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 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.

Sam has over 35 years of Construction Experience beginning with Kiewit as Labor Foreman in 1992. He is exceptionally skilled and versatile as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpenter, Cement Finisher and many Finish Trades.  Sam is currently certified OSHA 30, Hazwopper 40 hour, Lead and Asbestos Supervisor. He is a gifted Field Organizer, Trades Manager and interfaces with Customers to the Quality Assurance essential to our successful projects.