STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3681

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 735, 736, 737

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 735, 736, and 737, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Procurement Policy Board

 

G.M. No. 735

ELIZABETH WEBB,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018;

 

G.M. No. 736

HOWARD GARVAL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017; and

 

G.M. No. 737

KATHY SUZUKI-KITAGAWA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Elizabeth Webb, Howard Garval, and Kathy Suzuki-Kitagawa to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for appointment to the Procurement Policy Board.

 

ELIZABETH WEBB

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Elizabeth Webb from the Department of Accounting and General Services, State Procurement Office, and seven individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Webb has extensive knowledge of the procurement process and regulations and over twenty-five years of experience in contract and subcontract management.  Ms. Webb, a certified professional contracts manager, is currently the Ethics Officer and Contracts Manager for the Pacific Region at Environmental Chemical Corporation (ECC), a construction and remediation contractor.  As the Contracts Manager, Ms. Webb is responsible for the terms and conditions of ECC's prime contracts and ensuring ECC's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and policies.  Ms. Webb is active in the community as a member of Women in Renewable Energy and Director of the National Contract Management Association Advisory Board.  Testimony submitted notes that Ms. Webb has excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and extensive community and business relationships.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Webb's public procurement knowledge and experience, as well as her professionalism, will be strong assets to the Procurement Policy Board.

 

HOWARD GARVAL

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Howard Garval from the Department of Accounting and General Services; Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc.; Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations; PHOCUSED; Lanakila Pacific; and eight individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Garval has extensive executive and nonprofit experience that spans over forty-one years.  Mr. Garval is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Child & Family Service, the State's most comprehensive human services agency.  As President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Garval oversees programs and support functions, real property operations, strategic planning, fiscal matters, and quality service delivery.  Mr. Garval actively serves the community as a current member of various boards and organizations, including the Move Oahu Forward Board, Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation, and is Chair of the Hawaii Family Support Institute Advisory Board.  Testimony submitted notes that Mr. Garval understands how the State procures health and human services and may provide valuable input on ways to enhance the Procurement Code to achieve greater efficiency and reduced costs to government.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Garval's professional experience, as well as his passion for service, will be valuable assets to the Procurement Policy Board.

 

KATHY SUZUKI-KITAGAWA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kathy Suzuki-Kitagawa from the Department of Accounting and General Services, State Procurement Office, Hawaii Primary Care Association, and two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Suzuki-Kitagawa has fifteen years of health and human services experience.  Ms. Suzuki-Kitagawa is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Hawaii Primary Care Association, which promotes and supports primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to Hawaii's medically underserved and underinsured through federally qualified health centers.  Ms. Suzuki-Kitagawa's responsibilities include applying for, implementing, and managing numerous state contracts, such as the Hawaii Immigrant Health Initiative, Outreach and Education, and Dental Appropriations grants.  Ms. Suzuki-Kitagawa is currently active in the community as a member of the Hawaii Islands Oral Health Task Force and Healthcare Association of Hawaii Emergency Management Committee.  Testimony submitted notes Ms. Suzuki-Kitagawa's contract management experience and passion for providing health services to the underserved and uninsured.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Suzuki-Kitagawa's experience as a former member of the Procurement Policy Board, as well as her professional background, will be beneficial to the Procurement Policy Board.

 

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

 

 

 

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DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair