Guam Business Magazine staff

Women have made significant impacts as leaders as their businesses sail towards success. Whether that’s a small or medium-sized business, or a major company doing business in our region, women have firmly established themselves on a sea of commerce and entrepreneurship in the Mariana Islands, despite sometimes encountering our economy’s stormy seas. 

In this issue, we are featuring an armada of women in business in the Mariana Islands on our unique cover, and in this feature.

And here they are:

Leann Abonales

Director of marketing and brand development, Pacific Islands Club Guam

On the team:
Miranda Sablan
Director of human resources
Tania Stotts-Cruz
Food & beverage director
Katrina Rivers-St. Robert
Director of rooms
Yoko Yasunaga
Financial controller

Patricia P. Ada

Vice president and chief financial officer
Ada’s Trust & Investment Inc.
Board member, Ada’s Trust
Board member, Bank of Guam
Board member, i*Recycle
Vice chairperson, Hagatna Restoration & Redevelopment Authority

On the team:
Lelia San Nicolas
General manager

Barbie Jane Agahan

President, ALIM Corp. 
President, ItsBarbieJane
Guam Business Magazine 40 under Forty

Lucy M. Alcorn

CEO, GFS Group
Board director, A.B. Won Pat International Airport Guam
Board director, Guam Chapter of the American Red Cross

Celia J. Anderson

President and CEO, Bonita Trading Co., which does business as Bonita Baby
Owner, Dudus Girl Guam

On the team:
Margarita Leon Guerrero
Secretary/treasurer, manager

Anita P. Arriola

Managing partner, Arriola Law Firm

On the team:
Christine Claveria Arriola
Associate
Leah Diaz-Aguon
Associate

Mika Caldwell

Vice president and co-owner, Archway Inc., which does business as Infusion Coffee & Tea, I Love Guam, The Beverage Source, and now Mochill
2019 U.S. Small Business Administration Guam Small Business Persons of the Year
2022 University of Guam Distinguished Alumna

Marcia “Ruri” E. Ayuyu

Owner/operator, McDonald’s of Guam and Saipan
2012 Saipan Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year 
Rotary Club of Saipan’s Rotarian of the Year 
2023 McDonald's "Values" Award for community service

On the team:
Ashley Ayuyu
Executive assistant, McDonald’s of Guam Ruthzel Perez
General manager, McDonald’s Middle Road, Saipan 
Gissel Achas
General manager, Garapan Express McDonald’s, Saipan
Majellyn Calceta
Organizational instructor, McDonald’s of Guam and Saipan

Sheila Baker

Commercial director, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

On the team: 
Linh Carlson
Director of finance
Christy Cruz
Director of human resources
Glenda Villa
Director of operations
Brenda Solang
Director of revenue
Kimi Passauer
Director of sales
Olympia Mutuc
Conference and banquet sales manager

Nenita C. Baldovino

Owner, Rambies Corp., which does business as Rambies Fast Food and Rambies Catering
Administrator, Nicolette Baldovino Community Foundation Inc.
Chairwoman, board of trustees, Filipino Community of Guam

On the team:
Estelita Cortez
Manager

Christine Won Pat Baleto 

CEO, Docomo Pacific Inc.
Master Franchise/Franchise Store Owner/Managing Partner, FROOTS
Board member, Guam Department of Education 
Leadership Council member, National Small Business Administration 
2020 University of Guam Distinguished Alumna Award 
2014 Devondale Distributor Award for Sales Achievement 
2012 Smuckers Special Achievement Award. 
2009 Salvation Army Volunteer of the Year 
Guam Business Magazine 2007 Businesswoman of the Year
2003 10-year Service Award from Sanctuary Inc. 
1991/2001 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 

On the team: 
Marilyn Roberto Borja
Executive vice president of consumer business unit
Crena Byerly
Senior vice president of enterprise sales division
Stacy Elarmo 
Senior vice president of human resources
Davina Alvarez
Vice president of finance operations
Connie Cruz
Vice president of customer service operations
Eloisa Dimarucut Hudson
Director of enterprise marketing
Emi Tenorio
Director of IT
Pauline Johnson
General manager
Michelle Chaco
Senior enterprise sales manager
Flo Hipolito
Senior channel sales manager
Jena Manibusan
Senior manager of consumer service and support
Nicole Michelle S. Babauta
Senior consumer sales manager

Daria Calvo

Co-founder, Puti’on Projects LLC, Fam Farms and Picasso Nenis
Guam Business Magazine 40 Under Forty

Jessica M. Barrett

President, Barrett Enterprises Inc., which does business as Barrett Plumbing
2016 Women in Business Champion for Guam 
2017 Guam Chamber of Commerce Small Business Excellence Award 
2018 Goldman Sachs 1,000 Small Businesses program
2019 U.S. Small Business Administration Emerging Leaders program
Guam Business Magazine 2019 Businesswoman of the Year 

On the team: 
Maxine Barrett 
Corporate secretary

Conchita D. Bathan

CEO, Core Tech International 
Awardee, US  Filipina Women's Network 2012
Awardee, Global Filipina Women's Network Awardee 2014
Awardee, Gawad Ulirang Pilipino 2016

On the team: 
Aurora Casiquin 
Director of purchasing department
Jacky Sanchez 
Manager of human resources and administration

Katherine R. Calvo

President and CEO, Pay-Less Markets Inc.
Director, PMC Investments Inc.
Guam Business Magazine 2006 Businesswoman of the Year
2014 Progressive Grocers "Top Women in Grocery" Senior Executive level award
Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce Mentor

On the team: 
Marie Calvo Benito
Chairperson of the Pay-Less Community Foundation
Bernie Onedera
Operations manager, Pay-Less Markets Inc.
Clarice Mariano
Controller, PDC
Alyssa Leon Guerrero
Merchandising manager, Pay-Less Markets Inc.
Katarina Sgro
Freeze & chill category operations manager, Pay-Less Markets Inc.
Brianna Crisostomo
Sales manager, PDC
Rosae Shandor
Pay-Less dietician
Rose Akima
Grocery operations manager
Iris Benavente
Produce buyer
Jamie Torres
Meat operations manager
Neomi Santos
Variety operations manager
Loren Magante
Loyalty program manager
Alma Guiang
Maite Store Manager
Anelie Tumando
Sinajana Store Manager
Stacey Quitugua
Sumay Store Manager
Doris DeGuzman
Dededo Store Manager
Lilybeth Innocentes
Yigo Store Manager

Maria Calvo

Vice president and Dededo branch manager, First Hawaiian Bank

On the team: 
Vickie Izuka
Vice president/Oleai branch manager
Irene Mafnas
Vice president and operations manager
Joanne Torres
Vice president and commercial banking officer
Francine M. Cruz
Vice president and commercial banking officer
Jeannette Corpuz
Vice president and senior private banking officer
Narlin Manalo
Vice president and private banking officer
Kate Reinhart
Vice president, technical manager, and merchant services manager

Shiela R. Concepcion

Business director, DZSP 21

On the team: 
Suzette Gutierrez
Program management office manager
Tania Patawaran
Contracts manager
Ignacia Barcinas
Procurement manager
Lucretia Perez
Human resources manager
Ma. Victoria Velte
Environmental/energy manager
Sheryll Dorion
Regional call center manager
Celeste Barcinas
Property manager
Anna Sanchez
Power systems manager
Marlina Castro
Transportation fleet manager
Phillisha Cruz
Transportation office manager

Jennifer Crisostomo Camacho

Senior vice president, Cars Plus
President, Rotary Club of Tumon Bay
President, St. John’s School Board of Trustees
President, Amphibious Aquatics
Board member, Guam Motorsports Association
Board member, Guam Automobile Dealers Association
Board member and Guam National Athlete Commission Rep., Guam Cycling Federation
Guam Business Magazine 40 Under Forty
2011 Guam Young Professional of the Year
Small Business Excellence Awards for Thrifty Car Rental Guam
2019 Graduate of the Inaugural SBA Emerging Leaders Program

On the team: 
Nora C. Rapolla
Manager, Thrifty Car Rental

Trina Cruz

Marketing & brand engagement director, Atkins Kroll Inc.
2013, Golden Latte - HERO Supervisory Award

On the team: 
Tracy Guerrero
General manager, Atkins Kroll Saipan
Julie Lee
Finance director
Daphne Leon Guerrero 
People director

Vanessa L. Williams Cruz

Williams Law Firm
Chairperson, Guam Cannabis Control Board
Chairperson, Guam Advisory Committee, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
U.S. Small Business Administration 2019 Women in Business Champion
Guam Business Magazine 40 Under Forty

Sharon Davis

Senior vice president of community engagement and external affairs, GTA Guam
Chairwoman, Junior Achievement Guam
Chairwoman, Guam Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Member, USO Guam Advisory Council

On the team: 
Cora Bejado
Interim head of people operations
Kamia Dierking
Senior director of government affairs
Marvilyn Salazar
Senior director majors & SMB in sales
April Flores
Senior director of customer support
Maryann Dixon
Executive business partner
Jennifer Taitano
Director of human resources
Jocelyn Herrera
Director of financial analysis
Therese Guerrero
Director of brand marketing
Michele Catahay Perez
Director of community relations
Sharon Cassidy
Business development director
Judy Rosario
Sales director
Ione Llagas
Director of strategic projects
Norma Taitague
Director of GIS mapping
April Sablan
Business support director
Dolores Hernandez
Director of customer support

Julienne Rose Perez Duenas

Physical therapist, owner and clinical director, Sports, Orthopedic and Active Rehabilitation Inc.
Member, Guam National Olympic Committee, Medical and Anti-doping Committee
Physical therapy representative, Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners
Founding member and former president, Occupational and Physical Therapy Association of Guam 
Guam Business Magazine 2008 Businesswoman of the Year

Elizabeth C. Duenas

Owner and associate broker, REMAX Diamond Realty
Regional director, REMAX Micronesia/Philippines

On the team: 
Georgina Campos
Associate broker

Marilou Dimalanta

Senior manager, Calvo's SelectCare, Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters Inc.

Daisy Lynn T. Demapan

Founder and operator, El Bishu/Bishu Marianas
Program Officer, Faha Digital Media 
Board Member, Proa Publications
Nominee, 2024 Saipan Chamber of Commerce Small Business of Year 
Guam Business Magazine 40 Under Forty

Monique Genereux Amani

Co-owner, Mosa's Joint
2024 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year

Sara Pleadwell Doctor

Co-owner, Mosa's Joint
2024 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year

Shelly Gibson

Special projects manager for military and federal business development, Tan Holdings
Founding president, Prima Pacific, National Federation of Republican Women

Dominique Rose Felix-Leon Guerrero

Vice president and associate broker, Century 21 Real Estate Management Co.
Guam Association of Realtors 2026 vice president and treasurer elect
2025 Guam Association of Realtors Realtor of the Year

On the team: 
Mia Grumo
Comptroller
Vera Anderson
Property manager 
Yvonne Mediola
Operations manager

Lorraine S. Okada

President and owner, Okada Managing Consulting Services
1987, Outstanding Young Women of America
1988, Presidential Award, Soroptimist of the Marianas 
1989, Hall of Fame Award, American Institutes of Banking 
1993, Award for Professional Excellence, Society for Human Resource Management Guam 
Guam Business Magazine 2009 Businesswoman of the Year
2015, Awardee, International Scholar Laureate Award
Founding board member, Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce 
Founding president, SHRM Guam

Ramona L. Jones

CEO, Jones & Guerrero Co. Inc.
Guam Business Magazine 2017 Businesswoman of the Year

Rose Grino

Healthcare Delivery Administrator & Nursing Leader, FHP Health Center 
Executive director, Guam Nurses Association
Vice chairwoman, Guam Community College Board of Trustees
Member, Nursing Advisory Council of the University of Guam School of Nursing
2015, Nurse of the Year Award, Guam Nurses Association
2018, Employee of the Quarter, Guam Regional Medical City
2014, Honorary Recognition in Nursing Management and Leadership
2008, Honorary Award for Nursing Practice in Outpatient Setting

Monica Okada Guzman

CEO and managing partner, Galaide Group LLC
Executive director, Guam Unique Merchandise and Arts 
Chairwoman, Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency

Siska S. Hutapea

President and founder, Cornerstone Evaluation Guam, Inc. 
Chairwoman, Guam Economic Development Authority Board of Directors 
Treasurer, Lutheran Church of Guam
Founding member and former president, Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Mary Grace D. Jacot

President and CEO, SET Pacific Inc.
Guam Business Magazine 2018 Businesswoman of the Year

Rita Jugo

Vice president, Bank of Hawaii
Treasurer, Board of trustees, Catholic Social Services
2012, Reina A. Leddy Guam Young Professional of the Year

On the team: 
Desiree Braga Valerio
Vice president and relationship manager

Anna Wang Kao

President and owner, Ocean Villa Guam, Tumon Isa LLC
Founder and president, Genghis Khan Furniture Store
President, United Chinese Association of Guam, and the first female president
Chairwoman, Guam Chinese School Foundation
Guam Business Magazine 2010 Businesswoman of the Year

Jaylene Kent

Owner, JBK Enterprises LLC which does business as Isla Coatings and Roofing Supply
Chartering president, National Association of Women in Construction - Guam Chapter

Michelle Kramer

Managing director, Pacific International (Guam) Inc., which does business as Nimitz Towers
Honorary Consul of the Marshall Islands to Guam
Alumna of the first class of the Pacific Islands Leadership Program, launched in 2013 between Taiwan and the East-West Center in Honolulu 
Guam Business Magazine 40 Under Forty

On the team: 
Melissa Kramer 
Procurement manager
Miki Yokoseki Marks 
Property manager

Allie Leon Guerero

Owner and founder, ALG Financial Services Inc.

Jo Ann Tanaka Mafnas

Vice president of retail marketing, South Pacific Petroleum Corp.

Maria Eugenia H. Leon Guerrero

Executive vice president and chief operating officer, Bank of Guam
Board member, Bank of Guam
Board member, ASC Trust

On the team: 
Joyce B. Miyashita
Senior vice president and chief credit officer
Josephine L. Mariano
Senior vice president and chief BSA & central operations officer
Theresa C. Obispo
Senior vice president and chief human resources officer
Lesley-Anne Leon Guerrero 
Senior vice president and chief experience officer
Janice R. Chargualaf 
Senior vice president and chief retail and card services officer
Merced M. Tomokane
Senior vice president and regional community development officer

Maria E. Miller

President and principal broker, Horizon Properties Inc.

Paula LG Monk

Sales senior manager, Guam and Micronesia, United Airlines
Board member, USO Guam Executive Council

Doyon Ahn Morato

Director of Strategic development, Marunda Defense Services Ltd.
Principal, Nikido Consulting Group
Board member, A.B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam 
Society of American Military Engineers Guam Post 1st vice president 
Founding board member, Guam Women's Chamber of Commerce founding board member
Vice president, Guam Children's Museum Foundation 
Board member, Guam Family Justice Center Alliance

Annmarie T. Muna

President and general manager, AM Insurance
Board member, Guam Chapter of the American Red Cross
Guam Business Magazine 2019 Executive of the Year 
University of Guam 2019 Commencement Speaker

On the team: 
Tricia R. Granillo
Insurance manager
Antonita O. Blas
Administrative  manager

Remiliza Ilao Oriondo-Cruz

Owner, RIO Consultants & Trading
Member, Guam Food Safety Advisory Group
Member, National Environmental Health Association
Guam Business Magazine 40 Under Forty

Yolanda M. Padrones

Director of human resources, Triple J Enterprises Inc.
Society for Human Resource Management Guam chapter, past president
Guam Community College Board of Trustees
Guam Department of Labor Workers Compensation Commission
Bake Their Day local nonprofit, volunteer

On the team: 
Tina Esteves 
Marketing manager, Triple J Enterprises Inc.

Ann Marie M. Pelobello

Owner, Authorized Occupational Safety and Health Administration Trainer, Safety, Health & Environmental Trainer, and Quality Control Manager, OSH solutions
Board member and treasurer, 2025 to 2026 National Association of Women in Construction Guam Chapter board of directors

Michelle Quidachay

General manager, Guam and Saipan, APL

On the team: 
Brandy Cruz
Customer care manager
Melanie Palomo
Senior account manager

Joleen Mesa

Senior director of supply & operations, IP&E, which does business as Shell 

On the team: 
Tina Thai
Director of commercial sales
Carla Llamazares
Director of supply & operation
Divina Villanueva
Director of finance
Jenna Leon Guerrero
Retail territory manager
Jonneane Sarmiento
Category manager
Claudine Salas Suzuki
Merchandise manager
Kaye Julian
Senior loyalty marketing manager
Camille Denight
Marketing business partner
Melissa Swann
Financial reporting & financial planning manager
Annette Salas
Procurement manager
My-Thanh Nguyen
HR business partner

Sophia Chu Wigsten

General manager, Hyatt Regency Guam 
Chairperson, Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association
Guam Business Magazine 2016 Businesswoman of the Year

On the team: 
Madeleine Cosico
Director of sales and marketing, Hyatt Regency Guam
Claire Garcia
Director of human resources
Aya Domingo
Rooms director

Carol Lucenara

Manager, Surfrider Resort Hotel, Saipan
Manager, Great Harvest Bread Co. Saipan

Somia T. Quan

President, Joeten Motor Co. Inc.*
President, AFE Marianas LLC
Vice chairperson, Mariana Islands Nature Alliance
Board member, PHI Pharmacy Inc. 
Guam Business Magazine 40 Under Forty

Patty T. Palacios

General manager, The Athlete’s Foot Saipan/All Star Goods*
Board director, Saipan Stevedore Co.
Executive director, Joeten Daidai Foundation
Board director, Make-A-Wish Guam & CNMI
*Joeten Enterprises Inc.

Darlene P. Macaranas

Manager, Joeten Enterprises Inc.

Donna Muna Quinata

Senior vice president, Monster Auto Group, which does business as Guam AutoSpot
Board member, Public Defenders Service Corp.
Board member, Civil Law Center/Elderly Justice Center
Board member, AM Insurance board 
Board member, Guam Workforce Development Board
Board member, The Bill Muna Foundation

On the team: 
Stephanie G. Flores
Director of compliance & human resources

Suzanne Z. Perez

Shopping center manager, Guam Premier Outlets
Board member, Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI 
Council member, Guam United Services Organization

Giana P. Manglona

Owner, Guam Baby Company
Owner, Accounting Management Solutions LLC
Treasurer, Guam Children's Museum

Jessica Leon Guerrero

President, M-80 Systems Inc. 
President, Furniture Kathy Style
US Small Business Administration 2024 Small Businessperson of the Year for Guam
Member, Advisory Board of the American Cancer Society, Guam Chapter 
2022 HON Co. Standing Ovation Award. HON Co. designs and manufactures lines of furniture.

Christina Leon Guerrero

Rental sales manager, Morrico Equipment

Charlene M. Ogo

Owner, Sweet7oh!
Director/business advisor, Rota Small Business Development Center

Katrina Untalan

Vice president of administration and operations, CU Holdings Inc., which does business as Compadres Mall, and TRI Inc., which does business as RUEC Rentals, Paradise Estates, Paradise Court, and Paradise Meadows
General manager, Compadres Mall
Guam Business Magazine 40 Under Forty

On the team: 
Madi Castro Finik
Office manager & tenant relations manager
Genevieve A. Cabrera
Accounting manager

Janice McPhetres

Chief financial officer, BankPacific

On the team: 
Aurora Pimentel
Senior vice president and system operations
Molly Q. Duenas
Vice president, chief lending officer, residential and consumer
Veronica F. Evaristo
Vice president and loan support division unit manager
Sandra Mesa
Vice president and human resources officer
Mariah “Leah” Vilante
Vice president and senior manager for Guam branches
Carmelita Gogue
Vice president and general manager, Marianas Finance Corp.
Vanessa Padua
director of sales, Our Lady of Peace Memorial Gardens Inc./Our Lady of Peace Memorial Life Plans Inc.

Juliet Milan

Sales support manager, Mobil Oil Guam Inc.

Chen-Yi “Jenny” Yang

Owner and managing director, Globest LLC, which does business as GNC in Guam and Saipan
Founder, Tasi Global Consulting

Celine San Nicolas

Owner and president, France Wines Etc.
President and main partner, Love Crêpes
Honorary Consul of France to Guam
Co-owner and manager with her husband of the Reflection Center building in Hagåtña, and the Pediatric Dental Center where her husband is the pediatric dentist.

Jenna Sablan

Operations manager, Title Guaranty of Guam

On the team: 
Sharon DeJesus
Controller
Michaela Pangilinan-Gogue
Business development officer
Danielle Jesus
Escrow manager
Jona Magalin
Research supervisor
Adrienne Santos
Data records and parsing manager
Camiele Ah Kee
Title officer
Gabrielle Halmi
Escrow officer

Valerie Carbullido

Director of sales and marketing, Wyndham Gardens Guam and Grand Plaza Hotel Sentry Hospitality Corp.
Special Events manager, iCare4 Wine Dinner Series
Wish Granter, Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI

On the team: 
Norma DeCastro
Comptroller
Annabelle Santos
Manager

Carisse Dawn Vendiola

Chief commercial officer, IT&E 

On the team: 
Velma Palacios
Senior director
Sheerelyn Ancheta
Director of finance
Misaki Toves
Senior manager for marketing and communications
Aileen Lagumen
Senior manager for business support services
Sandra Diaz
Senior manager for regional channel sales & Guam customer service
Janet Aguon
Enterprise senior sales manager

Shirley Ann Sablan

President and CEO, Pacifica Insurance Underwriters Inc. 
Guam Business Magazine 2014 Businesswoman of the Year

On the team: 
Gloria Jane Madarang
Finance manager
Jessica Sablan
Operations manager

Marie N. Guerrero

CEO, B&G Pacific LLC, which does business as Three Squares  

On the team: 
Marlene Aguon
Accounting manager
Olivia Ferguson
Wholesale sales manager
Taylor Cruz
Operations supervisor, Donki Village Three Squares

Mynette Dizon

Managing owner and administrator, World of Wonder STEM Academy, World of Wonder STEM Academy II, Raven’s Wonderland Indoor Playground and The Wondrous Cup Café
Member, Advisory Board Simon A. Sanchez High School Fanhasso Academy
Vice president, Simon A. Sanchez High School PTO

Abby Crane

Owner and designer, The Blue Latitude

Christina Cruz

Digital media and marketing manager, Shut Up & Fish Inc.

Brenda Dayson

Co-owner, Livestrong Fitness and Nutrition