Podcast: Steve Duprey Talks About Major Plans For Pease International Airport

By ROGER WOOD, InDepth NH

There are major plans for the future at Pease International Airport. Two competing developers want to bring cargo aircraft flying into the facility, along with aircraft repair buildings. If finally approved by the Pease Development Authority, which operates under state control, land adjacent to the north end of the runway and apron would be the site used. One of the proposals is by the Kane companies, property developers. The other is from Eric Robinson who is partnering with a New York investor, Valorev Capital of Brooklyn, N.Y. in what they call the ACX Project. The Pease Development Authority will shortly have a new chairman. And In this exclusive interview, podcast producer Roger Wood talks with Steve Duprey about his new role.

Steve Duprey, a Concord resident, served four terms as the state’s representative on the Republican National Committee until he was replaced in January 2020. He is also a former state representative and has been an active member of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce.

His Duprey Companies includes the operation of four hotels, the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, Foxfire Property Management and Facilitech Facilities Services. He has no financial interest or development projects at the tradeport.

Podcaster Roger Wood was honored for his podcast this year.

Roger Wood is an award winning radio, podcast, newspaper and television journalist, with over 40 years of experience in the media. Roger has spent his entire professional career in New Hampshire. Roger currently serves as associate publisher and podcast producer at InDepthNH.org. In 2021, he was recognized by the New Hampshire Press Association for his work in news podcasts. He has produced news and special feature reports for InDepthNH, New Hampshire Public Radio, NPR, and other public and commercial radio stations. He also produced spot news for CBS Radio. He has produced and narrated some 50 audiobooks and has written three novels. Roger has also moderated political forums for Seacoast Area Chambers of Commerce in Senate, gubernatorial and congressional races. He has also facilitated public policy discussions locally and statewide. Roger and his wife Elaine currently reside in Portsmouth.

Roger Wood Associate publisher Podcast Producer, Indepthnh.org rogerwoodnews@gmail.com603-502-0032 Alternate email: rwood@indepthnh.org

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