STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 2154
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 595, 739
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirtieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2019
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 739 and 595, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Board of Directors
of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority
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G.M. No. 595 |
DANIEL CHUN, for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and |
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G.M. No. 739 |
KIMI YUEN, 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 Daniel Chun and Kimi Yuen for service on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA).
DANIEL CHUN
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Daniel Chun from the Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association; Airlines Committee of Hawaii; Kyo-ya Management Co., Ltd.; Alaska Airlines; and eight individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Daniel Chun from two individuals.
Mr. Chun is currently the Director of
Sales, Community, and Public Relations of Alaska Airlines. He previously served as the Executive
Director of the Honolulu Gay and Lesbian Cultural Foundation, Special Assistant
to the Tourism Liaison for the Office of the Governor, and Event Coordinator of
the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Mr. Chun is also an active community member who participates on the
Board of Trustees of the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation; Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii Young Professionals; University of Hawaii Alumni Association; Hawaii Lodging
and Tourism Association; Diamond Head Theater; Honolulu Gay and Lesbian
Cultural Foundation; Travel Industry Management International, Inc.; and
Make-A-Wish Hawaii.
Mr. Chun indicated in his personal
statement that he hopes to support HTA's key initiatives around sustainable
tourism and smart communities.
Your Committee finds that Mr. Chun's experience in tourism marketing, policy, and management will help him contribute to and be an effective member of the HTA Board of Directors.
KIMI YUEN
Your Committee received testimony in
support of the nomination for the appointment of Kimi Yuen from the Department
of Land and Natural Resources; Office of Planning; Office of the Mayor of the
County of Kaua‘i;
National Tropical Botanical Garden; First Hawaii Title Corporation; Prince
Resorts Hawaii; Queen Emma Land Company; Hui Maka‘ainana
O Makana; PBR Hawaii & Associates, Inc.; Elemental Excelerator; and fifteen
individuals.
Ms. Yuen currently serves as a Principal
and Planner at PBR Hawaii & Associates, Inc., and manages a variety of
planning and design projects and the successful preparation of land use
permits, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements. She also is currently working on the County
of Maui's Wailuku Civic Complex and the Mayor Wright Homes Redevelopment Project
on Oahu. She is also a member of the
University of Hawaii Department of Urban and Regional Planning Professional
Council and Ohana Board.
Ms. Yuen indicated in her personal
statement that she will prioritize the protection of the natural and cultural
resources of Hawaii, ensure that the tourism industry is resilient to climate
change, sea level rise, natural disasters, and other potential disrupters, and
encourage the State to become an innovator in green technologies.
Your Committee finds
that Ms. Yuen's urban planning experience and continuing community involvement
will help her contribute to and be an effective member of the HTA Board of
Directors.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism 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 Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism,
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____________________________ GLENN WAKAI, Chair |
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