Enrique Zuniga, executive director of the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, has been named the third member of the state Gaming Commission.

State Treasurer Steven Grossman made the announcement at a news conference today. Under the state’s new casino law, the treasurer’s pick for the five-member panel must be someone with a strong background in finance.

"Enrique has the integrity, vision, wisdom, and experience to effectively execute the duties of this critical position," Grossman said in a press release. "His substantial background in issues related to finance, securities, public procurement, auditing and regulatory affairs will be invaluable as the commission moves forward with the implementation of gaming in Massachusetts. I’m confident that Enrique will bring his keen ethical and managerial skills to this process, always ensuring that taxpayers’ interests are best represented."

Gov. Deval Patrick previously named Steven Crosby, a UMass-Boston professor and former state official, to chair the five-member gaming commission.

Gayle Cameron, a former New Jersey state police investigator, was named to the commission last month by Attorney General Martha Coakley.

Patrick, Grossman and Coakley will jointly name the final two members of the panel, with a deadline of March 21 to make those appointments. (AP)