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Ray A. Cureton brings over three decades of hands-on experience, leadership, and global perspective to his role as Chief Operations Officer at HREP. Raised working on construction sites, in property management, and lawn care, Ray developed a strong work ethic and foundational knowledge of real estate from an early age.

I started in Estate Planning in 1996 and once received the Top Trust Agent Award while working for a national firm. I once was a Senior Vice President at a locally-owned mortgage bank and a real estate company, and once was the Director of Operations in a firm that managed four care homes. I enjoy helping our kupuna get everything in order to give them peace of mind.

I grew up in Kalihi and graduated from Farrington High School. (Go Governors!) I've worked at a tech company in Oregon, then worked 15 years in Hawaii healthcare, before landing in the Estate Planning field. I enjoy traveling and trying different cuisines.

I grew up in Kakaako and now reside with my parents in Ewa Beach. My specialty is greeting clients with a happy smile and a wagging tail. My mutt mix of Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle shows in my fluffy brown, black, and white fur. I love working in the office but take frequent breaks.