Jordan Maynard named interim chair of Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Commissioner Jordan Maynard has been appointed interim chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, replacing Cathy Judd-Stein, who retires this month.

Maynard was appointed to the role on an interim basis by Governor Maura Healey on Thursday (March 21), having served as a commissioner of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) since 2022.

“Since joining the Commission, Jordan Maynard has proven to be a leader in this space. He has worked with people across the gaming industry and has helped oversee Massachusetts gaming regulations. We are grateful for his service as he takes over as Interim Chair and look forward to working with him more closely,” said Governor Healey. “In the meantime, we continue our search for a permanent chair.”

Prior to joining the MGC, Maynard served as chief secretary and director of boards and commissions for the Office of the Governor from February 2019 through July 2022. He has also served as an external affairs manager at the division of professional licensure, where he worked closely with board and commission members on licensing and regulating over 580,000 individuals across 150 trades and professions.

“I'm honored that Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll have placed their trust in me to serve the Gaming Commission in this interim role,” said Maynard. “I was grateful to be appointed Commissioner by Governor Baker, then-Attorney General Healey and Treasurer Goldberg several years ago, and have been deeply appreciative of the opportunity to serve the people of Massachusetts and support this important industry.”