Roy Duddy to Leave Department of Resources and Economic Development

The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development Interim Director Roy Duddy announced on Tuesday that he will be leaving the Department of Resources and Economic Development to take a consulting position in the Public Service of New Hampshire Economic & Community Development Department, effective August 19.

I'm certainly sad to leave a great group that has accomplished so much over my 10 years with the Division of Economic Development, but am extremely excited to take on a new challenge in creating jobs and helping businesses grow, Duddy said. I leave steadfast in the belief that the team we've built is well prepared to keep moving the economy forward and feel blessed to have served with such dedicated professionals.
 
Under Duddy's direction, the NH's economic development office has garnered both local and national awards and served thousands of local companies looking to become more energy efficient, explore export opportunities, secure financing and pursue expansion.
 
In his two years as the interim division director, Duddy shepherded the Department of Resources and Economic Development's broadband expansion, presided over the division's foray into social media, including adding an award-winning presence on Facebook and Twitter, coordinated the activities of the State's Procurement Technical Assistance Program that helped local companies secure 940 contracts totaling more than $200 million and managed the expansion of the state's energy efficiency options. He also served on a number of boards including the Community Development Finance Authority, New Hampshire Advanced Manufacturing, the Economic Development Advisory Council and the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network.
 
Roy has been a tremendous advocate for the state's business community and brought an energy and passion to the position that resulted in some great programs and services, said New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development Commissioner George Bald. He deserves a great deal of praise for all that he has done for New Hampshire.
 
In his new position with PSNH's Economic and Community Development Department, Duddy will assist companies with their growth plans and carry out initiatives that create economic activity and jobs.