For Immediate Release

Building Industry Association of Hawaii Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Roseann Freitas selected to lead the organization

HONOLULU (December 20, 2023) – The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA Hawaii) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roseann Freitas as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer effective December 20, 2023.


Freitas has an extensive history of financial, organizational and operations management experience. During her tenure with the Better Business Bureau Great West & Pacific as their Public Relations & Communications Manager serving Alaska and Hawaii, Freitas has proven to be an experienced business leader and communication and marketing professional excellent at building relationships with business professionals, government organizations, media, and team members, focusing on establishing brand awareness and developing strategic growth opportunities and partnerships.


“I am honored to have been selected as BIA Hawaii’s next CEO. It is a privilege to be part of an organization representing the Voice of Hawaii’s construction industry,” said Freitas. “I am committed to BIA Hawaii’s mission to advocate on behalf of the building industry. I see tremendous opportunity to contribute to developing the sustainability and growth of the building industry in Hawaii. I look forward to serving the membership and industry.”


“We are fortunate to have someone of Roseann’s caliber and experience lead BIA Hawaii,” said Hinano Nahinu, BIA Hawaii Board of Directors President. “The industry needs leadership to successfully implement BIA’s strategy, take advantage of the market opportunities ahead and unite our membership. Roseann is a strong communicator and has a solid understanding of our industry and markets.”

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About the Building Industry Association of Hawaii


The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA Hawaii) is the voice of the construction industry and Hawaii's leading not-for-profit trade organization chartered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 1955, with more than 300 professional members across the industry including developers, contractors, suppliers, realtors, and associate companies. BIA Hawaii is a proud supporter and advocate of housing at all price points, and our members work together to build the living spaces that kama'aina call home. Together, we educate, advocate, and grow. Industry Elite Partners are Castle & Cooke Homes, Armstrong Builders and Gentry Homes. 2023 Corporate Sponsors include Hawaiian Electric Company, Bays Lung Rose Voss, Astrategy Marketing, Stanford Carr Development and Hawaiian Dredging.


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For more information contact:

Holly Kessler

Communications Specialist

holly@biahawaii.org

Phone: 808-629-7509