The Team
President
Mr. Gienger has been with Topa Management Company since 1977 and has developed, leased, financed and managed both multi-family residential and commercial properties. Paul is a licensed broker in the State of California and the State of Hawaii and a member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).
Curt Nakamura
General Manager
Curt Nakamura has over 15 years of real estate experience in the Oahu market. A graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle, he has worked extensively in the financial and real estate markets in both Hawaii and Washington State. Mr. Nakamura is the General Manager of the Topa Financial Center located in Downtown Honolulu. Mr. Nakamura has been a major factor in the overall improvement of the relationship between the landlord and tenants.
Rory S. Reiley
Chief Engineer
Mr. Reiley has worked in all phases of facility management, including the installation and maintenance of the facility equipment. Rory's expertise and hands on experience in the testing and evaluation of building systems has improved the TOPA Financial Center Engineering Department significantly. Current modernization projects that bring value engineering to the TOPA Financial Center include fire alarm upgrades, direct digital controls and energy saving programs. Before his career in facilities management Rory had a successful career serving in the U. S. Navy. Rory holds a Masters Degree in Business from the University of Phoenix.
Paul R. Gienger
Nestor Salcedo
Assistant Chief Engineer
Nestor has worked in such lovely states as California and Alaska yet Hawaii drew him back several years ago. Nestor began working at the Topa Financial Center In 2001. Soon after Topa Management Company took over building management, Nestor was given the role of Assistant Chief Engineer to Chief Engineer Rory Reiley. Nestor graduated from high school in the Philippines after which he attended Southeastern College and Fiate University, Manila, and UH Community Colleges. He has received training from the Hawaii Transportation School, Professional Career Development Institute, Trane Educational Division, and Rockhurst University Continuing Education. Nestor says his five children keep him and his wife pretty busy. As for hobbies, Nestor likes to play basketball, ride his bicycle and play baseball with the kids. In his spare time he enjoys renovating his house and just staying busy.
Barbara Van Dine
Administrator
Ms. Van Dine is the Administrator and Executive Assistant to the General Manager at the Topa Financial Center. Barbara joined the Topa team in January of 2003 after having transferred from PM Realty Group when Topa Management took over the building management. Ms. Van Dine is one of only 110 holding a Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) rating in the State of Hawaii. She is also an active member of the International Association of Administrative Assistants and has served in every office at the Chapter and State level. Prior to her career in property management, Barbara worked for a State Senator. Barbara is very familiar with the Topa Financial Center and many of its tenants since she worked in the building for sixteen years. Barbara says that coming to work at the Topa Financial Center was like “coming home”.
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Cynthia A. Quiaoit
Accountant
Cynthia has handled the day to day accounting responsibilities for the building for the past 15 years and is very knowledgeable about its financial matters. Cynthia has an extensive and varied accounting background ranging from banking, restaurant and retail to real estate property management. In addition, she has been responsible for large multi-company payroll and personnel management. Cynthia is also a licensed real estate salesperson. Cynthia takes her duties very seriously and knows that tenants' confidence in the building management is often colored by the accuracy with which the financial matters are handled. Cynthia is proud to be a part of the Topa Financial Center team.
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Nicole K. M. Domingo
Assistant Leasing Agent and Tenant Services Coordinator
Ms. Domingo has been the Tenant Services Coordinator and Assistant Leasing Agent for the management office since November 1998. Nicole assists the tenants in building matters and manages the day to day operations of the buildings janitorial crew. She also works with the Leasing Department on tenant leases and lease renewals. Nicole is currently pursuing her Bachelors degree in Business Administration.
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Deborah Yacas
Receptionist
When you visit our office, the first person to greet you will be our receptionist, Deborah Yacas. Deborah began her employment with Topa Management Company in November of 2004 and handles the day-to-day tenant work orders and manages the access/key card responsibilities. The majority of Deborah's time is spent communicating with tenants and she is more than willing to assist them with any problems that may arise.
Deborah says that she likes the diversity of her job and is happy to be an essential part of the team. She also mentioned that looks forward to coming to work every day. Deborah says that working in a hip yet sophisticated and professional environment inspires motivates her with respect to her future goals. Deborah was born and raised in Honolulu. With two young children that keep her busy she still finds time to shop ‘til she drops as well as jet ski.
