Cheryl Matsumura currently serves as President of American Trading Co. She has over 20 years of experience in Investment Management and was most recently a Vice President at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Management Division. During her 17 years with Goldman Sachs, Cheryl worked with private clients, foundations, and endowments, helping to execute financial instruments and enable goals within investment guidelines and objectives. She served as Chief of Staff to her team and focused on team operations and management, portfolio management and the implementation of compliance and regulatory requirements. Cheryl was born and raised in Hilo, Hawai‘i, and recently relocated back to raise her family and to be closer to her parents. She is focused on reconnecting and engaging with the community and currently serves on the Board of Ku’ikahi Mediation Center and volunteers with Vibrant Hawaii. Cheryl can often be found on the bayfront soccer fields cheering on her two sons or in Hilo bay learning to sail. She enjoys traveling the world with her husband, who is a pilot with Hawaiian Airlines, and experiencing new cultures and regional cuisine.
Cheryl contributes to outreach and development efforts for Keiki Heroes.