Our Founder
The Nakupuna Foundation is named in honor of Warren Nakupuna Ah Loo.
Warren Nakupuna Ah Loo lived a life grounded in service to others. Raised on Oʻahu alongside his nine siblings, he learned early the value of shared responsibility and perseverance, principles that guided his education and career. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools for Boys, he earned a degree in industrial engineering from Iowa State University. After attending Marine Corps Officer Candidates School, a medical condition brought him back to Hawaiʻi, where he began a distinguished career in public service.
For more than 30 years, Warren served as a civil servant supporting the Air Force, Army, and Navy, developing a deep understanding of government operations and the role of federal contractors in mission success. Guided by his commitment to Hawaiʻi, he founded Na Aliʻi Consulting and Sales in 2003, establishing the first company in what would become the Nakupuna Companies.
Following his passing in 2015, his family established the Nakupuna Foundation to carry forward his vision of service, community, and opportunity. Headquartered in Honolulu, the Foundation is the majority owner of the Nakupuna Companies, whose work continues to strengthen communities across Hawaiʻi.
