Jacob Freeman, PE:
Principal Engineer
Jake is a class of 2000 graduate from Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Cum Laude) from the University of Massachusetts in 2005. At UMASS, he was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Chi Epsilon. Jake is currently a member of the following professional organizations:
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- National Groundwater Association
- American Water Works Association
- Water Environment Federation
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- United States Society on Dams
Jake holds the following licenses and certifications:
- State of Hawaii Registered Professional Civil Engineer License No. CE-13736
- Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control #3787
- Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality #347
- Certified Inspector in Sediment and Erosion Control #583
Mr. Freeman’s education continues in the area of groundwater hydrogeology, erosion and sediment control, and storm water management. He has attended FEMA training courses for land use planning and changes to flood hazard areas. Jake is involved with the following organizations:
- 2008 – 2010 Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers Maui Chapter (President)
- 2009 – 2011 Harbor Lights Association of Apartment Owners (Board of Directors)
- 2009 – 2017 Na Kai ‘Ewalu Canoe Club, Maui (President)
- 2011 – 2017 Na Kai ‘Ewalu Canoe Club, Maui (Board of Directors)
In his free time, Jake enjoys Polynesian Outrigger Canoe Paddling, aids the Hawaiian Hawksbill Conservation with sea turtle survey and rescues, and assists SHARKastics with marine debris cleanups.
Peter Hamill, ESQ:
General Operations Manager & In-House Counsel
Pete is a class of 2000 graduate from Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. In 2004 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Montana. He then went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho in 2008. Pete now holds the following licenses and certifications:
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaii since 2014, JD #10167
In his free time, Mr. Hamill enjoys Polynesian Outrigger Canoe Paddling and is an avid sports fan. He is also involved with the following organizations:
- 2014 – 2015 Na Kai ‘Ewalu Canoe Club, Maui (Board of Directors)
- 2004 – 2015 University of Montana Alumni Association
- 2004 – 2015 University of Montana Grizzly M Club
Stephanie Shaw:
Office Manager
Stephanie is a class of 2002 graduate from La Quinta High School in La Quinta, California. She has been doing office work in the engineering industry since 2004.
In her free time Stephanie enjoys surfing, hiking, diving, and fishing.
Brandon Murr, PE:
Project Engineer
Brandon is a class of 2010 graduate from First Assembly Christian School in Concord, NC. In 2014 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He then went on to earn his Engineer in Training certification. He is currently licensed in the State of Hawaii as a Civil Engineer. Brandon holds the following license:
- State of Hawaii Registered Professional Civil Engineer License No. PE-18563
Brandon is a member of the following professional organizations:
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Water Works Association
- Engineers Without Borders
In his free time, Mr. Murr enjoys playing basketball, surfing, photography and carpentry. He is also involved with the following organizations:
- 2012 – 2015 Make Your Mark Ministries (President)
- 2014 – 2015 Bridges Paia (Board of Directors)
Leslie Lau, PLS:
Professional Licensed Surveyor
Les earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho University in Moscow, Idaho. He began part time work in land surveying in 1992 and moved on to full time surveying in 1995. Les now holds the following licenses and certifications:
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor #LS-12978, State of Hawaii (June 2008)
Leslie is also an egg plant farmer and owns West Maui Nasubi Company — prepared from a “broke the mouth” recipe he learned at his mother’s knee!
Justin Leisy, PLS:
Professional Licensed Surveyor
JD is a class of 1992 graduate from Alliance High School in Nebraska. He went on to attend Wyotech-Laramie in Cheyenne, Wyoming where he became certified as a Diesel Mechanics Technician. He has been a surveyor with CDF since 2010 and has been in the construction business for over 25 years.
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor
Currently the office subscribes to CE News, Civil Engineering, AWAA Magazine, Hydo-Review, and NGWA Magazine.