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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0018.000 2016-2018Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chair Poindexter and Members of the Hawai'i County Council: It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Wilfred Okabe as Managing Director for the County of Hawai'i, pursuant to Section 6-1.2 of the Hawaii County Charter. This appointment was effective at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 5, 2016. Until recently, Mr. Okabe was Governor Ige's representative for East Hawaii. For almost two decades, Mr. Okabe served the State of Hawaii through the Department of Education in various capacities. In addition, Mr. Okabe was the education supervisor of the Hawai'i Job Corps, State of Hawaii, Department of Labor. Mr. Okabe received his Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education (K-12) from the Willamette University and his Masters of Education/Professional Development from Heritage College. His resume is attached for your information. Mr. Okabe will serve a term co -terminus with my tenure, which will end on December 7, 2020. Pursuant to Rule 5(6)(g) of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawaii, we respectfully request a waiver of this nomination through committee so that it may be considered by the full County Council on December 21, 2016. Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions about this matter, please feel free to call me. Aloha, ( r Harry Kim Council Action Due By: Februar 2, 2017 Mayor Last Council Meeting: Januar Attachment Comm. 19 County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Pmvi&T and Fnnploye R9f, T0: w Ret. Date or •' Wilfred M. Okabe - Ley�r .Alanagl,g Direomr Harr} Kim Mµvor � oaf mar«r. ---- Barbara J. Kossox r), a" Managing Dlieclor �II1tTT�1� U��FIGY2TlrT Office of f4e fllCtt�ar 25Aan1TaSt—t,Sutle2603 • Hila,HaweFi 96220• (809)961-8211 • Fa (80819616553 KONA745044 Anc K,d] kaiak Hwy., Hldg. C • Kailun-Kona, Hauai i 96740 (908)3234444 1 (808)3214440 o n a CD December 7, 2016 m 447 �s � Oo - Honorable Chair Valerie Poindexter and Members of the Hawai'i County Council na County of Hawaii t v� 25 Aupuni Street — Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chair Poindexter and Members of the Hawai'i County Council: It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Wilfred Okabe as Managing Director for the County of Hawai'i, pursuant to Section 6-1.2 of the Hawaii County Charter. This appointment was effective at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 5, 2016. Until recently, Mr. Okabe was Governor Ige's representative for East Hawaii. For almost two decades, Mr. Okabe served the State of Hawaii through the Department of Education in various capacities. In addition, Mr. Okabe was the education supervisor of the Hawai'i Job Corps, State of Hawaii, Department of Labor. Mr. Okabe received his Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education (K-12) from the Willamette University and his Masters of Education/Professional Development from Heritage College. His resume is attached for your information. Mr. Okabe will serve a term co -terminus with my tenure, which will end on December 7, 2020. Pursuant to Rule 5(6)(g) of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawaii, we respectfully request a waiver of this nomination through committee so that it may be considered by the full County Council on December 21, 2016. Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions about this matter, please feel free to call me. Aloha, ( r Harry Kim Council Action Due By: Februar 2, 2017 Mayor Last Council Meeting: Januar Attachment Comm. 19 County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Pmvi&T and Fnnploye R9f, T0: w Ret. Date RESUME Wilfred "Wil" M. Okabe EDUCATION: Heritage College Toppenish, Wash. Masters of Education /Professional Development June 1991 Willamette University Salem, Oregon Bachelor's Degree Health & Physical Ed. (K-12) June 1974 University of Hawaii Manoa 1972-1992 Summer University of Hawaii Hilo 1989-1992 Courses AMERICAN RED CROSS Hilo, Hawaii Instructor First Aid/C.P.R. Water Safety Instructor Lifeguard Instructor PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2015 — December, 2016 Governor's Representative East Hawaii 2015 — present Driver Education (Coordinator) — Honokaa High School 2009-2015 Hawaii State Teachers Association, HSTA State President 1990— 2009 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Hilo High School, State Of Hawaii Physical Education Instructor Chairman of School Improvement Plan Committee Includes sub -committees: 1) Extra -curricular Activities 2) Peer Relationships 3) Crisis 4) Family 5) Drug Abuse 6) Self -Interpersonal Awareness 1990-1991 After School Instruction Program (ASIP), Co -coordinator for Athletes Tutor Program 1984-1990 Pahoa High School, Physical Education Instructor 1989- 1990 Pahoa High & Intermediate School, A+ Co -coordinator 1978-1984 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Hawaii Job Corps, Education Supervisor OTHER EXPERIENCES: PAHOA YOUNG FARMERS 1984 -1990, Member HUI 0 PUNA JAYCEE 1982 1983, Member HOLY CROSS CHRISTIAN Member Served Christian Board of Education Committee Board of Deacons ATHLETIC COACHING Football, Track & Field for Hilo High, Pahoa High, Waiakea High, St. Joseph High School(s) (1978 – 1988) COMMUNITY SERVICE State Aquatic and Wildlife Commission (Board Member) Hawaii County fire Commission (Chair) Hawaii County Police Commission (Chair) East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless (Board Member) Dream Come True (Board Member) Making a wish come true for terminally ill children EXTRA—CURRICULAR Radio Color Commentator/Play by Play (BIIF Football) KHLO 850 (15 years) NEA Pacific Region State Presidents (Vice Chair) NEA Human Civil Rights Committee Member NEA Membership and Affiliate Committee (Chair) DRU MAMO KANUHA Chairperson JENNIFER RUGGLES Vice Chair December 9, 2016 HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Communication No County of Hawai `i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo. lfawai'i 96720 AARON S. Y. CI UNG MAILE MF_.DEIROS DAVID KAREN EOFF SUSAN L. K. LF F LOY EILEEN 01IARA VALERIE T. POINDEXTF.R HERBERT M. "TIM" RICE{ARDS. III A Communication Appointing Wilfred Okabe to serve as Managing Director for the County of Hawaii. Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above -referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development Approve ate/Waive to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to GREDC: DEC 0 9 2 `/ I Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairperson Hawaii County Council Valerie T. Poindexter, Chairperson Hawaii County Council Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer