Personnel Actions

2,178 actions (confirmation)

All Confirmations (2,178) Nominations (2,166) Resignations (2,405)
Date Type Person Position Details Outcome
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
Wheeler
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
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
12/03/25 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
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
11/12/25 confirmation John L. Arnold , i Housing Finance Board, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (Public Member)
RSA 204-C:3
November 12, 2025 — July 1, 2030
confirmed
11/12/25 confirmation Bennett Stusse , Milford Boxing and Wrestling Commission
RSA 285
November 12, 2025 Succeeding: Jay Ruais, Manchester (resigned) Term: July 15, 2027
confirmed
11/12/25 confirmation Randall Bouley , Milford Manufactured Housing Installation Standards Board (Member of a Cooperative Manufactured Housing Park)
RSA 205-D:2
November 12, 2025 Vacancy Term: March 6, 2028
confirmed
11/12/25 confirmation Keith Mercier , Manchester Mechanical Licensing Board (Journeyman/Master Plumber)
RSA 153:27-a
November 12, 2025 Succeeding: Joseph Nash, Manchester Term: October 2, 2028
confirmed
11/12/25 confirmation Bruce V. Smith , Manchester Division Director, Department of Information Technology (Director of Business Relationship Management)
RSA 21-R:3,
November 12, 2025 Reappointment Term: December 8, 2029
confirmed
10/29/25 confirmation Richard J. Lavers , Concord Commissioner, Department of Employment Security
RSA 282-A:108
November 18, 2025 Succeeding: George N. Copadis (resigning effective 11/17/25) Term: April 1, 2029 Salary: Grade II, Step 7 ($143,061)
confirmed
10/29/25 confirmation Richard K. Sala , Hopkinton Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
RSA 21-N:3
November 4, 2025 Succeeding: Christine Brennan, Ossipee Term: October 21, 2029 Salary: Grade II, Step 6 ($136,321)
confirmed
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