Personnel Actions

2,203 actions (confirmation)

All Confirmations (2,203) Nominations (2,191) Resignations (2,410)
Date Type Person Position Details Outcome
04/15/26 confirmation Christina Demers , Hooksett Division of Finance and Audit Director, State Liquor Commission
RSA 176:8
April 15, 2026 Vacancy Term: April 15, 2030 Grade GG, Step 07 (Salary): $124,187
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation Ilana Itenberg , Nashua Board of Registration of Podiatrists
RSA 315
April 15, 2026 Succeeding: Julie Shaheen, Stratham Term: December 5, 2027
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation James H. Dolan , Jr Board of Registration of Podiatrists
RSA 315
April 15, 2026 — August 25, 2027
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation Natasha Baczewski , North Board of Registration of Podiatrists
RSA 315
April 15, 2026 — April 27, 2029
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation Christy L. Johnson , Windham Community College System of New Hampshire (Labor)
RSA 188-F
April 15, 2026 Vacancy Term: June 30, 2027
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation Timothy J. Powers , Hudson Community College System of New Hampshire (Education)
RSA 188-F
April 15, 2026 Vacancy Term: June 30, 2028
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation William Cunningham , Twin Community College System of New Hampshire (Alumni Member)
RSA 188-F
April 15, 2026 — June 30, 2029
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation Joel P. Dolan , Salem Enhanced 911 Commission (Nom. by NH Association of Chiefs of Police)
RSA 106-H
April 15, 2026 Succeeding: James S. Valiquet, Newbury Term: July 8, 2028
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation James C. Grant , Rochester Electricians’ Board (Master Electrician)
RSA 319-C:4
April 15, 2026 Succeeding: Michael Palmeri, Amherst (resigned) Term: July 1, 2030
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation Wayne F. Lesperance , Henniker Higher Education Commission (On recommendation by the NH College and University Council – Rep. New England College)
RSA 21-N:8-a
April 15, 2026 Succeeding: Michelle D. Perkins, Henniker Term: June 30, 2027
confirmed
04/15/26 confirmation Daniel P. Steele , North Medical Director, Division of Medical and Psychiatric Services, Department of Corrections
RSA 21-H:6
April 15, 2026 — Commissioner’s pleasure
Salary): $143,061
confirmed
03/25/26 confirmation Charles Nickerson , Rochester Board of Trustees, New Hampshire Retirement System (Employer Member Nom. By the Assoc. of Counties)
RSA 100-A:14
March 25, 2026 Succeeding: Jason M. Henry, Barnstead Term: July 13, 2028
confirmed
03/25/26 confirmation John C. Marasco , Hooksett Director, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Safety
RSA 21-P:3
March 25, 2026 Reappointment Term: March 31, 2030 Grade II, Step 7 (Salary): $143,061
confirmed
03/25/26 confirmation Amy L. Newbury , Pittsfield Director, Division of Administration, Department of Safety
RSA 21-P:3
March 25, 2026 Reappointment Term: March 31, 2030 Grade II, Step 7 (Salary): $143,061
confirmed
03/25/26 confirmation Mark B. Hall , Dunbarton Director, Division of State Police, Department of Safety
RSA 21-P:3
March 25, 2026 Reappointment Term: March 31, 2030 Grade II, Step 7 with a 94:1-a, II adjustment $171,289.60
confirmed
03/25/26 confirmation Thomas Kaempfer , Bristol Director of Administration, Department of Justice
RSA 21-M:3,
April 30, 2026 Succeeding: Kathleen B. Carr, Chichester (resigned) Term: June 27, 2027 Grade GG, Step 5 (Salary): $112,488
confirmed
03/25/26 confirmation Shannon Reid , Epsom Community Development Finance Authority (Employment and Training Programs)
RSA 162-L
March 25, 2026 Vacancy Term: July 1, 2026
confirmed
03/25/26 confirmation Sharon Harris , Newmarket Community College System Board of Trustees (General Public)
RSA 188-F
March 25, 2026 Succeeding: Stephen J. Ellis, Pittsburg Term: June 30, 2029
confirmed
03/04/26 confirmation Christopher Ellms , Jr Public Utilities Commission (Chairman)
RSA 363
March 4, 2026 — July 1, 2031
Grade JJ, Step 7: $150,849
confirmed
03/04/26 confirmation David M. Rodrigue , Sanbornton Commissioner, Department of Transportation
RSA 21-L:3
March 4, 2026 Succeeding: William J. Cass, Laconia (resigned) Term: December 3, 2027 Grade LL, Step 07: $154,700
confirmed
03/04/26 confirmation Joyce Pitman , Portsmouth Risk and Benefits Director, Department of Administrative Services
RSA 21-I:2
March 4, 2026 Reappointment Term: January 15, 2030
confirmed
03/04/26 confirmation Philip J. Nazzaro , Newmarket State Board of Education (Dist. 3)
RSA 21-N:10
March 4, 2026 Reappointment Term: January 31, 2030
confirmed
03/04/26 confirmation Xanthi Russell , Durham Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
RSA 19-H
March 4, 2026 Vacancy Term: January 8, 2029
confirmed
03/04/26 confirmation Angelique R. Pandolph , Manchester State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire
RSA 239-B
March 4, 2026 Succeeding: Fred Roberge, Manchester Term: September 5, 2028
confirmed
03/04/26 confirmation Jennifer D. Rabalais , Bow State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire
RSA 239-B
March 4, 2026 Succeeding: Ellen Avery, Jaffrey Term: February 10, 2028
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Adam J. Crepeau , Gilford Interim Commissioner, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
RSA 12-A:2
February 9, 2026 Succeeding: Sarah L. Stewart, Manchester (resigned) Term: May 9, 2026 Grade KK, Step 5: $140,114
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Daniel E. Will , Loudon Supreme Court, Judiciary
RSA 490:1
February 11, 2026 Succeeding: Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi, Stratham Term: Until the age of 70
confirmed
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02/11/26 confirmation Lucy Lange , Bedford Commissioner, Department of Business and Economic Affairs
RSA 12-O:5
February 11, 2026 Succeeding: James Key-Wallace, Concord (Interim) Term: July 19, 2029 Grade KK, Step 7: $154,700
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Steven Hyde , New Skyhaven Airport Advisory Council (Public Member)
RSA 422:37
February 11, 2026 — August 14, 2026
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Donald Frechette , r Personnel Appeals Board, Division of Personnel (Attorney licensed in NH & experienced in the conduct of adjudicative hearings and decision writing)
RSA 21-I:45,
February 11, 2026 — October 2, 2028
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Ritchie White , Rye Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries
RSA 211:60
February 11, 2026 Succeeding: Christian Callahan, Portsmouth Term: September 29, 2028
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Peter A. Whelan , Portsmouth Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries
RSA 211:60
February 11, 2026 Reappointment Term: December 31, 2026
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Erik Anderson , Portsmouth Division of Ports and Harbors Advisory Council, Pease Development Authority (Commercial Fisherman)
RSA 12-G:44
February 11, 2026 Reappointment Term: December 16, 2029
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Joshua Ford , North Division of Ports and Harbors Advisory Council, Pease Development Authority
RSA 12-G:44
February 11, 2026 — December 16, 2030
confirmed
02/11/26 confirmation Vincent Taccetta , Newington Division of Ports and Harbors Advisory Council, Pease Development Authority
RSA 12-G:44
February 11, 2026 Vacancy Term: December 16, 2028
confirmed
01/28/26 confirmation John W. Caveney , i Fish and Game Commission (Cheshire County)
RSA 206:2
January 28, 2026 — June 29, 2030
confirmed
01/28/26 confirmation Lynne F. Blankenbeker , Concord Adult Parole Board (Attorney – Member of the NH Bar in Good Standing)
RSA 651-A:3
February 4, 2026 Succeeding: Roger B. Phillips, Concord Term: September 16, 2030 Grade GG, Step 6 (Salary): $118,352
confirmed
01/28/26 confirmation Jennifer Rein , Concord Board of Mental Health Practice (Licensed School Social Worker)
RSA 330
January 28, 2026 Succeeding: Courtney Porter, Claremont (resigned) Term: October 19, 2028
confirmed
01/28/26 confirmation David Meichsner , Westford Board of Mental Health Practice (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
RSA 330
January 28, 2026 — October 31, 2028
confirmed
01/28/26 confirmation Robert E. King , Keene Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission
RSA 484
January 28, 2026 Vacancy Term: May 1, 2028
confirmed
01/07/26 confirmation Kenneth R. Dunn , Hooksett Deputy Commissioner, Department of Information Technology
RSA 21-R:3
January 7, 2026 Reappointment Term: January 10, 2030 Grade KK, Step 7 (Salary): $154,700
confirmed
01/07/26 confirmation Joel P. Dolan , Salem Community College System of New Hampshire (Public Member)
RSA 188-F
January 7, 2026 Succeeding: Sharon D. Harris, Exeter Term: June 30, 2028
confirmed
01/07/26 confirmation James C. Vara , Andover Assistant Commissioner, Department of Revenue Administration
RSA 21-J
January 7, 2026 Succeeding: Ora M. LeMere, Nashua (resigned) Term: January 1, 2030 Grade JJ, Step 6 (Salary): $143,732
confirmed
01/07/26 confirmation Timothy D. Lenihan , Enfield Advocate for Special Education
RSA 4:5
January 7, 2026 Succeeding: Kristen Mansharamani, Lincoln (resigned) Term: July 1, 2028 Grade GG, Step 3 (Salary): $100,819
confirmed
01/07/26 confirmation Mitchell B. Cummings , Loudon Board of Land Surveyors
RSA 310-A:55
January 7, 2026 Succeeding: Joseph M. Wichert, Manchester Term: February 3, 2030
confirmed
01/07/26 confirmation Stephanie Ryan , Concord Board of Chiropractic Examiners
RSA 316-A
January 7, 2026 Reappointment Term: August 24, 2030
confirmed
01/07/26 confirmation Edward Rusher , Manchester Board of Chiropractic Examiners
RSA 316-A
January 7, 2026 Succeeding: Denise M. Pickowicz, Gilmanton Iron Works (resigned) Term: August 24, 2030
confirmed
01/07/26 confirmation Steven R. Lavoie , Allenstown Board of Accountancy (Certified Public Accountant)
RSA 309-B
January 7, 2026 Succeeding: Richard R. Silverman, Hampton Term: December 2, 2030
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Jared S. Chicoine , Gilmanton Commissioner, Department of Energy
RSA 12-P:4
December 17, 2025 Reappointment Term: December 8, 2029 Grade JJ, Step 7 (Salary): $150,849
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Heather A. Cherniske , Concord Deputy Commissioner, Department of Employment Security
RSA 282-A:109
December 17, 2025 Succeeding: Richard J. Lavers, Concord Term: November 20, 2029 Grade HH, Step 7 (Salary): $135,272
confirmed