Following the layoffs of over twenty employees last week, SummitMedia has announced the promotion of Patti Ponimoi to President SummitMedia LLC Hawaii.
Ponimoi joined SummitMedia Honolulu in December 2017 as Senior Sales Account Manager and was promoted to Local Sales Manager in January 2020. She has previously held sales management positions at Hawaiian Airlines, iHeartMedia Honolulu, and the then Raycom owned “Hawaii News Now” television station trio of CBS, NBC and Telemundo affiliates.
SummitMedia, LLC today announced the promotion of Patti Ponimoi to President SummitMedia LLC Hawaii. In her new role, Ponimoi is committed to building on our great tradition of bringing Hawaiian music to Honolulu. Further, she will make certain we celebrate the Hawaiian language, culture and local artists.
Ponimoi will lead KRATER 96.3 (KRTR), HAWAIIAN 105 (KINE), KCCN FM 100, POWER 104.3 (KPHW), AM 940 (KKNE) and KPRP AM.
Patti has been the Local Sales Manager for SummitMedia in Honolulu since 2019. She is a veteran sales and communications professional with a career spanning more than 20 years, previously holding positions at Hawaii News Now, iHeartMedia and Hawaiian Airlines.
“I’m honored and humbled to be a part of SummitMedia’s commitment to building the best radio stations for the Honolulu community. Continuing the tradition of Hawaiian music and perpetuating the culture of our local stations is very personal to me and I understand its importance to everyone,” said Ponimoi. “My foundation is deeply rooted in the Hawaiian culture, music and the values taught to me by my Kumu Hula, the late Aunty Aloha Dalire and her family. SummitMedia and I are committed to serving Hawaii and our Honolulu community.”
Carl Parmer, SummitMedia CEO stated, “We are very excited for Patti to lead our team in Hawaii. She has a deep personal commitment to Hawaiian culture which is vital to our principles as well as our success.” Ponimoi currently serves on the Board for the Honolulu Executive Association and served as the Secretary on the Board for Ka Ulukoa Volleyball Institute. She has been heavily involved in the Honolulu community and has served and volunteered for many local organizations.
