STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1555

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 721, 724

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 721 and 724, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

 

Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

 

G.M. No. 721

DENNIS SHORT,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017.; and

 

G.M. No. 724

WERNER UMBHAU,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Dennis Short and Werner Umbhau to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.

 

DENNIS SHORT

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Dennis Short from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection and Hawaii Automobile Dealers' Association.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Short's background, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify him for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board as an industry member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Short has over forty years of experience with the automotive industry in Hawaii.  Mr. Short is the President and General Manager of BMW of Honolulu and was named the Hawaii State Dealer of the Year in 2008.  Mr. Short has served on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since July 2009, and his active participation during meeting discussions and knowledge of the motor vehicle industry continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Short has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to upholding the integrity of the automotive industry.

 

WERNER UMBHAU

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Werner Umbhau from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Automobile Dealers' Association.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Umbhau's knowledge, experience, and desire to serve the community qualify him for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Umbhau has served on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since April 2007, has served as the Board's Chairperson since 2009, and has attended all thirty-six board meetings since his appointment.  Mr. Umbhau spent his career as a consumer banker serving the financial needs of automotive dealers and their consumer clients and understands the challenges faced by the automotive industry and the need for strong consumer protection laws.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Umbhau's ability to lead thoughtful discussions among fellow board members continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board and recommends his reappointment based on his background, experience, and desire to protect consumers and their rights.

 

     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