“Charles is ethical, trustworthy and prudent. He is a talented and organized professional who can set the strategy, plan the process, execute the plan and collect the revenues. He is a leader and a mentor to our entire office.”
Matt Miura, Director – Development Services Hawaii, Centerline Solutions
“Mr. Fortner’s motivational ability and management style encourage his employees to operate the business with a strong customer service attitude.”
Senator Daniel Akaka, U.S. Congress
“Charlie is a good friend an honest businessman and a man who places great emphasis upon doing things right. Charlie is a man who can be trusted; he will speak the truth, even when it costs him financially.”
Steve Shirk, Business Partner, Island Page
“Charles is a goal-oriented leader that has always believed in team success to drive a company. His knowledge and experience in technology, business, development, and mentoring individuals was core in creating one of Hawaii’s most successful telecommunication companies.”
Milton Leslie, Director of SES Operations, It’s All About Kids
“A steward of the community and a good friend, Charlie values trust and honesty above everything.”
Gary Rzepka, Business Partner, Wired For Business
“Charlie was great to work for in Hawaii. He is a good leader, very organized, hardworking and he always knows the right thing to say.”
Sarah Rogers, Project Coordinator, Cascadia PM
“You exemplify the ideal of entrepreneurship – establishing your business locations, field-testing your equipment and even hand-carrying your equipment to the top of a remote mountain by yourself. With the marketing savvy that you exhibited by creating the ‘Captain Beep Beep’ radio campaign, its not surprising that your sales jumped 370 percent.”
Representative Patsy T. Mink, United States Member of Congress
“Charlie is a very focused and detailed person. Follows up very well and is capable of creating more profits and expansion for a company. Charlie has been very successful in different careers.”
Signe Godfrey, President, Olsten Staffing Hawaii
“Charles is the consummate professional and entrepreneur. He is very meticulous, driven, and flexible. Successful in many ventures, Charles remains mindful, well-spoken and humble.”
Lorrie Cozzens, Vice President of Marketing Communications, Drone Ascent LLC
“We have known Charlie Fortner for many years, and although it first started as a business relationship, we now think of him as family. He is an award-winning entrepreneur who cares about the entire community as evidenced by his many activities and services.”
Jim and Nancy Varner, Dale Carnegie Training
“I commend you on your creative marketing strategies and your commitment to customer service. Everyone in our island community is proud of you. Your success is indeed a shining example for others to emulate.”
Senator Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senate
“Your hard work and dedication have caused Island Page, Inc. to be a ‘hero’ among small businesses. … Your experience and achievement are important to aspiring business owners and their employees.”
Mazie K. Hirono, Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii
“Being named the State’s ‘SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ and then competing at the regional and national levels and winning coveted awards at both are outstanding tributes to you. … Bank of Hawaii is delighted to see a dedicated entrepreneur honorably recognized.”
Lawrence M. Johnson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Hawaii
