Experience
Constructing Your
Commercial Success
Proudly Serving:
The Hawaiian Islands
Since 1988
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday,
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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JACK L. PARKER, President
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Twenty-five (25) years of hands-on and management experience with two prominent national general contractors in California and Hawaii. Entered the industry as an apprentice carpenter in 1962, advancing within short periods of time to Carpenter Foreman, General Foreman, Field Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager, and from 1974 to 1987, Senior Project Manager in charge of numerous large projects, including high-rise condominiums, hotels, and commercial complexes.
In 1988, founded Summit Construction, Inc., a Hawaii-based general contracting firm. Also founder and President of a major Hawaii construction consulting company since 1987.
EMPLOYMENT:
SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1988 to present
President
CHARLES PANKOW BUILDERS, LTD., Hawaii Division:
1974 - 1987, Senior Project Manager
1971 - 1974, Asst. Project Manager
1970 - 1971, Field Superintendent
1969 - 1970, General Foreman
1968 - 1969, Carpenter Foreman
PETER KIEWIT & SONS, HEAVY DIVISION
Northern California, 1963 - 1968
Journeyman Carpenter and Foreman
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
In Hawaii, developed the 3-day and then the 2-1/2 day structural cycle to complete all vertical and horizontal elements (floors, walls and ceilings) of the construction cycle on high-rise concrete buildings, utilizing specially-created techniques in slip form, flying form and precast work.
Consistent record of fast-track scheduling, resulting in early completion of major construction projects.
Construction consultant on numerous residential and commercial projects in Hawaii, California, Nevada, Washington, Vancouver, Guam, Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan.
EDUCATION:
Engineering, University of Hawaii, Sacramento State University and Marin Junior College.
Certified Journeyman Carpenter
AFFILIATIONS:
Building Industry Association of Hawaii - Past Director
Condominium Association - Past Vice-President/Director
Safari Club International, Hawaii Chapter - Past President
O FRANK STORCH,
Vice President
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
In the building industry since 1981.
Extensive experience in bridge construction, heavy highway, commercial construction, and large public projects. Construction management of luxury condominiums and commercial highrises.
Corporate management includes client relations, contract negotiations, and oversight of engineering, field and office operations. Project management includes estimating and scheduling, value engineering, field coordination, and contract administration.
EMPLOYMENT:
SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1989 to present
Vice President, Operations
Project Manager
BLOUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP
1985 - 1989
Project Engineer
Office Engineer
CHAPIN & CHAPIN, INC.
1981 - 1985
Project Manager
Project Engineer
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
$60 million structural steel twin-tower, luxury condominium highrise in San Diego, California.
EDUCATION:
Purdue University
B.S. Civil Engineering, 1984
M.S. Civil Engineering, 1985
AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Civil Engineers
CHRISTINE KAWADA,
Vice President
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
In the construction and real estate development and sales industries since 1972 with extensive experience in office management and contract administration.
EMPLOYMENT:
SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1999 to present
Vice President, Office and Contract Administration
STARK PROPERTIES, LTD.
1987 - 1999
Vice President and Principal Broker, Project Sales
CHARLES PANKOW BUILDERS, LTD., Hawaii Division
1972 - 1987
Principal Broker and Project Sales Contract Administrator
Office Manager and Assistant to President
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Administrative management of original marketing, sales, resales, and escrow closings of 306 units in One Waterfront Towers, a twin 45-story luxury high-rise condominium in Honolulu.
AFFILIATIONS:
Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of Hawaii
1985 to present
GEORGE J. HIDANO, Controller
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
In the building industry since 1979.
Expertise in all aspects of construction accounting and related computer applications.
EMPLOYMENT:
SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1994 to present
Controller/Administrative Operations Manager
BAKERY EUROPA
1992 - 1994
Chief Financial Officer
GRANGER PACIFIC, INC.
1979 -1992
Controller/Treasurer
MAUI DIVERS OF HAWAII
1979
Financial Analyst
ERNST & ERNST, CPA'S (Currently known as Ernst & Young, CPA's)
1975 - 1979
Senior Accountant
EDUCATION:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants
AFFILIATIONS:
SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2000 to present
Project Engineer
ALLIED BUILDING SYSTEM
1998 - 1999
Project Engineer
DMA Contracting, Inc.
1997 - 1998
Superintendent
Project Manager
Quality Control Manager
MELVIN T. INOUYE, Project Manager
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
In the building industry since 1989.
Comprehensive experience in project budgeting, scheduling, project management, and contract and field administration. Projects managed include:
- Moanalua High, Salt Lake Elementary, and Moanalua High Schools - $11.2 million renovation of three public schools on the island of Oahu
- Kealakehe Intermediate School - $8.8 million construction of new 2-story, 22,000 sq. ft. administration/library building and renovation of existing spaces for public school on island of Hawaii
- Institute of Astronomy - $6.1 million construction of new 2-story, 16,400 sq. ft. structural steel building on island of Maui
- Konawaena High School - $4.5 million renovation of public school on island of Hawaii
- Safeway - major remodel of fully-operating retail stores in Hilo and Kona on the island of Hawaii totaling $3.2 million
- Hyatt Regency Waikiki - $3.9 million renovation of 608 guest rooms on 35 floors of luxury hotel
- First Hawaiian Bank - $2 million sitework, exterior, and 28,000 sq. ft. interior renovation of Kapiolani Branch
- Pearl Harbor Bachelors Enlisted Quarters - new $18 million 18-story residential highrise
- Department of Health Laboratory Facility - new $35 million facility
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2000 to present
Project Engineer
ALLIED BUILDING SYSTEM
1998 - 1999
Project Engineer
DMA Contracting, Inc.
1997 - 1998
Superintendent
Project Manager
Quality Control Manager
EDUCATION:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
B. S. Mechanical Engineering, 1989
Construction Quality Management for Contractors
U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers
DONALD MAKI, Project Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
In the building industry since 1976.
Experience in project budgeting, scheduling, project management, and contract and field administration. Projects managed include:
- Major remodel of five (5) fully-operating Safeway retail stores on the islands of Oahu and Maui totaling $7million.
- Physical Plant Director of Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, managing construction of new classrooms and laboratories, reconditioning of mechanical and plumbing systems, and maintenance of resident dormitories and public areas.
- Director of Engineering of Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona, in charge of general maintenance and repair of 450-room hotel on 11-acre site, including ADA compliance and HVAC system.
- Building Engineer of luxury Queen Victoria Condominum in Honolulu, in charge of monitoring, maintenance and repair of all motorized machinery and HVAC, fire alarm, plumbing, sprinkler, and pool/spa systems.
- Energy Specialist and Engineer Consultant to Hawaiian Electric Company, conducting various energy surveys at commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals and schools.
EMPLOYMENT:
SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2004 to present
Project Engineer
EDUCATION:
Petroleum Reservoir Engineering, Southern Alberta
Institute of Technology
Compressor Design, Institute for Advancement, Houston
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