Creating and Delivering the World’s Best Vacations

Originally from the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, Cody brings a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a global background in hospitality and operations. Today, the splits time between managing luxury vacation rentals in New York and crafting elevated guest experiences on Kauai’s North Shore as part of the Pure Kauai team. His career spans building a global internship program, scaling alternative education in tech, and now curating high-touch, memorable stays for families and groups. Whether building systems or building campfires, Cody thrives at the intersection of creativity, operations, and human connection.

Allie Mason works with Julie at Elevation Tax & Accounting Inc., and has partnered with Pure Kauai to head the accounting department. She has over 15 years of experience, as well as an AS in Hospitality Administration/Management. She strives to make sure everything is done efficiently and accurately, all while keeping the “fun” in accounting. Born and raised in Wyoming, Allie now lives in Florida with her husband and daughter. While she is not on island, it has been Allie’s goal to work with everyone to keep the accounting going strong.

Aaron Martin, a New Hampshire native with a BA in Geography, has called Kaua‘i home since 2005. A grounded professional rooted in nature, culture, and community, he began his career as a guide, naturalist, and outdoor educator in both Kaua‘i and Alaska. His work as a university course facilitator on a tall ship carried him across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and island communities around the world, broadening his perspective while deepening his appreciation for authentic connection.

After a chapter in San Francisco’s tech sector, Aaron returned full-time to Kaua‘i, where he founded and advised tourism businesses before joining Pure Kaua‘i. Today, he helps design meaningful experiences on the island’s North Shore, blending two decades of local knowledge with the insight of a well-traveled guide.

As a sophomore in college Chris helped found a career development startup. Over his 14 years as President he helped lead the business from startup to an industry-defining company with 50+ employees and operations in 10 cities around the world. His experience has been focused in executive leadership/management, sales & marketing and operations. Since then, Chris is now a managing partner at Go Capital and main Principal at Pure Kauai. Chris graduated with a degree in general management and Spanish from Boston College. He is originally from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Leticia brings decades of experience in Kauai’s luxury hospitality scene, from working with top private chefs and event coordinators to supporting local ventures on the North Shore. As a lead concierge at Pure Kauai, she collaborates directly with VIP guests to create seamless, personalized vacations.
Born on Kauai and raised in San Francisco, Leticia returned in 2010 for what was meant to be a short sabbatical—but Kauai had other plans. With a background in art direction and a passion for travel, wellness, and the ocean, Leticia brings creativity, calm, and true island insight to every guest experience.

Jason is a dedicated hospitality professional. He has worked in customer service on Kauai since 2009, with 25+ total years in the industry. Prior to Pure Kauai, Jason worked in the wine industry and is a level 1 sommelier. Jason is creative by nature. He is a passionate painter and an evolving abstract artist. He loves to cook and create beautiful culinary masterpieces, listen to and play music, dance, enjoy outdoor life, adventure, and experience the magic of Kauai. Jason enjoys utilizing his passions, experiences, and island knowledge to help guests curate their epic dream vacations.

With over a decade in hospitality across Hawaii, Central America, and North Carolina, Justin brings a high-energy blend of aloha spirit and adventure to every guest experience. He’s known for crafting memorable moments that stay with people long after their stay. An avid home cook and outdoor enthusiast, Justin spends his time surfing, hiking, diving, snowboarding—and lately, mastering the art of wing foiling. He’s also passionate about travel and storytelling through photography, capturing the beauty of both place and plate.

Keely is an avid traveler, experienced seasonal worker, and lifelong student of the world. Originally from New York and now based in Colorado, she holds a BA in English: Writing Arts and Public Relations from SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as an MA in Digital Communication and Social Media from the American College of Greece. Keely manages the social media channels for Pure Kauai, where she brings her creativity to life by showcasing the company’s exceptional homes, concierge services, and the stunning beauty of the island.

Phil has over 40 years of experience in the travel industry. He founded and ran L.A. Ski & Sun Tours, one of the largest ski tour operators in the US that provided vacations for over 100,000 travelers during his tenure. He also owned the Muscle Truck Company, which built and rented mobile fitness facilities for movie celebrities to train while on location. He is the founder of Pure Kauai (2001) and is the proud father of two children, Kalina and Bodhi.

Mary is the glue that holds Pure Kauai together (and she keeps track of the money). She has lived in Aspen, New York, Southern California and Kauai – involved in tourism and customer service through her entire career. Her fun personality makes paying for your vacation almost as fun as your trip (as hard as that may sound). She lives in Kauai with her husband and their beautiful daughter.

Julie Maxam is the co/owner of Elevation Tax and Accounting Inc in Pinedale, Wyoming. We have partnered with Pure Kauai to help with accounting services. My husband and I were born and raised in Wyoming. I have been in the accounting field for 36 years and so happy to be working with the wonderful individuals that are Pure Kaui.