SSCR3982

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3982

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 823, 862, 863

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 823, 862, and 863, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Small Business Regulatory Review Board

G.M. No. 823

JONATHAN SHICK,

for a term to expire 06-30-2026;

G.M. No. 862

TESSA GOMES,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and

G.M. No. 863

TESSA GOMES,

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 Jonathan Shick and Tessa Gomes for service on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

JONATHAN SHICK

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Jonathan Shick from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Shick's knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a member nominated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, pursuant to section 201M-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Mr. Shick is the founder, owner, and principal consultant of Pono Consulting Group, LLC, a consulting and contracting services company for design, engineering, and construction projects, since 2015. Your Committee notes that Mr. Shick has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University, a Master of Civil Engineering from Norwich University, and over fifteen years of experience in construction project administration and management. Your Committee further finds that he was appointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board in 2019 and currently serves as its Second Vice Chair. His experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jonathan Shick be reappointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

TESSA GOMES

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominations for the appointment and reappointment of Tessa Gomes from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Gomes's knowledge, experience, and willingness to serve on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board qualify her for appointment and reappointment to the Board as a member nominated by the President of the Senate, pursuant to section 201M-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Ms. Gomes has been the owner and principle designer for Fred and Kate Events, a wedding and event design and planning company, since 2014. Your Committee notes that she has over twenty years of management experience working at local small businesses, and prior to that, gained experience working in the tourism industry for various travel and hospitality companies, including Hilton Hawaiian Village and Aloha Airlines. Ms. Gomes has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Your Committee further notes that Ms. Gomes is the current Vice President of the Holy Nativity School Board of Directors and the current Secretary for the Oahu Wedding Association Board of Directors. She has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her experience and knowledge will be assets to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Tessa Gomes be appointed and reappointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board based on her experience, knowledge, and desire to serve the public.

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