The Nakoa Companies Inc.
Austin P. Nakoa
President & RME
Austin worked for Hawaiian Dredging & Construction Company following his graduation from Arizona State University with a BS in Construction Engineering (BSES). Initially managing Heavy construction projects, he eventually managed larger building projects including the Guam Airport Terminal. In 1992 he founded The NAKOA Companies, Inc. and ultimately was awarded Military Projects as an 8(a) contractor.
Eric S. Austin
CPA / CFO
As a partner with Austin Nakoa, Eric leads Nakoa Energy using his business acumen developed over 30 years as an entrepreneur, business consultant, senior management, and a professional CPA.His experience includes working for KPMG and Dillingham Construction, and as a business consultant and CPA. He holds a BS from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Hawaii.
Maria Leiva
Controller
Maria hails from Ecuador and graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a degree in Accounting. She has worked for The NAKOA Companies, Inc. for over 15 years. She handles and oversees all accounting and finance functions for the various Construction, Energy and Guam Operations. Additionally, she handles all of the Human Resource, Insurance and other ancillary functions.
Debz Galindo
Contracts Manager
Debz has extensive experience in Construction Contracts Management and Administration. She has also been involved in multiple Logistics Management for various company projects in Guam and Hawaii, Wake Island, and many other locations through out the country.
Eric Olson
VP Estimating & Business Development
Recognized in the company as “EO” to differentiate between the “Erics”, Eric Olson provides a strong background in Estimating, Project Management & Business Development. An Air Force Veteran, EO has a long career in construction including Design Build, Federal Contracting, Negotiated Contracts & Commercial Construction.
Michael Miyahira
VP Special Projects
Mike recently joined The NAKOA Companies, Inc. with a degree in Civil Engineering from University of Hawaii in Manoa. He has spent the last 19 years as a project engineer, estimator, naval architect and quality control manager with renowned building contractors. Mike brings a wealth of experience in managing projects from start to finish for Government and military projects.
Alex Wilks
Senior Project Manager
Harrison Saito
Project Manager
Harrison Saito, PE, PMP is a Project Manager at Nakoa Companies, Inc., leading Defense projects in Hawaii and Guam with 13 years of experience in Construction and Design Management. His portfolio includes $350 million in projects for major clients like Amazon and Microsoft. Harrison holds a Civil Engineering degree from UC Irvine and enjoys improv comedy, reading, and hiking in his free time.
Thomas Chock Jr
Project Manager
Thomas “Tommy” Chock, Jr. is a seasoned Project Manager at Nakoa Companies, bringing over 10 years of experience across diverse construction fields like civil, mechanical, and medical. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he previously led major projects at DAWSON and held leadership roles in multiple construction firms. With degrees in Paralegal Studies and Cybersecurity, he combines technical knowledge with practical expertise. In his free time, Tommy plays music professionally, enjoys motorcycle rides, cigars, fine liquors, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends.
Sonny Jose
Project Engineer
Vicky Smith
Project Coordinator
Elaine Jackson
Accounting Assistant
Elaine Jackson is a key figure in the accounting department at Nakoa Companies, with 25 years of expertise managing payroll, accounts payable, and receivables. With over two decades in the construction industry, she’s a seasoned professional. In her free time, she enjoys jeep rides, camping, and family time, especially with her granddaughter. Always seeking growth, Elaine is dedicated to her team’s success.
Sassy Mae Sumulong-Belza
Accounting Assistant
Sassy Joined NAKOA in 2018 as a Part Time Accountant supporting NAKOA’s Construction activities. In September, 2020 Sassy started full time work with NAKOA to support the Guam Division while providing administrative support to Estimating and Contract Administration. She has worked for Construction and Property Management firms doing accounting work in the past and has strong knowledge in system software and accounting programs. Sassy has a BA in Communication Arts from De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines in addition to a Certificate Course and Competency in Small Business Accounting from Leeward Community College in Pearl City, Hawaii.
NAKOA GUAM INC
Noel Lomtong
Senior Project Manager
NAKOA Guam Inc. was fortunate to have Noel Lomtong join us in April of 2021. As a graduate of Civil Engineering, Noel is a licensed professional engineer from the Philippines and a licensed contractor in Guam. He is a seasoned professional, a certified CQC Engineer/Site Safety Officer as well as a Project Manager who has worked for some of the larger contractors on Guam. Noel is currently the CQC for NAKOA Guam’s Combat Training Facility in South Anderson AFB and Project Manager for the McDonald’s Renovation on Saipan.
Mayet Lomtong
Project Engineer/Coordinator
NAKOA Guam Inc. hired Mayet in early 2022 to support the startup of the McDonald’s Construction Program on Guam & Saipan. Mayet is a graduate of Civil Engineer (BSCE 2000 Polytechnic University of the Philippines) and is a licensed professional engineer registered in the Philippines. Mayet previously worked for MMB, Inc. on Guam as a Project Coordinator and for IBBC LLC in similar capacity. She is highly efficient with versatile skills and extraordinarily capable in all facets of Construction.
Gerard Caoleng
Accountant
Jose Rebote, Jr
Project Manager
Ronaldo Daraldal
Project Manager
The NAKOA Companies, Inc. Facility Modernization core business is focused on building solutions for our valued clients from specialized government training needs to commercial institutional improvements.
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Nakoa Guam Inc Completes Renovation of McDonald’s Harmon
NAKOA Guam Inc. recently completed the renovation of the McDonalds Restaurant in Harmon Industrial Park along Route16. The renovations included installation of new kitchen equipment, new digital menu boards for the dual lane drive throughs, complete exterior painting,...
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