STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4042

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 767, 768, 834, 835

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 767, 768, 834, and 835, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Real Estate Commission

 

G.M. No. 767

RUSSELL KYONO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026;

 

G.M. No. 768

JOHN LOVE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026;

 

G.M. No. 834

SEAN GINOZA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and

 

G.M. No. 835

RICHARD EMERY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Russell Kyono, John Love, Sean Ginoza, and Richard Emery for service on the Real Estate Commission.

 

RUSSELL KYONO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Russell Kyono from the Real Estate Commission and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kyono's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Real Estate Commission qualify him for reappointment to the Real Estate Commission as a broker member from Kauai County.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kyono has been licensed as a real estate salesperson in Hawaii since 1981 and has been a licensed real estate broker since 1991.  Mr. Kyono is the owner and principal of K-ONI, Inc., dba Kauai Rentals & Real Estate in Lihue, which was founded in 2010.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kyono is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Kauai Board of Realtors, Hawaii Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and National Association of Residential Property Managers.  Mr. Kyono has served on the Real Estate Commission since 2018 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Education Review Committee.  Mr. Kyono's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Real Estate Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Russell Kyono be reappointed to the Real Estate Commission based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

JOHN LOVE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of John Love from the Real Estate Commission; Cades Schutte, LLLP; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Love's knowledge, background, and proven leadership on Real Estate Commission qualify him for reappointment to the Real Estate Commission as a public member from Honolulu.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Love is a real estate attorney and partner at Cades Schutte, LLLP, where he handles real estate acquisition and sales transactions, commercial leasing, financing, and development matters.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Love is active in his profession and his community and has previously served as Chair of the Real Property and Financial Services section of the Hawaii State Bar Association; Trustee of the Albert T. & Wallace T. Teruya Foundation; and as Vice President of the Honolulu Chamber Music Series.  Mr. Love has served on the Real Estate Commission since 2018 and is Chair of the Condominium Review Committee.  Mr. Love's experience and background will continue to be assets to the Real Estate Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that John Love be reappointed to the Real Estate Commission based on his experience, background, and dedication to public service.

 

SEAN GINOZA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Sean Ginoza from the Real Estate Commission and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ginoza's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Real Estate Commission qualify him for reappointment to the Real Estate Commission as a licensed broker member from Hawaii County.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ginoza has worked with Ginoza Realty, Inc. in Hilo since 2000 in various capacities such as a property manager and realtor broker, and currently serves as Vice President.  Mr. Ginoza is also active in multiple professional and community organizations, including the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Island Realtors, and Hilo Yacht Club.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Ginoza has served on the Real Estate Commission since 2017 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Commission's Laws and Rules Review Committee.  Mr. Ginoza's knowledge and experience will continue to be assets to the Real Estate Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Sean Ginoza be reappointed to the Real Estate Commission based on his background, knowledge, and commitment to serving the public.

 

RICHARD EMERY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Richard Emery from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Law Offices of Philip S. Nerney, LLLC; Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians; Hawaii Council of Community Associations; Hosoda Law Group; Porter McGuire Kiakona, LLP; and seven individuals.  Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Richard Emery from Hui ‘Oia‘i‘a and six individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Emery's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Real Estate Commission as a licensed broker member from Honolulu.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Emery has been a Hawaii licensed broker for over twenty-five years.  Mr. Emery is a former Principal Broker and President of Hawaii First, Inc., the third largest property management firm in Hawaii specializing in residential property management for nearly two hundred buildings.  Mr. Emery currently serves as Vice President of Governmental Affairs for Associa, Hawaii and is a member of the Community Associations Institute Legislative Action Committee and Director for the Hawaii Council of Community Associations.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Emery has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in real estate matters will provide a unique perspective as a member of the Real Estate Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Richard Emery be appointed to the Real Estate Commission based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair