Outrigger Names Executives

Dale Stetson is named GM and Lester Shim is Assistant GM for Outrigger Waipouli

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. October 14, 2008

HONOLULU, HI, November 30, 2006.Steve Winter, vice president of operations for Outrigger's Condominium Collection is pleased to announce the appointments of Dale Stetson as General Manager, and Lester Shim as Assistant General Manager of the Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa, one of the newest members of Outrigger's Condominium Collection on Kauai, and scheduled to open in December 2006.

Dale Stetson

In his role as general manager, Stetson is responsible for ensuring a smooth property opening and the day-to-day operation of the property. He oversees all departments including housekeeping, security, maintenance, and front office. Over his 28 year career in the hospitality field, Stetson has gained valuable work experience at many condominium resorts throughout the U.S., including holding general manager positions at Kamaole Sands and Papakea Resort, both on the island of Maui; Port Royal "By the Sea" Resort in Texas; Kaluakoi Hotel and Golf Club on Molokai, Hawaii; Cliffs at Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii; and Moonlight Basin Lodge at Big Sky, Montana. Stetson was also employed as general manager for East West Resorts in Breckenridge, Colorado. Most recently, Stetson held the position of Director, Northern Region Resort Operations for Trendwest/Worldmark in Redmond Washington where he was responsible for overseeing the operations of 10 timeshare resorts in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Stetson holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts.

Lester Shim

As Assistant General Manager, Shim is responsible for overseeing all daily functions of the resort for both the Association of Apartment Owners and the Outrigger rental program. Shim is an Outrigger veteran and has held various positions throughout the company including assistant hotel manager and hotel managers for several Outrigger/OHANA properties beginning in 1982. Most recently, Shim served as the Operations Project Manager for Outrigger Enterprises Group's multi-million dollar Waikiki Beach WalkTM redevelopment project. In this capacity, Shim liquidated and prepared some of the hotels associated with the redevelopment for demolition and renovation. Shim holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration-Marketing and also is an AHMA Certified Hotel Administrator.

Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa is a newly built oceanfront condominium resort with spectacular views of Kauai's eastern shore. Luxury one bedroom, two bath and two bedroom, three bath units await guests, in addition to a myriad of amenities that include a two-acre fantasy pool with a full service bar, meandering waterways, three whirlpool spas, waterslides, gardens, fitness room, snack bar, and Aveda lifestyle salon and spa schedule to open in March 2007. With shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and boutiques located directly across the road, this property appeals to all types of travelers.