Comments from Clients
and others who have worked with us

Norman Quon, former Kuilima Resort project manager : "The cornerstone of our Kuilima Resort Master Plan was capturing the essence of the North Shore Community.  John was the key planner in helping us weave this complex set of neighboring groups together from Hale`iwa to Ka`a`awa.

"John gave us excellent professional studies and testimony. But what I really valued was his ability to work long-term with the community to create a real program in allowing them to be an integral part of the resort's development.  The result was lots of local buy-in and potential positioning of Kuilima to be a very unique and special place."

Jeff Overton, Chief Environmental Planner, Group 70 International: "John Knox was essential to the success of the Waialua Town Master Plan. He was very effective in helping Group 70 engage the leaders of this challenged rural community in a reasoned discussion of future change. As a result, the people of Waialua now embrace this award-winning plan, and are taking actions to bring these ideas to life."

Vincent Shigekuni, Vice President, PBR Hawai`i: "John pioneered socio-economic services for land use studies in Hawai`i, and he has diverse skills. His market assessment for our Diamond Head Master Plan resulted in DLNR establishing workable user fees, which are now financing much-needed improvements such as new restrooms."

Robert Ozaki, President and CEO, Queen Lili`uokalani Trust: "John Knox was a critical member of the experts we assembled to present potential economic and social consequences of a proposed federal government designation of trust land. John's skill in information gathering, interpreting and communicating complex data was a significant contribution to our achieving an equitable ruling.”

Frank Haas, Director of Marketing, Hawai`i Tourism Authority: "I have worked with John on a variety of projects and seen him shape many successful initiatives. The insights he brings to social and planning issues have been particularly useful to the HTA in sorting through our complex challenges."

Peter Apo, Director of Culture & Education, Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association: "John Knox is an especially competent facilitating consultant for difficult projects that require getting a handle on a lot of moving parts and assembling them all into a finished puzzle that yields useful information for the client. I was particularly impressed with his outstanding job of herding cats in producing the State of Hawai`i Sustainable Tourism Study."

Robin Foster, Vice President, Plan Pacific: "John Knox designed and oversaw a resident survey for our Honolulu Parks and Recreation Master Plan. In every phase, he was thorough and professional; his report was clear and concise; and he made sure the results were truly useful for planning purposes."

Sanford Murata, President, Sanford Murata Inc.:   "John is masterful at bringing together diverse professional groups to address important community issues.  His keen insight about their common concerns and his diplomatic touch make him an extraordinarily effective bridge among those organizations."

Shirley J. Daniel, Director, Pacific Asian Management Institute, University of Hawaii College of Business: "Our international business education programs require outside assessment to satisfy federal funders and accreditation agencies. Dr. Knox has been extremely helpful in designing and carrying out evaluations to help us stay in compliance and become more competitive in the federal grant process."

DBEDT Contract Evaluation for Sustainable Tourism Study: "All objectives were achieved and in many cases exceeded by [John M. Knox & Associates.] Contractor was exceptionally dedicated, competent and flexible.