BEA Commissioner, lucy lange

 
Department of Business and Economic Affairs Commissioner Lucy Lange was nominated by Governor Kelly Ayotte and unanimously confirmed by the New Hampshire Executive Council on Feb. 11, 2026, becoming the first woman to lead the state’s economic development agency. 

She brings more than two decades of senior executive leadership experience to the agency, with a background in strategic planning, business expansion, corporate marketing, financial management and stakeholder engagement. 

Before joining state government, Lange served as president and general manager of Saga Communications of New England, overseeing multi-million-dollar operations and steering regional operations for New Hampshire radio stations WZID, WFEA and WMLL. 

Her experience also includes senior leadership roles at iHeartMedia, Comcast Spotlight, and Time Warner. In those roles, she directed major-market sales operations, generating more than $25 million in annual revenue while working with businesses to expand market reach. 

A hallmark of Lange’s private-sector career has been building strategic partnerships between local communities and commercial enterprises. As commissioner, she will lead statewide efforts to strengthen economic growth, support business development, advance workforce initiatives, and promote New Hampshire as a premier destination for investment, innovation, and tourism. In addition to her executive responsibilities, Lange has remained active in civic affairs. She previously served as treasurer of the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters, serves on the board of directors for the Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter, and is a member of the ReGen Valley Tech Hub Consortium. Lange is passionate about public service to ensure New Hampshire’s Continued economic vitality and quality of life.  

A native of Buffalo, Lange has lived in New Hampshire since 2008.