KNUTSON & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Office Manager & Transaction Coordinator

Alyssa Rodrigues is born and raised on the island of Oahu, and moved to the Big Island in 2015 to attend college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She graduated with a Bachelors of science in Environmental Science. Through her major she strives to help educate and bring awareness to the beautiful biodiversity the Big Island has to offer. She has resided in Hawaii for 24 years and counting. Throughout the many job environments she's worked in from customer service to aquatic maintenance, she strives to provide the spirit of Aloha to everyone. Growing up in Hawaii, she looks to help others experience this beautiful island in a loving and respectful way. As an artist and photographer she values attention to detail and the patience that comes with it. In her spare time Alyssa is an avid free diver and oil painter.

Job Titles:

• Broker
• Principal
• Owner / Principal Broker
• Principal Broker / Owner

Blake Kessner is the Owner/Principal Broker at Knutson & Associates. He is the son of Sharon Knutson & is the grandson to Marilyn Knutson, founder of the company. Blake is a 4th generation broker..born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, so he knows his locations exceptionally well. Blake will do what it takes to gain your trust in allowing us the privilege to represent you for purchasing, selling, or managing property here on the Big Island of Hawaii! Blake oversee operations for over 200 Vacation Rental & Long term properties on the Big Island of Hawaii. Therefore, his specialty is working with investment clients & Resort & Second Home Properties. Professional Development & Education is part of the foundation to Blake's success. Therefore, he has multiple certifications and designations in the Real Estate Profession.

Dominique Miller was born and raised in Northern California and moved to the beautiful state of Hawaii almost 15 years ago. Since a young age Dominique has come from a family owned and operated property management company based in California. During her time here on the island she studied at the University of Hawaii with degrees in both Culinary Arts and Business Management. With degrees specializing in hospitality she will provide a personal based connection with each owner, guest, and tenant to ensure that all needs are met. Loving and living Aloha is not just a saying for Dominique, it is a way of life. She believes in family values and that each and every client will become part of the knutson family. When Dominique is not in the office you can find her with family and fur family enjoying all the beautiful views this island

Jenae Patterson was born and raised in Kailua, on the island of Oahu. She lived in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii for around 2 years while attending school and has been a frequent visitor of the island since day one. After graduating high school she moved to Seattle, Washington to pursue job opportunities, further education, and to diversify her knowledge of culture within the nation. She resided there for around 5 years before making the decision to move back to Hawaii. When moving back to the Big Island she decided to make a change in careers to move towards accounting. With a background in restaurant management she possesses excellent communication and organization skills. She has an enthusiasm for numbers and mathematics which made her a keen fit for an accounting role. Originally hired as the accountant for Knutson and Associates she acquired her real estate license to pursue Sales and Property Management. With her knowledge of the rental market and property management accounting she is a perfect fit for investment buyers. Jenae has an exemplary eye for detail and takes a large amount of pride in her work, she always strives to deliver the best service possible for her clients. She is interested in all parts of Real Estate including residential, land, and commercial. With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge she is always educating herself on developments within the Real Estate industry to best serve her clients. Jenae Patterson has been an incredible asset to Knutson and Associates, as well as being an all-around good hearted person. She would be an excellent choice for representation who you would be able to trust in to look out for your best interests.

Job Titles:

• Broker in Charge
• Broker in Charge, REALTOR®
• Certified Resort & Second - Home Property Specialist

Kyle Nishiyama is a Certified Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist, Pricing Strategies Advisor & e-PRO® who has spent over 10 years living in Hawaii studying his family's history and falling in love with the culture. Through extensive inner-island travel and exploration Kyle embodies the true sense of Aloha. With a widely successful career in Hospitality Management in Hawaii, Kyle's devotion to client satisfaction is second to none. "My only goal is to embrace every person I meet and leave a lasting impression. Kyle serves as Chairman of The Young Professionals Network for West Hawaii Association of Realtors, Vice-Chair of the Public Relations Committee for Hawaii Association of Realtors and was on Strategic Planning Committee for Hawaii Association of Realtors this year. Awarded Rookie of The Year in 2019, Kyle was nominated and ultimately selected by his peers within the local professional Real Estate industry. Kyle is on his second term as Board Member for the non-profit organization Young Progressives Demanding Action Hawaii and spends his time advocating for private property and homeownership rights, equal housing opportunities, affordable housing, Hawaii's houselessness epidemic and the environmental impacts in Hawaii.