About
Our Mission: At Ailani Hawaiian, our mission is to honor and preserve the cultural legacy of Hawaii through our products and practices. We are committed to promoting the values of strength, protection, and guidance, symbolized by the shark, or mano, in Hawaiian culture. Our goal is to create a meaningful connection between our heritage and the modern world, fostering a sense of pride and respect for our traditions.
Give Back Program
In alignment with the guidelines of Native Hawaiian Organizations, Ailani Hawaiian is dedicated to giving back to the community. Our Give Back Program focuses on supporting initiatives that preserve and protect Hawaiian culture, environment, and education. We partner with local organizations to fund cultural preservation projects, environmental conservation efforts, and educational programs that benefit the Native Hawaiian community. Through these initiatives, we strive to ensure that the rich heritage and natural beauty of Hawaii are cherished and sustained for future generations.
How We Are Organized
Stephanie Lani McVitty
Chairwoman of Akeanoeau Keliipio Native Hawaiian Organization and President of Ailani Hawaiian Federal
Stephanie Lani McVitty is a seasoned leader with a rich heritage in community service and a dynamic professional background. As a longstanding Director of her family’s foundation, Stephanie has dedicated herself to philanthropic endeavors. Her leadership extends to performing as the esteemed Chairwoman of the Akeanoeau Keliipio Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and as the innovative President of Ailani Hawaiian Federal (AHF). At the core of her endeavors lies her burning desire to uplift Native Hawaiian communities, utilizing technology and innovation as catalysts for opportunity and transformative change.
With a successful career spanning over three decades, Stephanie’s expertise in client relationships, results driven sales, strategic marketing, and organizational growth is exceptional. This level of excellence is evident from her proven track record of fostering growth and profitability within the sales and government contracting sectors. More specifically, her background in Federal Government Contracting and Information Technology is marked by her focus in Identity, Credential, Access Management, (ICAM), Cybersecurity and Risk Management—fields where she has not only prevailed but paved the way for others to incorporate ingenious production techniques and efficiencies.
Her integrity, insight, and innovative spirit have made her a respected figure in the Federal Contracting environment. Her dedication to community engagement and industry networking continues to strengthen her impact. Stephanie Lani McVitty does not just a lead; she carries a fervent vision to shape a brighter future for her community and beyond.
Stephanie has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from George Mason University in Business with a focus on Organizational Psychology.
Christopher P. Cronin
Chief Executive Officer, Ailani Management Group (AMG)
As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AMG, Chris is responsible for leading multiple facets of the organization. He directs the managed services for the Ailani Hawaiian subsidiaries. He is responsible for strategic long-term planning and leads the operating company presidents and multiple leadership teams and strategic business units within Ailani Hawaiian to provide planning, oversight, compliance, and cost-effective administrative support services to ensure increased profitability and continued growth for the Ailani Hawaiian Family of Companies.
Chris has had a significant impact on the Ailani Hawaiian Family’s growth and success. Immediately after joining, he quickly utilized his experience helping Hawaiian, Alaskan Native and Tribally owned “Super 8(a)” companies to provide administrative support, oversight and intentional planning for future growth.
Chris works with the Chairwoman and Board of Directors of the Akeanoeau Keliipio Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) whose mission is to empower and uplift Native Hawaiian communities of need.
Chris brings 25 years of government contracting experience to AMG. He served as President of Lawelawe Management Group (Native Hawaiian 8(a)), EVP for Copper River (Tribal 8(a)), SVP for Atlas Research (SDVOSB), President of Carney, Inc., President of Nangwik (Chenega 8(a) Alaskan Native Corporations (ANC)) and CEO of Concentric Methods, LLC. (Cape Fox 8(a) ANC). Prior to contracting, Chris served more than four years on active duty as an enlisted infantry Marine, where he was meritoriously promoted twice and consistently served in positions normally reserved by those of higher rank.
Chris has a Bachelor’s Degree in Management of Information Systems from The Catholic University of America. He has also received training in joint venture/mentor protégée agreements, DOL EEO audits, Service Contract Act, and managing and writing federal proposals from Shipley Associates.
Cayetano (Tony) Thornton
President, Ailani Hawaiian Technology (AHT)
Tony is a proven executive who provided executive leadership to multiple companies that experienced dramatic growth during his tenure. Tony is founder and CEO of Just One Technology, LLC. He also served as Principal Advisor to several large federal integrators and Private Equity companies such as Kingdom Capital, World Wide Technologies, Optum Serve/United Health Group, Leidos, ManTech, SAIC and others.
Prior to founding Just One Technology Tony served 30 rewarding years of active service in the United States Navy as a Medical Service Corps Officer. A seasoned executive, Tony served as the Deputy Chief to the Surgeon General, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) and the Chief Information Officer of BUMED where he was responsible for the strategic delivery and oversight of health information technology and informatics for the U.S. Navy Health enterprise.
In addition to his BUMED role, Tony held dual responsibility for leading the transition and integration of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Joint Task Force National Capital Medical Region, and TRICARE Management Activity’s (TMA) health IT infrastructure into the newly established Defense Health Agency (DHA). He was selected as the Chief, Infrastructure and Operations, within the Health Information Technology Directorate. As Chief, Tony was responsible for over 3,400 military, civilian and contractor personnel to transition, integrate, and optimize the former Military Health System IT infrastructure services from the Army, Navy, Air Force, JTF CapMed, and TMA into a standardized and cost-effective IT shared services organization for the DHA.
He also has the tremendous honor to have also served as the Chief Information Officer at several Naval Hospitals that include, Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan, and the National Naval Medicine Center, Bethesda. He also served as the Chief, IT Integration, Joint Task Force, Capital Medical (JTF CapMed). In that role, Tony led a team of 290 IT and Informatics professionals that were charged with the complex migration and integration of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Bethesda. He successfully managed a budget of over $300M to install the infrastructure, telecommunications, medical equipment, and IT peripheries for over 1M square feet of renovated and newly constructed medical spaces on the Bethesda campus.
Tony holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Management from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale as well as a dual Master of Arts Degree in Management and Human Resources Development from Webster University. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Information Technology Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey.