STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1630

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 704, 706

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 704 and 706, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Pharmacy

 

G.M. No. 704

KENNETH VANDENBUSSCHE,

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

 

G.M. No. 706

MARY JO KEEFE,

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 Kenneth VandenBussche and Mary Jo Keefe to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Pharmacy.

 

KENNETH VANDENBUSSCHE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kenneth VandenBussche from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. VandenBussche's knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Pharmacy as a licensee member representing Kauai County.  Your Committee notes that Mr. VandenBussche has been a licensed pharmacist in Hawaii for over twenty years, has managed pharmacy operations for a number of large providers on Kauai, and is currently the Pharmacy Manager for Costco Wholesale's Lihue, Kauai, location.  Mr. VandenBussche is also a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist with prior experience as a consultant pharmacist and in long-term care and inpatient pharmacy settings.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. VandenBussche has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his professional experience as a large operations manager and customer service leader will be an asset to the workings of the Board of Pharmacy.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. VandenBussche be appointed to the Board of Pharmacy based on his experience, background, and dedication to serving his community.

 

MARY JO KEEFE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Mary Jo Keefe from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Keefe's background, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Pharmacy qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Pharmacy as a licensee member representing Maui County.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Keefe has been a registered pharmacist for over forty years and is currently a Staff Pharmacist at PharMerica/Wailuku, a pharmacy that primarily serves long-term care facilities and skilled nursing facilities.  Ms. Keefe also has extensive experience in the retail and long-term care pharmacy practice settings and is experienced in sterile and non-sterile pharmacy compounding.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Keefe has been a member of the Board of Pharmacy since July 2013 and represents the Board at various conferences and annual meetings of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, and her extensive professional experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Keefe be reappointed to the Board of Pharmacy based on her experience, background, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair