Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) announces key leadership transitions and senior promotions in the Hawaii region that highlight the company’s growth and commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes in the built environment.
Terence Young, promoted to Principal, will be overseeing project management service delivery, new business pursuits, and team performance on Oahu. With 21 years of experience and a portfolio exceeding $2 billion, Young is trusted by private- and public-sector clients for his expertise in preconstruction, project delivery and stakeholder management. He is a Certified Construction Manager and Professional Engineer in Hawaii.
Wrindy Damo, promoted to Associate, will now lead the local team on the Island of Hawaii, overseeing the success of projects across East and West Hawaii. Damo serves as a board member for the Hawaii chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) non-profit organization.
“RLB is a business where people make progress, and we have thrived in Hawaii for more than three decades by bringing together the right people and doing things the right way,” said Erin Kirihara, Executive Vice President of RLB in North America. “Terence and Wrindy have consistently led by example in our firm by cultivating long-lasting partnerships rooted in trust. We are excited to embark on a new chapter of growth together, working alongside our valued clients to bring imagination to life and make lasting, positive impacts on our communities.”
Kirihara will continue as regional director of operations in Honolulu, overseeing service delivery and client engagement in the Hawaiian Islands, while also contributing to business development and strategic growth across North America as executive vice president. Cassie Idehara remains Vice President in the Hawaii region, managing the Honolulu practice and cost consultancy services across all islands. Blair Banker, promoted to Associate Principal, continues to manage the firm’s advisory services for the Hawaii region. Paul Belshoff continues as Associate Principal and resident manager on Maui, advising clients on construction projects and leading strategic development for the Kihei team.
The regional leadership team remains deeply engaged and committed to supporting new leaders in the firm, ensuring enhanced service delivery, innovative solutions and sustained excellence for clients and their projects in Hawaii and North America.