STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3984

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 827

 

 

 

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 No. 827, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawai'i Technology Development Corporation

 

G.M. No. 827

GREGORY KIM,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Gregory Kim for service on the Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Gregory Kim from the Purple Mai‘a Foundation, LifeDNA Inc., and eight individuals.  Your Committee received comments on the nomination for the appointment of Gregory Kim from Mana Up.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kim's experience, knowledge, and willingness to serve qualify him for appointment to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation as a member nominated by the President of the Senate, pursuant to section 206M-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Kim is the founder and partner of Vantage Counsel LLC, a virtual law firm that specializes in corporate and securities law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and licensing and other technology transactions.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Applied Sciences from Yale College and a joint Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkley School of Law.  He practiced as an attorney in California and Hawaii for over thirty-five years, and has knowledge, interest, and proven expertise with local startups and small businesses.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kim is action-oriented and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  His experience and knowledge in business law and technology startups will be assets to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Gregory Kim be appointed to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation based on his experience, knowledge, and desire to serve the public.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism,

 

 

 

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair