Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 394, 395, 396, 397, and 398, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Philip M. Johnson holds Bachelor degrees in Biology and Computer Science, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, and presently serves as a Professor with the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaii. Dr. Johnson has served with many community and professional organizations including LavaNet Inc., BreastCancer.org, High Technology Development Corporation, and Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation, among others.

Testimony in support of the reappointment of the nominee was submitted by the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation.

William M. McKillop holds a B.A. degree in Psychology and Business Management, and presently serves as Branch Manager with First Hawaiian Bank. Mr. McKillop presently serves as Co-Chair of the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation and has served with the Punahou Alumni Club, among other organizations.

Testimony in support of the reappointment of the nominee was submitted by the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation and one individual.

Steve B. Metter holds a B.S. degree in Economics and Finance and presently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Principal with MW Group, Ltd. Mr. Metter has served with community and professional organizations including the Fort Street Mall Business Improvement District, the Industrial Business Association, and the Urban Land Institute.

Testimony in support of the nominee was submitted by the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation and two individuals.

David A. Oka presently serves as President and sole proprietor of O Communications, and as Co-Chair of the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation.

Testimony in support of the reappointment of the nominee was submitted by the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation.

Glenn S. Yamada holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and presently serves in a position with American Savings Bank. Mr. Yamada has served with community and professional organizations including the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce, the Mililani Missionary Church, and the Metropolitan Honolulu Rotary Club.

Testimony in support of the reappointment of the nominee was submitted by the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation and the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

Upon review of the testimony and written statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that the nominees have the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation. Your Committee finds that the nominees have been appointed based upon their credentials and a desire to serve as volunteer members on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.