November 6, 2003
ROMNEY APPOINTS LINDSTROM TO STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION
Consumer Affairs Director Named to Five-Person Lottery Commission
Governor Mitt Romney today named Consumer Affairs Director Beth Lindstrom to the five-member Massachusetts Lottery Commission, which oversees and approves the Lottery’s types and prices of games, the prize structure of games, the methods of prize payment and the licensing of agents.
“As Director of Consumer Affairs, Beth Lindstrom has been instrumental in protecting the rights of consumers while balancing the needs of business so that our economy can prosper,” Romney said.
He added, “Her experience as a consumer advocate combined with her former role as Executive Director of the Lottery make Beth the perfect addition to the Commission.”
In December 2002, Lindstrom was appointed by Romney to head the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. She worked at the State Lottery from 1992 to 1999 in several capacities including Executive Director and Chief of Staff. During her tenure, the Lottery saw tremendous revenue growth and introduced new products and innovation.
The Massachusetts State Lottery was established by the Legislature in 1971 in response to the need for revenues for the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth. To provide an operating structure for the Lottery, the Legislature established a five-member commission chaired by the Treasurer and comprised of the Secretary of Public Safety, the State Comptroller and two gubernatorial appointees.
In addition to Lindstrom, members of the Commission include: Treasurer Timothy Cahill, Public Safety Secretary Ed Flynn, State Comptroller Martin Benison and Janice Saragoni, who was appointed by the Governor earlier this year.
Lindstrom holds an MBA from Northeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. She and her family reside in Groton.
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