Leadership Team

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Quinn supports and oversees the organization's directors and managers to execute programs, initiatives and strategies. He works with our volunteer board of directors for future planning, financial oversight and to develop community support.  

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Michaela collects and analyzes all of the organization’s financial and waste diversion data, oversees human resource requirements, and provides technical and operational support.

TREE MILLING MANAGER

Austin oversees our Tree Milling Program and does outreach to tree removal companies for tree and log donations, helping to divert thousands of pounds of local trees from the landfill or woodchipper.

DECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGER

Rusty leads our deconstruction program and provides support to our crews on all of our deconstruction projects all over the island of Oahu.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Nat oversees our workforce development program, a social enterprise where employment, training, and supportive services are provided to those with barriers to employment.

HAWAI'I ISLAND MANAGER

Ben oversees all operations at our Hawai‘i Island location; including deconstruction projects and our Kona lumberyard. 

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Ian oversees all departments at the Oʻahu Redistribution Center in Kakaʻako, which includes sales, receiving, and material processing departments. 

DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Faith develops and leads the organization’s fundraising strategies. She also collaborates with the Communications and Marketing manager on Re-use’s communications and outreach efforts. 

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Vanessa manages all marketing, social media, and communication channels, curating and creating content to further our organization’s goals and impact. She continues to craft the brand strategy balancing the many programs we have to offer.

DECONSTRUCTION TEAM LEAD

Pepa leads his crew through the scope of each deconstruction by the project deadline, ensures site safety, acts as a liaison for general contractors and subcontractors, and helps secure client satisfaction. Pepa has the most deconstruction experience of anyone on our team!

DECONSTRUCTION TEAM LEAD

Vito leads his crew through the scope of each deconstruction by the project deadline, ensures site safety, acts as a liaison for general contractors and subcontractors, and helps secure client satisfaction. Vito is known on his team for being adaptable and persistent.

DECONSTRUCTION TEAM LEAD

Jeffrey leads his crew through the scope of each deconstruction by the project deadline, ensures site safety, acts as a liaison for general contractors and subcontractors, and helps secure client satisfaction. Jeff is known on his team for being organized and persistent. 

DECONSTRUCTION PROJECT DEVELOPER

Max sells our Deconstruction Services to potential clients by proactively garnering Deconstruction projects. He ensures set budgets and operating goals are achieved by advancing sustainable efforts and objectives.