Tertia Freas appointed to First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank Boards of Directors

Core Viewpoint - First Hawaiian, Inc. has appointed Tertia Freas to its Board of Directors and the Audit Committee, effective October 15, 2024, highlighting her expertise in accounting and finance as a valuable addition to the leadership team [1]. Company Overview - First Hawaiian, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and its principal subsidiary, First Hawaiian Bank, is the oldest and largest financial institution in Hawaii, established in 1858 [3]. - The bank offers a wide range of banking services, including deposit products, loans, wealth management, insurance, trust services, retirement planning, credit card, and merchant processing services, with access through ATMs, online, and mobile banking [3]. Tertia Freas's Background - Tertia Freas has 35 years of experience in public accounting, primarily with Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she served as an audit partner for over 20 years [1]. - She is the executive director of The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, which provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii across various sectors [1]. - Freas has been recognized by the University of Hawaii, Shidler College of Business Alumni Hall of Honor in 2005 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Hawaii Society of CPAs [2].