About Us

George Gugale

George has been with HWA since 2007 and has almost 40 years of experience in the UPS industry. George is well known in the Bay Area for providing excellent customer service and technically responsive solutions to ever-changing business continuity challenges.  In addition to running HWA, George focuses on serving the needs of electrical contractors, consulting engineers, and select end users.

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Joel Hughes

Joel  has worked in the electrical field for more than a dozen years. He has experience in various fields including power distribution, photo-voltaic arrays, batteries and the installation and maintenance of critical power equipment. Much of electrical training comes from his time in service in the United States Air Force. Joel is also another team member who touts experience working as a Sr. Field Service Engineer for a major UPS manufacturer. Joel is focused on developing design solutions in an efficient and effective manner by making the customer's needs the highest priority.  ​

Hector Arenas

​Hector has been working in the critical power field for 21 years, and has a high degree of knowledge in projects relating to UPS applications.  As a non commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, Hector was directly responsible for the readiness of mission critical power generating equipment in support of DOD reconnaissance operations.  Most recently and prior to joining the HWA team,  Hector was the field project leader for a large critical power equipment manufacturer, making him directly responsible for the support, commissioning and service of the largest UPS install base in the country.​

Grace Crook

​Grace joined HWA in 2021 with a strong background in customer service and sales. Her acumen for organization and customer-centric focus makes her an asset to her customers and the HWA team.​

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Gigi Lerma

​Gigi is the glue of HWA.  Gigi focuses on accounting, HR, and many other functions for HWA.

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Kristina Morales

Kristina has spent her career supporting businesses and non-profits on the Central Coast, with a strong focus on strategic planning, leading teams, and getting projects across the finish line. At HWA, she plays a key role in supporting our service sales efforts—keeping projects on track, improving internal processes, and making sure our clients have a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

Adrianna Toscano

Adrianna is a dedicated professional with 9 years of experience in customer service and project coordination. She’s passionate about supporting clients, building strong relationships, and making sure things run smoothly. Known for her problem-solving skills and attention to detail, Adrianna works hard to keep clients happy and deliver results.