STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3641

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 766, 803

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Transportation and Energy, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 766 and 803, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board Of Directors Of The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawai'i Authority

 

G.M. No. 766

WILLIAM MIELCKE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018; and

 

G.M. No. 803

JOHN DELONG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds William Mielcke and John DeLong to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Directors Of The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority (Board).

 

WILLIAM MIELCKE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of William Mielcke from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Your Committee finds that William Mielcke is a resort hotel, golf course, and residential real estate development consultant.  He previously was President and Chief Executive Officer of Mauna Kea Properties, Inc., a position he held from 1988 to 2001.  Mr. Mielcke also served as Chairperson and member of the County of Hawaii Board of Appeals handling appeals from actions of the County Planning Director, Planning Commission, and Chief Engineer.  Mr. Mielcke also served as Chairperson and member of the Hawaii County Planning Commission.

 

     Mr. Mielcke has a long history of contributing to the economic development of West Hawaii and as a successful businessman.  Mr. Mielcke has played a key role in the development of West Hawaii for the past fifty-five years.  He has a strong background in corporate management, marketing, real estate, and property management.  His private sector experience will contribute to the Board's ability to evaluate new opportunities, strategic direction, and objectives.

 

JOHN DELONG

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of John DeLong from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Your Committee finds that John DeLong is President of Hawaiian Cement and West Hawaii Concrete.  He received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Hawaii and completed the Stanford Executive Program.

 

     Mr. DeLong's very strong background in construction complements many of the infrastructure projects that are under development at The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (The Natural Energy Lab).  More specifically, his private sector business experience as Chief Executive Officer of Hawaiian Cement affords an opportunity to provide invaluable advice and perspectives to the Board.  In addition, Mr. DeLong has a scientific background in chemical engineering that will assist in understanding the challenges of the technological park.  He also has a strong interest in the successful development of new businesses that can take advantage of the unique opportunities provided by The Natural Energy Lab.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation and Energy 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 Transportation and Energy,

 

 

 

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair