STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1625

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 767, 768

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Agriculture and Environment, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 767 and 768, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation

 

G.M. No. 767

SANDRA KLUTKE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and

 

G.M. No. 768

DOUGLAS SCHENK,

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 the nominees and finds Sandra Klutke and Douglas Schenk to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.

 

SANDRA KLUTKE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Ms. Sandra Klutke from the Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Hawaii Agriculture Research Center; Maui County Farm Bureau; Hawaii Crop Improvement Association; Hawaii Cattlemen's Council, Inc.; Hawaii Coffee Association; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Ponoholo Ranch, Limited; and seventeen individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Klutke's professional experience and background in the hospitality industry and as an agriculture advocate also qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Klutke is the owner of Ti Leaf & Taro, which produces specialty agricultural products for sale at the Kauai Farm Bureau Farmers' Markets, and the former General Manager of Aston Islander on the Beach and ResortQuest at Poipu Kai.  She serves on the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, Kauai Chamber of Commerce, and Kauai Farm Bureau, and has served on the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the past four years.  Based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Ms. Klutke will continue to be an asset to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.

 

DOUGLAS SCHENK

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Mr. Douglas Schenk from the Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Hawaii Agriculture Research Center; Hawaii Cattlemen's Council, Inc.; Hawaii Coffee Association; Maui County Farm Bureau; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Ponoholo Ranch, Limited; and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Schenk's professional experience and background in the pineapple industry also qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Schenk is a Partner in the Haliimaile Pineapple Company, Limited and previously worked for Maui Land and Pineapple Company, Inc., for several decades.  He serves on the Board of Directors of the Maui Federal Credit Union and has served on the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the past four years.  Based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Schenk will continue to be an asset to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Agriculture and Environment 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 Agriculture and Environment,

 

 

 

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MIKE GABBARD, Chair