Expert Consulting for Your Business

Meet DJM Consulting Hawai'i

Based on Hawaii’s Big Island, we guide construction, demolition, food and beverage manufacturing, and security businesses with clear, practical advice.

Our Mission

Our Approach

We focus on straightforward solutions tailored to your industry, helping your business grow steadily and sustainably.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated experts behind DJM Consulting Hawai'i

Jacob Smith

With a background that bridges the gap between hard science and hands-on field exploration, Jacob offers a unique perspective on the volcanic landscapes of Hawai'i. As a partner/owner, he leverages over a decade of experience as a geologist and researcher to provide visitors with an unparalleled look at the island's active terrain. Jacob's journey began with a BA in Geology from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo, leading to extensive work as a field assistant for renowned experts like Dr. John P. Lockwood at Geohazards Consultants International. From conducting lunar analog field tests for NASA to serving as a laser spotter for the Subaru Telescope, how career has been defined by a deep technical understanding of earth and space sciences.
Jacob has contributed to the global understanding of volcanology through peer-reviewed publications and served as a safety officer and field assistant for major productions with the BBC and National Geographic. Whether he's navigating lava flows or interpreting geochemical data, his mission is to share the raw beauty and scientific significance of the Big Island with accuracy and passion.

Maurice Goulding

Maurice has over 30 years experience in construction/demolition, over 10 years experience in food and beverage manufacturing, and 4 years experience in logistics. Maurice has a Bachelors in Industrial Technology Management from Illinois Institute of Technology and holds a commercial contractor's license.

Maurice's notable accomplishments:

• Hired and fully trained a staff of 35 in under 3 weeks for a production line.

• Safely increased demolition rates by 40% on a masonry project for the Navy.

• Installed two 35 ton gantry cranes without interrupting service for a steel warehouse in Chicago during the winter.

• Safely performed inspections, demolitions, reconstruction and repairs on nuclear, coal, oil and natural gas smokestacks up to 550 feet in height.