Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has named Jordan Maynard as chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), with former Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur appointed as a commissioner.
Maynard has held the position in an interim capacity since Cathy Judd-Stein’s retirement in March and has served as a commissioner since August 2022.
“I’m grateful to Jordan Maynard for providing strong leadership for the Gaming Commission during this transitional period and proud to appoint him as chair,” said Governor Healey. “He has proven to be a consensus builder who has a deep understanding of the agency and strives to do what’s best for the people of Massachusetts.”
The Governor also appointed former Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur to serve as a commissioner, filling the final seat of the MGC.
Prior to serving as the Mayor of Melrose from 2019-2024, Brodeur was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2011-2019, serving the communities of Melrose, Wakefield and Malden.
“Mayor Paul Brodeur is a trusted leader in our state who has a record of bringing people together to deliver results on our most pressing challenges, including by bringing together elected officials, the business community, labor and advocates to negotiate the Grand Bargain which strengthened our economy and supported Massachusetts workers, families and businesses alike,” continued Governor Healey. “I’m excited for him to continue to service to Massachusetts as a commissioner.”
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll commented: “I am thankful for chair Maynard for stepping up to take the reins of our Gaming Commission on a permanent basis and to former Mayor Brodeur taking on this new challenge as commissioner.
“We have a strong team at the Commission and I’m confident they will make decisions in the best interest of the industry and our state.”
Commenting on his appointment as chair, Maynard said: “I am humbled by the opportunity to serve the Commonwealth as chair of the Gaming Commission, and am grateful to Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll for the trust they have placed in me to carry forward the mission of this incredibly important agency.
“Since being appointed to the Commission in 2022 and through my time as interim chair, I have been consistently impressed with the level of integrity and leadership shown by my fellow commissioners and staff at the MGC. I am confident that Mayor Brodeur will make an impactful addition to the MGC team where he will be able to call on his excellent experience as a state and municipal leader and continue his service to the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.”
Mayor Brodeur added: “I have great respect for the important work that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission does to oversee and support this industry that is critical for our economy, workforce and competitiveness. This moment more than ever requires leaders who bring people together, look past differences and make progress, and I’m committed to being that type of leadership.
“I’m grateful to Governor Healey for placing her trust in me to serve as a commissioner, and I look forward to working with chair Maynard and the entire team at the Gaming Commission.”