Oahu Appoints New Housing Executive Director to Drive Affordable Housing Efforts

With the latest statement by Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Oahu’s search for affordable housing takes a new turn. Kevin Auger was appointed as the new executive director of the City’s Office of Housing by Blangiardi yesterday. As deputy director since July 2023, Auger contributes approximately 40 years of invaluable experience. His ascension comes after Denise Iseri-Matsubara, the previous executive director, left to take a new position with Catholic Charities Hawai i.

Auger has a broad background that includes work in commercial real estate investment banking as well as housing development. In his capacity as the new executive director, he will promptly put plans into action to promote housing development, acquisition, and preservation while simultaneously tackling Oahu’s pressing demand for more reasonably priced housing. Leading the City’s Affordable Housing Working Group, which is essential to expanding Oahu’s housing supply, will be one of his main duties. A statement posted on Honolulu’s official website read, “He is perfectly qualified and well-suited to meet the many challenges we plan to overcome as we continue to achieve our housing goals and meet the needs of the people who call O ahu home.” Mayor Blangiardi expressed confidence in Auger.

Having held senior roles in major financial hubs worldwide, Kevin Auger possesses both local and global understanding. Prior positions include managing real estate investments for Lehman Brothers in South Korea, managing director for Wells Fargo Corporation in Hong Kong, and Redevelopment Officer for the Hawai i Public Housing Authority.

In response to the crucial significance of his position, Auger emphasized how crucial housing—especially reasonably priced housing—is for Oahu’s citizens. “I am excited to continue the critical work that our dedicated and committed team in the Office of Housing has already done to make O ahu an affordable place to live, work and play,” Auger stated on the government’s website. The Island community is eager to see how his leadership would influence Oahu’s housing future as his term formally began on Monday.

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