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James Abeshima has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Austin Company as of February 23, 2026. In his new role, he will oversee enterprise operations and continue to lead the construction and engineering teams.

Abeshima's previous experience includes leadership positions at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company and Kajima Construction Services, where he managed major developments including resorts and semiconductor facilities. His promotion is intended to strengthen Austin's operational strategy and support the company's growth and quality service delivery across the nation.