STAND. COM. REP. NO. 819

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 551, 552

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 551 and 552, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

King Kamehameha Celebration Commission

G.M. No. 551	ANELA EVANS, for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and
G.M. No. 552	IAN-JAMES CUSTINO, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Anela Evans and Ian-James Custino to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

ANELA EVANS

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

Your Committee finds that Ms. Evans is currently an assistant manager for Pūlama Lāna‘i – Culture and Historic Preservation Division where she works to maintain cultural and historic sites and assists with coordinating and providing interpretive services for visitors to inform them of the natural and cultural resources on the island of Lanai. Prior to service at Pūlama Lāna‘i, Ms. Evans was a volunteer coordinator for the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Ms. Evans was also a lecturer at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where she taught a summer course for the Department of Ethnic Studies. Ms. Evans has been involved in a number of community and extra-curricular activities. If confirmed, Ms. Evans will represent the island of Lanai on the Commission. According to her testimony, Ms. Evans is committed to upholding the duties and responsibilities of the position. Ms. Evans' experience, value and knowledge of the Hawaiian culture, and dedication to public service will benefit the important work of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

IAN-JAMES CUSTINO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Custino from the Department of Accounting and General Services and two individuals.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Custino is a project manager at Kamehameha Schools where he manages projects and utilizes project management strategies to plan and implement projects to achieve Kamehameha School's strategic goals. Mr. Custino is also the president and CEO of his own business that provides project management services and he oversees all aspects of its operation including human resource management, financial planning and fiscal management, and sales and marketing efforts. Mr. Custino has been managing construction, landscaping, fire systems, and emergency preparedness and recovery projects since 2012. Mr. Custino has a Master's degree in Psychology and has numerous distinctions. If confirmed, Mr. Custino will represent Hale O Na Alii O Hawai‘i Ahahui Poo on the Commission. According to his testimony, Mr. Custino is familiar with the works of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission as he has been working with the Commission for years, assisting it in planning and staffing. Mr. Custino's leadership, experience, knowledge, and commitment to the Hawaiian community will greatly contribute to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

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

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair