Members On the Job

Mike Ryckman, supervisor at Alakai Mechanical, celebrated his retirement. (Front row l-r) Business Agent: Sheung Man Wong, Albert Tagama, Josiah Martin, Kolomona Kinoshita, Landon Antonio, Romel Carlos, Business Agent: Sam Barrett Jr., Mike Ryckman, Business Manager: Val Ceria, Benjamin Panis, Watson Hoohuli, Charles Low. (Back row l-r) Zachary Clemente, Steven Aguinaldo, Garrickson Francisco, Anthony Edrado, Leejay Lauti, Gavin Jove-Lameg, Kyle Duncan, Kaipo Kekauoha, Danny Frietas, Norman Taylor, Sam Taylor, Randy Anjo, Everett Pico.
Dole Office Building Chiller Replacement Project. Elite Mechanical. (l-r) George Sommo, Ashton Nunies, Preston Ceria, Ronie Agustin, Nick Inouye, Delton Bustamante, Ronwyn Harris.
Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant - Phase 1. Pan Pacific Mechanical. GC: Hensel Phelps. (l-r) Isaiah Fernandes, Jared Kauihou, Chance Diaz.
UH Sinclair Building. Dorvin D. Leis. GC: Swinerton Builders. (l-r) Kaulana Usam Huddy, Owen Miranda, Brandon Hirano, Jason Kim, Jansen Fujinaga, Randy Yamauchi.

Member Spotlight

JORDAN DEVERATURDA | 22 Years in the Union | Contractor: Commercial Plumbing | Trade: Sprinkler Fitter

What interested you in joining the Union? My interest in learning a skilled Trade as well as the great benefits the Union provides.

What is the most rewarding part of your job? That feeling of accomplishment after finishing a large project.

What advice would you give to an apprentice? Work hard and dedicate yourself to the trade.

What do you like to do in your free time? Spend time with my Family at the beach.

What do you feel is the most valuable benefit the Union provides? The Medical Benefits are the most valuable.

Go to Lunch Spot: Ahi Vegetable

 

 

UH Manoa's The Residences. Commercial Plumbing. GC: Swinerton Builders. (l-r) Business Agent – Sheung Man Wong, Jake Kaio, Kealoha Acosta, Jared Matsumoto, Jesse Pahia.
Wahiawa Civic Center. Standard Mechanical. GC: Ralph S. Inouye. (l-r) Joshua Olayon, Ron Horikawa, Jacob Lowery, Kevin Bobo, Asst. Training Coordinator - Troy Taniguchi.
Alana Tpwnhomes Hoopili. Honolulu Fire. GC: DR Horton. (l-r) Tony Heimann, Brandon Anchetta.
Luhauola Apartments. Honolulu Fire. GC: Maryl Group Construction. (l-r) Melchor Gamiao, Asst. Training Coordinator - Westin Alcover.
Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1. Honolulu Fire. GC: Hensel Phelps. (l-r) Tyrone Niuatoa, Eseta Suaava.
Hawaii Earth Recycling. Commercial Plumbing. GC: Albert C. Kobayashi. (l-r) Tommy Somera, Carlito Fermin.
UH Manoa’s The Residences. Commercial Plumbing. GC: Swinerton Builders. (l-r) Ocean Ku, Shawn Marugame, Sean Schmidt.
Lai’opua in Kona. Dorvin D. Leis. GC: Coastal Construction Co. (l-r) Rey Gascon, Camilo Dela Cruz, Skyler Ishikawa.
Oahu Air Conditioning Service Team. (l-r) Business Agent - Sheung Man Wong, Bradley Chung, Chad Kenmotsu, Grant Taura, Donovan Nieves, Axell Pasion, Riddik Enos, Julian Domingo - Leonard, Todd Ogasawara, Brandt Watanabe, Daven Shitabata, Joseph Flatt.
Palolo Valley Homes Rennovation. Dorvin D. Leis. GC: Arita Poulson. (Roof top l-r): Turaihere Galzote, Darren Kawamoto. (Ground level l-r): Chad Yamashita, Chastin Baquiran.
ODEX. Pan Pacific, Commercial Plumbing, Aloha Fire. GC: Hawaiian Dredging. (l-r) Business Agent - Sheung Man Wong, Pan Pacific: Joe Verville, Richard Franco, Commercial Plumbing: Christian Domingo, Sheldon Sojot, Aloha Fire: Larry Baquiran, William Yee, Jeff Wong, Asst. Training Coordinator - Westin Alcover.
Hoopili Hyatt Place. HiTech Plumbing Corp. GC: Moss Construction. (l-r) Business Agent- Sheung Man Wong, Justin Imura, Brad Kuanoni, Shane Jackson, Jason Towne, Gareth Matutino Jr.
Hapuna Condenser Water Pump Overhaul in Kona. Johnson Controls. (l-r) Boston Matsu, Byron “BJ” Freitas, Keith Bermudez.
Ka Haku. Dorvin D. Leis. GC: Moss Construction. (l-r) Cameron Chun, Daniel Serrano, Rowel Yasay & Yosa Lakjohn.
Hokuala Silverwest. Commercial Plumbing. GC: Nordic PCL. (l-r) Tyren Valencia, Akoni Kashima & James Javinar.
Published: Jul 20, 2025
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