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The Honorable J Yoshimoto and Members of the County Council Page 2 October 22, 2009 Kekipi, Keikialoha: (4-year term) Network and knowledge of the Kanaka Maoli community. Brings extensive knowledge and understanding of the Hawaiian culture, religion and history. Advocate for historical and cultural preservation. Knowledge of the history of Puna. Served eight-year term as a commissioner on the DLNR, Hawai'i Island Burial Council. Youth involvement. Resident of Puna for over 30 years, resides in Opihikao. Krepps, Jeffrey: (2-year term) Representative of the youth. Health care background. Strategic planning and implementation experience. Analytical skills, detail oriented, strong organizational and communication skills. Computer and research skills. Advocate for the increase of economic opportunities and sustainability. Resident of Puna for three months, resides in Hawaiian Acres. Owens, Wesley: (3-year term) Internet programmer, creates websites for non-profit groups. Vice president of Orchidland Community Association. Kea'au-Pahoa Highway Task Force Member. Realist, willing to do the work and reach out/contact resources. Resident of Puna for 2 '/z years, resides in Orchidland Estates. Taylor, Daniel: (4-year term) National Park planning. Managing natural/cultural resources at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Supervisor) and many international locations. Experienced in blending farming, urban and natural resources, long range planning for parks, land use planning worldwide, conflicts resolution, conducted workshops and break-out groups. Thirty years of resource planning experience. Resident of Puna for 29 years, resides in Hawaiian Orchid Isle Estates. Tunison, John Timothy (Tim): (2-year term) Retired Biologist and Chief of the Resource Management Division for Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, also was responsible for the preservation and protection of cultural resources. Currently an environmental instructor and consultant on native forest restoration and environmental compliance. Grant writing and environmental impact statement experience. Worked in Federal government for many years, knowledge of government processes. Resident of Puna for 27 years, resides in Volcano. Thank your for your favorable consideration of these appointments. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to call me. Aloha, Billy Kenoi MAYOR Cc: Nominees Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Planning Director Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel Amy Self, Deputy Corporation Counsel Larry Brown, Puna CDP Project Manager County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.