Anna, Nuthouse Manager
"A goal without a plan is just a wish." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Classic tale of trading a fast-paced corporate career for the joy and beauty of Big Island life, down to growing fruit and caring for livestock. In love with blue skies and sunsets, monkey pod trees, and the scent of plumerias. Passionate about organization, efficiency, and clarity. Proud member of the mac nut fan club!
Bachelor of Arts in Organization Management and Communication, Concordia University St. Paul, MN
Favorite Product: Chili Spiced Macadamia Nuts
Arnold, Farm Supervisor
"It is what it is."
Always at the center of meal gatherings, loves to cook for a crowd. Stir fry or grill, all he makes is delicious. Feels at home taking care of our farms. Being a good and reliable friend means the world to him, and friends appreciate his big heart. Favorite way to relax is fishing, and to laugh and reminisce with friends while eating sashimi or poke.
Favorite Product: Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts
Brittainy, Director of Customer Happiness
“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.” – Walt Disney
Born and raised in the SoCal sun and now living that Hawaii life. Wifey, mama, and house plant hoarder. Loves beach days, thrift stores, breweries, and sunsets. Certified meditation teacher and aspiring end of life doula.
Favorite Product: Maui Onion & Garlic Macadamia Nuts
Chad, Bossman
“There’s nothing that a day at the beach can’t fix.”
Self-made farm entrepreneur with a passion for farming and obsession for business. Fascinated by how things work, whether it’s a business plan or macadamia nut factory. Born and raised on a Southern California citrus farm, with a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Cal Poly Pomona University. Loves the outdoors, travel, music, and adventures with the family.
Favorite Product: Hawaiian Island Honey Macadamia Nuts
Chelsea, Supermomma
“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is more you-er than you!” – Dr. Seuss
Full-time momma of 3, homeschool teacher, and the glue that holds everything together on this crazy adventure. Bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, lived and received yoga teacher certification at Kona Lani Yoga Ashram, and certified in kids yoga and Buti yoga. Loves dancing, hiking, camping, adventuring with family and spending time in the ocean.
Favorite Product: 100% Hamakua Light Roast Coffee Beans
Chris, Farmers Market Sales
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Outdoor enthusiast - loves hiking, camping, snorkeling, and dabbling in the garden. Passionate about farmers markets, connecting with people, and general silliness. Loves to see people laughing and smiling!
Favorite Product: Cinnamon Spice Macadamia Nuts
Curtis, Kitchen Magician
"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." - Abraham Lincoln
Moved to Hawaii in 1999 for what was supposed to be a year or two.. and never left. Loves anything to do with the ocean, spending time with family, good food and drink.
Favorite Product: Chili Spiced Macadamia Nuts
Dan, Welder Extraoardinaire
"I've said too much." - Ron Swanson
Designer, builder, fixer of things. A ghost in the machine ready to serve and assist good folks with great vision.
Favorite Product: Coffee Liqueur Macadamia Nuts
Juls, Farmers Market Lead
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - Maya Angelou
Grew up in Montana, was bitten by the travel bug. After working abroad, returned to school to study natural medicine, and then permaculture design. Interested in the connection between the health of people and the land. Loves growing plants on her homestead with her husband and two mischievous dogs.
Favorite Product: Mac Butter
Kia, Creative Director
“Don’t quit your daydream.”
SoCal native, studied Interior Design at the Art Institute of Los Angeles. Curator of Birdie, a women’s virtual lifestyle boutique. A master at multitasking with a passion for anything creative. Loves beading jewelry, making pottery, reading, music, and travel adventures with the fam.
Favorite Product: Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nuts
Margarita, Mac Nut Sorting Artist
“Family is everything.”
Worked in the old mac nut factory in its heyday from 1977 – 1983. Can spot a less-than-perfect macadamia nut from across the room. Loves spending time with family and working with her sisters Lucena and Zita.
Favorite Product: Maui Onion & Garlic Macadamia Nuts
Matt, Director of Marketing
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller
Father, husband, marketer, craft beer nerd. Bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton, received “40 Under 40” award from Corona Chamber of Commerce in 2016. Loves poker, baseball, football, hanging with family, and beach days.
Favorite Product: 100% Hamakua Light Roast Coffee Beans
Renee, Kitchen Lead
“Be the change you want to see in the world” - Ghandi
Mother of adult twins, pet mom to dog and cat. Married 24 years to high school sweetheart, locally raised in Waimea. Executive chef and cook for over 20 years.
Favorite Product: Maui Onion & Garlic Macadamia Nuts
Rex, Factory Dog
“Somebody rub my belly.”
Whippet / Miniature Pinscher mix. Affectionately known as “Stinky Cheese.” An old man, tolerates young Tito. Loves playing fetch, going for walks, visiting Ziggy on the farm, and chasing mongoose.
Reysann, Farm Crew
"Respect is earned."
Whether on the farm or in the factory, always figures out a way to get tough things done. Loves hanging out with family, playing cards, and doing a little fishing on a quiet beach. Fit as a fiddle, fish and veggies are his favorite combo.
Favorite Product: Large Macadamia Nut Pieces
Richard, Factory Wizard
"I'm not dorky, I'm quirky."
Born and raised in Hawaii. Attended UH West O'ahu, majored in Sustainable Community Food Systems. Loves to garden and is an avid turkey charmer. (He's even better wit chicks!)
Favorite Product: Pineapple & Coconut Macadamia Nuts
Steve, Delivery Dude
"💵, grass or 🍑, nobody rides for free."
Outdoorsy, adventurer extraordinaire. Loves music festivals, camping, fine dining, and beach days with friends, who are like family.
Favorite Product: Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nuts
Tigress, Kitchen Magician
"You never know unless you try." - Barbie
Artist, pet lover, has a twin brother. Loves to play video games and going for nature walks. Lived in Alaska & Arizona, worked in two restaurants, including a speakeasy.
Favorite Product: Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nuts
Venus, Farmers Market Sales
"Life's a shipwreck but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats." - Voltaire
Born and raised Minnesotan with a little spice. Dedicated dog mom, with a passion for live music, books, and documentaries. Gotta keep it simple life's too short.
Favorite Product: Chili Spiced Macadamia Nuts
Wulan, Kitchen Magician
Originally from Indonesia, always been fascinated with food and open to exploring flavors from around the world. Loves traveling and visiting local markets to pick up fresh ingredients and try her hand at cooking regional dishes. When not experimenting with food, loves reading novels, biographies and fiction.
Favorite Product: Coffee Liqueur Macadamia Nuts
Zita, Kitchen Magician
"Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today." - Benjamin Franklin
Loves the comfortable, family-like atmosphere at the Nuthouse. Takes pride in her flower garden and fruit trees. Enjoys taking grandkids to their activities on days off. Traveled to eight countries and hopes to add to that list soon. Dedicated, thorough, and good-hearted part of The Nuthouse team. Loves working with her sisters Lucena and Margarita.
Favorite Product: Honey Roasted Macadamia Nuts