Committees

The strength of the HSA comes from its members and its active committees.

We encourage all members to actively participate in at least one committee.

Please let us know if you are interested in serving on a committee by sending us a note at [email protected].

Education & Technical Committee

This committee supports the HSA by looking after:

  • Training and workforce development
  • Building codes, best practices, and technical guidance
  • Overseeing the HSA CFSEI Technical Council fund

If you are interested in serving on the Education & Technical Committee, please send a message to [email protected].

Education & Technical Committee Chair

Andrea Benitez

Group Builders, Inc.

Education & Technical Committee Member

Michael Mazzone

Statewide General Contracting & Construction, Inc.

Education & Technical Committee Member

Jeff Nagashima

Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc.

Education & Technical Committee Member

Akira Usami

CEMCO Steel

Events & Sponsorship Committee

This committee supports the HSA by looking after:

  • Golf tournament and major events
  • Trade shows and sponsorship coordination

If you would like to serve on the Events & Sponsorship Committee please send a request to [email protected].

Events & Sponsorship Committee Chair

Emet Domingo Jr

Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc.

Events & Sponsorship Committee Chair

Jason Thon

Unlimited Construction Services, Inc.

Events & Sponsorship Committee Member

Andrea Benitez

Group Builders, Inc.

Events & Sponsorship Committee Member

Scott Coulter

Coulter Construction

Events & Sponsorship Committee Member

Patrick Gill

Gill Development, LLC

Events & Sponsorship Committee Member

Deborah Elaine Kim-Ito

J & B Materials, Hawaii

Events & Sponsorship Committee Member

Peter D. Kwan

Haseko Construction Management Group, Inc.

Events & Sponsorship Committee Member

George Richard Proctor Jr

HPM Building Supply

Events & Sponsorship Committee Member

Scott Tajima

Foundation Building Materials

Events & Sponsorship Committee Member

Tim Waite

Simpson Strong-Tie Company

Executive Committee

This committee consists of the current officers of HSA, including the past president, and is responsible for governance and decision-making between board meetings, as well as finance & audit responsibilities, including but not limited to budgeting, financial oversight, reporting, and CPA coordination and compliance.

Executive Committee Member

Tabbi Cleveland

Tabatha Cleveland

Executive Committee Member

Jeff Nagashima

Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc.

Executive Committee Member

Jon Rapisura

Coastal Construction Co., Inc.

Executive Committee Member

Jason Thon

Unlimited Construction Services, Inc.

Executive Committee Member

Tim Waite

Simpson Strong-Tie Company

Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee

This committee supports the HSA by looking after:

  • Codes, sustainability, and industry initiatives
  • Strategic partnerships and long-term positioning

If you are interested in being a part of the Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee, please send a message to [email protected].

Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee Chair

Samantha Haas

WestPac Wealth Partners

Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee Member

Don Allen, PE, SE

Steel Framing Industry Association

Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee Member

Andrea Benitez

Group Builders, Inc.

Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee Member

Peter D. Kwan

Haseko Construction Management Group, Inc.

Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee Member

Michael Mazzone

Statewide General Contracting & Construction, Inc.

Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee Member

Jeff Nagashima

Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc.

Industry Leadership & Advocacy Committee Member

Tim Waite

Simpson Strong-Tie Company

Membership & Program Committee

This committee supports the HSA by looking after:

  • Membership recruitment and retention
  • Member communications (email, newsletter, outreach)
  • Planning and execution of membership meetings and programs
  • Website development and maintenance
  • Online member services (directory, applications, event information)

If you would like to serve on the Membership & Program Committee, please send a request to [email protected].

Membership & Program Committee Chair

Jon Rapisura

Coastal Construction Co., Inc.

Membership & Program Committee Member

Andrea Benitez

Group Builders, Inc.

Membership & Program Committee Member

Tabbi Cleveland

Tabatha Cleveland

Membership & Program Committee Member

Emet Domingo Jr

Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc.

Membership & Program Committee Member

Samantha Haas

WestPac Wealth Partners