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Meet The Team

As strategic advisors, our mission is to provide every client with the critical information, insight and planning they need to make sound investment decisions. Our proven track record is built on our diverse layers of expertise and our unwavering commitment to deliver service that is second to none.

IAN - real estate agent

Ian P. Clagstone (B) CCIM
President

As President of Standard Commercial, Ian Clagstone leads the company’s leasing, sales, and property management divisions, and is CEO of SC Capital, its principal investments/joint venture division. Ian works closely with clients to develop asset-specific business plans and ensure their successful execution. He has provided advisory services in the areas of investment sales and commercial property leasing, to a number of prominent local, domestic, and international clients who benefit from his institutional understanding of the financial framework of investment real estate assets. His background in finance has provided invaluable insight to buyers and lenders in structuring debt and successfully closing a number of complex real estate transactions.

An active investment sales broker with a significant portfolio of multifamily, industrial, office, and hotel transactions totaling over $400 million in recent years, Ian has extensive experience in advising clients in tax-deferred 1031 exchange strategies to increase clients’ return on equity. Additionally, Ian has acted as a principal and lead in joint venture acquisitions and dispositions totaling over $66 million in the past 10 years.

Prior to partnering in the founding of Standard Commercial in 2013, Ian earned the distinction of being PM Realty Group’s Top Producer for the Hawaii region in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Ian was recognized by the national publication, Globe St., as one of its Fifty Under 40 influential figures in the commercial real estate sector for 2023, and was named as one of the Forty Under 40 business leaders in Hawaii by Pacific Business News in their 2014 class.

Raised in Honolulu, Ian was educated at Punahou School and received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business. He has been designated a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), has received a Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management Certificate from Cornell University, and is a licensed Hawaii real estate broker. Ian is currently a member of Board of Directors of the GIFT Foundation of Hawaii, and has previously served as the co-chair of the Urban Land Institute Young Leaders Group.

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LINDA - real estate agent

Linda A. Gee (B)
Executive Vice President

With four decades as a real estate professional, Linda Gee has established a superior expertise in investment sales and acquisitions, leasing, property and facilities management, and due diligence investigations of office, retail, and industrial properties, as well as vacant land.
Linda’s relevant expertise in property operations, financial analysis and management, the construction process, asset services, and deal negotiations brings deep experiential knowledge to the “fine print” issues of any transaction.

Previously, Linda launched Grubb & Ellis Co.’s Property Management Division in Hawaii, serving as its District Manager. After acquiring the division’s assets, she formed The Landmark Property Corporation, which managed and leased 2 million square feet of office, retail and industrial property on three islands. Landmark also served as project development coordinator for several ground-up retail, office, and condominium developments. Upon selling Landmark to Koll Management Services, Linda was named President of Koll’s Asia-Pacific Region and served as a Vice President of CB Richard Ellis’ brokerage division upon its merger with Koll, prior to joining Houston-based PM Realty Group in 1999 and becoming its Regional Manager in 2008.

In 2013 she partnered in founding Standard Commercial LLC, to focus on providing advisory services in all aspects of commercial real estate to local, national and international institutional clients and private investors. Standard Commercial has ranked among the top 10 commercial real estate firms in Hawaii since its formation.

Linda has been designated a Certified Property Manager (CPM) by the Institute of Real Estate Management and is an affiliate Certified Commercial Investment Member, a past President of IREM’s Hawaii Chapter, and a licensed Hawaii real estate broker. She is also a member of the Lambda Alpha International Society for the Advancement of Land Economics, is a long-time supporter of Palama Settlement, having served on its Board of Trustees, and is a member of the YMCA of Honolulu Board of Directors.

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MATTHEW J. RAFF (S) CCIM
Senior Vice President

Matt Raff provides investment sales and leasing advisory services to building owners throughout Hawaii.  A highly productive agent, Matt has negotiated and closed hundreds of transactions over the past 12 years, distinguishing himself as a leader in the commercial real estate industry with a reputation as an expert in office and multi-family assets. Matt also serves as COO of SC Capital, the principal investments/joint venture division of Standard Commercial.

In recognition of successfully completing several of the largest and most complex transactions in the Hawaii market, Matt has received CoStar’s Power Broker Award for being among the top agents in Hawaii several times. Matt’s expertise was further acknowledged upon his being asked to share his outlook on the Honolulu market as a main speaker at the annual CCIM/IREM Commercial Real Estate Forecast, and his being named to Pacific Business News’ 2017 Class of Forty Under 40.

Matt was one of the youngest people in Hawaii to earn the distinctive Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and has served on the Board of Directors of the CCIM Hawaii Chapter as the Candidate Guidance member. Raised in Hawaii, Matt holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in commercial real estate from Colorado State University’s Everitt Real Estate Center. Matt currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Montessori Community School.

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MIKE - real estate agent

MICHAEL M. OKAMOTO (B) CCIM
Senior Vice President, Standard Management LLC

Michael Okamoto is the Senior Vice President at Standard Management LLC. He has over fourteen years in commercial and residential real estate and is responsible for all property and asset management operations for the company, including client relations and new market development. Mike brings a comprehensive approach to real estate with his experience in management, development, sales, and leasing.

Prior to joining Standard Management, Mike served as the Senior Vice President for Sofos Realty Corporation, where he oversaw the organization’s property management operations, including business development, as well as directly managing a portfolio of properties. Prior to Sofos Realty Corporation, Mike was the Vice President of Asset Management for Avalon Commercial, the management arm of the Avalon Group. In this role, he oversaw all asset management activities for the company, including all commercial brokerage oversight in his role as Broker in Charge. Mike has also served as a Project Manager for the Avalon Group’s wireless development division, assigned as a Site Acquisition Consultant for T-Mobile for new site builds in the Hawaii Market.

Mike began his career in real estate with Trinity Property Consultants/Red Tail Acquisitions, a private equity real estate investment firm based in California, with the Hawaii portfolio consisting of over one million square feet of commercial space, with over three hundred local and national tenants. Initially starting as a Property Coordinator, Mike quickly advanced to become a Real Estate Manager and subsequently was promoted to the role of Area Manager. In this role, Mike was responsible for all property management and leasing operations for the Honolulu portfolio, with a focus on the supervision of all in-house engineering, administrative staff, and third-party vendors. Mike’s responsibilities also included oversight of construction management for both tenant improvement and capital projects.

Mike attended Punahou School and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, with a concentration in management and marketing. He holds a real estate broker’s license in the state of Hawaii and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designee. Mike earned the distinction of being named one of Pacific Business News’ Top Forty Under 40 for 2020. He has served on the GIFT Foundation of Hawaii’s Board of Directors and is an active member of the Hawaii CCIM Chapter Board, chairing philanthropic committees and serving in chapter leadership roles.

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KATT- real estate agent

KATHLEEN AHN OKUBO (S)
Vice President

Kathleen Ahn Okubo specializes in Class A office leasing, retail leasing, and investment sales in Hawaii. Kathleen is a member of the landlord representation team which has responsibility for leasing approximately 880,000 square feet of office space on Oahu. Properties included in her portfolio are City Financial Tower and Finance Factors Center in Honolulu’s Central Business District. Additional properties in her portfolio include the eleven50 Building and Kalaeloa Professional Center in the Kapolei area.

In addition, she represents national and international tenants in the leasing of their Honolulu retail and office locations. Current and past international clients include Paris Baguette, Tonymoly, and NTT DoCoMo, to name a few. Fluent in Korean, Kathleen has also served as a real estate advisor to numerous Korean companies and individuals in their acquisition, disposition, and leasing of commercial real estate in Hawaii.

Kathleen is active in Hawaii’s political and business community, which has allowed her to establish relationships with various community leaders and governmental regulators. As an avid food and wine enthusiast, Kathleen is a current member and former President of the Honolulu Chapter of The International Wine & Food Society. She is a current Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) candidate and is pursuing a CCIM designation.

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SHELBY KIHARA (B)
Vice President

Shelby Kihara serves as a Vice President at Standard Commercial. Her career spans over seven years, marked by a depth of knowledge in commercial sales, management, and leasing. Recognized for her ability to cultivate strong and trusting relationships with both landlords and tenants, Shelby excels in orchestrating transactions that are not only successful but also forge enduring partnerships. Her track record is distinguished by her negotiation of approximately 600,000 square feet in leasing deals and the facilitation of sales transactions of over $12 million in recent years.

Prior to joining Standard Commercial, Shelby was a commercial real estate agent at SN Realty where she was a member of the landlord representation team for The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, providing leasing services for the islands of O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i, and Hawai’i island. Most recently, Shelby was the lead leasing agent for Harbor Center, a 232,337 SF property in Aiea with approximately 250 industrial, retail, and office tenants, including Napa Auto Parts, Goodwill Industries, Ace Auto Glass, Fabric Mart, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Edward Jones, The Bike Shop, and Allstate Insurance.

Shelby’s tenant representation clientele comprise a diverse portfolio of national companies and established local businesses. Clients have included Electrical Consultants, The Hawaii Pacific Foundation, ProPark, Women In Need Hawaii, Maui Jim, Mahina Made, and The Keiki Dept. Her dedication, expertise, and relationship-building skills facilitate seamless matches between landlords and tenants, ensuring optimal outcomes for her clients.

Originally from Ha’iku, Maui, Shelby is an alumna of Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus. She received a BBA in Hospitality and Tourism from The University of Hawaii Maui. Her academic journey included a transformative study-abroad experience at Shanghai Normal University in China, complemented by an internship at The Double Tree by Hilton in Shanghai. Shelby is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Hawaii.

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SARAH IKIOKA (S)
Associate

Sarah Ikioka is an Associate at Standard Commercial in the commercial leasing division. Her portfolio currently encompasses well-known office and retail properties including the Finance Factors Center, Liliha Professional Building, Wailana at Waikiki, and Waimalu Shopping Center. Additionally, Sarah is focused on tenant representation across a variety of business sectors, with a special emphasis on Native Hawaiian organizations while fostering strong relationships within the overall business community. Some prominent clients Sarah has recently represented include Papa Ola Lokahi, Fullmer Brothers’ Construction, Hawaii Dental Wellness, and ReDesign Hawaii.

Prior to joining the leasing division, Sarah was a property manager with affiliate Standard Management, which provided her with foundational experience in vendor and construction management, property accounting, monthly reporting, and commercial and residential leasing. During her management tenure, Sarah was the lead leasing agent for the company’s multifamily portfolio, with leasing responsibility for entire primarily vacant apartment buildings and commercial spaces within the management portfolio. Sarah’s strong teamworking and collaborative skills have established valuable transferrable long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and tenants.

Born and raised in Wailuku, Maui, Sarah attended Kamehameha Schools, the University of Redlands (CA), and Hawaii Pacific University where she received a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. She was a four-year scholar-athlete and competed on both universities’ nationally-ranked women’s tennis teams, achieving the prestigious All-America designation.

Sarah is a licensed Hawaii real estate salesperson and is a current Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) candidate pursuing her CCIM designation.

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EVELEEN M KONG (S)
Property Manager, Standard Management LLC

Eveleen Kong is a property manager at Standard Management LLC with over seven years of experience in commercial and residential property management. She oversees operations for the company’s portfolio, managing retail, industrial, office, and multifamily properties. Eveleen brings extensive experience in leasing and sale transactions, financial management, operations, real estate data management, and property management.

Before joining Standard Management, Eveleen was a property manager at Pacific Property Group, managing various asset classes. Prior to that, she held multiple roles in the commercial real estate division at Kamehameha Schools, starting as an administrative coordinator and advancing to lease coordinator/administrator. During this time, she also worked as a residential sales agent, gaining valuable transactional experience. Her strengths include managing tenant, client, and vendor relationships, real estate sales and investment management, contract and lease management, and fiscal management.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Eveleen attended the University of Houston, focusing on hotel and restaurant management. She is a US Army veteran, having served as a human resources assistant at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii before starting her real estate career. Eveleen holds an active real estate salesperson license in Hawaii and is an active member of the CCIM Hawaii Chapter, working towards the CCIM designation. She is also involved in the BOMA Hawaii chapter.

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GAYLEN PASION
Property Coordinator, Standard Management LLC

Gaylen Pasion is the Property Coordinator at Standard Management LLC. Gaylen’s duties include providing operational support in all aspects of property management, including property accounting, vendor management, and tenant relations. In addition to operational support, Gaylen assists the management staff in the company’s leasing efforts.

Prior to joining Standard Management LLC, Gaylen worked at a private medical practice in Honolulu where Gaylen was responsible for a variety of duties, including maintaining the database system, preparation of the clinic daily to maximize efficiency for both doctor and patients, reception and customer service, and payment processing.

Previous work experience included eight years at the The Cole Academy in various operational and educational capacities. She implemented policies and procedures that ensured the safety and well-being of all children at the center. She also was responsible to ensure procedures, accreditation, licensing and center standards were met, and was vital in the supervision and support of all staff members in connection with the Center Director. Gaylen was also involved in center’s accounting process, overseeing the tuition billing and receivables.

Gaylen was born and raised on Oahu and graduated from Wallace Rider Farrington High School.

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STEVEN SEDENO
Facilities Manager, Standard Management LLC

Steven Sedeno is a Facility Manager at Standard Management LLC. He oversees ongoing facility maintenance at commercial and multifamily properties. His duties include lighting, plumbing, drywall repair, electrical work, and groundskeeping. Steven also supports the division with regular inspections to ensure safety standards are met and reports major repairs to the management staff.

Before joining Standard Management, Steven worked as a Maintenance Technician for Hawaiian Building Maintenance, where he conducted maintenance repairs for owners and was primarily assigned to Standard Management’s managed portfolio. Steven has six years of general maintenance experience and has maintained properties from downtown Honolulu to Kapolei.

Steven served in the United States Army from 2004 to 2010 as a 13B U6 (Cannon Crew Member and Level 2 Artillery Mechanic). During his enlistment, he was deployed overseas to Kuwait and Iraq. In 2010, he transferred to the Hawai’i Army National Guard. Throughout his military career, Steven received several Army Commendation Awards for good conduct and Army Achievement Awards. He ended his career as a Sergeant (E-5).

Born on the island of Oahu, Steven graduated from Leilehua High School in 2004. He is currently attending the University of Phoenix to obtain his Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice.

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PHIL YOON (S)
Property Manager, Standard Management LLC

Phil Yoon is a property manager at Standard Management, dedicated to overseeing an office complex on Oahu. His responsibilities include managing all aspects of the property, ensuring smooth building operations, maintenance, and administration. Phil is known for his exceptional customer service, strong landlord-tenant and vendor relationships, effective negotiation skills, conflict resolution, and maintaining high standards of quality control.

Before joining Standard Management, Phil gained extensive experience managing high-end luxury vacation rentals and investment properties across Oahu. He previously worked as a property manager for Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, where he managed a portfolio of luxury properties in areas such as Waikiki’s Gold Coast, Kailua, Lanikai, North Shore (Haleiwa), and Ko Olina, as well as long-term rentals. Phil also successfully managed vacation rental properties as an independent Airbnb host in both Hawaii and California.

In addition to his experience in short-term rental and residential property management, Phil has worked as a housing navigator, assisting low-income individuals and families, including those experiencing homelessness, in finding affordable housing on Oahu. His work in this role demonstrated his dedication to helping others overcome barriers to secure safe and stable housing. Most recently, Phil served as a housing navigator with Residential Youth Services and Empowerment (RYSE), a nonprofit organization supporting young adults and families experiencing homelessness on the island.

Originally from Los Angeles, Phil is a graduate of California State University, Northridge. He has also lived in New York City, where he worked as a licensed real estate agent. Phil is currently a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Hawaii.

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KENNETH HOOHULI
Facility Manager, Standard Management LLC

Kenneth Hoohuli is a Facility Manager at Standard Management, serving as dedicated personnel at a managed property. He has over twenty years of experience in this role and joined Standard Management in 2020. Kenneth’s responsibilities include operational support in all areas of property management, such as property maintenance, vendor relations, and tenant relations.

Before joining Standard Management, Kenneth worked at Realty Laua as a Facility Coordinator and Gym Coordinator, where he ensured property safety and maintenance and assisted in scheduling and coordinating community events. His other work experience includes positions at the City & County of Honolulu’s Road Maintenance Division, Abbey Medical Supply, and Halekulani.

Born and raised on Oahu, Kenneth graduated from President William McKinley High School. He has been actively involved in the Kalihi community for over twenty-five years, volunteering with organizations like Parents and Children Together, Palama Settlement, and I-9 Sports. Kenneth coaches youth ages 7-18 in football, flag football, basketball, and baseball.

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RANAE BAUMAN-BIRD (S)
Brokerage Coordinator

Ranae serves as the Brokerage Coordinator at Standard Commercial, where she plays a pivotal role in managing office operations and overseeing the coordination of leasing and sales activities. Her responsibilities encompass tracking sales transactions from initiation to closure, providing crucial support to the President and brokerage team, and ensuring efficient office management. Ranae excels in conducting market research, maintaining due diligence processes, supporting marketing initiatives, and monitoring transaction timelines to meet key milestones. Additionally, she coordinates property tours and prepares proposals for review by the leasing/sales agents.

Prior to joining Standard Commercial, Ranae gained valuable experience at a Honolulu-based firm specializing in commercial real estate project management and consulting for eight years. There, she honed her skills in office management and provided essential assistance to the company’s principal.

A longtime resident of Oahu with deep roots in the community, Ranae is an alumna of Kailua High School and has pursued higher education at Windward Community College and Hawaii Loa College. She holds an active real estate salesperson license in Hawaii.

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