Boston - Governor Maura Healey today appointed Adam Freudberg to serve as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force and Governor’s Liaison to Military Installations. The Task Force is responsible for partnering with, supporting, and expanding the missions of the six military installations in Massachusetts. Freudberg most recently served as a senior official at one of the state’s installations, Hanscom Air Force Base, and previously served as Executive Director of the Task Force under former Governor Deval Patrick. John Beatty, the outgoing director, is stepping down after nearly a decade of leading the Task Force. 

“We’re proud to appoint Adam Freudberg as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force and my office’s liaison to military installations. He brings significant experience and knowledge of our military bases, which serve a critical role for our state and nation’s security and economy, as well as a deep commitment to public service,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We're grateful for John Beatty’s service as Executive Director of the Task Force over the last nine years. Under his leadership, we have made progress supporting the mission, personnel and economic advancement at our military bases, and we wish him every success in his next steps.” 

“As co-chair of the Task Force, I look forward to working with Adam to advance the Task Force’s mission,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. “Over the last year, I was able to visit all of Massachusetts’ military bases and learn more about their work firsthand. Continuing to support and partner with our installations and broader military community will provide enormous opportunities to advance our state’s progress in spaces like biotechnology and information systems and enable continued economic growth throughout the Commonwealth. We’re grateful for John Beatty’s work as executive director and are excited to welcome Adam to the role.” 

“Massachusetts military communities, installation leaders, and partners can be proud of the Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force’s work to create mutually beneficial and tangible improvements in support of national security. As someone who was there for the establishment and start-up of the Task Force, I am excited to now return and coordinate the next phase from the Governor’s Office thanks to the leadership from Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, and the entire congressional delegation,” said Adam Freudberg. “I am excited to build on the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s recent initiatives, and to be present, responsive, and ready to partner with every military installation and the defense sector. John Beatty rightfully deserves a lot of praise for leading the critical focus on this work over many years, and I wish him the best moving forward.”  

“It has been an honor to serve the Commonwealth as the executive director of the Massachusetts Military Asset Security Strategy Task Force. The support of our six military installations and other defense-related activities are important not just for our economy, but also for our nation,” said outgoing Director John Beatty. “The missions and defense work that happens here in Massachusetts directly affects every branch of our military worldwide. I am grateful to Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll for their steadfast support and look forward to many successes for our defense communities, military families and veterans.”    

Last month, the Healey-Driscoll Administration hosted a convening of the Task Force in the State House, welcoming members of the congressional delegation, cabinet members, and industry leaders. At the meeting, Governor Healey elevated Lieutenant Governor Driscoll and the entire Massachusetts congressional delegation to serve as co-chairs for the first time. 

The Massachusetts Military Assets and Security Strategy Task Force's mission is to partner with, support and expand military assets and installations within Massachusetts, including Barnes Air National Guard Base, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area Hanscom Air Force Base, Joint Base Cape Cod, Natick Soldier Systems Center, and Westover Air Reserve Base. This Task Force focuses on supporting the essential national security missions, as well as the 57,000 jobs created through these bases and the more than $13.2 billion in economic activity that they generate. Its primary goal is to ensure that the people who live, work and receive services from military bases and related assets in the state remain operational, secure and vital to national defense and each respective military community throughout Massachusetts. The Task Force is housed within the Office of the Governor and supported by the Executive Office of Economic Development and MassDevelopment.   

“I look forward to collaborating with Adam and Task Force members to enhance partnerships between the military installations, businesses, and academic institutions. Together, we will work to protect vital investments while fostering growth, innovation, and long-term success,”?said?Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy.?

“Adam Freudberg’s extensive experience, leadership and dedication will be invaluable as Executive Director of the Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force,” said Maj. Gen. Gary W. Keefe, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard. “The future development of our military bases is critical to preserving their viability and to meeting the emerging challenges here at home and around the globe. Adam’s firsthand knowledge of the state’s military installations and their complex economic and infrastructure requirements will allow the task force to build on the progress of recent years.”

“The Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force advances our military installations and innovative cross-sector collaborations that create jobs, drive investment, and strengthen our economy,” said Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao. “I congratulate and look forward to partnering with Adam Freudberg, who has unique experience at Hanscom Air Force Base and as previous executive director of the task force that positions him to lead this effort well. We are grateful to John Beatty for his stewardship of the Task Force and his work on behalf of our state’s military installations.”

“Massachusetts is fortunate to have six military installations that create jobs and economic activity across our state,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Navjeet Bal. “MassDevelopment is proud to support the work of the Task Force in helping position these installations for success. We are grateful for John Beatty’s leadership and contributions serving as executive director over the past nine years and we welcome Adam Freudberg as he returns to the role.”

About Adam Freudberg

Adam Freudberg has been serving as a Senior Advisor for Innovation and Collaboration at Hanscom Air Force Base where he advised on partnership themed initiatives within Hanscom Air Force Base’s divisions and departments. His objective was to enhance connections to industry, educational institutions, all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers in order to achieve real results that benefit the Air Force and the New England region. 

He previously served in a dual role as a Senior Policy Advisor to former Governor Patrick and as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force. In roles over the eight years former Governor Patrick was in office, he advised the Governor and former Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray on STEM education, workforce development, services for veterans and military families, public safety, and defense sector initiatives. Under Adam’s direction, the Military Task Force was established in 2012 and worked with the state legislature to pass legislation allocating up to $177 million to support Task Force efforts, approved more than $25 million in funding for capital projects, released a first-in-the-nation energy assessment on projects at all installations, created multiple new public-public and public-private partnerships, held numerous forums, and received a national award from the Association of Defense Communities. He also led planning for numerous large-scale policy initiatives and events, as well as for high-level visits from senior officials including Presidential Cabinet members, and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He earned both his graduate and undergraduate degrees from Clark University in Worcester. He is a resident of Framingham, MA.

Adam begins the new role as Executive Director of the Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force and Governor’s Liaison to Military Installations in March.