STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3577

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 665, 666

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 665 and 666, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council

G.M. No. 665	KALEOKALANI KURODA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 666	NANCY LO, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Kaleokalani Kuroda and Nancy Lo for service on the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council.

KALEOKALANI KURODA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kaleokalani Kuroda from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kuroda's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council. Your Committee notes that Mr. Kuroda is currently the Chief Strategy Officer for HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, where he is the primary steward of the organization's strategic planning process and performance excellence journey. Prior to his fourteen years at HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, Mr. Kuroda previously served as the Audit Manager for Erwin, Cabrinha, and Au; as well as an Accounting Supervisor for HRT, Inc.; and Audit Senior at Grant Thornton, LLP. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kuroda has been a member of the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council since 2018 and will continue to be an asset to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Kuroda be reappointed to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

NANCY LO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Nancy Lo from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Lo's experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council. Your Committee notes that Ms. Lo is the President of P.H. Hawaii Corporation, which specializes in commercial investment, leasing, and property management. She is also a successful businessperson as the founder of Best Aloha Partners, LLC, a residential development and management company; founder of Tikihale, LLC, a Nevada-based company that works in investment, remodeling, and custom homes; and founder of Hibiscus Aloha Corporation, which includes Elvira Chocolate of Hawaii and Hawaii Monarch Chocolate. She is a licensed general contractor, registered sanitarian, and licensed real estate sales associate. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Lo has served on the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council since 2018 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Advisory Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Lo be reappointed to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

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