STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1605

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 544, 545, 546

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 544, 545, and 546, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Commission On Fatherhood

G.M. No. 544	DANIEL KITTREDGE, for a term to expire 06-30-2020;
G.M. No. 545	RICHARD KEBO, for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and
G.M. No. 546	SHANNON CARRIER, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories and resumes submitted by the nominees and finds Daniel Kittredge, Richard Kebo, and Shannon Carrier to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Commission on Fatherhood.

DANIEL KITTREDGE

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Daniel Kittredge from one individual.

     Mr. Kittredge is currently a Supervising Waterworks Inspector III for the Construction Management Division of the Department of Water for the County of Kauai.  He has also worked as a Project Manager for the Construction Management Division of the Department of Water for the County of Kauai and Senior Project Manager and Project Manager for Earthworks Pacific, Inc., indicating his leadership abilities and personnel and management skills.  He is an active member of a local church and a youth soccer coach and referee.  Having previously served on the Commission of Fatherhood, Mr. Kittredge demonstrates his high regard of fatherhood.  Therefore, your Committee finds that Mr. Kittredge possesses the qualifications to serve on the Commission on Fatherhood.

RICHARD KEBO

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Richard Kebo from nine individuals.

     Dr. Kebo is currently a Consultant for the Small Business Development Center in Honolulu, assisting small businesses in strategic planning for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Construction Mitigation Initiative, and Instructor at Argosy University, developing curriculum and providing instruction for post-graduate courses in business and leadership.  He has also worked as a Consultant and Research Analyst for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.  Upon reviewing the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Kebo understands the importance of being a good father and role model to his family and has demonstrated good relationship building skills at the professional and personal level.  Therefore, your Committee finds that Dr. Kebo possesses the qualifications to serve on the Commission on Fatherhood.

SHANNON CARRIER

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Shannon Carrier from one individual.

     Mr. Carrier is currently the Owner, Manager, and Investor at SMC Property Solutions, Inc., a real estate redevelopment and investing company.  He has previously worked as a Fatherhood Involvement Team Coordinator and Teen Voices Facilitator at Maui Family Support Services, developing and implementing plans to engage fathers and male caregivers.  Mr. Carrier has also been involved in various church leadership roles and has worked with fathers and families for over twenty years.  Having previously served on the Commission on Fatherhood, Mr. Carrier demonstrates his understanding of the critical role fathers play in the family and community.  Therefore, your Committee finds that Mr. Carrier possesses the qualifications to serve on the Commission on Fatherhood.

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

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JOSH GREEN, Chair