health plan that serves the aged, blind or disabled Medicaid populations. He provides leadership and development support for the plan's operations, processes and network relationships to serve members through the state's QUEST Expanded Access program. 

"Returning to the islands is an incredible opportunity for my wife and me. I am especially excited to be able to bring my variety of experience back to Hawai`i. My years of practice in Kaua`i and O`ahu provide me with the cultural perspectives of Hawai`i that are so important. Like many people, this is also personal for me as I have family who are aged and disabled."

Dr. James Tan brings 32 years of medical experience and over 14 years of senior medical director experience to his role as the `Ohana senior medical director. In this position, Dr. Tan assumes responsibility for the performance of `Ohana's health services and pharmacy operations. He oversees all quality management, care management, health and wellness, and is responsible for network contracting strategy. 

Carolyn Saiki
Human Resources Director, `Ohana Health Plan

"I am delighted to work for a company whose mission is to care for those in our community who most need our support.  I was born and raised in Hawai`i.  Hawai`i is important to me.  It is home.  Our members and our work give me daily inspiration.  This is more than a great company; it is a way for me to give back some of what this community gave me."

Carolyn Saiki brings over 19 years of human resources experience to her role as the `Ohana Director of Human Resources. In this position, Ms. Saiki provides human resources leadership to support and facilitate associate recruiting, retention and development. She also provides guidance and motivation to help staff achieve organizational goals.

Gregory Kono
Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, `Ohana Health Plan

"The one thing that makes Hawai`i so beautiful is the people.  Coming home to work for `Ohana Health Plan gives me an opportunity to give back to the people who have given so much to me."

Gregory Kono brings over 10 years of health care experience to his role as the `Ohana senior manager of regulatory affairs. In this position, Mr. Kono manages new Medicaid market initiatives and provides oversight and leadership for government relations and state regulatory affairs. 

Ka'ili "Avis" Honbo
Senior Sales Manager, `Ohana Health Plan

"I've been so blessed growing up in Hawai`i. This opportunity allows me to expand professionally and give back to the kupuna who are most in need."

Ka'ili Honbo brings over 15 years of insurance industry experience to her role as the `Ohana Senior Sales Manager. In this position, Ms. Honbo is responsible for driving sales, marketing and business development activities in Hawai`i. She is involved in the planning and implementation of marketing strategies to secure new business and acts as an `Ohana liaison for new and existing clients as well as for service providers and corporate partners. Ms. Honbo oversees the organization's sales structure and is focused on member and provider services as well as community awareness of `Ohana product and service offerings throughout Hawai`i.

Viarida "Rida" Ching
Manager Service Coordination, `Ohana Health Plan

"As the mom of a child with special needs, service to those who are disabled is very personal to me. Also, as we are all aging, we must recognize the increased demands for care. At the same time, we must maintain respect for and sensitivity to our local cultures while building relationships within all segments of all communities, on every island."

Rida Ching brings over 20 years of management experience in medical social services to her role as the `Ohana manager of service coordination. In this position, Ms. Ching assumes responsibility for coordination of member services and provides oversight and leadership for the `Ohana team assigned to help members with plan management.  

Anne M. Chipchase, MA, CVM
Community Outreach, `Ohana Health Plan

"This position allows me to take all of my marketing, promotional and community organizational skills and combine them with the work of friends and organizations throughout the community to promote a better quality of life for our senior and disabled members."

As the head of Community Outreach, Anne Chipchase brings over 30 years of experience in communications and community relations to `Ohana. In her current role, Ms. Chipchase oversees marketing, promotional initiatives and community programs to promote company relations that help enhance the quality of life for the senior and disabled Medicaid population of Hawai`i.