CREATING INNOVATIVE HAWAII COMMUNITIES SINCE 1986: experienced, knowledgeable, creative and professional. As one of Maui's premier development companies, KSD Hawaii has made home ownership a reality for hundreds of Maui families. From innovative and affordable subdivisions to custom executive homes, KSD Hawaii has earned an impeccable reputation for quality and service.

Current projects are sited throughout the island of Maui, and now on the Big Island of Hawaii as well. All offer unmatched quality and value as well as excellent investment potential for joint venture and financial partners.

Here is a short profile of our management team.

David C. Goode President, has been with the company since 2002.  Previously, he headed the County of Maui’s Department of Public Works and Waste Management for more than seven years as Deputy Director and then Director.  His previous experience also includes project management for Schuler Homes on Maui, Kauai, and Oahu and owner of a general contracting firm in California. Dave is currently on the Board of Directors of the Carden Academy of Maui, the State of Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources, and is President of the Maui Contractor's Association.  He was also Governor Lingle’s appointee to the Hawaii 2050 Sustainable Task Force.  He graduated with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara.  Phone: (808) 572-3011

Mark R. Walker Vice President, has been with KSD Hawaii since 1999.  Previously, he had been with Bank of Hawaii for fifteen years as a commercial loan officer, private banking officer and branch manager.  He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Small Business Management, with a minor in Journalism, from the University of Northern Colorado.  He is the Vice Chairman of the Maui Food Bank and Treasurer of the Makawao Cemetery Association.  Phone: (808) 572-3011

Kent R. Smith Senior Partner and founder, Kent has been actively involved in the building industry since 1970 and has successfully poured his skills and energies into making KSD Hawaii one of Maui's most respected development companies. From spearheading zero-lot-line affordable housing projects on Maui to successfully undertaking large multi-lot subdivisions, he has established KSD Hawaii as an industry leader that is continually breaking new ground in every area of property development.

Celeste Thomas Bookkeeper, responsible for the accurate and efficient flow of accounting data for our various projects.  Celeste is a twenty year-plus Maui resident, and previously lived on the Big Island of Hawaii for over ten years.  The majority of her work experience is in construction and related industries, with the last eight years working for one of Maui’s premier custom home builders.  Her expertise in construction accounting is a valued addition to our team at KSD Hawaii.  Phone: (808) 572-3011

The staff at KSD Hawaii has the experience and knowledge needed to maximize the development potential of any given project taking it from inception to profitable completion. The management team is diverse and includes experts in the fields of finance, land acquisition and entitlements, government relations, project management, construction, real estate law, and accounting. Strategic alliances with Hawaii's finest architects, engineers, contractors, designers, realtors and marketing companies add breadth and depth creating a synergy between each aspect of the development process.

A successful development is a profitable one. To achieve that end, proper planning and management combined with skill, dedication, and integrity is a necessity. With so many variables to consider, it makes sense to align yourself with the proven team of professionals at KSD Hawaii.

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