About Us
We are Problem Solvers
EKNA Services, Inc. (EKNA) is an engineering consulting firm in Hawaii that provides bespoke planning, engineering and project/construction management solutions for public and private sector clients. We build lasting relationships with our clients through professionalism, knowledge, and understanding, helping them achieve their goals and objectives.
Our Mission
To provide planning, engineering and construction management services with the client's trust and needs in mind, focusing on professional, innovative, cost efficient, and sometimes out-of-the-box solutions.
Our Vision
Our company mission is based on the following visions:
- Our clients are our most important assets and we are committed to serving their goals and needs.
- Our personnel are our most valuable resource and shall be professional, experienced and trained in their areas of specialized expertise. We are committed to supporting their personal and professional goals.
- Our projects will be performed with the utmost care and practice of engineering and management with stress on integrity, morals, professionalism and a high standard of ethics.
- We challenge ourselves. We seek to challenge ourselves, not just with projects, but with solutions. We want to work on projects with complex solutions, as they not only challenge our team, they dare all of us to work harder and do better.
Our History
The company was opened in the late-1970s, as Edward K. Noda and Associates, Inc. focusing on oceanographic consulting. In the early 80’s, the firm merged with KFC Airport, Inc. to provide consulting engineering for airport development and coastal projects. In the late 80’s, the companies separated and Edward K. Noda and Associates, Inc. was one of three operating companies under DNA Corporation providing airport, ocean and environmental consulting engineering, and construction and project management services.
With the retirement of Edward K. Noda, EKNA Services, Inc. became the primary operating company. In 2015, the company restructured and reintroduced construction management and project management to its arena of expertise.
Leadership
EKNA is a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise), woman-owned small business providing engineering services in Hawaii for over 30 years. There are 12 multi-disciplinary, highly qualified professionals with expertise on various construction projects and environmental needs.
Company principals maintain supervision and quality control, ensuring task-driven projects are executed efficiently, on time and within budget.
Chandra Namumnart, CCM, CISEC, MBA
President
Chandra Namumnart, CCM, CISEC, MBA
President
Ms. Namumnart has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry in Hawaii and California. She manages and oversees the construction and design of airports, hospitals, wastewater treatment plants and their facilities, offices, industrial buildings, commercial facilities, bridges, residential homes, utility infrastructures and roadways.
Having managed individual contracts valued at up to $650 million, her experience on past projects have enabled her to provide an objective view for both clients and contractors. Ms. Namumnart understands the complexity and importance of successful working relationships to deliver a high quality, profitable project and achieve client satisfaction.
Brian Ishii, PE
Vice President
Brian Ishii, PE
Vice President
Mr. Ishii is the Principal-in-Charge of the airport planning and environmental engineering groups, with over 35 years of experience in civil engineering, ocean engineering, airport planning, and environmental planning and engineering.
Mr. Ishii has worked on a wide range of projects such as airport master planning, environmental studies and mitigation, agricultural assessment and impact, development and implementation of computer models, implementation of geographic information systems, and designing abatement measures for hazardous waste removal.