Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred Governor's Message Numbers 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, and 319, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

TODD K. APO is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Brown University, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii, and a Juris Doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law of the University of Hawaii. Mr. Apo is the Vice President of Corporate Operations for the Ko Olina Community Association. He has also served as a Real Estate Business Consultant, in-house counsel for a real estate development company, associate at private law firms, and law clerk to a Hawaii Supreme Court Justice. Over the years Mr. Apo has also served as a member of multiple boards for various corporations and community and professional organizations.

Testimony in support of Mr. Apo was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and ten individuals.

MARCIA A. ARMSTRONG is the Director of the Medical Laboratory Technician program at Kapiolani Community College. Ms. Armstrong holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Ohio University, a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Massachusetts, and an All But Dissertation degree in Education Administration from the University of Hawaii. She has served as an associate professor, an instructor, and a lecturer in the field of medical laboratory technicians, a supervisor of special chemistry, a technologist, and a research assistant for various colleges and hospitals. Ms. Armstrong has been honored as a member of the Hawaii Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Phi Lambda Theta, as one of the Leaders for the Eighties by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, and with the Omicron Sigma by the American Society for Medical Technology.

Testimony in support of Ms. Armstrong was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and five individuals.

MICHAEL FITZGERALD is a graduate of Carroll College in Montana who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Mr. Fitzgerald is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Honolulu. He has held various positions within the business community and the governments of Washington and Montana. Mr. Fitzgerald is actively involved in the business community in Hawaii as a member of numerous organizations, and has throughout the years served on multiple boards and associations. He has also been honored by numerous organizations and has published several articles on the subject of economic development.

Testimony in support of Mr. Fitzgerald was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and four individuals.

SIGNE A. GODFREY is the President of Olsten Staffing Services. Ms. Godfrey has also served as a marketing representative, office manager, and executive secretary for various local businesses. She is actively involved in the community and participates as a member of the Rotary Club of Honolulu, the Hawaii Employers Council, Friends of Foster Kids, Plaza Club Board of Governors, and as the Republican District 26 Chairperson. She has also been honored as a Women in Business Advocate by the Small Business Association.

Testimony in support of Ms. Godfrey was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and fifteen individuals.

ERWIN HUDELIST is the President and General Manager of Hagadone Printing, Inc. Mr. Hudelist has held various positions within the printing industry beginning his career as a printing apprentice. He is an active member in the community, speaking at seminars and donating time and supplies to local theaters, charities, and schools. Mr. Hudelist has been honored by several organizations, including receiving Pele Awards from the American Advertising Federation, an Award of Service Excellence, an Environmental Award, Chief Executive Officer of the Year, and other awards for printing excellence.

Testimony in support of Mr. Hudelist was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and three individuals.

WAYNE K. KANEMOTO is a graduate of Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and the University of Hawaii, where he earned a Master of Education degree as well as a Professional Teaching Certificate. Mr. Kanemoto is currently an educational consultant and has served as a teacher and principal for the Department of Education. He has been decorated for his service in the United States Army and is a member of the United States Army Reserves. Mr. Kanemoto remains actively involved in the community and is a member of the Hawaii County Workforce Investment Board.

Testimony in support of Mr. Kanemoto was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the State Adjutant General, the Mayor of the County of Hawaii, the Hawaii County Workforce Investment Board, and two individuals.

STEVE B. METTER is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science. Mr. Metter is the Principal and Chief Executive Officer of MW Group, Ltd., Real Estate Development. He has previously held various positions in the financial and real estate industries. He is also actively involved in community organizations, including the Fort Street Mall Business Improvement District Board of Directors, the Industrial Business Association, and the Urban Land Institute. Mr. Metter also offers his time and talents as a guest lecturer for university and graduate programs.

Testimony in support of Mr. Metter was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Representative for the 51^st District, and five individuals.

DARNNEY L. PROUDFOOT is a graduate of the University of Hawaii where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, and the University of Phoenix where she earned a Master's degree in Organization Management. Ms. Proudfoot is a certified professional in human resources and currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. She has previously been employed in various capacities within the company's human resources department. Ms. Proudfoot is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and also serves as a member of the Kauai County Workforce Investment Board as well as the Hawaii Workforce Council.

Testimony in support of Ms. Proudfoot was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Kauai County Workforce Investment Board, the Kauai Chamber of Commerce, and four individuals.

GREGG T. YAMANAKA holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor from the Hastings College of Law. Mr. Yamanaka is the President of TeraBiz, Director of the Hawaii Executive Conference, Co-Chair of the Prepaid Healthcare Act Work Group, the Chair of the Small Business/Big Heart Campaign of the Aloha United Way, and contributor to the YWCA Development Council. He is actively involved in the community through his involvement with Family Service America, Child & Family Service, Hawaii Executive Conference, the Honolulu Symphony, the Hawaiian Educational Council, the Hawaii Community Development Agency, and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission.

Testimony in support of Mr. Yamanaka was submitted by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the ILWU Local 142, the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, CityBank, and thirteen individuals.

Your Committee members diligently questioned the nominees regarding their vision and priorities for the Workforce Development Council. The nominees demonstrated a commitment to change and a willingness to work together towards specific goals. Your Committee believes that the nominees adequately responded to the Committee's inquiries.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, 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.