OUR LEADERSHIP
We are a dedicated group who seek to positively impact multiple disadvantaged groups in Hawaii, and throughout the United States. Our focus is to support the education, advancement, and economic development of the people of Hawaii with Native Hawaiians as the principal beneficiary. We proudly do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, in the right place, to the right person, for the right reason, with sincerity - the first time! This, is Kīnā'ole.
We are A HIGHLY SPECIALIZED, AGILE SMALL, NATIVE HAWAIIAN 8(A) TEAM
Our standard of excellence and vast experience working with federal government customers allows us to deliver solutions that consistently surpass expectations and form strong, lasting partnerships.
TAUTUA HOWELL REED
CHAIRMAN
LEHUA WRIGHT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to support the education, advancement, and economic development of the people of Hawaii with Native Hawaiians as the principal beneficiary through educational and business development activities and programs.
KĪNĀ'OLE LEADERSHIP
CHRIS BOWLEY
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE
SHAIL JONDHALE
FINANCE & ADMIN
LEAON DE SOUZA
ENVIRONMENTAL,
CONSTRUCTION, O&M
JESSICA MATTHEWS
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PACIFIC RIM
CLAUDIA ELLIS
DIRECTOR
OF RECRUITING
KOA MISI
CULTURAL ADVOCATE
KURT GATES
FUEL SYSTEMS
AND SERVICES
JEANETTE MUNOZ
HUMAN RESOURCES
ROLF PEMBERTON
PROFESSIONAL AND
TECHNICAL SERVICES
PAUL REMPFER
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CYBER/IT
CHUCK RIOS
CORPORATE QUALITY
TOM WEATHERLY
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT CONUS
Contract with Kīnā'ole
As Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), SBA-certified 8(a) small businesses, the Kīnā'ole Family of Companies offers the ability to provide rapid, cost-effective contracting solutions through direct awards. NHO 8(a) Sole Source Award guidance in 13CFR124.506(b)(2) and 13CFR124.517(a) allows Kīnā'ole companies the unique ability to receive direct awards up to $100M that cannot be protested because of our NHO 8(a) status. Using this method provides our customers the ability to procure services rapidly, at fair negotiated prices, and with fewer uncertainties compared to the competitive bidding process across all requirements while also supporting the broader goal of promoting economic development and social impact in the communities it serves.
Standard of Excellence
Our people are the best in the industry because of their motivation to produce outstanding results for clients and give back to native Hawaiian communities.
Full Suite of Services
Our Family of Companies uphold our standard of excellence while delivering the range of capabilities needed to help our clients meet mission requirements.
Rapid Procurement
As Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and certified 8(a) small businesses, the Kīnā'ole Family of Companies offers the ability to provide rapid, cost-effective contracting solutions.