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• English • Pidgeon English HOBBIES/INTERESTS • Fix It & Innovative Tools • Golf • Grounds and Care • Volunteering • Vehicle and Car Care PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr. Ono is the Vice President in charge of SSFM International, Inc.'s Hawaii Island Office. In this role, he supports SSFM personnel and office affairs, serves as the principal point -of -contact for SSFM's Hawaii Island clients, and provides project management services on specific projects. He maintains a close relationship with all government agencies on the Island of Hawaii and serves as a member of SSFM's government affairs group. Also serves as an "emeritus" adviser on Hawaii State Government and County of Hawaii Government Affairs. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES Department of Transportation, Highways Division, State of Hawaii (January 1996 through December 1998), Division Administrator Directed the administration and operations of the Highways Division including Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Administration, Property Management, Traffic Operations, and Motor Carrier Safety. Resources included: 1000 employees, $160 million operating budget, and $400 million Capital Improvement Budget. Key accomplishments included the following: • Lead Manager and author for the Albizia Emergency Mitigation, Management & Financial Plan, November 2015; updated in 2023 • Initiated Hawaii's first moveable barrier Zipper lane project on the island of Oahu. • Initiated Hawaii's Highway Intelligent Transportation System project. • Directed the statewide training and design workshop for staff engineers from State, County and private sector to include an instruction manual. • Completed and dedicated the H-3 new Interstate Highway within the funding allocated and on time. • Completed the Kalanianaole Highway Improvements, a project with much delay and political problems. Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Hawaii District, State of Hawaii (1990 to 1995), District Engineer Directed the operations of 130 personnel and a $9-million budget on the Island of Hawaii to include: Engineering, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Capital Improvements, Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety and Administration. Authored the Hawaii District Maintenance Staffing Physical Plant Report which identified staffing for its physical plant and inventory. Department of Public Works, County of Hawaii (1984 to 1990), Chief Engineer (Director) Directed and administered the activities of seven (7) divisions, including Engineering, Buildings, Wastewater, Solidwaste, Traffic, Automotive, and Highway Maintenance. This Department included a total of 400 employees with a $30-million budget. Introduced and initiated Maintenance Managements Systems in Wastewater, Solidwaste and Highway Maintenance operations. Directed the Public Works Maintenance Staffing Physical Plant Report which identified staffing for its physical plant and inventory.