Ambur Kim Kiriu – Owner/Vice President

Ambur has been in real estate for over 25 years and is an owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty. She has experience in all the facets of a residential real estate transaction and helps Myron run the team and their business. Her commitment to customer service and her incredibly strong communication skills has been instrumental in the success of Team Kiriu and Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Advantage Realty as a company. With Ambur's support, you, as a client, will experience the same sense of loyalty that Myron has been lucky enough to experience over the past 25 plus years.

Sherrie Sasaki, RA, JD – Director of Team Kiriu Operations RS-74829

Joining our team in 2012, Sherrie came to us with a unique and diversified background. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology & Geophysics with a concentration in engineering geology and hydrogeology and, in addition, has earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Prior to joining Team Kiriu, Sherrie spent 5 years as a Project Geologist and 10 years as a licensed attorney. Aside from helping Myron and Ambur manage the team, Sherrie assists in overseeing each transaction as it advances through the escrow process and ensures that every transaction is handled with the highest level of competency and professionalism.

Mary Martin, RA – Executive Associate RS-61523

Mary joined the team in 2010 with over 18 years of experience as an administrator with other real estate companies.  Mary's role with our team is to prepare contracts, prepare listing presentations along with the related comparative market analysis, and ensure that all team members are properly integrated. Mary's past experience is additional insurance that your transaction is handled with the utmost professional care.

Trisha Kagawa, RA – Listing Specialist RS-80452

Trisha joined Team Kiriu as a Listing Specialist to assist our clients in getting ready to sell their homes. Before joining the Team, Trisha was an Account Supervisor at MVNP, as well as the Director of Store Planning and Visual Merchandising for the Sullivan Family of Companies. Trisha now focuses on coordinating vendors to prepare our Clients' homes for sale, supervising the work at each property, and ensuring that our Sellers’ homes are market ready. Her substantial experience in marketing and project management will benefit you greatly in your listing process.

Grace Ong, RA – Escrow Specialist RS-81336

Grace was born in Singapore, lived in Malaysia, and finished her education in Singapore on a scholarship. She started working at BHGRE Advantage Realty as an Administrative Assistant.  Then in 2018, Grace first joined Team Kiriu as a Client Relations Specialist and has moved on to her current role as an Escrow Specialist for the team. Grace speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Malay and provides a most important service to our clients by keeping track of the escrow process. Grace is there to help our clients watch for critical timelines, follow up on escrow items, and get information that our clients need to make informed decisions on their home sale or purchase.

Makiko Blumke, RA – Client Relations Specialist RS-80681

Makiko was born and raised in Kanagawa, Japan, and has lived on Oahu for over 20 years, making her fluent in both English and Japanese. As Team Kiriu’s Client Relations Specialist, Makiko actively engages with all Buyers and Agents seeking to view a client’s property once it's listed for sale. She also actively communicates with our Sellers to keep them informed of the activity on their listing. Her experience in the timeshare real estate industry has given her top-notch customer service skills and the sense of urgency needed in Hawaii’s competitive market.

Carlee Hirano, RA – Digital Marketing Specialist RS-85138

Carlee was born and raised in Honolulu, HI, and attended ʻIolani School. She stayed on island to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa. While at UHM, she was a Rainbow Warrior Dance Team member and received a B.A. in Marketing and International Business with a minor in Japanese. She then continued her education with UH Manoa and received an M.S. in Marketing Management. During this time, she also worked as a Sales and Marketing Specialist for Destination Marketing Hawaii. Carlee joined Team Kiriu in 2021 as a Digital Marketing Specialist. She assists the team with our online marketing initiatives in line with the overall team strategy and goals and helps connect your property to the perfect buyer.

Erika Ngo, RA – Buyers Specialist RS-85120

Born and raised in Hawaii, Erika graduated from Maryknoll School. She continued her education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and International Business. Shortly afterward, she joined Team Kiriu in 2021 as an Escrow Specialist and transitioned into a Buyers Specialist position, where she assists our clients with finding and purchasing their dream homes. Her strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with being fluent in English and Vietnamese, help bring a fresh perspective to the buying process.

Slayde Omura, RA – Buyers Specialist RS-79927

Slayde was born and raised in Oahu and moved to Maui, where he graduated high school from Seabury Hall. While working as a Social Media Director for a real estate brokerage, Slayde earned a Bachelor of Administration in finance from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Shidler College of Business. After graduating from college, Slayde worked as a Marketing Specialist for Atlas Insurance Agency, where he was responsible for corporate marketing, advertising, public relations, and social media, and most recently worked as a Global Luxury Certified Buyer’s Specialist for a real estate team on Maui. He is excited to utilize his knowledge of real estate as a Buyers specialist to help you find your dream property.

Hunter Nakama, RA – Escrow Specialist RS-86887