A Fond Farewell for Dale Andres
By: Arnold Fukumoto
After 34 years at the Harbors Division as an engineer, Dale Andres retired on July 31, 2020. It was a double celebration as that day is also his birthday. Dale was employed at the Engineering Maintenance Section for his entire DOT career. The amount of repair projects he procured to maintain the Harbors facilities is upwards of 500, all of which he designed and drafted himself.
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He would also be asked to say grace at these functions, providing the perfect words for the occasion. His artwork is proudly displayed at several DOT offices. Dale was a star basketball player for our DOT team in HGEA leagues.
He was a huge part of our Harbors Ohana due to his multitude of talents.
But most of all his friendship and humor enriched everyone at Harbors.
Dale performed at our Christmas and other functions with his vocals and guitar.
Congratulations Dale! Thank you for your years of service with DOT and the State of Hawai‘i.
A New Face at Harbors - Derrick Carne The Harbors Division would like to welcome aboard Derrick Carne to our Property Management Section. Tell us your experience being hired amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: In February 2020, I received an invitation to interview and quickly arrange a flight into Honolulu from Tampa, Florida, the following week. Shortly after, an offer came in from Harbors and I accepted. The plan was to be here in April 2020, but COVID-19 spreading around the world and plans got delayed. Finally, on June 1, I flew in on a nearly empty plane straight into the 14-day quarantine.
By: Joni Savusa
I made it to Hawaii and am glad to be part of the Property Management Team. What made you want to move to Hawai‘i? I lived here before for about 6 years while I was in the Navy and attended Hawaii Pacific University after service.
I grew up surfing in Florida but mediocre waves left me yearning to connect with the surf here once again. Although surfing is a big part of moving back, I still have many friends here and enjoy everything else Hawai‘i has to offer.
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