CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch today announced he will nominate Richard Simard of Bedford as Liquor Commissioner at Wednesday’s Governor and Council meeting. The Executive Council must confirm the nomination.

“Richard Simard has an extensive business background and his expertise will be an asset to the commission,” Gov. Lynch said. “I know he will bring a valuable perspective to the Liquor Commission.”

Simard is the former president and CEO of Granite State Office Systems/Supplies, an office supply company which he founded in 1969. He also owned RES Realty, a residential and commercial real estate company.