Tony L. Pinkert
Tony’s luxury real estate experience began in Newport Beach and flourished on Hawai‘i Island. With many years at Hualālai Resort and other premier communities along the Gold Coast, he has earned a loyal clientele and a reputation for integrity and deep market knowledge. His expertise and passion have firmly positioned him as a leading force in Hawaii’s luxury real estate scene.
Tony joined forces with Tom Loratta to create Pinkert & Loratta, broadening their impact across the Kona-Kohala Coast’s most exclusive resort communities. As founding members of Compass Hawaii they proudly established the brand on the Big Island, redefining luxury real estate service.
He holds a BA in finance from the College of St. Thomas, which provides a strong foundation for navigating complex, high-value transactions. Tony enjoys surfing, skiing, and golfing outside of real estate, and treasures time with his wife Ericka and their daughters, Skylar and Mya. His passion for people and place drives his continued success.
Tony joined forces with Tom Loratta to create Pinkert & Loratta, broadening their impact across the Kona-Kohala Coast’s most exclusive resort communities. As founding members of Compass Hawaii they proudly established the brand on the Big Island, redefining luxury real estate service.
He holds a BA in finance from the College of St. Thomas, which provides a strong foundation for navigating complex, high-value transactions. Tony enjoys surfing, skiing, and golfing outside of real estate, and treasures time with his wife Ericka and their daughters, Skylar and Mya. His passion for people and place drives his continued success.
Tom Loratta
Tom moved from the Bay Area to Hawai‘i Island, where he built a distinguished real estate career representing premier resorts such as Hualālai, Kukio, Kohanaiki, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Lani. Known for his steadfast dedication and commitment to excellence, Tom is one of the island’s most trusted luxury advisors. Tom has built a career grounded in strong, lasting relationships and trusted guidance within Hawaii’s luxury real estate market.
He partnered with Tony Pinkert to found Pinkert & Loratta and establish Compass Hawaii, the nation’s leading independent brokerage, on the Big Island. Together, they expanded their presence throughout the Kona-Kohala Coast’s most exclusive resort communities, earning a reputation for unmatched service and market insight.
Tom and his family actively support the Hualālai ‘Ohana Foundation, which provides scholarships and grants to resort staff. Tom and his wife Amy enjoy landscape design, gardening, and time spent with their family at home on their lush farm in Holualoa.
He partnered with Tony Pinkert to found Pinkert & Loratta and establish Compass Hawaii, the nation’s leading independent brokerage, on the Big Island. Together, they expanded their presence throughout the Kona-Kohala Coast’s most exclusive resort communities, earning a reputation for unmatched service and market insight.
Tom and his family actively support the Hualālai ‘Ohana Foundation, which provides scholarships and grants to resort staff. Tom and his wife Amy enjoy landscape design, gardening, and time spent with their family at home on their lush farm in Holualoa.
Tessa Sandberg
Tessa is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate professional on Hawaii’s Big Island. She brings over a decade of experience and a unique blend of creativity and business expertise to Pinkert & Loratta. Having built and managed a successful luxury health and wellness business, Tessa developed a keen eye for detail and exceptional client care, skills she now applies to real estate transactions.
Her understanding of the Big Island market, honed over years of entrepreneurial success, allows her to provide clients with strategic guidance and unwavering support. As a top manager, producer, and team builder, Tessa consistently delivers personalized service rooted in integrity and excellence, helping clients realize their ideal lifestyle and investment goals.
In 2020, Tessa expanded her creative talents by becoming a published fiction author under the pen name Tessa Van Wade. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Ben, since 2001 and is a devoted mother to two daughters, Evie and Georgia.
Her understanding of the Big Island market, honed over years of entrepreneurial success, allows her to provide clients with strategic guidance and unwavering support. As a top manager, producer, and team builder, Tessa consistently delivers personalized service rooted in integrity and excellence, helping clients realize their ideal lifestyle and investment goals.
In 2020, Tessa expanded her creative talents by becoming a published fiction author under the pen name Tessa Van Wade. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Ben, since 2001 and is a devoted mother to two daughters, Evie and Georgia.
Emily Wineman
Emily is a talented photographer who blends artistic vision with meticulous attention to detail. Her skills extend beyond photography to encompass website development, branding, and marketing — a combination that delivers seamless, sophisticated digital experiences that amplify brand presence and exceed industry standards.
With extensive experience in luxury property management, Emily understands the refined expectations of high-end clientele, consistently delivering polished, elegant presentations that resonate. She creates print and web marketing pieces to highlight the unique aspects of a property and engage potential buyers. She also works as a transaction coordinator for Pinkert & Loratta escrows to help ensure each client has a seamless escrow experience.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Boston College, Emily combines strong communication skills with artistic insight. In her spare time Emily enjoys reading and relaxing at the beach with her husband Mark and their daughters, Chloe and Hannah.
With extensive experience in luxury property management, Emily understands the refined expectations of high-end clientele, consistently delivering polished, elegant presentations that resonate. She creates print and web marketing pieces to highlight the unique aspects of a property and engage potential buyers. She also works as a transaction coordinator for Pinkert & Loratta escrows to help ensure each client has a seamless escrow experience.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Boston College, Emily combines strong communication skills with artistic insight. In her spare time Emily enjoys reading and relaxing at the beach with her husband Mark and their daughters, Chloe and Hannah.
