John Bendon

Founder, Green Building Hawaii
Senior Business Development Manager, EnergyLogic
With EnergyLogic since March 2021
Professional Experience
John Bendon is a leader in Hawaii in the fields of green building and energy efficiency. Growing up in Maui, John has a passion for the people and environment of Hawaii and is proud to work in a field that provides a positive impact every day.
John and EnergyLogic's newest division, Green Building Hawaii, have successfully accomplished a number of notable firsts including LEED consulting for Hawaii’s first LEED EBOM Resort (Hyatt Regency Maui), Maui’s first LEED NC building, and Hawaii’s first LEED Homes project. John is proud to be able to transfer his knowledge and expertise to the classroom and has taught green building classes to a wide range of audiences across Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, and internationally.
John holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver and holds designations such as LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Energy Manager (CEM). John previously served as the Vice-Chair of the US Green Building Council – Hawaii Chapter and currently is president of the board for Carden Academy of Maui.
Along with his work, John loves spending time with his wife and three children and enjoying all the water sports Hawaii has to offer.
What is your favorite thing about your job?
How would you describe your position at EnergyLogic?
My role as a senior business development manager is to continue to expand Green Building Hawaii's role as the leading firm in the State working in the field of the sustainable built environment.
In addition to having the technical understanding, my local connections and roots in the islands play a critical role in continuing this growth.
As we continue to grow, our positive impact grows, which is why I got into this field of work in the first place. It's fantastic!
