New Hampshire

John Lynch
Governor

John Lynch was elected to his 3rd term as Governor of New Hampshire in November 2008. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire (UNH), the Harvard Business School and the Georgetown University Law Center.

Governor Lynch formerly served as President and CEO of a national furniture manufacturer, and a business consulting group, and as Admissions Director of the Harvard Business School. He has also served as Chair of the University System Board of Trustees and as a member of the board of the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. His community involvement activities include tenures as past President of the UNH alumni association, is a member of the board of the Capitol Center for the Arts, as well as coaching youth sports.

In his 2008 State of the State Address, Governor Lynch spoke of the need to ensure all children have an opportunity for a quality education and make health care more affordable. He also called for returning fiscal responsibility to the state highway fund, develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing climate change, and reforming the state retirement system.

Governor Lynch and his wife Susan have two daughters and a son.