STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3832

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 667, 668, 669

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 667, 668, and 669, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Correctional Industries Advisory Committee

 

G.M. No. 667

TERRI FUNAKOSHI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2028;

 

G.M. No. 668

ROBERT MAHAFFEY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2028; and

 

G.M. No. 669

CHRISTOPHER LUM LEE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Terri Funakoshi, Robert Mahaffey, and Christopher Lum Lee for service on the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee.

 

TERRI FUNAKOSHI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Terri Funakoshi to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee of from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, YWCA Oʻahu, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Funakoshi's experience, knowledge, and passion qualify her for appointment to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee as a member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Funakoshi is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the YWCA Oʻahu where she has been able to secure over $5,500,000 in grant funding over her four years with the organization.  Ms. Funakoshi has twenty-three years' experience holding leadership positions that include Executive Vice President of Hilo Hatties, President of the Hawaii Culture & Retail Association, Director of the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership, and Director of Operations and Business Development for YWCA Oʻahu prior to becoming its Chief Operating Officer.  Through these positions, Ms. Funakoshi has developed agency initiatives and innovative programs that deliver successful outcomes and a positive impact on her community.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Terri Funakoshi be appointed to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee based on her experience, knowledge, and leadership skills.

 

ROBERT MAHAFFEY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Robert Mahaffey to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee of from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Mahaffey's experience, knowledge, and leadership skills qualify him for appointment to Correctional Industries Advisory Committee as a member representing the private business sector.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Mahaffey is a Retail Operations Manager with over twenty years of combined professional experience in leadership and operational management roles.  Before his current role as Retail Operations Manager at Rowley's Red Barn, his previous experience includes Operations Manager for Crystal Tones and Grocery Manager for Harmons.  Your Committee further finds that prior to these roles Mr. Mahaffey worked as both an Operations Manager and Administrator for Hawaii Correctional Industries, collaborating with the Department of Public Safety and individual correctional facilities to meet each facility's needs.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Robert Mahaffey be appointed to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee based on his experience, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

CHRISTOPHER LUM LEE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Christopher Lum Lee to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lum Lee's background, experience, and knowledge qualify him for appointment to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee as a member representing the private business sector.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Lum Lee currently serves as Principal Guard and Chief Administrative Officer for TriSec, Inc.  Mr. Lum Lee has over ten years of relevant experience including Security Officer at Private Security Group, Inc.; Budget Analyst for the City and County of Honolulu Department of Budget and Fiscal Services; Program Improvement Specialist for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; and Juvenile Justice Program Specialist for the Department of Human Services Office of Youth Services.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lum Lee is also active in his community through his board positions on the City and County of Honolulu Oahu Workforce Development Board, Hawaii Cyber Lions Club and Hawaii Cyber Lions Foundation, and Hawaii Public Health Association.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Christopher Lum Lee be appointed to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair