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A number of talented
Seasons Resort Hualālai. He staffs the gatehouse from 5:30
and dedicated employees have been with the Four
a.m. to 1:30 p.m., lifting the bar to admit you to the property.
Seasons Resort Hualālai since its debut 25 years ago,
“Familiar faces make my job easier,” he says. “When you’re
and it is their heartfelt service to Hualālai’s Mem-
familiar with the homeowners and the employees, it’s like
bers and guests, and to each other, that makes the place
a family. We all know each other’s names. It’s so cool, and so personal. There’s no awkwardness. It’s so comfortable.”
their striving to make your meal, your round of golf, your
Singson is equally comfortable welcoming to Hualālai the
meeting, your much-needed respite, your time in Hawai‘i
“celebrities that come over here, people I see in the news,
the best it can be. Though their jobs differ, through their
princes from Saudi Arabia, members of Congress, movers and
varied work they bring to you the same warmth, caring,
shakers, sports legends—I get to meet them all, because I’m the
and generosity of spirit—the spirit of aloha. Thankfully,
only entryway,” he says. “I don’t have a long interaction, but
they’ve remained with Hualālai for a quarter century—52
I greet them all. Where else can I get a job like that? I love it.”
stalwart staff members whose unwavering devotion and ser-
Brozie Ambrosio, superintendent of golf maintenance,
vice we honor in the images and captions on these pages.
wakes at 2:30 a.m. at his home on the other side of the island
You know Kapena Singson, even if you don’t recognize his
and commutes for 100 minutes to ensure he starts work at
name. His is the first face you see when you arrive at the Four
least two hours before the first tee off at 7:30 a.m. at the
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