James Campbell Company announced the appointment of Nikki Senter to the newly created position of executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. In her new role, Senter will oversee the company’s legal and shareholder relations.

Senter’s legal background spans two decades, including her most recent stint as senior assistant general counsel of real estate for The Howard Hughes Corporation. Senter previously served as chair of the state of Hawaii Real Estate Commission and currently remains as its vice chair. She has also served as the president and founder of Senter Law LLLC and held positions at Alexander & Baldwin Inc. and Imanaka Asato LLLC.

“We are pleased to welcome Nikki to the James Campbell Company team. Her extensive legal experience, long tenure in the commercial real estate and development sectors and outstanding leadership will be invaluable as we navigate the exciting future for our organization,” said Kevin Penn, James Campbell Company CEO, in a press release announcing the appointment.

Senter holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, as well as a law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law.