Maui Land & Pineapple Company Names Dean Frampton as Vice President of Land & Natural Resources
Experienced executive to lead land use and stewardship initiatives
KAPALUA, HAWAI‘I (August 8, 2023) — Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE: MLP) has appointed Dean Kimo Frampton as its Vice President of Land & Natural Resources, effective August 7, 2023. With nearly three decades of experience in Maui planning, permitting, infrastructure and land-use matters, Frampton will lead the company’s efforts in responsible land stewardship. He will be responsible for executing a fresh vision for Maui Land & Pineapple Company’s more than 22,000 acres on Maui and continuing a more than 114-year legacy of positively impacting the community.
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“Dean’s hands-on experience and unwavering community leadership are crucial additions to our executive team as we focus on creating added value for local residents, visitors, and shareholders. His lifelong dedication to Maui and expertise in land, infrastructure, and natural resource stewardship is valuable as we improve the utilization of our significant landholdings,” said Maui Land & Pineapple Company CEO, Race Randle. “As a lifelong Maui resident, father, and active civic volunteer, Dean is committed to land use with integrity that supports a brighter future for our community.”
Frampton founded his consulting firm, Dean K. Frampton LLC, and is a partner at F&W Land LLC. Most recently, Frampton led planning, entitlements, community relations and conservation efforts for Honua‘ula, a 670-acre, 1,150-home master-planned community in South Maui. Following his team’s efforts, the project received unanimous approval from the Maui Planning Commission and will include over 288 workforce housing units and protect more than 180 acres of natural and cultural resources.
Born and raised on Maui, Frampton attended Seabury Hall High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Humboldt State University. He currently serves as a County of Maui Liquor Control commissioner and previously held roles on the County of Maui Board of Water Supply and Real Property Tax Board of Review. Frampton is also an honorary member of Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui.
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About Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc.
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE: MLP) develops, manages, and sells real estate on the island of Maui, where the company stewards 22,000 acres, including the world-renowned Kapalua Resort. Kapalua is home to two luxury hotels, The Ritz Carlton Maui and Montage Kapalua Bay, residential communities, two championship golf courses, three pristine beaches, a network of walking and hiking trails, and the Pu‘u Kukui Watershed Preserve, one of the largest private nature preserves in Hawai‘i. Founded in 1909, Maui Land & Pineapple Company cultivated pineapple on Maui plantations for nearly a century and has been a source of economic opportunity for more than 114 years. Learn more about Maui Land & Pineapple Company’s commitment to supporting the Maui community, protecting the island’s natural resources, and perpetuating resilient and thriving communities at mauiland.com.
Dylan Beesley