STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3947

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 671

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 671, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council

G.M. No. 671

JENNIFER WILKINSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Jennifer Wilkinson for service on the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jennifer Wilkinson from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; County of Hawaiʻi Department of Liquor Control; and fifteen individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Wilkinson's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council as a member representing the financial community. Your Committee notes that Ms. Wilkinson has been a Financial Services Executive since 2009, leading innovation in products and people management, analyzing productivity and profitability models, and streamlining process improvements. Ms. Wilkinson is currently serving as a Commissioner for the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Liquor Control. Previously, Ms. Wilkinson was a Chief Lending Officer for San Mateo Credit Union in Redwood City, California, where she developed and implemented growth strategies for real estate, consumer, business, and participation loan activities. Your Committee finds that Ms. Wilkinson has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in the finance industry will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jennifer Wilkinson be appointed to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism,

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LYNN DECOITE, Chair