New leadership at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
Edgar Kramptiz has been named general manager of the Queen
Ka‘ahumanu
Center, the
Kahului mall announced
Wednesday.
James Young also was appointed operations manager, the news release said.
“We are so pleased to promote these two dynamic leaders from within the ranks of our QKC team,” said mall owner representative Kevin Jones, senior associate at Pendulum Property Partners. “Each has demonstrated a commitment to deliver exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment experiences for our patrons, as well as assist in QKC’s efforts to support the local community through various programs and events.”
Kramptiz joined the center as operations manager in April.
He is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as an airfield maintenance supervisor in the civil engineering squadron in various overseas locations, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar and Japan. He also managed multimillion-dollar airfield construction projects around the world as a U.S. Department of Defense contractor and was a recruiter with the Air National Guard.
In civilian life, Krampitz worked as a real estate agent and property manager overseeing the maintenance of residential and commercial properties while obtaining his bachelor’s degree in business management. He currently is pursuing his master’s degree in business administration.
Young will lead all facility/operating projects, including overseeing security and housekeeping. Originally from Connecticut,
Young has lived on
Maui for more than 30 years and has more than 22 years of experience in construction and renovation. He formerly served as maintenance supervisor at the center.