Our Team
Ron Porter, Ph.D.
President
As the President, Ron Porter is responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic growth, ensuring financial and operational stability, and strengthening its long-standing commitment to Hawai‘i’s businesses and communities. In his career, Porter held key executive roles, managing substantial investment portfolios, led major operational initiatives, and upheld fiscal discipline under shifting market conditions. Porter also brings academic depth, holding a PhD and having taught economics and strategic studies at universities in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. His leadership has consistently been shaped by the values of stewardship and kuleana; striving to enhance HBM’s legacy of trust while positioning the company for long-term, community-centered growth.
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Ron Porter, Ph.D.
President
Kerry Won
Chief Operating Officer
Kerry Won, Chief Operating Officer, oversees day-to-day operations, project timelines, business development, and employee growth. Throughout his career, he has prioritized workplace safety, leading numerous initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. With 36 years of experience in telecommunications operations, he brings proven leadership, a strong focus on performance optimization, and deep expertise in implementing effective manufacturing processes within field operations.
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Kerry Won
Chief Operating Officer
Jodi Okada
Vice President
Jodi Okada serves as Vice President of Hawaiian Building Maintenance, where she provides strategic oversight across key corporate functions. With decades of experience within the organization, Jodi brings deep institutional knowledge and cross-functional leadership to her role. She is known for building structured frameworks that strengthen compliance, enhance operational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth across the company.
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Jodi Okada
Vice President
Beth Littledell
Director of Human Resources
Beth Littledell is a seasoned Human Resources leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations grow stronger, more engaged teams. A graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Business Administration and Human Resources, Beth brings a passion for leadership development, employee engagement, and practical HR strategy. With over a decade in executive leadership roles, Beth now leads Human Resources at HBM, where she champions the strategic use of HR technology and fosters a people-first culture that supports HBM’s workforce across the islands. She is committed to empowering leaders, strengthening training programs, and creating an employee experience rooted in collaboration, innovation, and aloha.
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Beth Littledell
Director of Human Resources
Aaron Bowman
Director of Engineering
Aaron Bowman is a results-driven engineering and operations leader, bringing over two decades of experience across military, telecommunication, and facilities management sectors. His career began as a U.S. Navy submariner and Coast Guard facilities mechanic, laying a diverse and strong technical foundation. He advanced through a series of roles at a major telecommunications company including Facilities Engineering, Real Estate Operations, Field Operations and MDU Projects. From building engineer to Senior Manager of Field Operations—overseeing MDU deployments, large-scale network audits, and led high-performing, cross-functional teams across multiple regions. He now serves as Director of Engineering for the HBM team, where he leverages his broad expertise to drive performance, safety, and service excellence while building and maintaining relationships with crews and clients alike.
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Aaron Bowman
Director of Engineering
Joe Macomber
Director of Janitorial Services
Joe Macomber is the Director of Janitorial at Hawaiian Building Maintenance, specializing in retail janitorial, maintenance, management, and scheduling. With 24 years of experience in the industry, he focuses on managing and training supervisors while building strong, lasting relationships with clients and staff. Joe has been a dedicated member of the Hawaiian Building Maintenance team since March 12, 2001.
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Joe Macomber
Director of Janitorial Services
Randal Iwamoto
Director of Procurement
Randal Iwamoto
Director of Procurement
Jaycelyn Nakata
Safety Administrator
As the Safety Administrator, Jaycelyn Nakata is dedicated to ensuring a safe work environment for all employees. She plays a key role in the implementation and upkeep of our safety protocols and procedures. Jaycelyn has a strong background in field operations, particularly within the telecommunications industry. During her time as a Field Operations Specialist, she gained extensive experience in conducting technician safety assessments, and performing work quality observations. As our Safety Administrator, her primary focus is on promoting safe work practices, delivering comprehensive training, and driving operational excellence throughout the organization.
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Jaycelyn Nakata
Safety Administrator
Brockton Simpson
Senior Account Executive
Brockton Simpson joined HBM in 2025 as an Account Executive, driven by a passion for strategic growth and building lasting partnerships. In this role, he focuses on uncovering new opportunities, deepening client relationships, and advancing initiatives that contribute to HBM’s ongoing expansion. Brockton is dedicated to delivering outstanding service and creating long-term value for clients and partners alike, ensuring growth is guided by integrity, efficiency, and excellence. 808-636-7004
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Brockton Simpson
Senior Account Executive
Gina Ross
Account Executive
Account Executive Gina Ross is dedicated to building meaningful client relationships through her warm, personable style. Highly organized and an excellent communicator, Gina specializes in building trust over time and aligning closely with clients as a strategic partner. She is committed to creating positive experiences, fostering long‑term connections, and supporting HBM’s continued growth through meaningful, service‑driven engagement.
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Gina Ross
Account Executive
Jenna Gaughan
Account Executive
Jenna brings a deep-rooted passion for meaningful, trust-based relationships to Hawaiian Building Maintenance, as an Account Executive. Drawing from years of cultivating loyal partnerships and turning first conversations into lifelong collaborations, she excels at truly listening to clients' unique needs, anticipating challenges before they arise, and delivering personalized building maintenance solutions. Jenna is committed to building genuine connections rooted in transparency, responsiveness, and shared success-ensuring every property she helps care for runs smoother, looks better, and gives owners one less thing to worry about. Her approach transforms routine service into a reliable partnership, fostering confidence and peace of mind that keeps clients coming back.
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Jenna Gaughan
Account Executive
Jeffrey Holton
Engineering Account Manager
Jeffrey Holton is Engineering Account Manager at Hawaiian Building Maintenance, where he oversees the technical operations of multiple Class A buildings across Oahu. Known for his creative problem-solving, Jeffrey leads a specialized team of engineers dedicated to maintaining high-performance environments for premier commercial/Retail/Residential properties. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has held key leadership roles including Facilities Manager at The Doctors Company and Point Blue Conservation Science, Operations Manager at the Center for Domestic Peace, and Maintenance Manager at Manly Honda. Beyond his technical expertise, Jeffrey is a dedicated public servant. He formerly served as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Santa Rosa, CA, showcasing a career-long commitment to community safety and responsible urban development. Here on Oahu, he continues his public service by volunteering with local non-profits and spreading Aloha wherever he goes.
Jeffrey Holton
Engineering Account Manager
Aaron Ladera
Engineering Account Support and Training Manager
Aaron Ladera is an Account Support and Training Manager specializing in personnel/management training. With eight years of experience in telecommunications, starting as a field technician and working his way up to senior manager of training, he focuses on process improvement, and learning development.
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Aaron Ladera
Engineering Account Support and Training Manager
Maximo Cristobal
HVAC Foreman
Maximo Cristobal is the HVAC Foreman at Hawaiian Building Maintenance, with goals to establish HBM within the completive industry, specializing in HVAC, service, troubleshooting and equipment installation. He has 22 years of theory and field experience in this industry and is a dedicated member of the HBM team since 2010. Maximo is committed to providing expert service and maintaining HBM's competitive presence within the HVAC industry
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Maximo Cristobal
HVAC Foreman
Charlie Cabanayan
Account Manager
Charlie Cabanayan
Account Manager
Christopher Fernandez
Account Manager
Christopher Fernandez is an Account manager specializing in Commercial/Retail/Routes Janitorial Services and Maintenance With twelve years of experience in the Janitorial field. He focuses on managing the overall activities of account sites and projects, and works with property managers to ensure tenant satisfaction. He also works hand in hand with staff to ensure safety and cleanliness procedures are executed properly. Chris has been with HBM since 2019.
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Christopher Fernandez
Account Manager
Frank Valdry
Account Manager
Frank Valdry IV is an Account Manager specializing in Janitorial and Maintenance services, with 8 years of experience in retail institutions, he focuses on client retention, satisfaction, quality service, and growth by acting as the primary liaison between the company and its clients.
Frank Valdry
Account Manager
James Lau
Account Manager
James Lau has been with HBM for 12 years. For his first 10 years with the company, he served as the Maintenance Supervisor at Hawaii Kai Towne Center. He was later offered the opportunity to transition into the role of Account Manager, a position he has held for the past two years. James values being part of HBM and appreciates the company’s strong workplace culture.
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James Lau
Account Manager
Mariano Acoba
Account Manager
Mariano Acoba is a Janitorial Account Manager for Hawaiian Building Maintenance, where he oversees several retail sites and commercial buildings. He has been with HBM for approximately 10 years, beginning his career with the company as a Site Supervisor for two years before transitioning into management, a role he has held for the past eight years. As an Account Manager, Mariano supports and assists on-site supervisors, identifies opportunities for special projects, and prepares cost estimates and proposals for those projects. He is committed to maintaining open communication with both existing and prospective clients to ensure strong partnerships and high-quality service delivery
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Mariano Acoba
Account Manager
Rob Murakami
Account Manager
Rob Murakami
Account Manager
Sheri T.
Account Manager
Sheri T. joined HBM in August 2023 as an Account Manager in the Commercial Janitorial division. She brings over 15 years of experience in the hotel industry, having worked extensively in both Front Desk and Housekeeping departments. She has a strong passion for operations and takes pride in supporting the hardworking teams she collaborates with each day
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Sheri T.
Account Manager
Zackary Fountain
Account Manager
Zackary Fountain
Account Manager
Derek Souza
Site Manager
Derek is a site supervisor for the Shops at Kukuiula and assists the site supervisors at Hokulei Village and Port Allen Center when needed. He has over 25 years in the hospitality industry focusing on maintenance. Derek has been with Hawaiian Building Maintenance since 2014.
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Derek Souza
Site Manager
Derek T. Tamashiro
Site Manager
Derek T. Tamashiro is an Account Manager on Kauai. Specializing in general construction, facilities maintenance, and janitorial services. With 28 years of experience in the construction and hospitality industry, he focuses on customer satisfaction. As a retired US Army veteran of 20 years, he takes pride and honor working for HBM since 2017.
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Derek T. Tamashiro
Site Manager