Nashua Woman Confirmed As Revenue Department Assistant Commissioner

CONCORD, NH —Ora LeMere of Nashua was confirmed as the new Assistant Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration by the state's Executive Council on May 18.

LeMere was previously the Director of the Collection Division and will serve a four-year term as Assistant Commissioner that began Friday, May 20. LeMere replaces Carollynn Lear, who has served as Assistant Commissioner since 2018.

As Assistant Commissioner, LeMere is now responsible for:

• Testifying at public hearings on behalf of Department of Revenue Administration.
• Overseeing all information technology projects; supervising all staff in the Administrative Unit.
• Advising senior leadership on tax, personnel, project management and contract management.
• Managing the Business Office, Legal Bureau, Hearings Bureau, Human Resources, Internal Auditor, and the Tax Policy and Legislative Group.

“I have always been passionate about tax policy and law, and I am honored for this new opportunity to continue supporting the Department of Revenue's ongoing efforts to administer New Hampshire’s tax laws fairly and efficiently,” LeMere said.

In her previous role as Director of the Collections Division, LeMere oversaw the collection of all outstanding taxes while educating operators about their responsibilities regarding the Meals and Rentals Tax. She previously served as a Tax Field Auditor in the New Hampshire Revenue Administration Audit Division, where she conducted complex audits to ensure compliance with New Hampshire tax laws. Previously, LeMere worked as a Child Support Officer for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services from 2005 to 2014. LeMere holds both a bachelor's and master's in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University.