HED is thrilled to welcome Tom Awai as Strategy and Development Leader in our Los Angeles office. Tom joins the national housing and mixed-use and healthcare market sector teams, bringing extensive expertise in strategy and supporting client goals.
Tom is an experienced, action-oriented business development leader with success as a practice builder, driving value, financial growth, and enhanced market positioning for firms ranging from local offices to transnational corporations. With over 30 years of successful sales experience, Tom has a proven track record in relationship-building and strategic vision. In his new role, Tom will collaborate with HED's leadership and national and local design teams to develop and execute effective strategies for solving client challenges in housing, mixed-use, and healthcare. His vast industry network, knowledge in cross-functional team building, and focus on client needs will complement the seasoned team of architects and engineers he is joining at HED.
Tom’s passion for client service and strategic insight will be integral to HED’s effectiveness toward its mission: Advancing Your World. Through the positive impact of design, our teams create responsive, innovative, and sustainable design solutions for our clients, the community, and the world.