Charles Richman was the commissioner of the

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from 2015 until January 2018, when he was succeeded by

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, who was appointed by the Governor to head the department in her role as

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. Richman also served as the acting commissioner of the department during three New Jersey gubernatorial administrations. Richman has held positions in multiple state agencies in New Jersey during his career. In 1977, he was Acting Administrator of the State Energy Office. He was Assistant Commissioner of Energy in 1979. Richman is a career DCA employee and was first appointed deputy commissioner in early 2005 by Commissioner

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. When Levin resigned in June 2005 to become operations director for the campaign of Gov.

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, Governor Codey appointed Richman, a resident of Freehold Township, as DCA's acting commissioner. Richman served as acting commissioner until January 2006, when Governor Corzine reappointed Levin as commissioner. In February 2012, Commissioner Rich Constable named Richman deputy commissioner. Upon Constable's resignation in 2015, Richman was named acting commissioner.Zimmer, Russ
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'', March 23, 2015. Accessed January 23, 2018. "Richard Constable III, who has been directing the state's bumpy recovery from superstorm Sandy, is stepping down from his post as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs at the end of the month, the Governor's Office announced Monday.... Charles A. Richman, of Freehold, will become acting DCA commissioner — a role he has filled twice in the past — and Christie intends to nominate him for the job, which requires state senate approval, according to the Governor's Office."

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. Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American University alumni Commissioners of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs People from Freehold Township, New Jersey {{NewJersey-stub

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