Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 476, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Testimony in support of WARREN F. WEGESEND, JR. was received from the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Principal of Kapolei High School, a Honolulu City Council Member, the Villages of Kapolei Association, Hawaii Affordable Properties, Inc., and seven individuals. Mr. Wegesend is the General Manager for the Villages of Kapolei Association, where he manages a community consisting of 2,700 mixed single-family and multi-family homes. Prior to this, Mr. Wegesend worked for the Housing Finance and Development Corporation as a Real Property Asset Management Specialist II, the Hawaii Housing Authority as the Director of Housing Management, and Tropic Shores Realty, Ltd. as a Property Manager, Assistant Manager, and Real Estate Salesman. Mr. Wegesend has garnered an extensive amount of knowledge and training through his diverse education. He has attended Hawaii Pacific College, Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu Community College, Accelerated Computer Education, Spectrum Seminars, Inc., and John Stapleton School of Real Estate, all of which have enhanced his leadership, management, and computer skills. Mr. Wegesend also belongs to the Institute of Real Estate Management, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, and Hawaii Association of Realtors. He holds a Certificate of Certified Public Housing Manager.

Your Committee finds that the nominee would serve the best interests of the Hawai'i Community Development Authority by bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience on property management matters.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.