STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1285

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 266, 267, 268, 269

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Business and Economic Development, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 266, 267, 268, and 269, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Small Business Regulatory Review Board

G.M. No. 266

DONALD DYMOND,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008;

G.M. No. 267

GEORGE J. HANDGIS,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009;

G.M. No. 268

NOELANI WHITTINGTON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2006; and

G.M. No. 269

MICHAEL C.L. YEE,

for a term to expire on 06-30-2008,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of DONALD DYMOND from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and three individuals. Mr. Dymond earned a bachelor's degree from California State University at Fresno. After graduation, he opened a small business that grew to three locations in California. Since his relocation to Hawaii in 1977, Mr. Dymond has continued his business success. He has owned and operated the Kalapawai Market in Kailua since 1992 and also currently operates two restaurants on Oahu's Windward side. Mr. Dymond has served on the boards of the Kailua Chamber of Commerce, LeJardin Academy, and Friends of Boetcher Estate. He has served as an interim board member representing the City and County of Honolulu since September 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of GEORGE J. HANDGIS from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and four individuals. Mr. Handgis has extensive business experience, with business holdings in California and Hawaii, including GKM, Inc. in Honokohau-Kona, Hawaii, and Cassandra's Restaurant and Honokohau Marina Yacht Club in Kailua-Kona. He also works as a consultant, assisting local business owners and entrepreneurs with dispute prevention and resolution. Mr. Handgis is actively involved in community charitable events supporting underprivileged children. He has served as an interim board member representing the County of Hawaii since November 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of NOELANI WHITTINGTON from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and three individuals. Ms. Whittington is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She has a strong sales and marketing background. Since becoming the president of Noe Lani Farms in 1985, Ms. Whittington has consistently expanded and diversified its markets, provided local companies with international affiliations, and introduced farms and chefs worldwide to new products grown in Hawaii. She has earned numerous awards throughout her career. Ms. Whittington also currently performs contractual services for various companies in West Hawaii in sales, marketing, public relations, and government and community relations. She has served as an interim board member representing the County of Hawaii since November 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of MICHAEL C.L. YEE from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Castle and Cook Homes Hawaii, Inc.; and four individuals. Mr. Yee earned a bachelor's degree in environmental health from the University of Washington and a master's degree in public health from the University of Hawaii. Mr. Yee has more than seventeen years of environmental health experience as a registered sanitarian. He has administered and enforced public health regulations, taught graduate courses in public health, and conducted OSHA compliance training. Mr. Yee has been the president of EnviroServices and Training Center, LLC since 1994. He is actively involved with community organizations and programs. Mr. Yee has been serving as an interim board member representing the City and County of Honolulu since September 2004.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Committee on Business and Economic Development 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.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Business and Economic Development,

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WILL ESPERO, Chair