STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3708

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 633, 634

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2018

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 633 and 634, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawai'i Workforce Development Council

 

G.M. No. 633

SHERYL NOJIMA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and

 

G.M. No. 634

SEAN KNOX,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Sheryl Nojima and Sean Knox for service on the Hawaii Workforce Development Council.

 

Sheryl Nojima

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Sheryl Nojima from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Council, American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii, and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Nojima's experience in engineering, background, and knowledge qualify her for reappointment to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council as a representative of the private sector, including nonprofit organizations and businesses in the State.  Ms. Nojima is currently employed with the engineering firm Gray, Hong, Nojima & Associates, Inc., where she is responsible for the environmental and civil services of the firm.  Ms. Nojima has a Doctorate of Philosophy and Master of Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Previously, Ms. Nojima was employed as a project manager with Shimabukuro, Endo & Yoshizaki, Inc.; Assistant Dean and Faculty Specialist in the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa; Civil Engineer V with the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Public Works; and a Project Engineer at EDP Hawaii, Inc.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Nojima brings to the Council extensive expertise in engineering and the construction industry to assist the Council in meeting the current and future needs of these industry sectors.

 

Sean Knox

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Sean Knox from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Council, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Knox's experience in employment services, background, and knowledge qualify him for reappointment to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council as a representative of the private sector, including nonprofit organizations and businesses in the State.  Mr. Knox is currently employed as the President, CEO, and Partner of Hawaii Employment Services, where he matches thousands of employees with employers throughout the State, including 2,086 employees in 2017.  Mr. Knox has worked with over three hundred employers in a variety of industries, including the agriculture, construction, office professional, hospitality, technical, and education sectors.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Knox brings to the Council extensive expertise in job placement and employment services to assist the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in supporting employment opportunities for employees and employers throughout the State.

 

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

 

 

 

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JILL N. TOKUDA, Chair