STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3589

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 792, 793, 794

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 792, 793, and 794, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i

 

G.M. No. 792

DAVID KARL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021;

 

G.M. No. 793

KELLI GOODIN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and

 

G.M. No. 794

KEN HAYASHIDA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by David Karl, Kelli Goodin, and Ken Hayashida for service on the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai1.

 

DAVID KARL

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of David Karl from the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Karl's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii as a member representing the University of Hawaii System research faculty.  Dr. Karl is a renowned researcher whose work has won international respect and acclaim.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Karl is currently the Victor and Peggy Brandstrom Pavel Chair of Oceanography and Director of the Center for Microbial Oceanography at the University of Hawaii.  Dr. Karl was instrumental in establishing the NSF Science and Technology C‑MORE Center and helped to create the Simons Collaboration on Ocean Processes and Ecology program for which he also serves as Co-Director.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Karl has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in leadership and research will enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Karl be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

KELLI GOODIN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kelli Goodin from the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Goodin's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii as a member representing a non-University of Hawaii research organization.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Goodin has been a professional engineer for over twenty-five years and has managed complex projects, including oversight of multi-million dollar defense contracts.  She is currently the Deputy Program Manager at Valiant Global Defense Services.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Goodin is currently serving as a member of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and her knowledge and experience in military contracting continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Goodin be reappointed to the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai1 based on her background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

KEN HAYASHIDA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ken Hayashida from the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Dean of the University of Hawaii College of Engineering; Akinaka and Associates, Ltd; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hayashida's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii as the member representing the business sector.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Hayashida has been an engineer since 1984 and holds a master's degree in civil engineering.  Mr. Hayashida is the Founder, President, and Principal Structural Engineer at KAI Hawaii, Inc., which received the NAIOP 2019 Engineering Firm of the Year award.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Hayashida has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members, as he has served on numerous governmental and non-profit boards and commissions, and his extensive experience in civil engineering will enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai1.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Hayashida be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai1 based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair