CONCORD, N.H. – H. Andy Crews, president and CEO of AutoFair Automotive Group in Manchester, is beginning a three-year term as a New Hampshire Lottery Commissioner. Crews, who was nominated by Governor Chris Sununu and confirmed on August 5 by the Executive Council, takes over for former Commissioner J. Christopher Williams, whose term ended in June 2020. 

“It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve in this role and to be a part of this impressive team and organization that has experienced remarkable growth in recent years,” H. Andy Crews said. “Both through my own company and our philanthropic initiatives, we have always made every effort to support education and that is why the New Hampshire Lottery’s mission to maximize revenue for education resonated so strongly with me. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and I hope my business and community experience will allow me to provide new insight and ideas to continue supporting the New Hampshire Lottery’s path of growth.” 

Under his leadership, AutoFair Automotive Group has experienced remarkable growth since he took over as President and CEO over the last 14 years. Crews also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Primary Bank. 

Debra Douglas is the Chairman of the three-member New Hampshire Lottery Commission. Paul Holloway serves as the third Commissioner. 

“We are pleased and proud to have H. Andy Crews join the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. As a business and community leader in New Hampshire with the highest reputation, he brings a unique and important new perspective to the New Hampshire Lottery Commission,” said Debra Douglas, Chairman, New Hampshire Lottery Commission. “Andy’s impressive business experience and success, along with his longstanding work in supporting New Hampshire’s nonprofit community, makes him an ideal new voice for the Commission who can support our ongoing efforts to engage our loyal players, while expanding our reach into new markets.” 

Crews, a native of Georgia, moved to New Hampshire from Missouri when he took over AutoFair Automotive Group in 2006, and has been active ever since in supporting meaningful causes in the Granite State. Crews serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Granite State Children’s Alliance, which works to support victims of child abuse. He also serves as Board Trustee for the Currier Museum of Art and GraniteOne Health. 

Crews was named Business Leader of the Year in 2017 by Business NH Magazine and he was named Citizen of the Year in 2015 by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. TIME Magazine honored Crews as Dealer of the Year in 2015. He previously served as Chairman of the NH Automotive Dealers Association and for the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. 

H. Andy Crews, president and CEO of AutoFair Automotive Group in Manchester, is beginning a three-year term as a New Hampshire Lottery Commissioner. Crews was nominated by Governor Chris Sununu and confirmed on August 5 by the Executive Council.