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.
Alika Seki, PE:
Project Engineer
Alika Seki is a class of 1999 graduate from Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical High School with a focus in Drafting and CAD technology. While in the Boston area during his junior and senior years of high school, Alika worked at SAR Engineering as a draftsperson on high profile projects like the Big Dig Highway mega project and the Logan 2000 airport modernization. He was awarded medals at the county (gold) and state (bronze) level for competing in the drafting category for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). While attending Maui Community College, Alika served on the Student Government and was part of the committee that accommodated the accreditation board in their campaign to bring the Kahului campus into the University of Hawaii system. In 2004, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. He is currently licensed in the State of Hawaii as a Civil Engineer. Alika holds the following license:
State of Hawaii Registered Professional Civil Engineer License No. PE-14044
In his free time, Mr. Seki enjoys spearfishing, spending time with his family, and working in the comic industry and encouraging the love of art and literacy as the co-founder and president of Maui’s first and only comic convention. He is also involved with the following organizations:
- 2012 – Present – Overstreet Price Guide of Comics (Official Advisor)
- 2013 – 2019 – Ka’ehu, formerly Ke Ao I Ka Makani Ho’eha’ili (Board Member)
- 2015 – Present – Maui Comics & Collectibles (Owner)
- 2018 – Present – Maui Comic Con (President, Co-Founder)
- 2022 – Present – Holoholo Pew Pew Krew (Member, Diver)
- 2025 – Present – Maui Nui Media Creativity Collaborative (Secretary, Co-Founder)
Brandon Murr, PE:
Project Engineer
Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charolette in
2014. He earned his Professional Engineering License in Civil Engineering in 2018 and he currently holds the following licenses:
- State of Hawaii Registered Professional Civil Engineer License No. 18563
- State of Colorado Registered Professional Civil Engineer License No. 56709
- State of Idaho Registered Professional Civil Engineer License No. 18946
- State of Tennessee Registered Professional Civil Engineer License No. 326831
- State of North Carolina Registered Professional Civil Engineer License No. 050081
Brandon is a member of the following professional organizations:
- HSPE Maui Chapter
- The American Society of Civil Engineers
- The American Water Works Association
- Engineers Without Borders
In his free time, Brandon enjoys taking his son Fletcher (1) on walks, attending ballet recitals for his daughters Monroe (6) and Linnie (3), coaching soccer, and hopelessly cheering for the Carolina Panthers.
Justin Shaw, PLS:
Professional Licensed Surveyor
Justin earned his Hawaii Professional Land Surveying License in 2014 and currently holds the following licenses:
- State of Hawaii Licensed Professional Land Surveyor No. LS-15959 (May 2014)
- State of California Licensed Professional Land Surveyor No. 8845 (July 2010)
Hannah Hermanson, EIT:
Associate Project Engineer
Hannah graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto in June 2024. She was on the Varsity Swim Team and received the Academic All-Canadian 2020-21 award. She passed the Civil FE Exam in 2023 and is a member of the following professional organizations:
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers (Maui Chapter State Director and State Secretary)
In her free time, she enjoys kite surfing, swimming, snowboarding, and baking.
Arianna Feinberg:
Project Manager / Wastewater Specialist
Arianna is a class of 2008 graduate from Seabury Hall in Makawao, Maui. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Development from Columbia University in New York in 2012. She has completed WAI’s Work4Water Pre-Apprenticeship Course and will earn an Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in December 2025.
Before transitioning into the engineering field, Arianna served as President of Sales at Aloha Natural Brokers, where she led a statewide team representing major organic and natural food manufacturers throughout Hawaiʻi.
Arianna was selected as a Ka Ipu Kukui Fellow for the 2014–2015 cohort, a Maui-based leadership program focused on Maui history, sustainability, and community development. Additionally, Arianna is a member of Hawaii Land Trust’s Maui Island Council (2015-present).
In her free time, Arianna enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, sons, and friends.
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.
Stephanie earned her Hawaii Notary Public commission in January 2025.