STAND. COM. REP. NO. 855

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, and 657, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawai'i Aerospace Advisory Committee

 

G.M. No. 652

MICHAEL MABERRY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 653

MARK MCGUFFIE,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 654

PETER MOUGINIS-MARK,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 655

ELLIOT PULHAM,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 656

PETER QUIGLEY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and

 

G.M. No. 657

DONALD STRANEY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Michael Maberry, Mark McGuffie, Peter Mouginis-Mark, Elliot Pulham, Peter Quigley, and Donald Straney to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.

 

MICHAEL MABERRY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Michael Maberry from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Mr. Maberry received an Associate of Science degree from Eastfield College.

 

     As the current Assistant Director for External Affairs at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy, Mr. Maberry plays a critical role in communicating the activities of the Institute to the public at large, including federally and internationally funded space research programs.

 

     Mr. Maberry is instrumental in promoting astronomy education in local communities statewide, as well as the development and management of the world-class observatories on Haleakala and Mauna Kea.  He also serves on the Maui Economic Development Board and volunteers with the Division of Conservation Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

 

     Mr. Maberry expressed to your Committee that he would like to continue serving as a member of the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee by using his twenty-nine years of experience in the fields of astronomy and space surveillance to support the Committee's efforts.  He would like to work toward the expansion and growth of Hawaii's economy through clean, high-tech sustainable aerospace related endeavors.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Maberry has the professional skills and expertise to assist the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee in promoting opportunities to expand and diversify aerospace development and aerospace related opportunities in Hawaii.

 


MARK MCGUFFIE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mark McGuffie from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Mr. McGuffie currently serves as the Managing Director of Enterprise Honolulu.  As the Managing Director, Mr. McGuffie oversees a broad range of community-based initiatives related to clean and local energy generation, redevelopment of agriculture and food security, promotion of higher educational institutions, and diversified technology industries.

 

     Mr. McGuffie is currently an interim appointee to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.  He also serves on the Boards of the Hawaii Science and Technology Institute and Economic Development Alliance Hawaii.

 

     Mr. McGuffie expressed to your Committee that he would like to be a strong advocate for aerospace in Hawaii by forging new relationships and highlighting the important role that aerospace plays now and for the future of Hawaii.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. McGuffie's background and active involvement with aerospace initiatives will help him to continue contributing his valuable perspective of aerospace related industries to the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.

 

PETER MOUGINIS-MARK

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Peter Mouginis-Mark from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Mr. Mouginis-Mark received his Doctorate of Philosophy and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from Lancaster University.  He received a Certificate in Education from Keele University.  Mr. Mouginis-Mark is also a recipient of the Antarctic Service Medal from the National Science Foundation.

 

     Mr. Mouginis-Mark currently serves as Director of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Sustainability Initiative, where he oversees numerous space research and educational activities.  He also serves on the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee as an interim appointee.

 

     Mr. Mouginis-Mark expressed to your Committee that he would like to continue his service on the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee and work toward a greater recognition for the Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory within the State.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Mouginis-Mark's professional experience, which includes thirty-six years working on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research projects and thirty years working at the University of Hawaii, qualifies him to continue serving on the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.

 

ELLIOT PULHAM

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Elliot Pulham from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Mr. Pulham studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and at Hilo.  Mr. Pulham served in the United States Army, where he was twice decorated.

 

     Mr. Pulham is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Space Foundation, dba The Space Foundation.  Under his leadership, The Space Foundation has moved to the forefront of teacher training, professional development, and innovative student programs for thousands of teachers and their students around the world; trade show and conference management for the $257,000,000,000 industry; and informing policy at the local, state, federal, and international levels.

 

     Mr. Pulham received the rarely awarded Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Space Communicator Award for his unique and diverse contributions to the public's awareness and understanding of our nation's space programs.

 

     Mr. Pulham expressed to your Committee that he believes that aerospace is the strongest possible avenue for creating industries that innovate, inspire, and provide the highest paying jobs for the people of Hawaii.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Pulham is recognized as one of the leading authorities on the space industry and possesses valuable skills and experience for serving on the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.

 

PETER QUIGLEY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Peter Quigley from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Mr. Quigley received a Doctorate of Philosophy from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  He received his Master of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in English from California State University.

 

     Mr. Quigley currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs for the University of Hawaii's Community College System.  In this position, Mr. Quigley is responsible for academic program planning, evaluation and assessment, course and program articulation, regional accreditation, federal higher education and workforce development issues, and collaboration with external agencies.

 

     Mr. Quigley spent twenty-two years as the Chair of the Department of Humanities and Social Science and Dean of Academics, and Professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

 

     Mr. Quigley expressed to your Committee that he hopes to use his knowledge base and skill set to advance and grow the presence of aerospace and aviation business, job creation, research, education, and training in Hawaii.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Quigley's commitment to the fields of aviation and aerospace make him an invaluable member of the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.

 

DONALD STRANEY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Donald Straney from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

 

     Mr. Straney received a Doctorate of Philosophy in Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley.  He received his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Zoology from Michigan State University.

 

     Mr. Straney currently serves as the Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo.  He also serves on the University of Hawaii System International Committee and Complete College America State Team.

 

     Mr. Straney previously served as the Dean of the College of Science and Professor of Biological Sciences at California State Polytechnic University.

 

     As an administrator and educator at various universities for over thirty years, Mr. Straney has gained experience working with scientists, government agencies, public and private organizations, business leaders, and community representatives toward the establishment and improvement of degree and outreach programs and private-public collaborations to improve higher education and research.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Straney has the skills and experience to promote aeronautical science and research throughout the State as a member of the Hawaii Aerospace Advisory Committee.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs,

 

 

 

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WILL ESPERO, Chair