About Us  

Our Mission:

"To enhance and empower our local communities through sustainable practices while creating a profitable return of investment for our partners."


Pacific Island Investments LLC is a full service development firm focused on providing positive community projects that yield a high return for our partners and investors. Internally we provide the majority of services required for commercial projects.

Gilbert L. Barden - CEO/PRESIDENT

Mr. Barden is a successful real estate investor & developer who has spent the majority of his adult life in Hawaii. He has personally implemented and developed several multi-million dollar projects with a focus on strong community projects. With a focus on giving back and a strong inclination towards meeting the needs of the community, Mr. Barden personally invests in all developments when feasible.

Gil served in the Navy as a special forces operative and Intelligence Specialist IS2 (SEAL). His passions are Triathlons, Marathons, traveling and learning languages.

Mr. Barden has an Active Real Estate Brokers License (RB-19783) in the State of Hawaii.

Larry Higgins - Chief Design & Development Officer

Mr. Higgins is a licensed Architect in Hawaii since 1970. He has built and/or developed over 100 multi-family projects as well as retail, residential, industrial, mixed-use and urban infill projects. Mr. Higgins designs have one numerous awards in Hawaii including the Parade of Homes.

 

 


Our Services

Development Advisory Services
Local experience for market assessments, due diligence, budgeting and any other services required for the successful delivery of the project.

Construction & Design
Consistent and efficient performance utilizing local labor and technology. Focusing on Residential and Commercial.

Private Equity
We assemble development project business plans and raise equity capital for projects greater than $5M.

Acquisitions & Dispositions
We assemble development project business plans and raise equity capital for projects greater than $5M.




Joint Ventures
We specialize in working with land owners, home builders, equity syndication firms, and other principals to successfully develop projects in Hawaii.