STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1679
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 536, 620, 621, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Twenty-Ninth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2017
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 536, 620, 621, 693, 694, 695, 696, and 697, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Hawai'i Aerospace Advisory Committee
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G.M. No. 536 |
MICHAEL JACOBS, for a term to expire 06-30-2019;
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G.M. No. 620 |
DONALD STRANEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2017;
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G.M. No. 621 |
DONALD STRANEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2021;
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G.M. No. 693 |
JACQUELINE HOOVER, for a term to expire 06-30-2021;
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G.M. No. 694 |
CHRISTINE GAYAGAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2019;
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G.M. No. 695 |
STEWART BURLEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2021;
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G.M. No. 696 |
REID NOGUCHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and
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G.M. No. 697 |
RAYNALD BEDARD, for a term to expire 06-30-2019, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee has reviewed the resumes submitted by the nominees and finds Michael Jacobs, Donald Straney, Jacqueline Hoover, Christine Gayagas, Stewart Burley, Reid Noguchi, and Raynald Bedard to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawai‘i Aerospace Advisory Committee.
MICHAEL JACOBS
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Michael Jacobs from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Jacobs' extensive knowledge and experience working on various space launch and technologies programs also qualify him for nomination to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Mr. Jacobs serves as the Senior Director of Business Development for the Propulsion Systems Division of Orbital ATK. Previously, Mr. Jacobs served as the Deputy Program Director of Atlas Launch Operations for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company and as part of the management team for the Crew Exploration Vehicle "Orion". Mr. Jacobs has also held several engineering and project management positions helping to develop technical enhancements for various projects including the Atlas V/Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle and the Shuttle/Centaur and Titan/Centaur launch vehicles. In addition, Mr. Jacobs has co‑published several papers on advanced space launch and unmanned aerial systems. Your Committee finds that Mr. Jacobs' vast experiences and technical expertise will be great assets to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.
DONALD STRANEY
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Donald Straney from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Island Economic Development Board; Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; and two individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Straney's experience and commitment to community growth and progress and position as Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo also qualify him for consideration for reappointment to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Mr. Straney has had a long and distinguished career committed to higher education. Over the past three decades, Mr. Straney has served in a variety of administrative roles for universities across the country, including the University of Hawaii at Hilo where he serves as Chancellor. In addition, Mr. Straney has served on the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, or PISCES, since 2012. Further, your Committee has learned that, throughout his career, Mr. Straney has demonstrated a continuing commitment to serving larger societal and community goals through his service on numerous committees and memberships in numerous professional societies that work to promote the inclusion and advancement of underrepresented groups. Your Committee finds that Mr. Straney's connections, commitment to higher education, and experience will be great assets to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.
JACQUELINE HOOVER
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Jacqueline Hoover from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; and six individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Hoover's background, experience, and membership on the Hawaii Economic Development Board also qualify her for consideration for reappointment to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes Ms. Hoover is the former Interim Executive Director of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority, a state agency attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism that operates an ocean science and technology park. In addition, Ms. Hoover has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to promoting progress in the State as evidenced by her service as Executive Director of the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board and President of the Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference, both of which are organizations committed to furthering balanced economic growth and sound planning. Moreover, during her career, Ms. Hoover has been responsible for helping to manage vast and expensive commercial construction projects, including the Hyatt Regency Waikoloa and all aspects of Kings' Shops, a 50,000 square foot upscale shopping resort. Your Committee finds that Ms. Hoover's managerial experience and commitment to community progress will continue to be great assets to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.
CHRISTINE GAYAGAS
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Christine Gayagas from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Gayagas' management experience, relationship building skills, proven leadership, and membership on the Oahu Economic Development Board also qualify her for nomination to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Ms. Gayagas has an extensive management background. In recent years, Ms. Gayagas has owned and operated several consulting businesses in the State, including Gayagas Enterprises, LLC; First Canoe Strategies and Consulting, LLC; and MMGT Consulting, LLC, which focus on a variety of objectives such as building partnerships between private businesses and the Department of Defense and growing Hawaii's economy by retaining exported dollars and supporting sustainability. Prior to founding her own businesses, Ms. Gayagas was a Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, and Multi-National Corps – Iraq Deputy C4/Logistics Readiness Center Chief in the United States Army where she supported thousands of troops and was responsible for establishing logistics plans in preparation of the first Iraqi elections following Operation Iraqi Freedom. Your Committee finds that Ms. Gayagas' military service, connections with the Department of Defense, and leadership and managerial skills will be great assets to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.
STEWART BURLEY
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Stewart Burley from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Burley's extensive aerospace-related experience, commitment to community service, and membership on the Kauai Economic Development Board also qualify him for consideration for reappointment to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Mr. Burley is the Associate Director of the Hawaii Space Flight Lab, where he helped to launch CubeSat satellites and establish the first satellite launches out of Hawaii. Moreover, he served as a United States Navy Guided Missileman and later obtained more than one hundred flight hours in the backseat of the F-9 Cougar in Hawaiian airspace. In addition, Mr. Burley has long supported and promoted the State and its communities as demonstrated by his involvement in such organizations as the Kauai Chamber of Commerce, Kauai Economic Development Board, Friends of KCC, and Kauai Historical Society. Further, Mr. Burley currently serves on the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee and is therefore intimately familiar with the responsibilities and duties associated with membership on the Committee. Accordingly, your Committee finds that Mr. Burley's aerospace knowledge and commitment to serving the local community will continue to be great assets to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.
REID NOGUCHI
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Reid Noguchi from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Noguchi's engineering knowledge and experiences in the aerospace industry also qualify him for consideration for reappointment to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Mr. Noguchi attended the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he obtained bachelor's and master's degrees in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering. Mr. Noguchi also helped design and analyze satellites for on-contract and new commercial space programs for Lockheed Martin. In addition, for much of his career, Mr. Noguchi has worked as a systems engineer and program and general manager for BAE Systems developing and demonstrating airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensor systems. Further, Mr. Noguchi served on the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee from 2013 to 2015 and is therefore intimately familiar with the responsibilities and duties associated with membership on the Committee. Therefore, your Committee finds that Mr. Noguchi's knowledge and experience will continue to be great assets to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.
RAYNALD BEDARD
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Raynald Bedard from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Bedard's extensive experience and knowledge in aerospace training and technology also qualify him for nomination to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee. Your Committee notes that Mr. Bedard serves as the President of True Course Simulations, LLC, which specializes in aerospace training and education, online training material development, and flight training missions development. In addition, for nearly fifteen years, Mr. Bedard has served as a college professor at Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation where, along with winning several teaching awards, he created a minor course of study in Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Mr. Bedard was also a faculty member at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. In addition to his service in higher education, Mr. Bedard has further demonstrated his commitment to public service by acting as founding director of Boys to Men of North Central Arizona, a volunteer organization dedicated to mentoring and supporting boys in their transition into manhood. Accordingly, your Committee finds that Mr. Bedard's vast knowledge and dedication to public service will be great assets to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs,
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____________________________ CLARENCE K. NISHIHARA, Chair |
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