NH gov nominates Rose to head development post

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan is nominating a nine-year employee of BAE Systems to head the Department of Resources and Economic Development.

Jeffrey Rose of Goffstown is currently director of public affairs for BAE's Electronic Systems Sector. He also has served as chair of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce and played active rules in the Business and Industry Association and New England Council.

Rose began his work in New Hampshire as a special assistant to Congressman John E. Sununu and served as projects director for U.S. Sen. Bob Smith and state director for Congressman Jeb Bradley.

Rose's nomination is subject to confirmation by the Executive Council. Hassan plans to nominate Rose at Wednesday's Council meeting.