Steve Sombrero proudly calls the scenic south shores of Oahu, Hawaii, his home. Born in Okinawa, Japan, he embraces a deep sense of gratitude for his journey of resilience and self-discovery. Alongside managing one of Hawaii’s largest and oldest real estate companies, Steve is an entrepreneur who founded the Aloha Beer Company. Embodying the spirit of Aloha, he actively supports cross-border exchange programs. As an Eagle Scout and collector of proverbs and parables, Steve enjoys unearthing the profound meaning and joy of life.
Candice Sombrero Ishikawa applies her marketing expertise as the creative force behind her family’s brewpub business, Aloha Beer Company. Drawing from her personal journey with depression and body image, she is committed to destigmatizing mental health challenges through advocacy that promotes education, open-mindedness, and unwavering self-resilience. When not immersed in her work, Candice enjoys listening to audiobooks, brainstorming ideas, and striving for a life of frivolous creativity surrounded by animal companions.