STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2069

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 559, 624, 625

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. 559, 624, and 625, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Small Business Regulatory Review Board

G.M. No. 559	JONATHAN SHICK, for a term to expire 06-30-2022;
G.M. No. 624	JAMES LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and
G.M. No. 625	GARTH YAMANAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories and resumes submitted by Jonathan Shick, James Lee, and Garth Yamanaka for service on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

JONATHAN SHICK

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jonathan Shick from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Small Business Regulatory Review Board; and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Shick's construction industry, business ownership, and management experience qualify him for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. Your Committee notes that Mr. Shick has over thirteen years of professional experience as a construction and consulting professional in the healthcare, condominium, hospitality, residential, and renewable energy industries, with an emphasis in structural and building envelope construction. Mr. Shick is the owner of Pono Consulting Group, LLC. Mr. Shick previously served as the Construction Manager for OpTerra Energy Services, Senior Consultant for Allana Buick & Bers, Inc., Project Manager for DRI Companies, and Assistant Superintendent for Kitchell Contractors, Inc. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Shick has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that he be appointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on his knowledge and professional experience as a small business owner within the construction industry.

JAMES LEE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of James Lee from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lee's development experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lee has over twenty-five years of management and development experience and is currently the Director of Development for W.H. Shipman, Ltd. Previously, Mr. Lee served as Vice President of Development for Oceanside 1250/Hokulia and Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development for JGL Enterprises. Mr. Lee is also a collaborative community leader who currently serves as a member of the Hawaii County Fire Commission, Catholic Church Land Asset Management Board, and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation East Hawaii Regional Board. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lee has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that he be appointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on his knowledge, professional experience, and community involvement.

GARTH YAMANAKA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Garth Yamanaka from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Yamanaka's real estate appraisal and business ownership experience and commitment to public service qualify him for reappointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. Your Committee notes that Mr. Yamanaka has over seventeen years of experience as a real estate appraiser. Mr. Yamanaka owns and operates his own companies, G & H Appraisals Inc. and Kam Ave Holdings LLC. Mr. Yamanaka is also a licensed real estate agent and is currently serving as the Vice President of Yamanaka Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Yamanaka has served on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board since 2015 and is also an active board member of the Kanoelehua Industrial Area Association, Treasurer of the Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation, and the Government Affairs Committee for the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii. Your Committee finds that Mr. Yamanaka has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that he be reappointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on his knowledge, professional experience as real estate appraiser and agent, business ownership experience, and community involvement.

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