Problems don’t always fit neatly into boxes—they need to be addressed from multiple perspectives, to ensure that solutions are aligned and integrated across organizations, to fulfill a greater purpose.
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Rooted in Fortune 100 to disruptive startup experience, Spire is an uncommon strategic advisory and accounting firm.
Comprised of a diverse collective of professionals, we have established, grown and catalyzed organizations, constituents and communities around the globe.
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Well versed in strategic execution across the value chain, Spire activates sustainable growth, building constituency and capital for different types of organizations.
At Spire, we believe that small teams can make a world of difference. This mindset has inspired us to consistently punch above our weight, solving the toughest challenges facing our clients and society.
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Corporate integrity is more than simply ticking boxes on an ESG checklist.
Spire declutters complexity and confusion, providing clarity to solve organizations’ toughest challenges.
Oftentimes this involves finding issues and interdependencies across an organization that weren’t originally considered.
We pride ourselves on finding a client’s north star to sustainable success—with minimal fuss and maximum impact.
To create positive, sustainable change, we engage with organizations where the conditions of engagement lend themselves to making this happen. Altruistic organizational purpose, culture and leadership are all essential components that influence Spire in its choice of clients and engagements.
We solve the hardest problems. Where other firms see unsurmountable challenges, we see pathways to make a meaningful impact. Moreover, if no-one tackles difficult problems head on, how will progress ever be made?
The greatest strategy in the world is useless if it can’t be effectively implemented. Spire develops strategies with an understanding of how strategic plans can and need to be executed. This requires in-depth knowledge and experience—both cultural and functional—of implementation realities.
We push through the boundaries of what others think is possible. We strive to find novel solutions to old problems. This requires an open mind, diverse skillsets and perspectives, to create customized solutions that win hearts and minds.
At Spire, we make our clients’ problems our own. We lean in, where and when it matters most. This enables us to uniquely navigate an organization, to discover root issues and potentially disruptive opportunities that others don’t see, because they’re afraid to look and ask.
Spire’s level of commitment is not determined by the typical client-advisor lines of engagement. We dive, head and heart first, into collaborations—free of the rigidities and cultural conformities that oftentimes hamper the best ideas from becoming real solutions.
We genuinely care about what we do and the footprint we leave, whether that’s social, economic or environmental. These aren’t hollow words; we are driven by service for the greater good — expressed through our vision statement, as we Dare to Build a Brighter Future; and manifested through our team’s accomplishments and actions.
It’s in our DNA. Working on our team requires a fearless mindset, a big heart and keen insight, to tackle complex and oftentimes, politically charged engagements. Without this, we wouldn’t stand a chance of making a meaningful difference across the clients and communities we serve.
Rodney Lee, EVP
Meet The
Spire Team
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Alain Grant Mahmoud +
Title: Director
Office: New York
Backstory:Business & brand strategist, creative marketer and entrepreneur with 25+ years of global business experience, spanning disruptive startups to Fortune 10s. Worked with 100+ organizations across 125+ countries worldwide—client, consultant and agency-side.
Key Roles:Chief Strategy Officer, Flynn (NY-based ad & marketing agency)
Chief Marketing Officer, ClearCove (tech. partner of Marmon Water, a Berkshire Hathaway Co.)
VP, Brand & Communications, Mimvi (world’s first search tech. startup for mobile apps)
Director, Bedrock Brand Consultants (now EY)
International Brand Management, BAT
Account Manager & Planner, Y&R (now VMLY&R)
International Marketing, Richemont
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Lisa Victor +
Title: Director
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:Lisa is a holistic strategist and technologist, possessing over 30 years of experience in technology, strategy, service delivery, operations management and business—spanning multiple key leadership roles.
Key Roles:Office of Hawaiian Affairs (State of Hawai‘i), Chief Operating Officer
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (State of Hawai‘i), Chief Technology Officer
Kaiser Permanente, Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Business Development, Service Delivery Planning and Technology Strategic Planning
Kaiser Permanente, Director of End User Support
Kaiser Permanente, Director of Application Development/Deployment and Support
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Tyler Kimura +
Title: Partner
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:As a founding partner at Spire, Tyler provides financial analysis, business consulting and forensic accounting services in addition to overseeing the firm’s operations. 20+ years’ experience in business consulting and forensic accounting services in Honolulu and Los Angeles.
Key Roles:Manager, Grant Thornton LLP
Manager, Navigant Consulting
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Lucas Sayin +
Title: Partner
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:A founding partner at Spire, Lucas serves clients across multiple industries, spanning commercial, government, real estate, manufacturing, not-for-profit and tourism. He provides accounting, auditing and consulting services, including process improvement and internal control analysis to various organizations.
Key Roles:Senior Audit Associate, CohnReznick
Accountant, American Golf Corporation
Associate for the Holthouse Carlin Van Trigt
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Rodney Lee +
Title: Executive Vice President
Office: Honolulu and New York
Backstory:As a co-founder at Spire, Rodney has 30+ years of business, brand and strategy consulting experience spanning public, private and not-for-profit sectors for multiple industries: healthcare, hospitality, retail, real estate, construction, trust, energy, banking and education, among others.
Key Roles:VP of Business Development, Synaptiq LLC
Sr. Director of Corporate Marketing, Sopogy, Inc (solar energy co.)
Director, Bedrock (now EY)
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Lizzie Lee +
Title: Senior Consultant
Office: New York
Backstory:With a diverse background spanning corporate giants through to innovative small businesses, Lizzie combines traditional marketing wisdom with cutting-edge techniques, to create authentic connections between brands and their audiences.
Key Roles:Corporate Marketing Program Manager, Oracle
Marketing Platforms Best Practices Specialist, Oracle
Marketing Specialist, Corporate Events, Oracle
Corporate Marketing Intern, Oracle
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Trudy Okazaki +
Title: Manager
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:Program Administrator with 20+ years experience in the private sector and across government agencies. Adept in developing operational improvements, analyzing complex issues and implementing process improvement plans.
Key Roles:Human Resource Specialist, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Facility Maintenance
Assistant Program Administrator, Board of Water Supply
Administrative Service Officer, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Enterprise Services
Human Resource Specialist, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Facility Maintenance
Administrative Specialist, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Facility Maintenance
Director Secretary, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Facility Maintenance
Medical Technologist, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Health Services
Technical Support Manager, Clinical Laboratories of Hawai‘i
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Emma Kelly +
Title: Associate
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:Having worked across the US and Asia, Emma leverages a strong foundation in financial analysis and modeling—underpinned by a skillset in data visualization. A recent graduate, she effectively applies her many skills and global perspective to client engagements.
Key Roles:Account Manager, Minority Business Development Agency – U.S. Department of Commerce
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Christine Castro +
Title: Senior Associate
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:An auditor with keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Experienced in analyzing financial data to identify discrepancies and collaborating effectively with the team, to deliver clear insights that enhance accuracy in financial reporting.
Key Roles:Audit Associate in KPMG Philippines
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Creighton Liu +
Title: Director
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:30+ years of corporate and nonprofit strategic planning and execution experience through diverse economic conditions. Creighton’s approach to business and serving the community is rooted in integrity, respect and transparency.
Key Roles:Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. Manager, Strategic Planning
Manager, The Queen's Health Systems
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Ruth Lohr +
Title: Senior Manager
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:20+ years of experience in financial, technological and strategic planning, applying Lean Six Sigma – continuous improvement. She excels in driving operational efficiencies, consistently exceeding organizational objectives across government, non-profit and private sectors.
Key Roles:Director Of Finance And Administration, East-West Center
Chief Financial Officer and Fiscal Officer, City & County of Honolulu – HART
Lead Financial Analyst/ Joint Plant Administrator, Alliant Energy
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Hanna Ngo +
Title: Manager
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:Hanna is a licensed CPA with a comprehensive knowledge of accounting across different industries. Known for her strong problem-solving abilities, she prides herself on consistently delivering on her client promises, to meet deadlines with precision. Hanna began her career in public accounting with Spire in 2020 and has grown from an Associate to a Manager today.
Key Roles:Spire Hawaii, LLP, Senior Associate
Accountant/Site Manager, Asia Pacific International School- Hawai‘i
Internal Audit Staff, Office of Compliance and Internal Audit Services
Database Accountant, BYUH- Food Services
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Joni Fernandez +
Title: Senior Associate
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:Joni has 6+ years of diverse accounting experience, including external audits, general accounting and forensic and investigation services, including time spent at EY. Knowledgeable in IFRS, her expertise spans industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, retail and non-profits.
Key Roles:Senior Forensic Associate, SGV & Co.
Senior Associate, VCJuan Accounting Firm
Senior Audit Associate, SGV & Co.
Audit Associate, SGV & Co.
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Omar Villoso +
Title: Manager
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:An auditor with a passion in uncovering the stories behind the numbers. Whether he’s crunching numbers or untangling financial mysteries, Omar’s foundational philosophy is rooted in building trust and accountability.
Key Roles:Financial Audit Unit Head, Robinsons Bank Corporation
Audit Head, Asialink Finance Corporation
Branch Audit Unit Head, Robinsons Bank Corporation
Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Senior Associate II, KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co.
Audit Associate, SGV & Co.
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Jessica Linsangan +
Title: Senior Associate
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:With a solid foundation in financial analysis, Jessica specializes in identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance across various industries. Her deep experience in auditing enables the streamlining of processes to enhance efficiencies.
Key Roles:Internal Audit Senior Supervisor, Mitsubishi Motors
Supervisor, Mitsubishi Motors
Senior Staff, Internal Auditor, Mitsubishi Motors
Audit Associate, EY
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Samanta Camba +
Title: Senior Associate
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:Samanta is a resourceful professional with a talent for creative problem-solving and a high tolerance for stress, enabling her to thrive in dynamic environments. Combined with a sense of independence and adaptability, she effectively tackles challenges of varying kinds.
Key Roles:Audit Manager, Romano, Mendez & Co. CPAs
Audit Associate, Romano, Mendez & Co. CPAs
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Paul Shiraga +
Title: Senior Manager
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:18+ years of experience spans both public and private organizations. Prior to joining Spire, Paul specialized in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and business analytics development for organizations including, Deutsche Bank, Honda Trading Group and the State of Hawai‘i.
Key Roles:PMO Manager (Risk Management), Deutsche Bank
Senior Financial Analyst, American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Financial Analyst, LKQ Corporation
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Lani Nakazawa +
Title: Director
Office: Honolulu
Backstory:Lani has 40+ years of experience providing advisory, audit, and legal services to large private and public sector clients in Hawai‘i. She is known for her work as County Attorney for Kauai County, labor arbitrator and public utility regulator.
Key Roles:County of Kaua‘i, Audit Manager
County of Kaua‘i, County Attorney
State of Hawai‘i, Public Utilities Commission, Counsel and Research Section Head
Ashford & Wriston, Of Counsel
Alain Grant Mahmoud
Title: Director
Office: New York
Business & brand strategist, creative marketer and entrepreneur with 25+ years of global business experience, spanning disruptive startups to Fortune 10s. Worked with 100+ organizations across 125+ countries worldwide—client, consultant and agency-side.
Chief Strategy Officer, Flynn (NY-based ad & marketing agency)
Chief Marketing Officer, ClearCove (tech. partner of Marmon Water, a Berkshire Hathaway Co.)
VP, Brand & Communications, Mimvi (world’s first search tech. startup for mobile apps)
Director, Bedrock Brand Consultants (now EY)
International Brand Management, BAT
Account Manager & Planner, Y&R (now VMLY&R)
International Marketing, Richemont
Lisa Victor
Title: Director
Office: Honolulu
Lisa is a holistic strategist and technologist, possessing over 30 years of experience in technology, strategy, service delivery, operations management and business—spanning multiple key leadership roles.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (State of Hawai‘i), Chief Operating Officer
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (State of Hawai‘i), Chief Technology Officer
Kaiser Permanente, Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Business Development, Service Delivery Planning and Technology Strategic Planning
Kaiser Permanente, Director of End User Support
Kaiser Permanente, Director of Application Development/Deployment and Support
Tyler Kimura
Title: Partner
Office: Honolulu
As a founding partner at Spire, Tyler provides financial analysis, business consulting and forensic accounting services in addition to overseeing the firm’s operations. 20+ years’ experience in business consulting and forensic accounting services in Honolulu and Los Angeles.
Manager, Grant Thornton LLP
Manager, Navigant Consulting
Lucas Sayin
Title: Partner
Office: Honolulu
A founding partner at Spire, Lucas serves clients across multiple industries, spanning commercial, government, real estate, manufacturing, not-for-profit and tourism. He provides accounting, auditing and consulting services, including process improvement and internal control analysis to various organizations.
Senior Audit Associate, CohnReznick
Accountant, American Golf Corporation
Associate for the Holthouse Carlin Van Trigt
Rodney Lee
Title: Executive Vice President
Office: Honolulu and New York
As a co-founder at Spire, Rodney has 30+ years of business, brand and strategy consulting experience spanning public, private and not-for-profit sectors for multiple industries: healthcare, hospitality, retail, real estate, construction, trust, energy, banking and education, among others.
VP of Business Development, Synaptiq LLC
Sr. Director of Corporate Marketing, Sopogy, Inc (solar energy co.)
Director, Bedrock (now EY)
Lizzie Lee
Title: Senior Consultant
Office: New York
With a diverse background spanning corporate giants through to innovative small businesses, Lizzie combines traditional marketing wisdom with cutting-edge techniques, to create authentic connections between brands and their audiences.
Corporate Marketing Program Manager, Oracle
Marketing Platforms Best Practices Specialist, Oracle
Marketing Specialist, Corporate Events, Oracle
Corporate Marketing Intern, Oracle
Trudy Okazaki
Title: Manager
Office: Honolulu
Program Administrator with 20+ years experience in the private sector and across government agencies. Adept in developing operational improvements, analyzing complex issues and implementing process improvement plans.
Human Resource Specialist, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Facility Maintenance
Assistant Program Administrator, Board of Water Supply
Administrative Service Officer, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Enterprise Services
Human Resource Specialist, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Facility Maintenance
Administrative Specialist, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Facility Maintenance
Director Secretary, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Facility Maintenance
Medical Technologist, City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Health Services
Technical Support Manager, Clinical Laboratories of Hawai‘i
Emma Kelly
Title: Associate
Office: Honolulu
Having worked across the US and Asia, Emma leverages a strong foundation in financial analysis and modeling—underpinned by a skillset in data visualization. A recent graduate, she effectively applies her many skills and global perspective to client engagements.
Account Manager, Minority Business Development Agency – U.S. Department of Commerce
Christine Castro
Title: Senior Associate
Office: Honolulu
An auditor with keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Experienced in analyzing financial data to identify discrepancies and collaborating effectively with the team, to deliver clear insights that enhance accuracy in financial reporting.
Audit Associate in KPMG Philippines
Creighton Liu
Title: Director
Office: Honolulu
30+ years of corporate and nonprofit strategic planning and execution experience through diverse economic conditions. Creighton’s approach to business and serving the community is rooted in integrity, respect and transparency.
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. Manager, Strategic Planning
Manager, The Queen's Health Systems
Ruth Lohr
Title: Senior Manager
Office: Honolulu
20+ years of experience in financial, technological and strategic planning, applying Lean Six Sigma – continuous improvement. She excels in driving operational efficiencies, consistently exceeding organizational objectives across government, non-profit and private sectors.
Director Of Finance And Administration, East-West Center
Chief Financial Officer and Fiscal Officer, City & County of Honolulu – HART
Lead Financial Analyst/ Joint Plant Administrator, Alliant Energy
Hanna Ngo
Title: Manager
Office: Honolulu
Hanna is a licensed CPA with a comprehensive knowledge of accounting across different industries. Known for her strong problem-solving abilities, she prides herself on consistently delivering on her client promises, to meet deadlines with precision. Hanna began her career in public accounting with Spire in 2020 and has grown from an Associate to a Manager today.
Spire Hawaii, LLP, Senior Associate
Accountant/Site Manager, Asia Pacific International School- Hawai‘i
Internal Audit Staff, Office of Compliance and Internal Audit Services
Database Accountant, BYUH- Food Services
Joni Fernandez
Title: Senior Associate
Office: Honolulu
Joni has 6+ years of diverse accounting experience, including external audits, general accounting and forensic and investigation services, including time spent at EY. Knowledgeable in IFRS, her expertise spans industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, retail and non-profits.
Senior Forensic Associate, SGV & Co.
Senior Associate, VCJuan Accounting Firm
Senior Audit Associate, SGV & Co.
Audit Associate, SGV & Co.
Omar Villoso
Title: Manager
Office: Honolulu
An auditor with a passion in uncovering the stories behind the numbers. Whether he’s crunching numbers or untangling financial mysteries, Omar’s foundational philosophy is rooted in building trust and accountability.
Financial Audit Unit Head, Robinsons Bank Corporation
Audit Head, Asialink Finance Corporation
Branch Audit Unit Head, Robinsons Bank Corporation
Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Senior Associate II, KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co.
Audit Associate, SGV & Co.
Jessica Linsangan
Title: Senior Associate
Office: Honolulu
With a solid foundation in financial analysis, Jessica specializes in identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance across various industries. Her deep experience in auditing enables the streamlining of processes to enhance efficiencies.
Internal Audit Senior Supervisor, Mitsubishi Motors
Supervisor, Mitsubishi Motors
Senior Staff, Internal Auditor, Mitsubishi Motors
Audit Associate, EY
Samanta Camba
Title: Senior Associate
Office: Honolulu
Samanta is a resourceful professional with a talent for creative problem-solving and a high tolerance for stress, enabling her to thrive in dynamic environments. Combined with a sense of independence and adaptability, she effectively tackles challenges of varying kinds.
Audit Manager, Romano, Mendez & Co. CPAs
Audit Associate, Romano, Mendez & Co. CPAs
Paul Shiraga
Title: Senior Manager
Office: Honolulu
18+ years of experience spans both public and private organizations. Prior to joining Spire, Paul specialized in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and business analytics development for organizations including, Deutsche Bank, Honda Trading Group and the State of Hawai‘i.
PMO Manager (Risk Management), Deutsche Bank
Senior Financial Analyst, American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Financial Analyst, LKQ Corporation
Lani Nakazawa
Title: Director
Office: Honolulu
Lani has 40+ years of experience providing advisory, audit, and legal services to large private and public sector clients in Hawai‘i. She is known for her work as County Attorney for Kauai County, labor arbitrator and public utility regulator.
County of Kaua‘i, Audit Manager
County of Kaua‘i, County Attorney
State of Hawai‘i, Public Utilities Commission, Counsel and Research Section Head
Ashford & Wriston, Of Counsel
A Career
with Purpose
Are you inspired by making a meaningful difference in the world?
If the answer is yes, then Spire may be the right company to take your career onto the next level.