Staff – TLCG – The Limtiaco Consulting Group

Ian Arakaki, P.E., CCM

Ian Arakaki has 29 years of experience on civil, sanitary, and environmental projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. In 2013, he became a Certified Construction Manager accredited by the Construction Management Association of America. His construction-related experience in Hawaii includes Design-Bid-Build, CM-at-Risk, and Design-Build projects, and he is responsible for all construction management and observation projects. In addition, Ian is responsible for providing program management services for various government agencies and a private utility. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Civil Engineers from 2009-2015.

Jason Lau, P.E
Principal

Jason Lau, P.E

Jason Lau has 33 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects spanning Federal, State, City, and private sector projects in Hawaii and California. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His projects involve various civil engineering disciplines with an emphasis on site development, utilities, stormwater quality, erosion and sediment control, and roadway infrastructure. His experience includes coordination, design, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, and preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Public Works Association from 2009-2014.

Kyle Kaneshiro, P.E.
Principal

Kyle Kaneshiro, P.E., LEED® AP

Kyle Kaneshiro has 30 years of civil and sanitary engineering experience with an emphasis on site development and wastewater system design. He has an extensive background in the development of municipal and private facilities including pump stations and treatment plants, municipal and private utilities, drainage and stream studies, and government permits. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of California–Irvine and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. He has served on the Board of Directors for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii since 2019 and is currently the organization’s Past President.

Eric Arakawa, P.E., CCM
Associate Principal

Eric Arakawa, P.E., LEED® AP

Eric Arakawa has 23 years of civil engineering design and construction experience. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering and a MBA in Business Administration from the University of Portland and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His projects include roadway infrastructure and utilities design, site development, and construction management of water and wastewater upgrades. In 2016, he was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies and in 2022, he became a Certified Construction Manager accredited by the Construction Management Association of America. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Civil Engineers from 2014-2020 and graduated from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii’s Emerging Leader program in 2023.

Joe Kwan, P.E.
Associate Principal

Joe Kwan, P.E., LEED® AP

Joe Kwan has 18 years of civil and sanitary engineering experience. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His expertise is in the planning, design, and construction management of wastewater collection systems, pump stations, force mains, and treatment facilities. He is also experienced with site development and utilities design. He graduated from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii’s Emerging Leader program in 2023.

Jennifer Lim, P.E.
Associate Principal

Jennifer Lim, P.E.

Jennifer Lim has 17 years of civil and sanitary engineering experience. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Tufts University and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. Her projects include planning, design, and management of water and wastewater systems, design-build projects, utilities design, site development, and irrigation systems.

Trevor Vagay, P.E.
Associate Principal

Trevor Vagay, P.E.

Trevor Vagay has 17 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His design projects include stormwater quality treatment, wastewater collection systems, utilities design, site development, residential subdivisions, and roadway improvements. He was a member of the first graduating class from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii’s Emerging Leader program in 2018 and is currently serving as Treasurer on the board of the American Public Works Association.

Yvonne Turro, P.E.
Senior Project Manager

Yvonne Turro, P.E.

Yvonne Turro has 30 years of experience in the civil engineering field with an emphasis on land development and Low Impact Development (LID) improvements. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. Her projects include engineering feasibility studies, best management practices (BMP) design for stormwater quality treatment and pollution prevention, and residential and commercial site development.

Jessica Agsalda, P.E.
Project Manager

Jessica Agsalda, P.E.

Jessica Agsalda has 14 years of experience in civil engineering. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering and MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. Her projects include subdivisions, potable water wells, reservoirs, wastewater system design, utilities design, and street rehabilitation. In 2024, she received the 5 Under 35 national award from American Water Works Association for her outstanding service and leadership. She is currently serving as Vice President on the board of the Hawaii Water Environment Association and is a member of the 2025 Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Fellows Program.

Kevin Fong, P.E.
Structural Engineer

Kevin Fong, P.E.

Kevin Fong has 19 years of experience on civil and structural engineering projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and a MS in Structural Engineering from the University of California-San Diego. He is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii and California. His projects include water quality studies, project management, construction management, and the repair/renovation/retrofit of existing structures.

Brandon Whitaker, P.E.
Project Engineer

Brandon Whitaker, P.E.

Brandon Whitaker has 14 years of experience in civil engineering and construction management. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His projects include stormwater pollution prevention, wastewater collections systems, force mains, and pump stations.

Justin Barnes, P.E.
Project Engineer

Justin Barnes, P.E.

Justin Barnes has 11 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Specialty, with a Minor in Mathematics from Seattle University and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His projects include wastewater system design, stormwater pollution prevention, and construction management.

Megan Ueno, P.E.
Project Engineer

Megan Ueno, P.E.

Megan Ueno has 13 years of civil engineering design and construction experience. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. Her projects include design of wastewater collection systems, utility improvements, and site development; project management and construction administration for drainage improvement and street rehabilitation projects; and construction management.

Al Jerome Leano, P.E.
Project Engineer

Al Jerome Leano

Al J Leano has 7 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His projects include roadway improvements, site development, drainage improvements, wastewater collection systems, and water system design.

Karen Yamashita, P.E.
Project Engineer

Karen Yamashita, E.I.T.

Karen Yamashita has 4 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects. She earned a BS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Her projects include planning and design of water and wastewater systems.

Alysse Nakasato, E.I.T.
Senior Staff Engineer

Alysse Nakasato, E.I.T.

Alysse Nakasato has 4 years of experience on civil engineering projects. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her projects include site development and utilities design with emphasis on infrastructure upgrades at various facilities on military bases.

Davi Corcio-Alvarez, E.I.T.
Senior Staff Engineer

Davi Corcio-Alvarez, E.I.T.

Davi Corcio-Alvarez earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California. She has served as Project Engineer for over 10 years on construction projects involving condominium development and building renovations and construction management of wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

Jerome Do
Senior Staff Engineer

Jerome Do

Jerome Do earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has 8 years of civil engineering design and construction experience. His projects include site development, water/wastewater infrastructure upgrades, stormwater pollution prevention, and construction management.

Ian Endrina, E.I.T.
Senior Staff Engineer

Ian Endrina, E.I.T.

Ian Endrina has 4 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His projects include wastewater system design, stormwater pollution prevention, and site development.

Ansen Nakasato, E.I.T.
Senior Staff Engineer

Ansen Nakasato, E.I.T.

Ansen Nakasato has 4 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His projects include wastewater system design, stormwater pollution prevention, and site development.

Gianne Constantino
Staff Engineer

Gianne Constantino

Gianne Constantino is a recent graduate from the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she earned a BS in Civil Engineering. She assists on civil and sanitary engineering and construction management projects.

Timothy Choi
Staff Engineer

Timothy Choi

Tim Choi is a recent graduate from the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. He assists on construction management projects.

Tyler Talusan
Staff Engineer

Tyler Talusan

Tyler Talusan is a recent graduate from the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. His duties include water quality investigations and reporting.

Jason Nakata, P.E.
Environmental Planner

Jason Nakata, P.E.

Jason Nakata has 17 years of experience in environmental. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering and a MBA in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His duties include the preparation of environmental assessments; planning reports; zoning and land use approvals; discretionary permit approvals (SMA permits, CDUP, shoreline approvals); and County, State, and Federal resource agency reviews (SHPD, US Fish and Wildlife).

Jenny Bernier
Environmental Planner

Jenny Bernier

Jenny Bernier earned a BS in Global Environmental Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has 10 years of experience in environmental compliance and assists with environmental permitting for stormwater and civil infrastructure projects. She also conducts inspections and provides guidance on stormwater Best Management Practices for construction projects.

Aimee Miyahira
Staff Environmental Planner

Aimee Miyahira

Aimee Miyahira earned a BA in Zoology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has 8 years of permit routing experience. She assists with environmental permitting for water, stormwater, and civil infrastructure projects and the preparation of environmental assessments and planning reports.

Paul Serikawa
Construction Inspector

Paul Serikawa

Paul Serikawa has 16 years of construction inspection experience on stormwater pollution prevention projects, including construction oversight and administration services for the Department of Transportation’s Stormwater Management Plan and 3^rd party stormwater inspections for the City and County of Honolulu’s NPDES Permit.

Michael Perry
Construction Inspector

Michael Perry

Mike Perry has 10 years of experience providing construction oversight and administration services for the State Department of Transportation’s Stormwater Management Plan.

Scott Lai
Construction Inspector

Scott Lai

Scott Lai has 10 years of experience on asphalt concrete paving, water, and wastewater construction projects. His projects include removal and installation of new asphalt pavement, restriping of parking lots and roadways, and construction management of water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades. He received a BA in Sociology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. In 2024, he became a Certified Associate Construction Manager accredited by the Construction Management Association of America and is currently serving as Secretary on the board of the Construction Management Association of America – Hawaii Chapter.

Aaron Katagihara
Construction Inspector

Aaron Katagihara

Aaron Katagihara has over 10 years of experience serving as Project Coordinator on asphalt concrete paving projects and Inspector of stormwater and wastewater construction projects. His projects include removal and installation of new asphalt pavement, guardrail repair and replacement, stormwater inspections, and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

Dana Lei
Field Inspector

Dana Lei

Dana Lei has 10 years of experience as an administrative assistant and currently works as a inspector for the Board of Water Supply Lead Service Line Inventory project. She earned an AS in Pastry Arts from Kapiolani Community College.

Corey Arakaki
Office Manager

Corey Arakaki

Corey Arakaki has 25 years of experience performing accounting and HR duties. She earned a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her responsibilities include general ledger accounting through financial report preparation, tax reporting, HR management, and office management.

Diane Lau
Administrative Assistant

Diane Lau

Diane Lau has 17 years of experience as an administrative assistant. She earned an AS in Culinary Arts from Kapiolani Community College. Her responsibilities include clerical duties and project assistance.

Lisa Wong
Administrative Assistant

Lisa Wong

Lisa Wong has over 27 years of customer service experience. She earned an BA in Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her responsibilities include clerical duties and project assistance.

Kayla Manuel
Administrative Assistant

Kayla Manuel

Kayla Manuel has 6 years of experience as an administrative assistant. She earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii – West Oahu. Her responsibilities include clerical duties and project assistance.

Manola Chanthakham
Administrative Assistant

Manola Chanthakham

Manola Chanthakham has 9 years of customer service and administrative assistant experience. She earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her responsibilities include clerical duties and project assistance.