About Move Oʻahu Forward

Our Beginning

Since 2012, Move O‘ahu Forward (MOF) has been a dedicated advocate for rail transit, bringing together government, business, and community in support of a better-connected Honolulu. Initially formed by leaders across Hawai‘i’s industries, MOF’s mission was to educate O‘ahu’s residents on the benefits of rail transit, advocating for a transportation network that is reliable, efficient, and accessible for everyone.

Our Mission

MOF’s mission is to support the thoughtful, inclusive growth of Oʻahu’s communities through transit-oriented development. By advocating for collaborative solutions, promoting sustainable infrastructure, and maintaining the uniqueness of neighborhoods across Honolulu, MOF is committed to building a bright future for Oʻahu. Through our partnerships with government, business and community, we are working to help make Oʻahu more connected, accessible, and resilient for generations to come.

Our Evolution

With the first segment of the rail system becoming operational 2023, Move O‘ahu Forward has pivoted its focus toward transit-oriented development (TOD). Our goal is to maximize the opportunity that rail provides by fostering community-centered development around each station, ensuring that rail becomes the foundation for inclusive, thriving neighborhoods.

Our Commitment

Together with our partners, MOF continues to advocate for infrastructure that serves O‘ahu’s residents and preserves the unique character of our communities.

Board of Directors & Leadership

Meet our board members, who are dedicated to moving Oʻahu forward. Our diverse group of leaders bring a wide range of expertise, and unwavering commitment to our mission.

Board Chair

Stanford Carr
Stanford Carr Development

Executive Director

Jennifer Sabas

Michael Anduha, Kalihi Business Association
Davin Aoyagi, DA Consulting
Sean Baumes, WCIT
Ron Brandvold
Guy Churchill, Bank of Hawaii
Steve Colón, Hunt Development Group
Kathleen Chu, Bowers & Kubota
Matt Cox, Matson, Inc.
Mark Ebert, Stantec
Jenn Diesman, HMSA
Domenico Fortinguerra, Hitachi Rail
Mark Fukunaga, Servco Pacific, Inc.
Bob Harrison, First Hawaiian Bank
Tonga Hopoi, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Brandon Ili, Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund
Gary Kai, Hawaii Business Roundtable
Steve Kelly, James Campbell Company LLC
Jason Koyanagi, Central Pacific Bank
Dexter Kubota, Bowers + Kubota
Ryan Kusumoto, Parents and Children Together
Gerry Majkut, Hawaiian Dredging Construction

Wyeth Matsubara, Nan, Inc.
Abbey Mayer, Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Kurt Murao, Hawaiian Electric Industries
Randy Perreira, Hawaii Government Employee Association
Heather Piper, Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corp.
Amanda Pump, Child and Family Services
John Quinn, Commercial Roofing, Inc.
David Rae (Emeritus member)
Katie Rooney, Ulupono Initiative
Harry Saunders, Castle & Cooke Hawaii
Gino Soquena, Hawaii Building & Construction Trades Council
Dawn Szewczyk, HDR, Inc.
David Tanoue, R. M. Towill Corporation
Walter Thoemmes, Kamehameha Schools
Ray Vara, Hawaii Pacific Health
Wade Wakayama, HC&D
Cheryl Walthall, General Contractors Assn
Lance Wilhelm, The Wilhelm Group
Neal Yokota, Stryker Weiner & Yokota
The Howard Hughes Corporation

Partners

Our partners bring decades of expertise in transportation, urban planning, development, and community engagement.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the semi-autonomous public transit authority responsible for the project’s planning, design, and construction for an 18.9-mile, automated fixed-guideway rail system with 19 stations extending from East Kapolei Station to a temporary terminus at the Civic Center Station.

State of Hawaiʻi

• Office of the Governor, Federal Affairs, Climate, and Housing
• Office of Hawaiian Affairs
• Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
• Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA)
• Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization

City and County of Honolulu

• Department of Planning and Permitting
• Department of Transportation Services
• O‘ahu Transit Services
• Office of Housing

Mpact

Mpact is a nonprofit that works to create livable communities with transit and mobility, land use and development. Mpact focuses on the whole community built around transit and multimodal investments, from housing to business and economic development, including the implications for health, safety, equity, sustainability, access to opportunity and overall quality of life.