The following individuals recently launched a business, were appointed to a leadership position or honored for their work in the business community: • Tom Rietow has joined HPM Building Supply as lumber and building materials sales manager for its Kaua‘i,
The following individuals recently launched a business, were appointed to a leadership position or honored for their work in the business community:
• Tom Rietow has joined HPM Building Supply as lumber and building materials sales manager for its Kaua‘i, Maui and O‘ahu markets. Rietow’s new position meets the demands of the Big Island-based building supply company’s recent expansion into the Neighbor Island market. Born on O‘ahu, Rietow has worked throughout the Hawaiian Islands in the construction and building supply industries. With 40 years of experience, many of those in management positions, he has strong customer relationships on all islands. He is also a licensed general contractor.
Throughout his career, he has worked for Hawaiian Dredging, Lewers and Cooke, Amfac, Honsador, Castle and Cooke, and Hale Kauai.
• John Nakamura was named operations manager by Energy Industries. Nakamura has more than 20 years experience in sales, operations and project management. Prior to joining Energy Industries, he held senior management roles with American Pipe Lining Inc., International Consulting and Marketing Group, and Sanki Corporation, all located in California. Energy Industries is a national provider of energy services, with programs to reduce customer energy use.
