Remembering Herb Tamura
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his Spring the HFIA Ohana said goodbye to Herb Tamura, a founding member of our association and an inspirational leader who has shaped the food industry in Hawaii. Herb began his career in the food retail industry as a kid working at his parents’ store in Waianae, Tamura Shoten. Throughout his life Herb worked tirelessly to grow the family business and was dedicated to leading from the front. He espoused values that have become even more meaningful in times like these, dedication to family, grit, hard work, valuing his employees, and giving back to the community. As a founding member of HFIA, Herb was integral in creating an association where industry leaders could learn from each other, communicate, and collaborate for mutual benefit. Herb and Glenn have built Tamura Enterprises into a local institution, each location an integral part of the fabric of their community. Yet, Herb’s influence goes far beyond his own businesses. HFIA and the work we do is a part of his legacy, as are the spirit of hard work, innovation, cooperation, and humility. We will be forever grateful for this guidance and contributions, and we will strive to live up to his example of what a leader in the food industry should be.
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