Bill Chee

Founder, Executive Advisor

Bill Chee founded Locations LLC in 1969 at the age of 24 with two partners. He launched Hawaii’s first database of real estate sales information as a sales tool and the business grew exponentially. By the late 1970s, Locations acquired the first computer system in the business and began creating an even larger database.

As president of the National Association of REALTORS® in 1993, he gave an iconic, prophetic speech that sounded a national alarm about how internet companies and technology would radically change the real estate business – “The Hungry Lions Are Coming Over the Hill”. His forward thinking strategy and vision allowed Locations to thrive at a time when many real estate businesses were struggling to adjust to the internet age.

As Executive Advisor, Bill remains a driving force behind the company’s continued success. He continues to inspire a new generation of leaders that will carry on the company’s legacy of innovation.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Hawaii National Bank. Bill has also served as the president of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® and Hawaii Association of REALTORS® in 1976. In 1993, Bill was elected the youngest president of the National Association of REALTORS®. His past community involvement includes serving on the board of directors for Home Financial Services and CB Commercial Group Hawaii and as a trustee for the University of Hawaii Foundation.

Scott Higashi is the second President & CEO of Locations and currently oversees the overall strategy and operations of the company, notably the firm’s core brokerage operations, and institutional and developer client account relationships.

A versatile business professional, his career experience includes leadership roles in both operations and sales at Colliers Monroe Friedlander, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Hawaii Cruises. Scott’s dynamic skill set and history of driving forward thinking programs has made him an irreplaceable leader at Locations.

Scott has served on a number of community boards and committees during his professional career, and is currently a board member of the American Red Cross, including its executive committee.

Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in Asian studies from the University of Puget Sound and is a graduate of Punahou School.

Scott Higashi

President, Chief Executive Officer

Brian Stewart is Chief Financial Officer for RESCO, Inc. (parent company of Locations, LLC).  Mr. Stewart is responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting of the company.

Prior to joining RESCO in March of 2015, Brian held a number of executive positions in the accounting & finance field at PEMCO, LTD, Coral Wireless LLC, Hawaiian Holdings Inc., and the Bank of Hawaii Corp.  He was also first vice president and controller for Pacific Century Bank in California before moving to Hawaii in 2001. 

Mr. Stewart currently sits on the board of directors of Easter Seals of Hawaii serving as chair of the finance committee. Mr. Stewart previously served on the boards of Housing Solutions, Inc. (Honolulu), the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and the Hawaii chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Stewart holds a master’s in business administration from Hawaii Pacific University and a bachelor’s of science degree in accounting from California State University Dominguez Hills.  He is a licensed CPA in the State of California.

Brian Stewart

Chief Financial Officer

Michelle Cheung

Senior Vice President Technology, Marketing and Research

Michelle Cheung is Senior Vice President of Technology, Marketing and Research for Locations. Her responsibilities include overseeing the strategic operations of the Technology and Marketing departments as well as data integrity for the Research department.

Prior to joining Locations in 2010, Ms. Cheung held a number of technology leadership positions in the banking industry with Bank of Tokyo and Citigroup. Her proven areas of expertise include risk management, process improvement, business analysis, cross-functional team leadership, vendor management, data warehousing, IT strategy and project planning.

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters of Business Administration from New York University. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Locations Foundation, the non-profit organization of Locations.