Mike Fairall
Principal
MCGP | CGV | CGB | LEED for Homes Green Rater| LEED AP Homes| HERS Rater
Mike was born and raised in Pennsylvania where he was introduced into the construction industry at an early age; working mostly in production building and development. He honed his experience while working for Ryan Homes Corporation both in the field and on the operations side of construction. Mike moved to Hawaii after being accepted into Hawaii Pacific’s Master of Diplomacy and Military studies program. At the same time continuing to do what he knew best working in Hawaii’s ever growing construction industry.
In 2004, Mike started, Mokulua Carpentry and Construction, which would later evolve into what is now MOKULUA High Performance Builder. Founded on the values, principles and ethics that Mike grew up with, MOKULUA is a unique company in all regards with a “strategic and diplomatic” approach to building that incorporates his passion and commitment to the environment and building sustainably. Since MOKULUA’s inception, Mike has made great strides increasing awareness for green building in Hawaii as well as on a National and International level working as a consultant with the National Association of Home Builders, U.S. Green Building Council and a number of other industry leaders.
One of just a few individuals in the Nation to hold the various green building and certification credentials from both the USGBC and NAHB; he continues to pursue education and industry awareness for the importance of high performance home building, sustainable development and green building practices.
Joleen Lauriano
Director of Accounting & HR
Joleen is a Kailua girl, where she still lives with her husband Kalani and their four children. As the glue that binds the pages, Joleen manages MOKULUA’s office admin, HR and financial operations. A task that if often tedious but critical to any company’s success, she has been an integral part of MOKULUA’s growth and success from the outset; having worked with Mike since 2006. Mike is quick to comment that Joleen keeps him grounded and the company rolling! With hardly a dull moment in the construction business Joleen maintains the grace and softer side of MOKULUA sharing the Aloha spirit.
Nicholas Miller
Director of Marketing and Client Services | Kailua Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Nicholas grew up on the Mainland, but was always determined to live in Hawaii. Growing up listing to stories from his Grandfather’s life in Hawaii gave Nicholas a deep passion and love for the Islands. His dream of living on the Islands became a reality upon his wife’s acceptance to continue her studies at the University of Hawaii.
Nicholas’s determination and passion for sustainability, along with his experience as a Vice President of Sales and Marketing landed him the opportunity to join the MOKULUA ohana. When not Facebooking or Tweeting about MOKULUA’s great advancements in High Performance building, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, surfing, hiking, camping, and enjoying the Islands LIFE.
Brent Shaffer
Superintendent
MCGP | EPA LEAD Certified
Brent grew up in New Oxford, Pennsylvania and has been building since he could pick up a hammer; largely influenced by his father’s do-it-yourself projects, the nature of building runs in the Shaffer blood. Early on, multi-story tree forts were his specialty; in high school Brent and Mike worked together in a small construction business they called Friends Construction, a snapshot to the future they would create together in Hawaii as MOKULUA High Performance Builder.
There’s nothing Brent can’t accomplish, a talented carpenter, high school wrestling champion and football player, an all around genuine guy. An outdoor enthusiast, Brent is an avid surfer, who tames the waves of the North Shore much like his approach to building, smooth and efficient. Settled in just off Kaneohe Bay; his favorite activity would have to be spending time with his lovely wife Charity and their Great Dane, Crash, enjoying the beauty of the islands.
