ECM - Key Persons
Alan studied architectural drafting at Kansas State College of Pittsburg in Kansas prior to joining the U.S. Army Reserve and working as an electrician. He later attended Maui Community College in Kahului, Hawaii where he received an Associate of Science degree in Architectural Drafting.
Job Titles:
- Board Member, ECM Inc
- Member of the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers
Hilton was born In Paia and raised in Haiku, Hawaii. He attended the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he worked in various electrical engineering positions on Maui - Fuku Construction in Wailuku, AVCO Everett Research Laboratories in Puunene, and Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. in Puunene.
In 1976, he founded ECM, Inc., an electrical consulting firm (formerly Electrical Civil Mechanical, Inc.) based in Wailuku.
Hilton was formerly the President and Chief Executive Officer of HHMI Corporation in Hilo, Hawaii, in charge of overall management and operation of the company. Founded in 1975, this firm specialized in industrial plants, utility power generation and utility electrical transmission. This company was purchased by POWER Engineers, Inc. in 2012.
Hilton was actively involved in the development of renewable energy projects, notably 51MW Kaheawa Wind Power (KWP), 69MW Kawailoa Windfarm, 2.87MW South Maui Renewable Resources Solar Farm (SMRR), and 2.87MW Ku'ia Solar.
A member of the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers, Hilton is active on a number of non-profit and community organizations including the Wailuku Rotary Club (member), St. Anthony Parish (Finance Committee Chairperson). He is an Eagle Scout and a past President of the Maui County Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Hilton is a registered licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Hawaii.