Ponimoi Named Pres., SummitMedia Hawaii

• SummitMedia, LLC announced the promotion of Patti Ponimoi to President of SummitMedia LLC Hawaii. In her new role, Ponimoi will lead the company’s Honolulu group — KRTR (Krater 96.3), KINE (Hawaiian 105), KCCN (FM 100), KPHW (Power 104.3), KKNE-AM 940 and KPRP-AM 650.

Ponimoi is a 20-year media industry veteran who has served as Local Sales Manager for SummitMedia Honolulu since 2019. She previously held positions at Hawaii News Now, iHeartMedia and Hawaiian Airlines.

Carl Parmer, SummitMedia CEO stated, “We are very excited for Patti to lead our team in Hawaii. She has a deep personal commitment to Hawaiian culture which is vital to our principles as well as our success.”

Ponimoi commented, “I’m honored and humbled to be a part of SummitMedia’s commitment to building the best radio stations for the Honolulu community. Continuing the tradition of Hawaiian music and perpetuating the culture of our local stations is very personal to me and I understand its importance to everyone. My foundation is deeply rooted in the Hawaiian culture, music and the values taught to me by my Kumu Hula, the late Aunty Aloha Dalire and her family. SummitMedia and I are committed to serving Hawaii and our Honolulu community.”