Moderators & Emcees


Gregg HammerGregg Hammer a former HPD officer and morning talk show host will delight your audience with comedy, song and impersonations. Gregg's humor ranges from the light to the profound. Click here to request speaker


Bo IrvineBo Irvine has been entertaining audiences locally and nationally for the past 15 years as a stand-up comedian. Bo delivers comic relief with quick wit and warm aloha as a Motivational Speaker or as an Emcee. Click here to request speaker


Mike MachadoMike Machado has been a locally recognized voice-talent, emcee and sports announcer for over 10 years. While he is most recognized by his commanding distinctive baritone, he is also capable of pulling any one of a number of voices or impressions from inside of his very crowded head. Click here to request speaker


Ramsay TaumRamsay Taum is a recognized cultural specialist and sought-after keynote speaker, lecturer, trainer, and facilitator who works with Hawai`i’s development, travel, leisure, and retail industries integrating native Hawaiian cultural values and principles into the contemporary business setting. His background and experience in business, government, and community service makes him a valuable asset in public and private sectors, as well as for-profit and nonprofit businesses. Mentored and trained by respected Hawaiian elders, Ramsay is a practitioner and instructor of several Native Hawaiian practices including ho`oponopono, lomi haha, and Kaihewalulua. In addition, Ramsay is founder and president of the Hawai`i based Life Enhancement Institute (LEI) of the Pacific, co-executive director of Sustain Hawai`i (a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable living and development in Hawai`i), and serves on numerous local and national boards, advisory groups, and councils. Click here to see video. Click here to request speaker


Joe TeipelJoe Teipel is Hawaii's premier emcee and one of the best professional auctioneers in America. Have him bring a lot of fun to your group's awards banquet or wrap-up session and let him raise money, via his auction method, for your company's or association's favorite in-house or national charity. He can also auction off prizes donated by your suppliers or from convention attendees. It's a lot of fun and can be the highlight of your Hawaii meeting. Click here to request speaker