About
Established in January 2016, Orion Engineers & Associates was formed by partners who shared a vision, a set of values, and a passion for engineering. Believing that people are the core to a successful business, Orion’s approach to engineering is centered around its employees and clients. This concept allows us to get back to the roots of engineering and construction management – to preserve, maintain and improve the quality of life for the community.
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Year Established
Services include:
Project Management
Airfield Planning
Pavement Design
Grading + Drainage
Contract Documents
Construction Management
5000
+
Tons of Pavement
Critical Success Factors:
Planning + Predesign
Placement Design
Construction Phasing
Drainage + Grading
Quality Reviews
Key Stakeholder Coordination
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Noteworthy Airports
HNL Daniel K. Inouye Int’l Airport
OAK Oakland Int’l Airport
KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona Int’l Airport
BFI King County Int’l Airport
OGG Kahului Airport
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DBE Certified States
California
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Ohio
Rhode Island
Washington
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Year Established
Services include:
Project Management
Airfield Planning
Pavement Design
Grading + Drainage
Contract Documents
Construction Management
5000
+
Tons of Pavement
Critical Success Factors:
Planning + Predesign
Placement Design
Construction Phasing
Drainage + Grading
Quality Reviews
Key Stakeholder Coordination
0
+
Noteworthy Airports
HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
OAK Oakland International Airport
KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport
BFI King County International Airport
OGG Kahului Airport
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DBE Certified States
California
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Ohio
Rhode Island
Washington
leadership
Our team consists of engineers and construction managers with expertise that spans the country. With an average of 20+ years of experience in aviation, water/wastewater, and general civil infrastructure projects, our leadership team has licensure in California, Hawaii, Guam, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Washington State.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of California, Davis
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
California State University, Sacramento
Hobbies and Interests
Shannon raises monarch butterflies as a hobby!
If she could wake up tomorrow with a new skill, it would it be singing.
Shannon Holman
President | Co-Founder
Shannon brings over 20 years of civil engineering experience, ranging from sewer collection and conveyance systems, water distribution systems, general civil engineering, to the most noteworthy airfield runways and taxiways. She enjoys working with clients and emerging engineers to plan and efficiently execute projects.
As a co-founder, Shannon provides the overall leadership, strategic direction, financial planning, staff development and management for Orion to ensure the success of the firm’s operations. With a thorough understanding of business operations, combined with her extensive field knowledge, project management experience and exemplary communication, Shannon passionately leads her team, fostering collaboration and communication, while enhancing client relations.
Shannon Holman
President | Co-Founder
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of California, Davis
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
California State University, Sacramento
Hobbies and Interests
Shannon raises monarch butterflies as a hobby!
If she could wake up tomorrow with a new skill, it would it be singing.
Shannon brings over 20 years of civil engineering experience, ranging from sewer collection and conveyance systems, water distribution systems, general civil engineering, to the most noteworthy airfield runways and taxiways. She enjoys working with clients and emerging engineers to plan and efficiently execute projects.
As a co-founder, Shannon provides the overall leadership, strategic direction, financial planning, staff development and management for Orion to ensure the success of the firm’s operations. With a thorough understanding of business operations, combined with her extensive field knowledge, project management experience and exemplary communication, Shannon passionately leads her team, fostering collaboration and communication, while enhancing client relations.
Shannon Holman
President | Co-Founder
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Hobbies and Interests
Tony was born in Lisbon, Portugal.
He has a hidden talent of playing the accordion!
TONY RAPOSO
Executive Vice-President
Co-Founder
With 32 years of design experience in all facets of civil engineering, Tony brings a wide knowledge base of working with design teams in various project delivery mechanisms. Over the last 17 years, he has worked on managing design teams in completing civil infrastructure designs and has focused on managing designs of airport projects over the last seven years.
Tony’s passion for procedural based workflows and proper document control have driven him to allocate the proper level of effort on the firm’s design deliverables. As co-founder of Orion, he heads Orion’s Quality Management System, which is based on the principles of ISO 90001, which provides direction, establishes the roles and responsibilities, and outlines the work processes and quality checks required during all facets of the project delivery stage.
TONY RAPOSO
Executive Vice-President
Co-Founder
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Hobbies and Interests
Tony was born in Lisbon, Portugal.
He has a hidden talent of playing the accordion!
With 32 years of design experience in all facets of civil engineering, Tony brings a wide knowledge base of working with design teams in various project delivery mechanisms. Over the last 17 years, he has worked on managing design teams in completing civil infrastructure designs and has focused on managing designs of airport projects over the last seven years.
Tony’s passion for procedural based workflows and proper document control have driven him to allocate the proper level of effort on the firm’s design deliverables. As co-founder of Orion, he heads Orion’s Quality Management System, which is based on the principles of ISO 90001, which provides direction, establishes the roles and responsibilities, and outlines the work processes and quality checks required during all facets of the project delivery stage.
Tony Raposo
Executive Vice-President | Co-Founder
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Hobbies and Interests
Frank has six grandchildren.
His favorite song from high school is anything Led Zeppelin!
FRANK LOBEDAN
Senior Principal Engineer
Frank is an aviation engineering expert with more than 34 years of experience managing and successfully delivering complex aviation projects, from planning through construction. His multiple hands-on roles support his creative problem solving for projects involving paving, grading, earthwork, and terminal building renovation.
Frank excels in collaborative working environments, has excellent communication skills, and is expert at project planning. He knows the importance of careful coordination with agency staff, Contractors and tenants. Frank understands that constructing quality work within the Owners funding constraints while minimizing operational impacts is critical to a project’s success.
FRANK LOBEDAN
Senior Principal Engineer
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Hobbies and Interests
Frank has six grandchildren.
His favorite song from high school is anything Led Zeppelin!
Frank is an aviation engineering expert with more than 34 years of experience managing and successfully delivering complex aviation projects, from planning through construction. His multiple hands-on roles support his creative problem solving for projects involving paving, grading, earthwork, and terminal building renovation.
Frank excels in collaborative working environments, has excellent communication skills, and is expert at project planning. He knows the importance of careful coordination with agency staff, Contractors and tenants. Frank understands that constructing quality work within the Owners funding constraints while minimizing operational impacts is critical to a project’s success.
Frank Lobedan
Senior Principal Engineer
Education
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering Management
Oregon State University
Hobbies and Interests
Ray is from the island of Molokai.
His favorite project he has worked on is rebuilding fishponds, lo’i’s (taro patches) and a self-sustained community. Ray gains a personal fulfillment using his skills, talents, and experience to give back to his Hawaiian culture.
Ray Kalilikane III
Managing Partner
Orion Construction Services
Ray brings his experience as an aviation construction/project manager and civil general contractor to oversee Orion Construction Services daily construction management operations. From planning through construction, his extensive knowledge and hands-on experiences complement his problem-solving abilities with projects involving airfield reconstruction and maintenance, AC and PCC paving, underground utilities, mass grading, earthwork, residential housing developments and power plants.
Ray Kalilikane III
Managing Partner
Orion Construction Services
Education
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering Management
Oregon State University
Hobbies and Interests
Ray is from the island of Molokai.
His favorite project he has worked on is rebuilding fishponds, lo’i’s (taro patches) and a self-sustained community. Ray gains a personal fulfillment using his skills, talents, and experience to give back to his Hawaiian culture.
Ray brings his experience as an aviation construction/project manager and civil general contractor to oversee Orion Construction Services daily construction management operations. From planning through construction, his extensive knowledge and hands-on experiences complement his problem-solving abilities with projects involving airfield reconstruction and maintenance, AC and PCC paving, underground utilities, mass grading, earthwork, residential housing developments and power plants.
Ray Kalilikane III
Managing Partner
Orion Construction Services
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Syracuse University
Hobbies and Interests
Andrew is working towards his pilot’s license, with over 30 hours of flying time so far!
Shocking fact: He has been to 29 of the 30 MLB stadiums.
ANDREW VALENTINO
Associate Vice-President
Senior Civil Engineer
Andrew has spent his entire career in the aviation industry. He has served in an extensive range of engineering roles during his career and has a full understanding of FAA criteria and the procurement process. Andrew’s project background and involvement in an extensive number of projects across the country make him a unique engineer, and valued asset to the management team.
ANDREW VALENTINO
Associate Vice-President
Senior Civil Engineer
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Syracuse University
Hobbies and Interests
Andrew is working towards his pilot’s license, with over 30 hours of flying time so far!
Shocking fact: He has been to 29 of the 30 MLB stadiums.
Andrew has spent his entire career in the aviation industry. He has served in an extensive range of engineering roles during his career and has a full understanding of FAA criteria and the procurement process. Andrew’s project background and involvement in an extensive number of projects across the country make him a unique engineer, and valued asset to the management team.
Andrew Valentino
Associate Vice-President | Senior Civil Engineer
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Michigan Tech University
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Michigan Tech University
Hobbies and Interests
Aren has lived in three different states.
In his spare time, he frequently does home improvement activities or hiking.
AREN CLEVEN
Associate | Senior Civil Engineer
As a Senior Aviation Engineer with over 20 years experience in the engineering industry, Aren’s experience includes highway design, airfield design, grading and drainage design, traffic control, and cost estimating for both private and government agencies.
AREN CLEVEN
Associate | Senior Civil Engineer
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Michigan Tech University
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Michigan Tech University
Hobbies and Interests
Aren has lived in three different states.
In his spare time, he frequently does home improvement activities or hiking.
As a Senior Aviation Engineer with over 20 years experience in the engineering industry, Aren’s experience includes highway design, airfield design, grading and drainage design, traffic control, and cost estimating for both private and government agencies.
Aren Cleven
Associate | Senior Civil Engineer