This is a replay of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce podcast, The Voice of Business, featuring Deena Tearney, founder and CEO of Pacific Point, a leading Salesforce consulting firm headquartered in Honolulu. In this podcast, we dive into Deena’s passion for mentoring the next generation of tech talent, Pacific Point's involvement with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and how Pacific Point helps local organizations stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Deena White Tearney is the Fo...

Deena Tearney, Pacific Point CEO, shares her own entrepreneurial story to building a global technology consulting firm and how Pacific Point leverages Salesforce to be a customer-focused company, build strong culture, and give back. But that's not all! President, Jay Ana, will share how Young Brothers, a well-known and admired local company, started by three brothers in 1900, will share how they leverage Salesforce to build and grow their business and the importance of giving back. Deena Whit...

Deena Tearney, Pacific Point CEO, hosts the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Executive Director, Communications Officer and IT Specialist talk about their recent Case and Docket Management system implementation. Deena White Tearney is the Founder and CEO of Pacific Point, a Salesforce Consulting firm. Her passion is mentoring youth to pursue careers in tech. Connect with Deena on Instagram or Linkedin and find out more about Pacific Point .

Deena Tearney, Pacific Point CEO, shares Salesforce Implementation best practices at the 2024 Salesforce Hawaii Innovation Day on the SI Panel discussion. Learn about user adoption, legacy migrations, and more! Deena White Tearney is the Founder and CEO of Pacific Point, a Salesforce Consulting firm. Her passion is mentoring youth to pursue careers in tech. Connect with Deena on Instagram or Linkedin and find out more about Pacific Point .

A successful strategy sometimes means saying, “no” to requests. Krista Gray, Senior Manager of Business Applications at Google Cloud, shares her expert strategies for navigating complex data migrations while maintaining business continuity. Discover the power of prioritizing scalable processes over always customizing solutions for individual business units, and how a big-picture strategy can lead to long-term efficiency gains and cost savings for the business. Deena White Tearney is the Found...

In Part 2 of a 3-part interview, Deena Tearney asks her long time friend Krista Gray, Senior Manager of Business Applications at Google Cloud, about essential career advice for aspiring young professionals. Krista urges viewers to adopt patience and flexibility as guiding principles in their career trajectories. She shares her own journey of self-reinvention within a corporate giant, and highlights the necessity of sometimes taking a step back to propel oneself forward towards success. Ulti...

In Part 1 of a 3-part interview, Deena Tearney engages in a heartfelt conversation with her friend Krista Gray, a Senior Manager of Business Applications at Google Cloud, exploring Krista's remarkable journey from corporate leadership to also embracing a passion for competitive bodybuilding. Krista shares her experiences of resilience and dedication in pursuing her fitness goals while managing a demanding career, highlighting the importance of discipline and self-care. Moreover, Krist...

Focusing on sustainability for Hawaii’s place in the modern world, Young Brothers supports local agriculture through a $2 million annual discount program, provides hundreds of local jobs, and strives to build strong relationships within the community. Jay Ana, CEO of Young Brothers, takes his strong family values, work ethic, and “being the best version of ourself” view and is builds that into creating one of Hawaii’s most dependable companies and employee communities at Young Brothers. Lea...

In the relentless pursuit of exceptional customer service, businesses often grapple with unpredictable variables beyond their command. When the very livelihood of your customers hinges on your company's reliability, the stakes are elevated significantly. In this second installment of our conversation with Jay Ana, CEO of Young Brothers, we delve into the pivotal role of technology investment in elevating customer service standards. Explore the strategic mindset necessary for businesse...

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific, the Hawaiian Islands are not only a tropical paradise but also home to a unique challenge: its isolation. Hawaii's dependence on imported goods is staggering, with more than 80% of consumer products arriving via container ships. Young Brothers, the inter-island freight handling and transportation company, stands at the forefront of this vital supply chain, moving 100% of all ocean-bound cargo between our islands. With nearly 400 employees and a legac...