Jason Lazzerini

President and Chief Executive Officer

Jason Lazzerinii is the third president and chief executive officer of Locations. He oversees the overall strategy and operations of the company, notably the firm’s core brokerage operations, and institutional and developer client account relationships. 

Prior to joining Locations, Jason served as senior vice president and director of home loans at American Savings Bank. His 20-year career in the banking industry also included positions at Deutsche Bank, US Bancorp and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).

A graduate with honors from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business in 2015, Jason was invited to join the faculty in 2018. He is currently is treasurer and executive committee member for Aloha Medical Mission and has previously served as vice president of the Spalding Branch Board for the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaiʻi. He is also a 2018 Pacific Century Fellow graduate. A former professional musician, Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Northern Illinois University.

Brian Stewart

Chief Financial Officer

Brian Stewart is Chief Financial Officer for RESCO, Inc., the parent company of Locations). He 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.

Brian currently sits on the board of directors of Easter Seals of Hawaii serving as chair of the finance committee. He 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.

Brian holds a master’s in business administration from Hawaii Pacific University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from California State University Dominguez Hills. He is a licensed CPA in the State of California.

Ian Bigelow

Senior Vice President of Business Development and Operations

As Senior Vice President of Business Development and Operations, Ian Bigelow is responsible for identifying and creating strategic business development opportunities and acquisitions, in addition to overseeing the operations of our subsidiary business lines, including Property Management and other key business initiatives.

Prior to joining Locations, Ian oversaw operations of the property management company he founded in 2009, after gaining experience in the field in Los Angeles and Honolulu.

He is a long-serving volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawaii and serves on numerous non-profit boards, including: Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation, Institute For Human Services (IHS), HomeAid Hawaii and the Locations Foundation. He also serves on the Government Affairs Committee for the Hawaii Association of REALTORS® and was named one of Pacific Business News’ “40 Under 40” honorees in 2016.

John Chandler

Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation

As Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Locations, John Chandler is responsible for the architecture and implementation of all operational and business support systems, including the design and development of unique, proprietary software that defines Locations as a global leader in real estate technology. John joined Locations in 2016, after more than a decade of technology experience in Silicon Valley's high-frequency trading industry with Pacific Rim Markets.

Robin Markle

Vice President of New Home Sales

As Vice President of New Home Sales, Robin Markle oversees all aspects of the sales and marketing process for new home projects managed by Locations. Leveraging her extensive real estate, marketing and leadership experience, Robin has successfully managed sales for 15 projects over a 17-year period.

Robin’s career experience includes more than two decades of experience in executive sales and marketing positions for IBM and Dodge, Tanaka and Dodge Inc. She launched her real estate career in 2000, earning numerous accolades for client service, including the prestigious Aloha ‘Aina REALTOR® Award.

She is a graduate of Punahou School and the University of Colorado.

Michael Marks

Vice President of Client Engagement

Michael Marks is Vice President of Client Engagement at Locations. His responsibilities include overseeing and managing Locations’ BMLS Internet sales program, Retail Sales program and Retail Event team, and in-house prospecting call center. He is also responsible for sales skills and program adoption training for both new and experienced agents, which focuses on helping agents to build effective, long-lasting client relationships.

Michael launched his real estate career in 2004, when he founded an Internet-based real estate brokerage in Bend, Oregon. A native of Oahu, Michael returned to the islands in 2006 to lead the BMLS Internet Sales Program at Locations.

In addition to his responsibilities at Locations, Michael is the president of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii Foundation and is a member of the Locations Foundation Advisory Board. He also chairs annual fundraising drives for the Institute for Human Services (IHS) Fundraiser and the Partners In Development (PID) Foundation.

Michael is a graduate of Iolani School and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics & Global Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is also a graduate of the LeadingRE Maestro Leadership program.

Frank Rodriguez

Vice President of Property Management

As Vice President of Property Management, Frank Rodriguez oversees the division’s daily operations.

Frank joined Locations in 2014 after more than a decade of experience in residential property management. Prior to joining Locations, Frank worked for several multi-family property management firms in Las Vegas, where he excelled in acquisitions and renovations during various economic conditions.

He is a member of the Locations Foundation and the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals. He was also Locations’ 2016 Employee of the Year.

John Connelley

Principal Broker

John Connelley is the Principal Broker at Locations. He also serves as a Sales Coach.

After a 21-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps, John earned his real estate license in 1989 and his brokers license in 1991.

John has previously served as president of the Hawaii Aloha Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists and president of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. He has also taught the State of Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson and Broker courses, the Graduate, REALTORS® Institute (GRI) and continuing education for real estate licensees.

He was named REALTOR® of the Year in 2012 by the Hawaii Association of REALTORS® and in 2017 by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®.

Bill Chee

Founder, Executive Adviser

Bill Chee founded Locations 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.