SSCR3555

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3555

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 898, 899

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Labor, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 898 and 899, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board

G.M. No. 898

DONALD GENTZLER,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013; and

G.M. No. 899

PAUL JOHNSTON, JR.,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Donald Gentzler and Paul Johnston, Jr., to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to serve on the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

DONALD GENTZLER

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Donald Gentzler from the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 and Hawaii Operating Stabilization Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund.

Mr. Gentzler currently serves as a Dispatcher for the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 and has over twenty-five years of experience as a Crane and Heavy Operator. He has experience ranging from small to large hydraulic cranes, lattice crawlers, and tower cranes. He has tirelessly dedicated his time and efforts to ensure that his coworkers are working in a safe environment. His concern for his peers in the industry and his willingness to share his experience and knowledge will be invaluable assets to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

PAUL JOHNSTON, JR.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Paul Johnston, Jr., from the General Contractors Association of Hawaii, Laborers' International Union of North America Local 368, Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund, and six individuals.

Mr. Johnston earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in Occupational Safety and Health from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. He is authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Institute to teach ten- and thirty-hour OSHA Construction Safety Outreach courses. He also holds a certification as a Construction Health and Safety Technician from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and is currently pursuing an Associate Safety Professional certification from the Board.

Mr. Johnston currently serves as a District Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Manager for Nordic PCL Construction, Inc., where his duties include ensuring that districts are in compliance with HSE requirements, developing project HSE plans with project management teams, performing formal work site HSE inspections, and developing HSE training programs for staff. He previously served as a Safety Consultant for B-Safe Consulting Services and a Safety Administrator for Dick Pacific Construction.

According to the testimony submitted in support of the nominee, Mr. Johnston has exceptional experience in the field of project management and occupational safety and health. He is well respected in the construction industry and is known for his hands-on field safety experience. His knowledge and experience will be invaluable assets to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

Given the background, skills, and experience of the nominees, your Committee finds that Donald Gentzler and Paul Johnston, Jr., are eminently qualified to serve on the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Labor that are 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 Judiciary and Labor,

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CLAYTON HEE, Chair