Francis A. Wong
Chairman, CEO

Founder of Genesis Hotel Development Ltd. (GHD), Mr. Wong provides the company with years of hotel development and financing experience. In addition to his career as a hotel developer, Mr. Wong was a State Senator for Hawaii and a named partner in his law practice. He continues to be an active hotel developer and applies his experience and expertise to all aspects of the development process. He has built strong personal relationships within the hotel management and financial community that benefit his Clients. Mr. Wong prides himself in being a teacher, particularly when his Clients speak of graduating from the Francis A. Wong School of Hotel Development. He considers himself blessed by being associated with great partners, Clients and projects.

PROJECTS
Hospitality

• Maui Marriott Resort, Kaanapali, Maui, HI
• Sheraton Coconut Beach Hotel, Kapaa, Kauai, HI
• Holiday Inn Waikiki Beach Hotel, Honolulu, HI
• Embassy Suites Kaanapali, Kaanapali, Maui, HI
• Kea Lani Resort and Spa, Wailea, Maui, HI
• Hyatt Regency Whistler Resort and Spa (under development), Whistler, BC
• Vancouver Marriott Hotel (proposed), Vancouver, BC
• Nanaimo Conference Centre (under development),
  Nanaimo, BC

Housing

• The Endeavour and Resolution Towers of Discovery Bay, Honolulu, HI
• Heritage House, Hawaii Kai, HI
• Office 345 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI

EDUCATION
Georgetown University Law Center, Doctors of Law, 1960
Georgetown College, Bachelor of Arts, 1958

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Bar Association
Hawaii State Bar Association

APPOINTMENTS
Whistler Centre for Business and the Arts, Chairman
American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Board Member
Japanese American Institute for Management Science, Board Member

"My goals are to solve challenges and make deals, develop and finance hotels in a creative and cost effective manner and leave a legacy of successful projects."