Scott Startsman is the youngest fully vested owner-associate of Kahala Associates, serves on the Kahala Associates’ Board of Directors, chairs the company’s technology committee and serves on the Kahala Business Association Board of Directors. He is also the former President of the Diamond Head Hillside AOAO Board of Directors and the AOAO Board treasurer.

In 2011, Scott was recognized as on of the top young business professionals by Pacific Business News.  He was selected to the prestigious class of “Forty Under 40”.  His clients have nominated him for the prestigious “Aloha Aina Award” every year since 2005 in recognition of his outstanding client care. He also oversees a roughly $20 million dollar investment portfolio, handling the transactions and staying up on the market, giving direction for when to buy and sell.

In addition to Scott’s sales achievements, he is known for his unparalleled client service, negotiation skills, and thorough understanding of market conditions. Scott brings creativity, drive, a personal enjoyment of the business, and leading edge marketing strategies to Kahala Associates.  Scott’s dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of his clients have earned him repeated praises & referrals.

As the Technology Committee Chairman, Scott has been the driving force and the visionary that has led Kahala Associates to be at the forefront of technology.  Since Scott started working for Kahala Associates in 2005, his passion and drive for constant improvement has led Kahala Associates to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and elevate customer service through integrated strategic marketing and technology programs. 

In addition, as fromer President of Diamond Head Hillside Board of Directors and as the AOAO Treasurer, Scott has a thorough knowledge of how associations work and operate.  This expertise allows him to better help clients understand the often complicated association docs and all the aspects of AOAO living that may affect them. Scott, who served as President for the past six years helped decrease the annual expenses by 15% and increased the Association reserve funds by more than 250%. Furthermore, Scott has helped to create a clear vision and plan for the building and ultimately helping to increase the property values. 

Originally from North Carolina, Scott vacationed most of his life in Hawaii and in 1999 decided to move permanently to the Islands. He attended Appalachian State University and UNC-Charlotte were he was a scholarship athlete in soccer, making the academic honor roll 3 years while being apart of the nationally ranked soccer program. Scott has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus on marketing and sales. He spent a semester a part of a study abroad program in England and Scotland. After completing his degree he interned with Interealty Corp. where he helped identify strategic real estate trends. 

In his spare time, Scott has coached youth soccer with the Honolulu Bulls, enjoys the outdoors by hiking, surfing, biking  and through open ocean swims.  He also stays in shape through Crossfit.  Hawaii’s warm weather and climate allow him to work hard and play hard all year around.