STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3429

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 653, 654

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 653 and 654, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation

G.M. No. 653	ANDREW GARRETT, for a term to expire 6-30-2017; and
G.M. No. 654	BRANDON STARR, for a term to expire 6-30-2017.

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Andrew Garrett and Brandon Starr to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

ANDREW GARRETT

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Andrew Garrett from the Governor; Department of Health; Hawaii Primary Care Association; Hawaii Health Information Exchange; Hawaii Medical Service Association; Kaiser Permanente; Hawaii Pacific Health; Healthcare Association of Hawaii; Hawaii Electric Industries, Inc.; The Queen's Health Systems; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; and four individuals.

     Mr. Garrett received a Master of Public Administration degree and Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

     In his current position as Vice President of the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs, Mr. Garrett provides strategic guidance and manages internal and external communications with over a hundred healthcare industry stakeholders.  Mr. Garrett has also worked for Communication Pacific, Inc. and State Representative Kenneth T. Hiraki.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Garrett has an impressive work ethic, strong sense of integrity, and a fresh perspective that contributes to developing sound healthcare policy decisions.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Garrett has developed a broad understanding of healthcare issues in Hawaii and opportunities for transformation that will provide an important perspective to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

BRANDON STARR

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Brandon Starr from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and three individuals.

     Mr. Starr received an Associates degree in Legal Studies from National Paralegal College.  He is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies from National Paralegal College.

     Mr. Starr currently serves as Co-owner and Director of Operations for Maui Martial Arts, LLC.  He also serves as Paralegal and Office Manager for the Law Offices of Ryther L. Barbin.  Additionally, Mr. Starr volunteers as a tutor for underprivileged youth.

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Starr is highly motivated and has taken substantial time to research issues facing the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Starr is a talented, engaged, and committed individual who will serve as an asset to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health 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 Health,

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JOSH GREEN, Chair