“The Chamber provides the ability to network across a wide range of business owners and executives, to keep a pulse of what is currently going on in the economy, and to build relationships which create great ideas that are essential to the future growth of the business landscape in Hawaii.”

Will Yeh grew up in Foster City, CA just 25 minutes outside of San Francisco. He went to college in southern CA and graduated from California State University Long Beach in 2000 with a BA in Communication studies with an emphasis on debate and conflict management. After college, he continued his education pursuing a Master’s in Theology in order to become a pastor. After traveling the world doing ministry work, he made his way to Hawaii in 2012 and started a new career in real estate in 2017. With a determined passion to help people navigate huge life decisions like purchasing or selling a home and a strong background in understanding the importance of communicating in an effective manner, he strives to be more than just an agent in a transaction, but rather a friend and someone you can trust. You’ll find Will at various non-profit functions around town wearing his signature yellow-framed glasses; don’t hesitate to say hello. 

Karen Chang Barr, founder and small and mobile food business consultant, was born and raised in Honolulu, and graduated from Kaiser High School and Washington State University. With a background in food service, government, sales and marketing, and small business development, her passion is to equip small and mobile food businesses to gain business fundamental skills to grow their business, legitimize the small and mobile food industry, support the use of locally-grown produce and keep locals at home in Hawai`i nei. After serving small food businesses and farmers, she saw a gap in business best practices and a lack of financial skills that prevented small businesses from seeking financing and growing their businesses. She currently offers free webinars, business startup master classes, and one-on-one coaching. She’s a strong supporter of community and is a current member of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise and Executive Women International Honolulu Chapter, and is a volunteer with the Eddie Aikau Foundation.