STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1584

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 561, 734, 739, 740, 741, 744, 770, 771

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 561, 734, 739, 740, 741, 744, 770, and 771, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Statewide Health Coordinating Council

 

G.M. No. 561

NORA NOMURA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014;

 

G.M. No. 734

WILLIAM BAILEY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017;

 

G.M. No. 739

CHRISTOPHER SIBLEY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017;

 

G.M. No. 740

JAMES WALSH,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017;

 

G.M. No. 741

JONAGUSTINE LIM,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016;

 

G.M. No. 744

REBECCA WARD,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017;

 

G.M. No. 770

WENDY MORRIARTY,

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

 

G.M. No. 771

JOHN BARNETT,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

NORA NOMURA

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Nora Nomura to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Nomura from the Department of Health, Department of Human Resources Development, and International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 142.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Nomura has over twenty-eight years of experience with the Hawaii Government Employees Association working as a Union Agent, Field Services Officer, Executive Assistant to the Director, Legislative Officer, and Deputy Executive Director.  Ms. Nomura was directly responsible for overseeing contract negotiations on behalf of twenty-eight thousand union members.  Ms. Nomura's other duties included contract enforcement, bargaining unit governance, training and education, legislative and political action, and community service.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Nomura has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by her exemplary service as a board member for Aloha United Way, the AFL-CIO, Domestic Violence Action Center, the Patsy T. Mink Commission, and the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Nomura has been appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

WILLIAM BAILEY

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds William Bailey to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mr. Bailey from the Department of Health, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and one individual.

 

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Bailey has been the General Manager of American Medical Response since 2007.  His duties include personnel management, business development, public relations, government relations, pre-billing oversight, accounts payable, fleet maintenance, and risk management.  Mr. Bailey is responsible for the daily operation of twenty-five ambulance units, forty vehicles, and two hundred paramedics, as well as American Medical Response's Maui helicopter operations.  Mr. Bailey has over thirty years of experience in emergency medical response services.

 

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Bailey has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by his service on the boards of the Keiki Injury Prevention Committee, the Honolulu Sub-Area Council, the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Oahu EMS Council, Military Assistance to Safety & Traffic, Hawaii Kids at Work, Inc., and Governor's Injury Prevention Advisory Committee.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Bailey has been appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

CHRISTOPHER SIBLEY

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Christopher Sibley to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mr. Sibley from the Department of Health.

 

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Sibley received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University, a Master of Science degree in Finance at Louisiana State University, and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.  Mr. Sibley has served since 2002 as the Business Planning Manager for Hawaii Medical Service Association, where he is responsible for gaining accreditation of the company's management trainee program.  His other accomplishments include planning and implementation of emergency room electronic medical records, leading a team of over two hundred people to develop and implement a core system to replace all systems across the entire company, and co-authoring the Beacon Community Cooperative Agreement, which received $16,100,000 in funding for Hawaii County from the federal Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

 

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Sibley has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by his exemplary service as a member of the Lyon Arboretum Association and Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and chair of the Windward Oahu State Health Planning and Development Agency.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Sibley has been reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

JAMES WALSH

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds James Walsh to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mr. Walsh from the Department of Health.

 

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Walsh has thirty-four years of experience in the health care industry.  Mr. Walsh served as the Clinic Administrator of the Straub Clinic and Hospital from 1975 to 1997.  Mr. Walsh was also responsible for setting up and managing neighborhood clinics across Oahu, Lanai, and Hawaii.  From 1997 to 2009, Mr. Walsh served as the Vice President for Provider Services and Advocacy at Hawaii Medical Service Association.

 

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Walsh has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by his exemplary service setting up neighborhood clinics throughout the State.  He also chaired the State Health Plan Development Committee.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Walsh has been appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 


JONAGUSTINE LIM

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Jonagustine Lim to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mr. Lim from the Department of Health, Building Industry Association of Hawaii, Ralph S. Inouye Company, Ltd., and three individuals.

 

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Lim received a Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Computer Science and Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii.  Mr. Lim has over ten years of consulting and project management experience for government, tourism, and no-profit industries.  Mr. Lim also has over fourteen years of experience in web development and application integration.  Additionally, Mr. Lim has over thirteen years of experience in systems, database, and network administration.

 

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Lim has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by his exemplary service as Board President of the Alliance for Drama Education and appointee to the Health Planning Council Honolulu Subarea.  He has also served as a mentor and conducted training workshops for the State of Hawaii and County of Hawaii.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Lim has been appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

REBECCA WARD

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Rebecca Ward to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Ward from the Department of Health and the American Cancer Society.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Ward is the President and Research Director at Ward Research, Inc., a market research and polling company.  Ms. Ward has over thirty years of experience performing market research and moderating focus groups in Hawaii.  Ms. Ward has served as the Research Director for the firm's work on The Hawaii Poll since 1997.  Ms. Ward was also a Research Instructor at the Hawaii Entrepreneurship Training and Development Institute from 1979 to 1981.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Ward has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by her exemplary service as a member of The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Honolulu Rotary Club, American Association of Public Opinion Research, Girl Scout Council of Hawaii, Aloha Council of Boy Scouts, and Statewide Health Coordinating Council.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Ward has been reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

WENDY MORRIARTY

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Wendy Morriarty to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Morriarty from the Department of Health, Public Utilities Commission, and three individuals.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Morriarty received an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from State University of New York at Albany, and a Master in Public Health degree in Health Care Management and Organizations from University of South Florida.  Ms. Morriarty has over fifteen years of experience in the health care industry, including seven years as President of Ohana Health Plan, where she is responsible for, among other things, compliance with the State of Hawaii Contract for all Medicaid health plan operations and with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for all Medicare health plan operations.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Morriarty has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by her exemplary service in the health care field.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Morriarty has been appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

JOHN BARNETT

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds John Barnett to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Dr. Barnett from the Department of Health and one individual.

 

     Your Committee notes that Dr. Barnett holds Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.  Dr. Barnett is the Principal for the Barnett Consulting Group, LLC, which offers guidance to businesses undergoing major transitions.  Dr. Barnett works regularly with executives, managers, and senior leadership teams to help organizations and individuals achieve change through a positive, growth-oriented approach.  Dr. Barnett also has international experience, having worked with organizations in Canada, Europe, Asia, and South America.

 

     Your Committee notes that Dr. Barnett has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by his exemplary service as a board member of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, a facilitator for health care transformation on Hawaii, and a member of the Advisory Group.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Barnett has been reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health 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 Health,

 

 

 

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JOSH GREEN, Chair