Personnel Actions

6,749 actions

All Confirmations (2,178) Nominations (2,166) Resignations (2,405)
Date Type Person Position Details Outcome
01/07/26 resignation William J. Cass , Laconia Commissioner, Department of Transportation
RSA 21-L:3
February 27, 2026
accepted
01/07/26 resignation Michael Palmeri , Amherst Electricians’ Board
RSA 319-C:4
December 30, 2025
accepted
01/07/26 resignation Jennifer Pearl , Concord Dental Hygienists Committee
RSA 317-A
November 4, 2025
accepted
01/07/26 resignation Heidi Rinehart , Keene Midwifery Council
RSA 326-D
November 25, 2025
accepted
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
12/17/25 confirmation Andrew R. Peterson , Peterborough New England Board of Higher Education (Private Citizen)
RSA 200-A
December 17, 2025 Reappointment Term: May 18, 2029
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Sarah Y. Cadden , Kensington New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Alternate – Representing Consumers)
RSA 357-D
December 17, 2025 Vacant Term: October 16, 2027
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Adam Memmolo , Penacook New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Knowledgeable in Auto Mechanics)
RSA 357-D
December 17, 2025 Reappointment Term: May 26, 2028
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Robert A. Marrazzo , Plainfield New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
RSA 357-C:12
December 17, 2025 Reappointment Term: January 9, 2029
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Sheila Reilly , Rollinsford New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
RSA 357-C:12
December 17, 2025 Succeeding: Vacant Term: January 9, 2027
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Bethany Hawkins , Loudon Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by the NH Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
RSA 326-I:3
December 17, 2025 Succeeding: Brianna Cameron, Hooksett Term: October 10, 2028
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Claire V. Sanders , Swanzey Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by NH Association for the Deaf)
RSA 326-I:3
December 17, 2025 Succeeding: Susan Wolf-Downes, Manchester Term: October 10, 2028
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Joan E. Case , Weare Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (Consumer of Oral Interpreting Services)
RSA 326-I:3
December 17, 2025 Succeeding: Andrea Kaneb, Exeter Term: October 10, 2028
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Tim Purrington , Clarksville Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission (Hydro-Electric Concern)
RSA 227-E
December 17, 2025 Succeeding: Jennifer C. Griffin, Acworth Term: January 22, 2027
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Paul Detwiler , Hanover Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission (Public Member)
RSA 227-E
December 17, 2025 Vacant Term: January 22, 2029
confirmed
12/17/25 confirmation Richard Hartley , Portsmouth Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries
RSA 211:60
December 17, 2025 Succeeding: Geno J. Marconi, Jr., Stratham Term: October 15, 2028
confirmed
12/17/25 nomination Kenneth R. Dunn , Hooksett Deputy Commissioner, Department of Information Technology
RSA 21-R:3
Upon Confirmation Reappointment Term: January 10, 2030 Grade KK, Step 7 (Salary): $154,700
nominated
12/17/25 nomination John W. Caveney , i Fish and Game Commission (Cheshire County)
RSA 206:2
Upon Confirmation — June 29, 2030
nominated
12/17/25 nomination Joel P. Dolan , Salem Community College System of New Hampshire (Public Member)
RSA 188-F
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Sharon D. Harris, Exeter Term: June 30, 2028
nominated
12/17/25 nomination James C. Vara , Andover Assistant Commissioner, Department of Revenue Administration
RSA 21-J
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Ora M. LeMere, Nashua (resigned) Term: January 1, 2030 Grade JJ, Step 6 (Salary): $143,732
nominated
12/17/25 nomination Timothy D. Lenihan , Enfield Advocate for Special Education
RSA 4:5
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Kristen Mansharamani, Lincoln (resigned) Term: July 1, 2028 Grade GG, Step 3 (Salary): $100,819
nominated
12/17/25 nomination Mitchell B. Cummings , Loudon Board of Land Surveyors
RSA 310-A:55
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Joseph M. Wichert, Manchester Term: February 3, 2030
nominated
12/17/25 nomination Stephanie Ryan , Concord Board of Chiropractic Examiners
RSA 316-A
Upon Confirmation Reappointment Term: August 24, 2030
nominated
12/17/25 nomination Edward Rusher , Manchester Board of Chiropractic Examiners
RSA 316-A
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Denise M. Pickowicz, Gilmanton Iron Works (resigned) Term: August 24, 2030
nominated
12/17/25 nomination Steven R. Lavoie , Allenstown Board of Accountancy (Certified Public Accountant)
RSA 309-B
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Richard R. Silverman, Hampton Term: December 2, 2030
nominated
12/17/25 resignation Claire W. Rouillard , r Ballot Law Commission
RSA 665
January 1, 2026
accepted
12/17/25 resignation Susan Carlson , Bow Chief Operating Officer, Department of Environmental Services
RSA 21-O:2
January 30, 2026
accepted
12/03/25 confirmation Thomas Lanzara , Nashua Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Public Member)
RSA 316-A
December 3, 2025 Succeeding: Lawrence A. Patten, Hollis Term: December 28, 2028
confirmed
12/03/25 confirmation Richard A. Merkt , i Personnel Appeals Board, Division of Personnel, Department of Administrative Services (Employed within a Public Personnel Field of Employment)
RSA 273-D
December 3, 2025 — June 2, 2028
confirmed
12/03/25 confirmation Melissa Reilly , Candia Deputy Director, Division of Motor Vehicles Director, Department of Safety
RSA 21-P:11-a
December 3, 2025 Succeeding: Janet L. Bouchard, Gilford (resigned) Term: August 9, 2028 Grade GG, Step 5 (Salary): $112,488
confirmed
12/03/25 confirmation Adam Denoncour , Dunbarton Director, Division of Municipal and Property, Department of Revenue Administration
RSA 21-J:2,
December 3, 2025 Succeeding: Samuel T. Greene, Jaffrey (resigned) Term: Commissioner’s Pleasure Grade HH, Step 3 (Salary): $109,775
confirmed
12/03/25 nomination Jared S. Chicoine , Gilmanton Commissioner, Department of Energy
RSA 12-P:4
Upon Confirmation Reappointment Term: December 8, 2029 Grade JJ, Step 7 (Salary): $150,849
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Heather A. Cherniske , Concord Deputy Commissioner, Department of Employment Security
RSA 282-A:109
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Richard J. Lavers, Concord Term: November 20, 2029 Grade HH, Step 7 (Salary): $135,272
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Andrew R. Peterson , Peterborough New England Board of Higher Education (Private Citizen)
RSA 200-A
Upon Confirmation Reappointment Term: May 18, 2029
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Sarah Y. Cadden , Kensington New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Alternate – Representing Consumers)
RSA 357-D
Upon Confirmation Vacant Term: October 16, 2027
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Adam Memmolo , Penacook New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Knowledgeable in Auto Mechanics)
RSA 357-D
Upon Confirmation Reappointment Term: May 26, 2028
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Robert A. Marrazzo , Plainfield New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
RSA 357-C:12
Upon Confirmation Reappointment Term: January 9, 2029
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Sheila Reilly , Rollinsford New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
RSA 357-C:12
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Vacant Term: January 9, 2027
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Bethany Hawkis , Loudon Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by the NH Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
RSA 326-I:3
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Brianna Cameron, Hooksett Term: October 10, 2028
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Claire V. Sanders , Swanzey Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by NH Association for the Deaf)
RSA 326-I:3
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Susan Wolf-Downes, Manchester Term: October 10, 2028
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Joan E. Case , Weare Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing (Consumer of Oral Interpreting Services)
RSA 326-I:3
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Andrea Kaneb, Exeter Term: October 10, 2028
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Tim Purrington , Clarksville Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission (Hydro-Electric Concern)
RSA 227-E
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Jennifer C. Griffin, Acworth Term: January 22, 2027
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Paul Detwiler , Hanover Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission (Public Member)
RSA 227-E
Upon Confirmation Vacant Term: January 22, 2029
nominated
12/03/25 nomination Richard Hartley , Portsmouth Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries
RSA 211:60
Upon Confirmation Succeeding: Geno J. Marconi, Jr., Stratham Term: October 15, 2028
nominated
12/03/25 resignation Linda Tatarczuch , Durham Board of Dental Examiners
RSA 317
November 21, 2025
accepted
12/03/25 resignation Kirsten S. Farrell , Manchester Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
RSA 19-H
December 1, 2025
accepted
11/12/25 confirmation Scott Bartlett , Manchester Assessing Standards Board (Nom. By NH Association of Assessing Officials)
RSA 21-J:14-a
November 12, 2025 Succeeding: Emily Goldstein, Northwood Term: September 19, 2027
confirmed
11/12/25 confirmation Emily Goldstein , Northwood Assessing Standards Board (Nom. By NH Association of Assessing Officials – assessing official for a town with population of less than
RSA 21-J:14-a
November 12, 2025 Succeeding: Joseph W. Lessard, Jr., Salem Term: September 19, 2027
confirmed
11/12/25 confirmation Thomas P. Hughes , Meredith Assessing Standards Board (Nom. By NH Association of Assessing Officials – assessing official for a town with population of more than
RSA 21-J:14-a
November 12, 2025 Reappointment Term: September 19, 2027
confirmed