About Us
Barker Kappelle Construction, LLC, is a general contractor and design-assist firm dedicated to achieving our client’s goals while pursuing quality and excellence.
Our mission: Provide clients with an exceptional building experience while delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects
Specializing in residential new builds, remodels and additions, Barker Kappelle builds for every vision.
For the past two decades, Barker Kappelle has been a trusted and respected general contractor on Oahu. In many ways that reputation stems from partners Phillip Barker and Brett Kappelle taking the same approach to building a company as they do to building houses.
BKC is built on a strong foundation of trust earned through detailed, transparent financials, and open and clear communication. Over the years, the structure of the organization has become rock solid through assembling a highly skilled, dependable, and thoughtful office and management team. On a small, interconnected island, a name and reputation are ultimately built on positive referrals. BKC has grown by focusing on delivering quality work and keeping clients happy.
Phil Barker
Meet Phillip Barker, a visionary founding partner with an impressive global project portfolio. His commitment to excellence has left an indelible mark on architecture and construction. Hailing from a background of creativity and innovation, Phillip’s journey began with a clear vision: to elevate building quality while embracing modern design. Throughout his illustrious career, Phillip has overseen captivating projects in Europe, the Maldives, Cook Islands, and Asia, leaving his mark on masterpieces in picturesque landscapes. Beyond his professional endeavors, Phillip is dedicated to fostering collaboration and mentorship within the construction and design community, as well as nurturing emerging talents with his vast knowledge.
Brett Kappelle
Meet Brett Kappelle, a dedicated partner in our esteemed company with a wealth of carpentry and construction management expertise. As a founding partner, Brett plays a pivotal role in our organization’s operations and success, using his sharp management skills to ensure precise and efficient project execution. With a background in carpentry, Brett has honed his craft over the years, becoming a master in working with wood and optimizing procedures for exceptional results. Beyond work, he’s a devoted family man who enjoys hiking and connecting with nature. Brett’s compassionate nature extends to the company’s number one goal of helping our clients’ visions come to life.
Iris Kauhane
Iris is a results-driven Office Manager with a track record of helping teams work smarter, run smoother, and consistently achieve their goals. Her experience spans across streamlining operations, managing budgets, and leading high-performing teams, always with a focus on efficiency, clarity, and measurable outcomes. Iris is passionate about creating practical solutions that drive real impact. Whether optimizing day-to-day processes or rolling out strategic initiatives, she brings a hands-on, collaborative approach to problem-solving and leadership. Iris is a lifelong learner, always seeking opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
Outside the office, you’ll often find iris outdoors or spending quality time with family and friends.
Yvonne Bennett
With several years of administrative experience across multiple companies, Yvonne brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude to the Barker Kappelle team. She plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly and efficiently, supporting both office staff and field teams with reliability and care.
Throughout her career, Yvonne has developed a reputation for being dependable, resourceful, and team oriented. She takes pride in creating a well-organized work environment and helping others stay on track so projects can move forward seamlessly.
Yvonne is a wife and mom of two boys. When she is not at work, Yvonne enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring and trying new eateries, and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Edmound Ybarra
Project Engineer/Manager
Edmound has 6 years of Architectural Design experience, with three and a half of those years spent working on custom design build homes. He studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he received a Bachelors in Environmental Design as well as a Doctorate in Architecture. He is skilled in using design programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Enscape. Outside of work, Edmound has coached football at Nanakuli High & Intermediate for over 12 years, and in his free time enjoys camping, fishing, diving, and watching movies with his family.
Katryn Lods
Katryn is the Project Coordinator at Barker Kappelle and is thrilled to be working on high-end custom homes in Hawaii. Growing up with family in the construction industry, Katryn followed suit and held an administrative role at her father’s utility company throughout high school and college. There she learned the ropes of the industry, assisted management, and helped coordinate projects in the field. After graduating with a BS in Environmental Management from Ball State University, Katryn accepted a job as a civil project coordinator for a company in Honolulu and then made the switch to Barker Kappelle. Katryn has a passion for construction and design and has enjoyed aiding in the renovation of her own home. In her spare time, she enjoys snorkeling, gardening, and being around animals.
Josie Schmidt
Josephine (Josie) Schmidt is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management at LSU with minors in Business Administration and Technical Sales.
With experience as a Project Engineer in commercial roofing, she excels in project planning, budgeting, and contractor coordination. Now focusing on custom residential construction, Josie combines technical expertise and attention to detail to support project managers to deliver high-quality custom homes on time. She is proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, and is a valid member of the BKC team. Outside of work and school, Josie enjoys traveling, shelling, making lei, skiing, and sipping iced dirty chai lattes.
We're Creative.
Our experienced and detail-oriented team are experts at solving problems.
We go the extra mile to envision your goals, proactively imagine likely challenges or roadblocks, and help create solutions.
We're Passionate.
Barker Kappelle was created with a mission to help clients achieve their vision.
We’re dedicated to fulfilling that promise with exceptional attention-to-detail, quality craftsmanship, and beautiful outcomes.
We're Recognized.
You can count on Barker Kappelle to deliver exceptional results.
We’ve been honored to receive numerous press features and awards for our work over the years and we constantly strive to get better each project.
