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Portrait of Jay (Robert) Ash

Ash, Jay (Robert)

SecretaryExecutive Office of Economic Development
  • Agency Executive Office of Economic Development
  • Division Executive Office
  • Title Secretary
  • Address One Ashburton Place, Room 2101
    Boston, MA 2108
  • Phone 617-788-3610
  • Email jay.ash@state.ma.us
  • X @JayAshEOHED
  • Reports To Governor Charlie Baker

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2015
  • Years in Current Position 12
  • Years in State Service 45

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth November 7, 1961
  • Place of Birth Malden
  • Town of Residence Danvers
  • Marital Status Married

Education & Career

  • Education
    • BA, Clark University
  • Previous Employment
    • 1984-1995 Legislative Aide/House Majority Leader Staff Director, MA House of Reps
    • 1995-2000 Planning & Development Director, City of Chelsea, MA
    • 2000-2015 City Manager, Chelsea, MA