The Nakoa Companies Solutions Team
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.
Michael Miyahara
Vice President of Operations - Honolulu
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.
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.
Norman Shinno
Vice President & General Manager - Guam
Norman joined NAKOA in 2018 and has managed our Guam Operations until being promoted to Vice President and General Manager in 2020. He has held senior VP positions with Grace Pacific where he worked for over 26 years. A Graduate Civil Engineer from University of Hawaii, Norms career has been shaped by his keen knowledge of construction, his energy, and his leadership style.
Eric Olson
Senior Estimator
Recognized in the company as “EO” to differentiate between the “Erics”, Eric Olson comes to NAKOA with a strong background in Estimating, Project Management and Business Development. Eric joined NAKOA early in the summer of 2021. An Air Force Veteran who spent some time at Hickman AFB, EO has a long career in Custom Home Building in California, where he managed multiple projects, working with Architects, Design Teams, and homeowners.
Rowena Romualdo
Senior Operations Manager
Rowena Romualdo joined NAKOA in late summer of 2021 as a Senior Project Manager, now responsible for all field operations in Hawaii. With over 20 years of experience in the general construction industry in Hawaii, Rowena is a highly respected manager—skilled in estimating, CQC, Safety and Field Operations with a diversity of clients including commercial and governmental agencies. Rowena holds a BS degree in Construction Management from Everglades University and is CQC, & OSHA 30 Certified. Adept at managing large and small contracts, Design-Build and Design-Bid Build Projects,
Sam Labra
General Project Superintendent
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.
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.
Sassy Mae Belza
Accounting & Administrative Assistant
Sassy joined NAKOA in 2018 as a part-time team member and became full time in 2020. Sassy works mainly as part of the Accounting Department but supports the Honolulu and Guam Operations Divisions. She is a graduate of BA in Communication Arts from De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines and is pursuing a Certificate Course and Competency in Small Business Accounting from Leeward Community College in Pearl City, Hawaii.
Mayet Lomtong
Project Engineer/Coordinator-NAKOA GUAM INC
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. Noel and Mayet are proud parents of Noah Lomtong who is entering High School in 2022.
Noel Lomtong
Project Engineer - NAKOA GUAM INC
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.
Jayson Macalalad
Project Engineer
Jayson joined NAKOA Guam Inc. in June of 2022 to support the management of the McDonalds program along with new Federal Contracts being bid and awarded. Jayson graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Highly experienced in Guam, Jayson previously worked for APC Construction LLC as a QCM/SSHO; Frontier Supply and P&S Construction Inc. as a project superintendent. Jayson Noel & Mayet are all engineering schoolmates from the Philippines.
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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Recent News
Nakoa Guam Inc awarded by Hamasaki Construction LLC McDonald’s USA projects
September 7, 2022 NAKOA Guam Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the new McDonald's Restaurant construction in Mangilao, Guam from Hamasaki Construction LLC / McDonald's USA. This $4.0M project is at the heart of Mangilao Village on Guam that is...
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