Kelly Sanders

At Highgate, Kelly oversees the management of an expanding portfolio of properties in Hawaii —including the ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. An accomplished industry expert, Kelly brought with him over 30 years of hospitality experience, including 21 years with Marriott/Starwood.

Sanders was appointed a board member of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) by Governor of Hawaii David Ige. In addition to his extensive background in the hospitality industry, Sanders is active in numerous philanthropic endeavors. He is a supporter of the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI), a non-profit organization committed to returning the indigenous koa, milo and sandalwood trees back to the Hawaiian Islands. He was previously Chair of the Diamond Head Theater and is a board member of Gregory House Charities, Euro Cinema, Boy Scouts of America and The American Red Cross. He is also the Creative Entertainment Director for the Heart Ball benefiting the American Heart Association of Hawaii.