STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1822

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 735, 772

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 735 and 772, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Board of Public Accountancy

 

G.M. No. 735

JON ARBLES,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 772

MARK HUNSAKER,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Jon Arbles and Mark Hunsaker for service on the State Board of Public Accountancy.

 

JON ARBLES

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jon Arbles from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii Association of Public Accountants; Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates, LLC; and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Arbles' background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Arbles has been licensed as a certified public accountant since 2017.  Mr. Arbles is currently an audit manager for Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates.  Previously, Mr. Arbles was a new market tax credit and finance advisor at TiLeaf Group, Inc. for four years, and a financial manager for Washington Mutual Bank/Chase Bank for seven years.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Arbles is an active member in a number of professional and community organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Hawaii Association of Public Accountants, Hawaii Society of Certified Accountants, and Hawaii Community College Advisory Council's accounting program.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Arbles has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his experience will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Public Accountancy.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Arbles be appointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

MARK HUNSAKER

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mark Hunsaker from the State Board of Public Accountancy; Mediated Solutions of Hawaii, LLC; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hunsaker's experience, knowledge, and commitment to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Hunsaker over forty-five years of experience in public accountancy across the United States and its territories and has been licensed as a certified public accountant in Hawaii since 1986.  Mr. Hunsaker is currently the Director of Bowen Hunsaker, Certified Public Accountants and Bowen Hunsaker Consulting, Inc.  Mr. Hunsaker also works as a lieutenant colonel and a command pilot for the United States Air Force Auxiliary.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Hunsaker has served on numerous professional boards and organizations, in addition to two prior terms on the State Board of Public Accountancy where he served in various roles, including as Chair and Vice-Chair of multiple committees.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Hunsaker has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the State Board of Public Accountancy.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Hunsaker be appointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy based on his background, 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