2022 Installation Ceremony
Excitement and anticipation filled the air as nearly 200 GCA members and guests arrived at lawn fronting Waikiki Beach at the The Royal Hawaiian Resort for GCA’s 2022 Installation Ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.
Despite the rainy weather in the days leading up to the outdoor event, a beautiful Waikiki sunset served as the perfect backdrop for the celebration. After nearly two years of not being able to hold large gatherings because of pandemic-related restrictions, GCA members had been looking forward to seeing each other in person once again — just like before.
For the full 2022 list of Board Officers and Directors, click here.
(L to R): Michael Young (2nd Vice President), Lori Isara (Treasurer), Dale Sakamoto Yoneda (President), Cheryl Walthall (Executive Director), Emmett Kinney (Immediate Past President), & Steve Baginski (1st Vice President)
During the ceremony, the GCA also recognized the contributions of two committees:
- Most Improved Committee: Environment Committee, which helps to guide the construction industry to build Hawaii sustainably, maintain open communication with government regulatory agencies and to promote best management practices to protect the environment. The committee chair is Victor Szabo, of Healy Tibbitts Builders; and Gordon Scruton Jr. of Nordic PCL Construction is vice chair. Their mentor is Rick Heltzel, president of Healy Tibbitts Builders.
- Outstanding Committee Award: Construction Leadership Council (CLC), consisting of up-and-coming construction leaders, led by officers Peter Mercuris of Hensel Phelps as chair; Kawika Nakoa of Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc., vice chair; Claire Thompson of Nordic PCL Construction, treasurer; and Travis Higa of Constructors Hawaii, secretary. Their mentor is Garrett Sullivan of Sullivan & Associates.
Lauren Baba entertains guests as they arrive
Emcee for the night, Lance Wilhelm
The Yonedas: Bree, Dale, and Ryan
(L to R) Lance Wilhelm, Associated General Contractors (AGC) retiring Life Governors Garrett Sullivan, Bill Wilson, Glenn Nohara, and Emmett Kinney
GCA Most Outstanding Committee: Construction Leadership Council (CLC)! 2021 GCA President Emmett Kinney presents the award to CLC Chair (right) Peter Mercuris
2021 GCA President Emmett Kinney (left) hand over the gavel to 2022 President Dale Sakamoto Yoneda
Head Table: (L to R) Top Row: Francis Sakamoto Jr., Arlynn Sakamoto, Marc Tong, Cathy Tong, Kyan Tomihama, Joni Tomihama, Tracy Tonaki, Toby Tonaki. Bottom Row: Ryan Yoneda and Dale Yoneda
(L to R) Top Row: Dean Uchida, Joy Uchida, Justin Walthall, Cheryl Walthall, Gail Wilson, and Bill Wilson. Bottom Row: Kate Wilhelm, Lance Wilhelm, Garrett Sullivan, and Jerelyn Sullivan.
Michael and Representative Sylvia Luke
(L to R) Top Row: Dan Masumoto, David Nakamura, Emmett Kinney, and Adam Inaba. Bottom Row: Shareen Masumoto, Mei Li Kinney, and Jenna Inaba.
(L to R) Top Row: Ren Miyatake, Brenden Peters, Bree Yoneda, Whitnie Pacheco. Bottom Row: Kui Gilliland, Gwen Yamamoto Lau, Kent Lau, Layton Pacheco
(L to R) Dean Isara, Carol Koga, Sandy Okazaki, and Dennis Okazaki
(L to R) Carolyn Aber, Alan Whitworth, Rex Nepomuceno, Marie Alfaro, Dana Shaffer, Romina Isimang, and Joseph Cadelina
(L to R) Top Row: Whitney Cueva, Judy Casson, Anna Herrera, and Steve Baginski. Bottom Row: Dom Cueva, Rick Watts, Susan Lum, and Kaleo Baginski.
(L to R) Chad Karasaki, Leilani Karasaki, Shirley Grossi, and Mike Grossi
(L to R) Mike Baulig, Michelle Lau, Clarissa Stevenson, and Mark Stevenson
(L to R) Top Row: Aaron Yamasaki, Subbu Venkataraman, and George Denise. Bottom Row: Michelle Hirano, Ben Steele, Summer Vaimaona, and Travis Wong.
(L to R) Top Row: Peter Mercuris and Ren Mitchell. Bottom Row: Naomi Mercuris, Tammie Oka, and Aaron Lane.
(L to R) Top Row: Paul Kumashiro, Mirabell Santiago, Kaleo Sivia, Derae Viernes, and Micah Brigoli. Bottom Row: Julianne Kumashiro, Bryce White, and Juan Montes.
(L to R) Milli Domae, Clairessa Mack, John Mack, James Mackay, and Charie Hutchins
(L to R) Top Row: Michael MacDonald, Howard Pang, Florence Dixon, and Zak Dixon. Bottom Row: Sandra Meyer, Stephen Welling, and Shayla Welling.
(L to R): Top Row: Jim Beaton and William Wong. Bottom Row: Sarah Beaton and Lindsey Wong.
The King & Neel, Inc. table
(L to R) Top Row: Mark Tawara, Chandra Namumnart, Masato Tochika, Tiffany Tabbal, and Karen Sakamoto. Bottom Row: Brian Ishii, Rachel Mamiya, and Stanford Lee.
(L to R) Top Row: Dale Rowley, Kia Kamauu, Ray Hose, and Roland Calimlim. Bottom Row: Samantha Haas, Kimberly Hose, and Suzette Calimlim.
(L to R) Top Row: Robert Wong, Kawai Mar, Karen Lee, Lee Scruton, and Deborah Scruton. Bottom Row: Ciera Uyeunten, Jose Hernandez, and Brandon Henry Silva.
(L to R) Russell Inouye, Claire Isemoto, Leslie Isemoto, Laurie Isara
Ekolu jams out to close the night!
Ekolu jams out to close the night!