Island Wave

Our Team

175 dedicated employees across the Hawaiian Islands

Our team of 175 dedicated employees has years of experience and expertise in sales, marketing, merchandising, warehouse management, transportation and logistics. We provide distribution services through classic channels with 3-PL services, fulfill web and distribution center orders, and work with retail buyers to get your products placed and sold.

Jeff Swartz
Jeff Swartz is Chief Executive Officer of The Islander Group. Under Jeff’s 25-year leadership, The Islander Group has grown to be the premier independent distributor of general merchandise in Hawaii.
Jeff Swartz
CEO
Jay Garcia
Steve is the President and Chief Operating Officer of The Islander Group. He is a leader in the distribution industry with a proven track record of over 30 years of experience in wholesale distribution, product development, domestic and international sourcing.
Jay Garcia
President & COO
Agnes Cheng-Maguire
Agnes is Vice President of Finance. She's been with The Islander Group for 14 years and directs the company's financial strategies, analysis, forecasting and budget management. In addition to those duties, she manages all accounting operations, including receivables, payables, & payroll.
Agnes Cheng-Maguire
VP Finance
Tim Parker
VP of Sales and Marketing
Meri Ishikawa
Director of Purchasing


Madie Roberts
Office Manager
Jarrett Arakawa
Business Development Manager