Jeffrey Rose Sworn in as Commissioner at DRED

Commissioner Jeffrey Rose said today was a great day to take the helm at the Department of Resources and Economic Development, given what was going on at Fenway Park.

“For those who know me well, they know I am a huge fan of baseball,” he said. “The optimism, the hope, the renewal and all that lies before you is what opening day is all about and it is with that enthusiasm that I approach today, with this new job and new role.”

As commissioner, Rose will oversee the four divisions of DRED: Forest and Lands, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation and Travel and Tourism Development.

Just before the swearing-in ceremony this morning, Gov. Maggie Hassan thanked Rose's family "for sharing him with the state."

She added, “There’s a lot of work to do. I think Jeff already knows, but he will discover that the people of New Hampshire are the best resources we have.”

Rose, who grew up in Merrimack and now lives in Goffstown, was with BAE Systems in Nashua. He said he has a great passion for New Hampshire and is looking forward to getting down to work.

“I’m truly excited about this opportunity and all that is ahead,” he said. “As someone who has grown up and spent virtually his entire life here, I can’t think of more exciting opportunity and I look forward to doing wonderful things on behalf of the state of New Hampshire.”

Rose succeeds George Bald, who retired in October, following two terms as the DRED commissioner.

Lorna Colquhoun is the communications director for the Division of Economic Development and writes the No Bull Blog at nhEconomy.com.