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The Cannabis Control Commission will offer the executive director position to Travis Ahearn, Holliston’s town manager, commissioners said in a Wednesday meeting, after its first choice turned down the job.
Ahern was among four finalists to interview publicly for the executive director role in October.
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(paywall) https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2024/12/18/ccc-selects-executive-director-again.html
This is what he says about himself on Linked In
Experienced manager in government administration at the State and Local levels; attained a AAA rating in the Town of Holliston and the Town of Danvers (from AA+) and the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for the Town of Weston.
Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) from Northeastern University. Leading Educating and Developing (LEAD) Program through the University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Leadership Development Program through UMass Amherst, the Collins Center for Public Management and the MMA.
Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Officer (MCPPO) for Design and Construction Contracting.
His work background shows a lot of experience in financial management which is a major plus, the question is is he ready for the topsy turvey world of cannabis politics and an internally dysfunctional organisation in terms of office politics. He’ll have to crack some heads without stepping on toes at the body which willbe a big challenge. I wish him the best of luck.. enjoy your Christmas and New Year Travis because 2025 will certainly test your patience!
