STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1611

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 565, 566, 567, 568, 569

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 565, 566, 567, 568, and 569, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Dental Examiners

 

G.M. No. 565

RODNEY CHING,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 566

PAUL GUEVARA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 567

MARIANNE TIMMERMAN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 568

COY REBMANN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019; and

 

G.M. No. 569

CANDACE WADA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Rodney Ching, Paul Guevara, Marianne Timmerman, Coy Rebmann, and Candace Wada to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Dental Examiners.

 


RODNEY CHING

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rodney Ching from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ching's knowledge, background, and proven leadership on the Board of Dental Examiners qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ching has been a practicing attorney for approximately thirty years and has a wide variety of previous work experience, including working in private practice, as an attorney for the State and the City and County of Honolulu, and serving as a per diem Family Court Judge.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Ching has been a member of the Board of Dental Examiners since November 2012, and his legal experience and ability to provide a public perspective continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Ching be reappointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his background, experience, and dedication to serving the community.

 

PAUL GUEVARA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Paul Guevara from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Guevara's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Dental Examiners qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dentist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Guevara has been a dentist for over nineteen years, has been licensed in Hawaii since 2003, and currently maintains a private practice limited to endodontics in Waipahu, Oahu.  Dr. Guevara also serves as the Deputy Commander for the Medical Detachment of the Hawaii Army National Guard, where he holds the rank of Colonel.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Guevara has been a member of the Board of Dental Examiners since September 2011, currently serves as the Board's Vice Chair, and is the Board's representative at national meetings.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Guevara be reappointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

MARIANNE TIMMERMAN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Marianne Timmerman from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Timmerman's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Dental Examiners qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dental hygienist member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Timmerman has been licensed as a dental hygienist in Hawaii since 1991 and is currently employed with Dr. D. Mark Beavers, D.D.S., at his family dental practice in Kailua.  Ms. Timmerman is also a member of the Hawaii Dental Hygienists' Association, where she has served in a variety of leadership roles, and the American Dental Hygienists' Association.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Timmerman has been a member of the Board of Dental Examiners since May 2014 and currently serves as a member of the Board's legislative committee, and recommends that Ms. Timmerman be reappointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving the community.

 

COY REBMANN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Coy Rebmann from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Rebmann's background, experience, and commitment to his profession qualify him for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dentist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Rebmann has been a licensed dentist since 1994 and is the owner of his general dentistry private practice in Lihue, Kauai.  Dr. Rebmann has previous leadership by virtue of his participation within his professional organizations, including previously serving on the Board of Trustees for the Hawaii Dental Association and serving as past President for the Kauai County Dental Society.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Rebmann has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Dr. Rebmann be appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving his community.

 

CANDACE WADA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Candace Wada from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Wada's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Dental Examiners qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dentist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Wada has been a practicing dentist for over thirty years, first in California and later in Hawaii, where she has been licensed since 1997.  Dr. Wada is also active in the Hawaii Dental Association and is an active member and examiner with The Commission on Dental Competency Assessments, where she serves on the steering committee with other dental board members from across the country.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Wada is currently a member of the Board of Dental Examiners, serves as the chair of the Board's applications committee, and recommends that Dr. Wada be reappointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment 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