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David W. Edgerley, Secretary of Business & Economic Development (410) 767-6301
Clarence T. Bishop, Deputy Secretary (410) 767-6302
Robert W. McGlotten, Jr., Assistant Secretary, Business Development (410) 767-6352
Rhonda J. Ray, Assistant Secretary, Economic Policy, Research, & Legislative Affairs (410) 767-6314
Dominick E. Murray, Assistant Secretary, Regional Development (410) 767-0082
Samuel J. Lloyd, Assistant Secretary, Small Business (410) 767-3213
Hannah L. Byron, Assistant Secretary, Tourism, Film, & the Arts (410) 767-6266
Laila K. Atallah, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6446
217 East Redwood St., Baltimore, MD 21202 - 3316
(410) 767-6300; 1-888-choosemd (toll free); fax: (410) 333-8628; tty: (410) 333-6926
web: www.choosemaryland.org
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Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
William R. Roberts, 2003; Harold L. Adams, 2005.
W. Lee Denny; Matthew K. Lee; Dwayne O. Leslie, Esq.; J. W. Thompson Webb, Esq.; Wendi M. Williams. Terms expire 2007.
Sarian S. Bouma; Howard B. Bowen; Daniel W. Burris; Roger A. Campos, Esq.; Bohdan Denysyk, Ph.D.; Adrienne L. Ottaviani; Ermis Sfakiyanudis; one vacancy. Terms expire 2008.
Paul J. Danko, Sr.; Raymond W. Hamm, Jr.; Charles E. (Ted) Herget, Jr.; Michael J. McCarthy; Hugh W. Mohler; Walter A. Tilley III. Terms expire 2009.
Timothy A. Hodge, Jr., Esq.; Aris Mardirossian; Robert N. Smelkinson. Terms expire 2010.
Ex officio (nonvoting): David W. Edgerley
, Secretary of Business & Economic Development
MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(T00A0002, formerly 38.01.00.02)
Staff: Lori Valentine(410) 767-6316
e-mail: lvalentine@choosemaryland.org
Gary S. Murray, Sr., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2009
BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS SUBCOMMITTEE
Appointed by Maryland Economic Development Commission:
Paul J. Danko, Sr., Chair
E-GOVERNMENT & REGULATORY REFORM SUBCOMMITTEE
Appointed by Maryland Economic Development Commission:
Vacancy, Chair
MINORITY BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE
Appointed by Maryland Economic Development Commission:
Roger A. Campos, Esq., Chair
TAX POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE
Appointed by Maryland Economic Development Commission:
Melvin A. Steinberg, Chair
Benjamin H. Wu, Esq. (410) 767-6799
Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms:
Representing Maryland Technology Development Corp.: Renee M. Winsky
Ex officio: David W. Edgerley, Secretary of Business & Economic Development
Barbara Curnin Kountz, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-6456
OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDITS
STATESTAT DATA SYSTEMS
Lisa A. Swoboda, Deputy Director (410) 767-6077
OFFICE OF CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT
OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK & TELECOM SERVICES
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Barry L. Brown, Chief of Operations (410) 767-1665
BUSINESS LOCATION SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE TEAM
LIFESCIENCES & HEALTH CARE TEAM
MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS TEAM
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INVESTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development with Governor's approval to 3-year terms:
Appointed by Senate President: David R. Brinkley; Katherine A. Klausmeier.
Appointed by House Speaker: Susan W. Krebs; Joseph J. Minnick.
Ex officio: David W. Edgerley, Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Shari T. Wilson, Secretary of the Environment; Thomas E. Perez, Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation; Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; James E. Lyons, Sr., Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education.
OPERATIONS
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business & Economic Development & Chair of Workforce Investment Board to 3-year terms:
Appointed by Senate President: Edward J. Kasemeyer
Appointed by House Speaker: John F. Wood, Jr.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - FIELD OPERATIONS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Nancy McCrea, Senior Business Executive (410) 767-6861
TAX INCENTIVES
CAPITAL REGION
RURAL REGION
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Ex officio: James L. Henry, designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development; David L. Fleming, designee of Secretary of Transportation.
MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development with Governor's approval to 5-year terms:
Ex officio: Jerome W. Klasmeier, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; James L. Henry, designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development.
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Ex officio: Donald S. Walton, designee of State Treasurer; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development.
RE-ENTRY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SERVICE DELIVERY & COORDINATION
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Andrea M. Vernot, Deputy Assistant Secretary (410) 767-6272
William J. Pencek, Jr., Director of Heritage & Cultural Tourism (410) 767-6289
Appointed by Governor in consultation with Secretary of Business & Economic Development to 3-year terms:
Appointed by Senate President: Carole Alexander; Richard S. Madaleno, Jr.
Appointed by House Speaker: Barbara L. Bershon; Melony G. Griffith.
Catherine Batavick, Deputy Director (410) 767-6342
OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business & Economic Development & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms (nonvoting): Deborah L. Dodson, 2008; Concetta M. DelSignore, 2009; Kelly R. Groff, 2009.
Appointed by Senate President: John C. Astle; Jennie M. Forehand; Nancy Jacobs; David V. Meloy; one vacancy.
Appointed by House Speaker: Wendell R. Beitzel; Ann Marie Doory; Gary Jobson; James N. Mathias, Jr.; one vacancy
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MARYLAND LIFE SCIENCES ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Lawrence C. Mahan, Ph.D., Senior Strategy Advisor, Biosciences (410) 767-6371
e-mail: lmahan@choosemaryland.org
e-mail: bwu@choosemaryland.org
H. Thomas Watkins, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2009
Norma M. Allewell, Ph.D.; Norka Ruiz Bravo, Ph.D.; Francesca M. Cook; Stephen Desiderio, M.D., Ph.D.; Lawrence J. Diamond; David S. Iannucci, Esq.; Philippe Jacon; Col. George W. Korch, Jr., Ph.D.; Nina Lamba, Ph.D.; Hercules Pinkney, Ed.D.; David J. Ramsay, D.M., D.Phil.; Janet Woodcock, M.D. Terms expire 2009.
COUNSEL
(T00A0003, formerly 38.01.00.03)
FY2009 appropriation: $1,383,110; authorized positions: 12
Laila K. Atallah, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6446
e-mail: latallah@choosemaryland.org
e-mail: bcurninkountz@choosemaryland.org
Everett J. Ross, Director (410) 767-6469
e-mail: eross@choosemaryland.org
Michael F. McManus, Senior Auditor (410) 767-2286
e-mail: mmcmanus@choosemaryland.org
Robert A. Sklar, Director (410) 767-6804
e-mail: bsklar@choosemaryland.orgDEPUTY SECRETARY
Clarence T. Bishop, Deputy Secretary
(410) 767-6302
e-mail: cbishop@choosemaryland.org
COMMUNICATIONS
David Tillman, Director
(410) 767-6317; e-mail: dtillman@choosemaryland.org
Karen Glenn Hood, Deputy Director (410) 767-6318; e-mail: kglenn@choosemaryland.orgOFFICE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
(T00A0004)
FY2009 appropriation: $4,695,075; authorized positions:
J. Michael Hayes, Managing Director (410) 767-2988
e-mail: mhayes@choosemaryland.org
e-mail: lswoboda@choosemaryland.orgTECHNOLOGY POLICY
Benjamin H. Wu, Esq., Technology Advisor (410) 767-6799
e-mail: bwu@choosemaryland.orgDIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY
(T00B0001, formerly 38.02.00.01)
FY2009 appropriation: $4,991,620; authorized positions: 49
Ovetta M. Moore, Chief Administrative Officer & Managing Director (410) 767-2201
e-mail: omoore@choosemaryland.org
OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Will Parrish, Acting Director (410) 767-2377
e-mail: wparrish@choosemaryland.org
Deborah (Debi) Chronister, Director (410) 767-2211
e-mail: dchronister@choosemaryland.org
Timothy G. LaValle, Director (410) 767-2202
e-mail: tlavalle@choosemaryland.org
Marc V. Proudford, Director (410) 767-2245
e-mail: mproudford@choosemaryland.orgINFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(part of T00B0001, formerly 38.02.00.01)
Regina Y. Tillery, Director & Chief Information Officer (410) 767-3391
e-mail: rtillery@choosemaryland.orgAPPLICATION & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Robert Brightful, Manager (410) 767-4837; e-mail: rbrightful@choosemaryland.org
Derek Wheeler, Manager (410) 767-6590; e-mail: dwheeler@choosemaryland.org
James Keenan, Manager (410) 767-2308; e-mail: jkeenan@choosemaryland.org
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
(T00E0001, formerly 38.05.00.01 & T00I00))
FY2009 appropriation: $7,703,057; authorized positions: 50
Robert W. McGlotten, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Business Development (410) 767-6352
e-mail: rmcglotten@choosemaryland.org
e-mail: bbrown@choosemaryland.org
BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES
Roger Venezia, Director (410) 767-6394
e-mail: rvenezia@choosemaryland.org
Kassie Lewis, Director (410) 767-0697
e-mail: klewis@choosemaryland.orgAEROSPACE, COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & DEFENSE TEAM
Roger Satin, Manager (410) 767-6517; e-mail: rsatin@choosemaryland.org
Jayson Knott, Manager (410) 767-6978; e-mail: jknott@choosemaryland.org
Linda Ellerton, Manager (410) 767-6920; e-mail: lellerton@choosemaryland.org
Gary Ventry, Manager (410) 767-6657; e-mail: gventry@choosemaryland.orgBUSINESS RECRUITMENT
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-6298
Robert L. Walker, Director (410) 767-0680
e-mail: rwalker@choosemaryland.orgREGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(T00I0001)
FY2009 appropriation: $4,054,539; authorized positions: 25
Dominick E. Murray, Assistant Secretary for Regional Development (410) 767-0082
e-mail: dmurray@choosemaryland.org
MARYLAND ADVISORY COMMISSION ON MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS
Staff: Brenda Townsend-Milton (410) 767-3376; e-mail:
btmilton@choosemaryland.org
Robert T. Barnes, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Business & Economic Development), 2009
Talmadge Ellerbe, 2008; O. Allen Nelson, 2008; Earl H. Robbins, Jr., 2008; Fred Whiton, Jr., 2008; Thomas Crawford, 2009; Michael A. Galiazzo, Ph.D., 2009; Clarissa G. Saba, 2009; Akbar Y. Ansari, 2010; R. Samuel Griffith, 2010; Scott MacDonald, 2010; John C. Raut, 2010; Debra C. Strandquist, 2010; Frederick Swanner, 2010; two vacancies.
CONSORTIA PROGRAMS
Joyce Sobus, Coordinator (410) 767-4802
e-mail: jsobus@choosemaryland.org
Brenda Townsend-Milton, Chief (410) 767-3376
e-mail: btmilton@choosemaryland.orgPARTNERSHIP FOR WORKFORCE QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD
(410) 767-3376
H. K. Norman Wolske, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2003
John A. Sabatini, Jr., Ed.D., 2001; Charles M. Blackburn II, 2002; James B. Kauffman, Jr., 2002; Dharapuram Srinath, 2002; Gilbert Cephas, 2003; Richard G. McClure, 2003; Katherine M. Oliver, 2003; Karen L. Sitnick, 2003; Sadhna Agrawal, 2004; Melvin Forbes, 2004; Vickie L. Fultonberger, 2004; Robert N. Smelkinson, 2004.
MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAM
James L. Henry, Managing Director (410) 767-6353; e-mail: jhenry@choosemaryland.orgSTATE MANUFACTURING
Michael A. Galiazzo, Ph.D., Coordinator (410) 767-2379
e-mail: mgaliazzo@choosemaryland.org
Helga R. Weschke, Director (410) 767-0862
e-mail: hweschke@choosemaryland.org
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC POLICY, RESEARCH, & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
(T00C0001)
FY2009 appropriation: $1,110,182; authorized positions: 10
Rhonda J. Ray, Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, Research, & Legislative Affairs
(410) 767-6314
e-mail: rray@choosemaryland.org
POLICY DEVELOPMENT & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-6314
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-6314
e-mail: nmccrea@choosemaryland.org
Mark A. Vulcan, Director (410) 767-6438
e-mail: mvulcan@choosemaryland.orgFINANCING PROGRAMS
(T00F00, formerly 38.06.00)
FY2009 appropriation: $60,196,349; authorized positions: 35
James L. Henry, Managing Director (410) 767-6353
e-mail: jhenry@choosemaryland.org
web: www.choosemaryland.org/business/financing/index.asp
ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATION
Darla Garrett, Director (410) 767-6963; e-mail: dgarrett@choosemaryland.org
BALTIMORE REGION
Timothy Doyle, Director (410) 767-2369; e-mail: tdoyle@choosemaryland.org
Wyatt Shifflett, Director (410) 767-4779; e-mail: wshifflett@choosemaryland.org
D. Gregory Cole, Director (410) 767-6376; e-mail: gcole@choosemaryland.orgSMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS LENDING
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Director
(410) 767-6356; e-mail: lhall@choosemaryland.org
MARYLAND VENTURE FUND
(T00F0008, formerly 38.06.00.13)
Raymond Dizon, Managing Director (410) 767-6361; e-mail: rdizon@choosemaryland.orgMARYLAND ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT FUND & CHALLENGE PROGRAMS
(T00F0017)
FY2009 appropriation: $2,000,000
MARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FUND
(T00F0021, formerly 38.06.00.21)
FY2009 appropriation: $1,000,000
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Director (410) 767-6356
e-mail: lhall@choosemaryland.orgMARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr.; Beverly Harvey; Stanley H. Jacobs; John R. Kirby; Daniel S. Kuennen; Jeffrey P. Pillas; one vacancy.
MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
(T00F0023)
FY2009 appropriation: $29,800,000
Timothy Doyle, Director (410) 767-2369
e-mail: tdoyle@choosemaryland.org
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Robert T. Cashman, 2005; Gregory A. Davis, 2005; Paula Klepper, 2005; Louna S. Primm, 2006; Roger A. Waesche, Jr., 2006; Ki Duck Han, 2007; one vacancy.
(T00F0002, formerly 38.06.00.02)
D. Gregory Cole, Executive Director (410) 767-6376
e-mail: gcole@choosemaryland.org
Bernard Koman, Chair (chosen by Authority in Nov., 2-year term), 2007
Louna S. Primm, 2007; Ki Duck Han, 2008; Gregory A. Davis, 2009; I. Sharon Dobson, 2009; Richard B. Deemer, 2011; Deborah A. Morgan, 2012; Roger A. Waesche, Jr., 2012.
MARYLAND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
(T00F0003, formerly 38.06.00.03)
FY2009 appropriation: $1,576,976
Stanley W. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 333-4270
e-mail: stucker@choosemaryland.org
Joshua I. Smith, Chair (chosen by Authority in Dec., 1-year term), 2007
Tabu Winslow Morris, 2008; Lawrence N. Almengor, 2009; Deborah P. Goldberg, 2009; Milford A. Thomas, 2010; Shelly M. Gross-Wade, 2011; Charles Patrick Martin, 2012.
DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS
(T00D0001)
FY2009 appropriation: $2,238,011; authorized positions: 17
Samuel J. Lloyd, Assistant Secretary for Small Business (410) 767-3213
e-mail: slloyd@choosemaryland.org
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-6300
Cynthia Schuster, Coordinator (410) 767-6583
e-mail: cschuster@choosemaryland.org
Jorge I. Austrich, Director (410) 767-6678
e-mail: jaustrich@choosemaryland.org
Christine Plater, Director (410) 767-6495
e-mail: cplater@choosemaryland.orgDIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM, & THE ARTS
(T00G00, formerly 38.07.00)
FY2009 appropriation: $35,325,025; authorized positions: 57
Hannah L. Byron, Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Film, & the Arts
(appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development with Governor's approval)
(410) 767-6266
e-mail: hbyron@choosemaryland.org
web: www.visitmaryland.org/
e-mail: avernot@choosemaryland.org
e-mail: bpencek@visitmaryland.org
MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL
(T00G0005, formerly 38.07.00.05)
FY2009 appropriation: $17,487,718; authorized positions: 14
Theresa M. Colvin, Executive Director
(410) 767-6412
e-mail: tcolvin@msac.org
web: www.msac.org
Dania R. Blair, Chair (chosen by Council in June, 1-year term), 2008
Lois-Ann S. Hug, 2008; Alisa K. Pipkin, 2008; Malinda B. Small, 2008; Abigail S. Hoffman, Esq., 2009; Jon J. Liu, Ph.D., 2009; Barbara Beall Messenger, 2009; Patricia Lewis Mote, 2009; Deborah W. Cameron, 2010; David W. Harp, 2010; E. Scott Johnson, Esq., 2010; William Mandicott, 2010; David Taft Terry, Ph.D., 2010.
MARYLAND FILM OFFICE
(T00G0004)
FY2009 appropriation: $669,868; authorized positions: 5
John A. (Jack) Gerbes, Director (410) 767-6340
e-mail: jack@marylandfilm.org
web: www.marylandfilm.org
e-mail: catherine@marylandfilm.org
(T00G0002, formerly 38.07.00.02)
FY2009 appropriation: $4,984,681; authorized positions: 33
Margot Amelia, Executive Director
(410) 767-6299
e-mail: mamelia@visitmaryland.org
web:
www.mdisfun.org/ (Tourism & Promotion)MARYLAND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(T00G0003)
FY2008 appropriation: $7,600,000
Staff: Denise M. Reed (410) 767-6293
David V. Meloy, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term)
Michael E. Haynie, 2008; Helene M. Maher, 2008; Alice Brailey Torriente, 2008; Sergio A. Vitale, 2008; Paul Bales, 2009; Kathleen C. Sher, 2009; Andrew L. Vick, 2009; Khaled M. Said Abdallah, 2010; Terry W. Prather, 2010; Sheldon K. Suga, 2010; one vacancy.
ADMINISTRATION
Denise M. Konopacki, Assistant Director (410) 767-6273
e-mail: denisek@visitmaryland.orgADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS
Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, Assistant Director (410) 767-6331
e-mail: lfitzsimmons@visitmaryland.orgRESEARCH
Rebecca Dougherty, Research Manager (410) 767-6285
e-mail: rdougherty@visitmaryland.orgPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Marci Ross, Assistant Director (410) 767-6286
e-mail: mross@visitmaryland.orgWELCOME CENTERS
Jennifer M. Jones, Manager (410) 767-6296
e-mail: jjones@visitmaryland.orgSALES & MARKETING
Peter Chambliss, Assistant Director (410) 767-6294
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