Executive Management Team
Castle’s Executive Management Team possesses management depth and breadth of experience in all facets of the hotel and hospitality business. Their wealth of experience goes unmatched in Hawaii. Below you’ll find a brief resume of each Executive Management Team member.
Rick Wall, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
A resident of Hawaii for nearly 40 years, Wall is the founder of Castle Resorts & Hotels. He has a 12-year tenure and continues to serve on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), as well as its Executive Committee.
Alan R. Mattson, President & Chief Operating Officer
Alan Mattson possesses over 20 years of senior level hospitality and travel industry experience. He joined Castle in September 1999 as senior vice president of sales and marketing and was later promoted to president in July 2005. Alan was formerly vice president of sales and marketing for Dollar Rent a Car, responsible for all sales and marketing efforts for Hawaii, Asia, and the Pacific. Prior to that, he was director of global marketing for Avis Car Rental, operating out of the Avis worldwide headquarters in New York. In addition, Alan has seven years of sales and marketing experience with Hilton Hotels Corporation, performing in a variety of senior level sales and marketing positions in Hawaii and the domestic United States.
Michael Nitta, Chief Financial Officer - Castle Resorts & Hotels
Michael Nitta joined Castle in November 1993 following the acquisition of KRI, Inc. and its competing hotel management company. Prior to joining Castle, Michael served as secretary and treasurer of KRI and was instrumental in both the formation of KRI, Inc. and the acquisition of Hawaiian Pacific Resorts in 1987. From 1982 until the creation of KRI, Inc., Michael served as secretary and treasurer of Hawaiian Pacific Resort Hotels Inc. Born and residing in Hawaii, he is a graduate of the University of Hawaii and holds a masters of accounting degree.
Jerry Ruthruff, General Counsel
Jerry Ruthruff currently serves as general counsel for Castle. He joined the company in September 2003 and became an integral part of Castle’s Executive Committee. A graduate from the University of Washington, Jerry earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1972. Prior to joining Castle, he was in private practice in Hawaii.
Robert Wu, Executive Vice President of Asian Development
Robert Wu currently serves as executive vice president for Asian development for Castle Resorts & Hotels. He joined the company in January 2008 and became an integral part of Castle's business development in the Asia region. Mr. Wu services as the chief executive offer for the Wu Group, a Hawaii based firm that specializes in Asia imports, management of several Hawaii businesses and business consultation services for the Asia-Pacific region.
Jeff Caminos, Vice President of Operations
Jeff Caminos brings over 27 years of hotel and condominium association management to his position as vice president of operations. Part of the Castle team since 2003, Jeff is responsible for overseeing all hotel operations, from engineering the total guest experience to ensuring customer satisfaction. Prior to joining Castle, Jeff held various general manager positions for companies throughout Hawaii including Worldmark by Trendwest Resorts, Aston Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton Hotels and Colony Resorts & Hotels. In addition, he held executive positions at Aston International in Jakarta.
Where to Stay?Hawaii, Micronesia and New Zealand.
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