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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0040.000 2020-2022Mitchell D. Roth Manor ' Lee E. Lord Managing Director Robert H. Command Deputy lllanaging Director � 7k 41 l `i W'ffrr of for Anvor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 (808)323-4444 Fax(808)323-4440 December 8, 2020 •' Honorable Chair Maile David And Members of the Hawaii County Council County of Hawai'i 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 06720 Dear Chair David and Members of the Hawai'i County Council: It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Douglass S. Adams as Director for the County of Hawaii Department of Research & Development, pursuant to Section 6-8.2 of the Hawaii County Charter. This appointment was effective at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 7, 2020. Mr. Adams currently serves as the Vice-chairman and Director of W.H. Shipman, Ltd., a Kama`aina company. Prior to his current role, he spent the bulk of his career in the United States Army, where he earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Adams holds a law degree from the Antonin Scalia Law School -and is licensed to practice in the State of Hawai'i. Mr. Adams will serve a term co -terminus with my tenure, which will end on December 2, 2024. Pursuant to Rule 5(6) (g) of the Rules of Procedures and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawaii, we respectfully request a waiver of nomination through committee so that it may be considered by the full County Council on December 23, 2020. Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions about this matter, please feel free to call me. With Aloha, Mitchell D. Roth Council Action Due By: February 5, 2021 �[ Mayor Last Council Meeting: February3 2021 Comm. (V f D Ref. To: Ref. Date Attachment County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Douglass Shipman Adams A lifetime of service and leadership with community, state and national organizations Committed, compassionate, and disciplined leader who creates and catalyzes learning organizations, emphasizing development of individual potential and the value of teamwork to achievement. Demonstrated personal commitment to raising national awareness of issues affecting veterans, military and their families by cycling over 18,000 miles through all fifty states in one year. Served our nation as U.S. Army officer for twenty years, and our community now as an advocate for equity, opportunity, healthcare and service. Vice -chair and director of kama'aina company for nearly 3 decades. Graduate of West Point, National Intelligence University and Antonin Scalia Law School. Honors and credentials include: • Legion of Merit for service in United States Army. • President, officer, and director of public and non-profit service organizations. • Vice-chairman and director of W.H. Shipman, Ltd., a kama`aina company. • Attorney licensed in Hawaii and Virginia. • Operations and logistics officer for Washington State Guard (disaster response force). EXPERIENCE Leadership Public Sector • Chair, Hawaii County Charter Commission (2018-2020) • Hawai`i County Board of Ethics (2013-2017) • Corporate & East Hawaii Regional Board, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (2015 -present) o Chair, Finance & Information Systems Committee (2019 -present) Private Sector • W.H. Shipman, Ltd., Vice -Chairman and Director (1992 -present) • Shipman Law, Attorney (2002 -present; member, Hawaii & Virginia State Bars) • Sunrise Aloha LLC, VP & CFO (2014 -present) Non -Profit Sector • Duty, Honor, America Tour (non-profit), Cyclist, Director and Chief Operating Officer (2010-2011) • Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island o Board Chair (2019 -present) o Board Secretary (2013-2019) • The Success Facto ry/NexTec h, Secretary/Treasurer of STEM support non-profit (2016 -present) • Steering committee, East Hawaii Regional Health Improvement Collaborative (2015 -present) • Rotary Club of South Hilo o Assistant District Governor (2020 -present) o President (2014-2015) • Ku`ikahi Mediation Center, President (2015 -present) • Community First Physician Selection & Subsidy Committee (2016-2019) • Hawai`i Island Chamber of Commerce, Mil & Gvmt Affairs Cmtes & Cost of Living TF (2016 -present) • Kea`au Community Christmas Parade committee (2012 -present) • Hawai`i Island Veterans Day Parade committee, Secretary (2012 -present) • Holy Apostles Episcopal Church (2012 -present) o Senior Warden (2016 -present) o Convention Delegate, Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii (2015-2017) o Christ Episcopal Church, Seattle University District (Vestry, Stewardship, Budget 2004-2012) • Association of US Army (2005 -present) o Executive Vice President for Big Island, Hawaii Chapter (2013 -present) o President, PFC William Kenzo Nakamura Chapter (Seattle) (2007-2012) o Support soldiers/families, improve conditions for veterans, team with other service organizations • Washington State Guard (WSG), Washington State Military Department, Colonel (2005-2010) o Director for Operations and Logistics o State Emergency Ops Center National Guard contact during disaster response • Veterans Family Fund of America, Secretary/Treasurer (2007-2010) 0 501(c)3 non-profit corporation supporting Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs o Developed process for direct support to veterans and families identified in need Pacific Northwest National Security Forum, Program Director/Panel Moderator (2005-2009) Washington State Veterans Legislative Coalition (2007-2010) U.S. Army, Lieutenant Colonel (1976-2000) o Pentagon staff management of complex, time -sensitive process supporting Army senior leaders, to include creating an innovative training strategy that improved delivery of support o Pentagon staff integration of new technology resources and systems, including budget, manpower, training, and regulatory oversight o Intelligence company commander (two units), aide-de-camp for 2 -star Deputy Corps Commander EDUCATION SCHAR SCHOOL OF POLICY AND GOVERNMENT (GMU) George Mason University Fellow (2002-2003), ABD (2008) ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL (GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY) Juris Doctor, cum laude (2002) NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE UNIVERSITY Master of Science, Strategic Intelligence (1985) National Military Intelligence Association Award winner (Top Graduate) UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Bachelor of Science (1980), Dean's List MEMBERSHIP S/AFFILIATIONS HAWAII STATE BAR ASSOCIATION VIRGINIA STATE BAR AMERICAN LEGION ROTARY INTERNATIONAL MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAWAII ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARLINGTON, VA ARLINGTON, VA WASHINGTON, D.C. 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