STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3017

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 760, 761, 762, 763, 764, AND 765

 

 

 

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 760, 761, 762, 763, 764, and 765 submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Taxation Review, 1st Taxation District (oahu)

 

G.M. No. 760

TRACY CHIANG,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 761

ERIC CHING,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016;

 

 

 

Board of Taxation Review, 3rd Taxation District (Hawai'i)

 

G.M. No. 762

PETER TADAKI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016;

 

 

Board of Taxation Review, 4th Taxation District (kaua'i)

 

G.M. No. 763

RUSSELL KYONO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014;

 

G.M. No. 764

RONALD PEEREN,

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

 

 

G.M. No. 765

 

ERIC YAMA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the nominees and finds that the nominees possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Taxation Review for their respective district.

 

     Written comments in support of each nominee were submitted by the Department of Taxation.

 

     Upon review of the comments by the Department of Taxation and statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that the aforementioned nominees will work with compassion and commitment to assist in administering the government functions related to tax appeals.  Your Committee further finds that the nominees have been appointed based upon their credentials, integrity, and desire to make Hawaii better through their participation on the respective Boards of Taxation Review to which they have been nominated.

 

     Tracy Chiang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Providence College, an executive Master of Business Administration degree from Schidler School of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and is licensed in real estate, insurance and securities, and public accounting.  Mr. Chiang has worked for H&R Block as an enroll agent, First Hawaiian Bank and Trust as a tax department assistant manager, and Clay and Company as a tax manager.  He currently works for World Financial Group & Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., as a branch manager and also operates his own private accounting firm.  Mr. Chiang has been a member of the Board of Taxation Review since 2008.

 

     Eric Ching earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Hawaii, and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Washington.  Mr. Ching worked as a tax accountant, divorce and litigation lawyer, and Internal Revenue Service revenue agent, and he currently works as a tax attorney.

 

     Peter Tadaki was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, where he graduated from Hilo High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Williamette University.  Mr. Tadaki has practiced public accounting for twenty-five years in Hilo.  Mr. Tadaki feels that being a member of the Board of Taxation Review will provide him an opportunity to give back to his community.

 

     Russell Kyono graduated from Kauai High School and the School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and is a licensed real estate salesperson and broker.  Mr. Kyono worked for Kauai Realty, Inc., as an independent sales agent and property manager, and he currently owns and operates Kauai Rentals & Real Estate in Lihue, Kauai.  Mr. Kyono has been involved in volunteer work for various organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, County of Kauai Real Property Tax Board of Review, Kauai Board of Realtors Professional Standards Committee, and New Hope Kauai.

 

     Ron Peeren earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Claremont Men's College.  Mr. Peeren worked for Hale Kauai, Ltd., as the Vice-President of Human Resources, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Administration.  Mr. Peeren has been involved in volunteer work for various organizations, including a community basketball organization, Cub Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, United Way, Contractors Association of Kauai, Kauai Chamber of Commerce, Kauai Junior Golf Association, and Rotary Club of Kauai.

 

     Eric Yama graduated from Kapaa High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.  Mr. Yama is the Vice-President and principal broker of Kauai Realty, Inc.  Mr. Yama has been involved in volunteer work for numerous organizations, including the Kauai Junior Golf Association, Fukuoka Club, Kauai Community College Fund Board of Trustees, Lihue Missionary Church, Kiwanis Club of Kauai, and the Kauai Board of Realtors.  Mr. Yama has been a member of the Board of Taxation Review since 2008.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means 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 Ways and Means,

 

 

 

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DAVID Y. IGE, Chair