Speaker Jasper Makes Staff Appointments

Newly elected Speaker of the NH House, Shawn Jasper, R-Hudson, today announced two key appointments to his staff.

Former Republican State Rep. Terry Pfaff, R-Hooksett, was named chief of staff for the upcoming biennium.

Pfaff, who previously served alongside Speaker Jasper in the NH House, also brings with him experience as a former NH House chief of staff.

Pfaff praised Jasper for his years of service to the Republican party.

“I am honored to be part of Speaker Jasper’s team. Having known him personally since serving with him in the House several years ago, I have the utmost respect for him and I appreciate the trust he has placed in me,” said Pfaff.

The chief of staff of the New Hampshire House is an administrative position overseeing 114 House and Joint employees with a budget of $34M for the biennium.

“Speaker Jasper has served in the trenches of the Republican Party for more than thirty years and he has held leadership roles under several former Republican speakers,” said Pfaff. “I have personally witnessed his ability to build consensus on many issues and know that he has the utmost respect for his fellow members, the NH House as an institution, and its traditions. I look forward to working with him to provide a respectful and supportive administration over the next two years.”

Speaker Jasper also announced the appointment of Jim Rivers of Contoocook as the communications director for the NH House of Representatives.

Rivers, the former press secretary for Gov. Steve Merrill and a veteran broadcaster in the Granite State, also has served the NH House in several capacities over the years including as senior legislative aide.

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