Michael Fairall – Young Professional

Building a Bigger, Better Business, Eco-Style

by Lauren Kawana When asked if his youthful appearance is ever a factor in business, the 28-year-old owner of Mokulua Woodworking is quick to nod. “When I approach a client, I don’t think I look like a punk, but there’s immediate questioning,” he says. “I can see it in their eyes!” Michael Fairall is a Nike-sporting, tattooed twenty-something who skateboards around Mokulua’s warehouse office during breaks. He may not be the first person you’d peg as responsible for the remodeling and construction of high-end, sustainable homes in O‘ahu’s most prestigious neighborhoods. But there’s a reason why the United States Small Business Administration named Fairall Young Entrepreneur of the Year of 2009 for Hawai‘i and Western region states—an award for which his company, clients, and industry col- leagues heartily endorsed him. Despite his laidback personality, the founder of the Kailua-based construction company exudes intelligence and a passion for his trade, for the environment, and for those who work with him. Click here to read the complete article

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