STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1309

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Judiciary and Labor, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, and 570, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawai'i Workforce Development Council

 

G.M. No. 561

SHANNON OKINAKA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017;

 

G.M. No. 562

SHANNON OKINAKA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021;

 

G.M. No. 563

GLENN ALCALDE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 564

EVELYN BARFIELD,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 565

GLEN KANESHIGE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017;

 

G.M. No. 566

GLEN KANESHIGE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021;

 

G.M. No. 567

IAN KITAJIMA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 568

EDWARD RICHARDSON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018;

 

G.M. No. 569

ALICIA MOY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017; and

 

G.M. No. 570

ALICIA MOY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Shannon Okinaka, Glenn Alcalde, Evelyn Barfield, Glen Kaneshige, Ian Kitajima, Edward Richardson, and Alicia Moy to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

 

SHANNON OKINAKA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Ms. Shannon Okinaka from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Okinaka's professional experience and background in accounting, finance, and investor relations qualify her to be nominated for appointment and reappointment to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Okinaka is the Chief Financial Officer of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., and has served as Chair of the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council's Finance Committee on an interim basis.  She serves as the Director of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii and Oahu Economic Development Board.  Based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Ms. Okinaka will continue to be an asset to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

 

GLENN ALCALDE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Glenn Alcalde from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Alcalde's professional experience and background in the construction trades industry qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Alcalde is a training coordinator for the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund and has previously worked as the General Foreman at Constructors Hawaii Inc., and as a framing instructor at Honolulu Community College and the Hawaii Carpenters Union Local 745.  He has experience in various construction trades, including carpentry and metal framing.  Based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Alcalde will be an asset to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

 

EVELYN BARFIELD

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ms. Evelyn Barfield from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council, Society for Human Resource Management-Hawaii Chapter, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Barfield's professional experience and background in human resource management qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Barfield is the Human Resources Business Partner at Meadow Gold Dairies, previously worked for Hawai‘i Human Resources and Hawai‘i Jobs Corps, and has extensive experience with business partnerships in the private and public sectors.  She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management Hawaii and volunteers in the Volunteer Leadership Training Program in Washington, D.C., and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.  Based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Ms. Barfield will be an asset to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

 

GLEN KANESHIGE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Mr. Glen Kaneshige from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council; General Contractors Association of Hawaii; Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust; Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association Local #630, AFL-CIO; and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kaneshige's professional experience and background in the construction industry and apprenticeship programs qualify him to be nominated for appointment and reappointment to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kaneshige is the President of Nordic PCL Construction, Inc., and serves as a trustee of the Hawaii Carpenters Union Health and Welfare Fund and Masons and Plasterers Training and Vacation/Holiday Fund and on the Boards of Directors of Hawaii Benefit Administrators, the General Contractors Association of Hawaii, General Contractors Labor Association, American Heart Association, Child & Family Service, and Teach for America.  Based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Kaneshige will continue to be an asset to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

 

IAN KITAJIMA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Ian Kitajima from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kitajima's professional experience and background in technology development and public-private partnerships qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kitajima is the Director of Corporate Development at Oceanit Labs, Inc., and co-founder of Design Thinking Hawaii, served as a member of the Governor's STEM Strategy Team, and has an extensive history of speaking engagements on business and technology topics.  He is a Trustee of the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation and a Windward Community College Ambassador.  Based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Kitajima will be an asset to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

 

EDWARD RICHARDSON

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Major General Edward Richardson from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Major General Richardson's military experience and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.  Your Committee notes that Major General Richardson served as the Adjutant General of the State of Hawaii, Military Commander of the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard, and Director of the State Civil Defense.  He now serves on the Executive Committee of the Military Affairs Council of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and is the Director of the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy Foundation.  Based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Major General Richardson will be an asset to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

 

ALICIA MOY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Ms. Alicia Moy from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Moy's professional experience and background in the energy industry qualify her to be nominated for appointment and reappointment to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Moy is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawaii Gas and has previously worked at Macquarie Infrastructure Company.  She serves on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Aloha United Way, March of Dimes, and Western Energy Institute.  Based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Ms. Moy will be an asset to the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council.

 

     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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GILBERT S.C. KEITH-AGARAN, Chair