STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3578

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 672, 673, 674, 675

 

 

 

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. 672, 673, 674, and 675, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Small Business Regulatory Review Board

 

G.M. No. 672

MARY ALBITZ,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024;

 

G.M. No. 673

NANCY ATMOSPERA-WALCH,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024;

 

G.M. No. 674

ROBERT CUNDIFF,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 675

TARYN RODIGHIERO,

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 Mary Albitz, Nancy Atmospera-Walch, Robert Cundiff, and Taryn Rodighiero for service on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

 

MARY ALBITZ

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Albitz's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify her for reappointment to the Small Business Regulator Review Board.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Albitz is currently the Vice President of Business Development at FocalPoint Business Coach, where she is responsible for promoting, marketing, and keeping the sales funnel full for FocalPoint Business Coach.  Prior to working at FocalPoint, she was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jigsaw Java, Inc.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. Albitz has served on the Small Business Regulator Review Board since 2018 and her experience as a small business owner will continue to be an asset to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Albitz be reappointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

NANCY ATMOSPERA-WALCH

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Atmospera-Walch's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify her for reappointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Atmospera-Walch has over forty years of experience in the health care industry.  Dr. Atmospera-Walch is currently the Principal Shareholder, Chairwoman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of ADVANTAGE Health Care Provider, Inc., which provides quality health care services to certain individuals as a Medicaid contractor.  In addition, Dr. Atmospera-Walch is the sole proprietor of AIM Healthcare Institute.  Your Committee further notes that Dr. Atmospera-Walch has served on the Small Business Regulator Review Board since 2016.  Dr. Atmospera-Walch's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Atmospera-Walch be reappointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

ROBERT CUNDIFF

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Robert Cundiff 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. Cundiff's experience, knowledge, and proven qualify him for reappointment to the Small Business Regulator Review Board.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Cundiff has over twenty years of executive and managerial experience in business operations and sales.  Mr. Cundiff is currently the Principal Business and Management Consultant at Lokama Group, where he provides professional business management consulting services aimed at assisting clients in analyzing, implementing, and evaluating business projects and organizational effectiveness.  Previously, Mr. Cundiff served as Vice President of Operations and Sales at Aloun Farm, Inc.; Senior Vice President and President of Rengo Packing, Inc.; and President of Hawaii Box and Packaging, Inc.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Cundiff is the current Chair of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the members of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Cundiff be reappointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

TARYN RODIGHIERO

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Rodighiero's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her for appointment to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Rodighiero has been a small business owner for ten years.  She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of KaiKini Bikinis.  Previously, Ms. Rodighiero was a Sales Consultant for Kauai Bikini and Director of EnVironmental Motors.  Your Committee finds that as a long-time small business owner and her experience in the business industry, Ms. Rodighiero has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board and her extensive experience will be a great asset to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Rodighiero be appointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on her knowledge, background, and dedication 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