Steve Pelkey is the man that makes the 4th of July happen in New Hampshire. Steve is a longtime resident of Jaffrey, NH who has the monumental task of providing most of the state’s fireworks via his company, Atlas Pyrotechnics. Steve has turned the company into a thriving family business where four of his six daughters work today. This is a uniquely New Hampshire experience as our friends to the immediately to the south have banned fireworks. It is probably no coincidence that Steve’s business is conveniently located on the Massachusetts’ border so that their good citizens can get a taste of the freedoms we enjoy here in New Hampshire every day!

Steve has a lifetime of service being a veteran of the Air Force serving as a munitions’ specialist until 1986 when he began his career with Atlas. He would later go on to serve his local community in Jaffrey as the Chamber of Commerce President and then again as a State Representative from 2004-2008. While his passion for public service is well known, he now serves the entire state by orchestrating fireworks shows at weddings, community celebrations and other key events including the 4th of July! So, this weekend when you are enjoying firecrackers, sparklers, or even the occasional aerial shell, be sure to thank Steve for helping to make it happen! Steve, we appreciate your spectacular efforts!