HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-06BoydGayagasappointedDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 6, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
(808) 241-4900
Boyd Gayagas appointed as new deputy county engineer of the Department of Public
Works
LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami announced the appointment of Boyd Gayagas to serve as
the deputy county engineer of the Department of Public Works.
“As mayor, one of my top priorities has been to address long standing issues with our aging
infrastructure and to ensure that we are making the necessary improvements and investments in our
community,” said Mayor Kawakami. “The Department of Public Works, being the biggest department in
the County of Kaua‘i, has a tremendous amount of talent as far as engineers and administrative support
staff, who are delivering the services our constituents depend on. But at times, there needs to be a
bridge between the boots on the ground and the administrative support services. That’s why I’m happy
and pleased to announce Boyd Gayagas as our new deputy engineer.”
Gayagas brings with him 34 years of experience with Hawaiian Airlines including an extensive
understanding of unions and collective bargaining agreements while serving in a vital role connecting
operations and customer relations. He also brings 15 years of experience in the construction industry
with Hawai‘i Partition Systems, and 14 years of knowledge as a contractor for Grove Farm Company.
“Boyd is somebody that can truly bridge the gap between the administration, the county
engineer, and the important men and women who serve in Public Works,” said Mayor Kawakami. “We
also thank Michael Tresler, for serving in this much needed role during the interim period as the acting
deputy engineer for the past year.”
“I would like to thank Mayor Kawakami and Acting County Engineer Troy Tanigawa for this
opportunity to serve the people of Kaua‘i,” said Gayagas. “Like Mayor Kawakami has said many times
before, customer service is the bread and butter of local government, and at the heart is addressing our
community’s aging infrastructure. I am humbled and honored to be a part of this effort and I look
forward to working together with this great team.”
Gayagas was sworn in as deputy county engineer on April 1, 2021.
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