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ProService Hawaii Acquires Makai HR

May 24, 2023

We welcome Makai HR’s clients and people to the ProService Hawaii ohana. We are thrilled to grow our team and welcome Makai’s clients. With ProService, Makai’s clients will have access to more and better offerings in the years to come.

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Makai HR Hires Scott Lichtenstein as Head of Sales

January 10, 2023

Makai HR welcomes Scott Lichtenstein as he joins the PEO company as its new Head of Sales.

Makai HR Hires Christopher Gomes as Director of Client Experience

November 8, 2022

Makai HR announces the appointment of HR industry veteran as Director of Client Experience.

Headshot of Christopher Gomes, Makai HR's new Director of Client Experience
InSync Podcast Interview with Marci LaRouech

Makai HR CEO Marci LaRouech Guests on the “InSync Peo Podcast”

October 28, 2022

Makai HR President and CEO, Marci LaRouech, chats with Jean Goldstein of “InSync PEO Podcast” where she shares her experiences in the PEO industry in this episode.

Makai HR Hires PEO Industry Veteran

June 21, 2022

Makai HR is thrilled to announce that Joy Butera-Duncan has joined Makai HR as the company’s Human Resources Business Partner.

Joy Butera-Duncan

Makai HR Names Marci LaRouech as New President

August 31, 2021

Makai HR has named Marci LaRouech as its new president at a time of rising demand for the outsourced human resources industry.

Makai HR Relocates to Pacific Guardian Center Amid Recent Growth

April 20, 2021

Significant growth amid the COVID pandemic for staffing firm Makai HR has allowed it to make some moves with a 75% year over year increase in revenue from 2019 to 2020.

Makai HR Supporting Local Non-Profit Organizations Through Aloha United Way

August 27, 2020

Dustin Sellers guests on “Sunrise Hawaii News Now” to talk about Makai HR’s involvement with Aloha United Way to support local non-profits.

Koa Capital Feeds Growth in Hawaii Companies

April 1, 2019

Hawaii Business Magazine

How a Hawaii-based private investment firm helps local businesses flourish.  Acacia Koa, Hawaii’s koa trees, is endemic to the islands and has been valued for its versatility and strength. A namesake private investment firm, Koa Capital Partners, likewise is focused on Hawaii growth, by investing in local businesses and guiding them as they mature.

Dustin Sellers Launches New HR Firm

April 27, 2018

Pacific Business News

Five years after leaving ProService Hawaii, a company he acquired 2005, Dustin Sellers is reentering the HR services industry, this time with a new venture he said will be a “no frills” answer to the professional employer organization market.

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