SSCR3678

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3678

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 849, 850, 851

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Economic Development, Environment, and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 849, 850, and 851, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Stadium Authority

G.M. No. 849

SCOT LONG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

G.M. No. 850

DAVID UCHIYAMA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and

G.M. No. 851

JOHN FINK,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Scot Long, David Uchiyama, and John Fink to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Stadium Authority.

SCOT LONG

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Scot Long from the Department of Accounting and General Services and four individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Long's experience as the Assistant Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1357; commitment to public service; and proven leadership qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Stadium Authority. Your Committee notes that Mr. Long has served as a member of the Stadium Authority since 2012 and is a member of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl Executive Committee and President of the Kaiser High School Athletic Foundation. He has served previously as the Co-chair of the IBEW/American Cancer Society Relay for Life, a representative to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Charity Walk, and Chairman of the IBEW/Read To Me International Golf Tournament. Based on Mr. Long's knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Long will continue to be an asset to the Stadium Authority.

DAVID UCHIYAMA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of David Uchiyama from the Department of Accounting and General Services and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Uchiyama's experience as Chief Commercial Officer of Island Air, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Stadium Authority. Your Committee notes that Mr. Uchiyama has over thirty-seven years of experience working in product development, service deliverables, sales, advertising, public relations, marketing, and civic and community relations. He has previously worked as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hawaii Gas and Vice President of Brand Management at the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Mr. Uchiyama is a member of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl Executive Committee, Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation, Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Hawai‘i Hotels & Lodging Association, Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau Tourism Strategic Planning Committee, and Oahu Visitors Bureau Marketing Advisory Board. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Uchiyama has been nominated for appointment to the Stadium Authority based on his knowledge and experience in the tourism and marketing industries and willingness to serve the public.

JOHN FINK

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of John Fink from the Department of Accounting and General Services, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Fink's experience as the Vice President and General Manager of KFVE-TV, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Stadium Authority. Your Committee notes that Mr. Fink has over thirty-five years of experience in television and radio broadcasting in Hawaii. He is a member of the Hawaii Sports Commission; Board member of ‘Ahahui Koa Ānuenue, University of Hawaii Athletics; member of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamondhead Classic Steering Committee; Easter Seals of Hawaii Golf Tournament Committee; Hawaii Bowl Executive Committee; and Aloha Festivals Board of Directors. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Fink has been nominated for appointment to the Stadium Authority based on his knowledge and experience in the sports and broadcasting industries and willingness to serve the public.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development, Environment, and Technology 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 Economic Development, Environment, and Technology,

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair