Ed Freedman’s Dedication to Giving Back on Maui
BY DAMON M. BANKS
FOR MANY ON MAUI , ROAM Maui Member, Ed Freedman, is simply known as the local surfer and kitesurfer who pours every bit of his time and soul into the incredible work that he and his team are doing at the Stable Road Foundation. While this is a very true assessment of the guy we know today, this legendary entrepreneur spent about 20 years serving as Founder and Chairman at Total Merchant Services, which he sold in 2017 so that he could focus on family and philanthropy, full-time. “When I moved to Hawai'i years ago, I knew I wanted to set down deep roots here,” Ed said. And that’s exactly what he did making Maui his permanent home. “Hawai'i has its own unique culture, its own rich history — and for me, it’s very important to respect that in every way,” he added.
