Signe J. Pringle, Assistant Secretary, Business & Industry Sector Development (410) 767-6662
Thomas B. Riford, Assistant Secretary, Marketing, Tourism, & the Arts (410) 767-6272
Laila K. Atallah, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6446
World Trade Center Baltimore,
401 East Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202 - 3316
(410) 767-6300; 1-888-choosemd (toll free); fax: (410) 333-8628; tty: (410) 333-6926
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/
World Trade Center Baltimore, 401 East Pratt St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Barbara Curnin Kountz, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-6456
e-mail: barbara.kountz@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & FAIR PRACTICES
Daniel P. Leonard, Director (410) 767-6470; e-mail: daniel.leonard@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDITS
Maqsood K. Khan, Chief Auditor (410) 767-2292; e-mail: maqsood.khan@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF POLICY, RESEARCH, & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
(T00A0002, formerly T00A0007, formerly T00C0001)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,661,038; authorized positions: 11
Rhonda J. Ray, Managing Director (410) 767-6314
e-mail: rhonda.ray@maryland.gov
Chair: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce
Appointed by Governor: Ellington E. Churchill, Jr.
Appointed by Senate President to 2-year terms: Pamela G. Beidle; Leslie Goodwyn; Claudia Towles.
Appointed by House Speaker to 2-year terms: Benjamin T. Brooks, Sr.; Stephen C. Samaras; Michael J. Whitson.
RESEARCH & INFORMATION SERVICES
Nancy E. McCrea, Research Director (410) 767-6861
e-mail: nancy.mccrea@maryland.gov
MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(formerly T00A0002, formerly 38.01.00.02)
Juliane G. Woepke, Executive Director (443) 324-0861
e-mail: juliane.woepke@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/economic-development-commission
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Anirban Basu, J.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2020
Martin P. Brunk, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2020
John E. Coleman; Kai K. Hirabayashi; Manish D. Kothari; Julia C. Lenzer; Jeanette Glose Partlow; Elizabeth Rendon-Sherman; Margaret Wood, D.A.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2019.
Howard B. Bowen; Scott D. Burger; Robert L. Wallace; J. Blacklock (Lock) Wills, Jr.; three vacancies. Terms expire 2020.
Anne Marie Dickerson; Aris Melissaratos; Laura A. Neuman; one vacancy. Terms expire 2021.
Appointed by Senate President: Kenneth R. Banks; Martin G. Knott, Jr.
Appointed by Senate President (nonvoting): Brian J. Feldman
Appointed by House Speaker: Michael G. Miller; one vacancy.
Appointed by House Speaker (nonvoting): Brian M. Crosby
Ex officio (nonvoting): Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce; Tiffany P. Robinson, Esq., Secretary of Labor; Robert C. Brennan, Executive Director, Maryland Economic Development Corporation; Linda L. Singh, Interim Executive Director, Maryland Technology Development Corporation.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY
(T00A0008, formerly T00B0001, formerly 38.02.00.01)
FY2020 appropriation: $5,177,646; authorized positions: 28
Mathew J. Palmer, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6309
e-mail: mat.palmer@maryland.gov
CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT
GENERAL SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF BIOHEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms:
Christopher P. Austin, M.D.; Richard A. Bendis; Jarrod E. Borkat; William G. Hearl, Ph.D.; Theodore J. Olsen; Wendy Perrow; Sanjay K. Rai, Ph.D.; Robert Storey; Frank F. Weichold, M.D., Ph.D.; Christy W. Wyskiel; four vacancies. Terms expire 2019.
Laurie E. Locascio, Ph.D. Term expires 2021.
Representing Maryland Technology Development Corporation: Arti Santhanam, Ph.D.
Ex officio: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce.
BUSINESS & INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS RETENTION
OFFICE OF FINANCE PROGRAMS
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
SMALL BUSINESS
TAX PROGRAMS
MARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FUND
MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Ex officio: Jerome W. Klasmeier, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Andrew W. Fish, designee of Secretary of Commerce.
MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Ex officio: Jerome W. Klasmeier, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Andrew W. Fish, designee of Secretary of Commerce.
MARYLAND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Ex officio: Peter V. R. Franchot, Comptroller of Maryland; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., designee of Secretary of Commerce.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT & TRADE
THE AMERICAS
EAST ASIA
EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, & NEW ZEALAND
OFFICE OF MILITARY & FEDERAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
OFFICE OF CYBERSECURITY & AEROSPACE
EDUCATION & INNOVATION
Robert M. Hallenbeck, Chair (chosen by Authority)
Appointed by Senate President & House Speaker: Robert M. Hallenbeck; Renee M. Winsky.
Ex officio: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce; Jay A. Perman, M.D., Chancellor, University System of Maryland; Linda L. Singh, Interim Executive Director, Maryland Technology Development Corporation; vacancy, President, Maryland Technology Development Corporation; Andrew E. Jones, Managing Director, Maryland Venture Fund.
MANUFACTURING
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Commerce)
Appointed by Secretary of Commerce with Governor's approval to 3-year terms: Willie E. May, Ph.D.; Patrick S. Nolan; Christine A. Ross; Scott M. Simmons. Terms expire 2018.
Loretta D. Eggleston; Saundra L. Lamb; Thomas W. Sanders; Craig Wanner. Terms expire 2019.
Susan J. Ganz; Robert R. Patton; James W. Strong. Terms expire 2020.
Joan E. Cooper-Gerber; Philip J. Tulkoff. Terms expire 2021.
Appointed by Senate President: Katherine A. Klausmeier
Appointed by House Speaker: Edward P. (Ned) Carey
Ex officio: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce.
Appointed by Governor in consultation with Secretary of Commerce to 3-year terms:
Carla R. Du Pree. Term expires 2017.
Julia Spangler Madden. Term expires 2020.
Lily D. Bengfort; Anthony A. Cornwell; Joan M. G. Lyon; John Schratwieser. Terms expire 2021.
Timothy L. App; Jacqueline Tibbs Copeland; Sumita Kim; Benny Russell; Anne Winter West. Terms expire 2022.
Everlana Zoe Charlton. Term expires 2023.
Appointed by Senate President: Carole Alexander; Ronald N. Young.
Appointed by House Speaker: Barbara L. Bershon; Alonzo T. Washington.
OFFICE OF MARKETING
DIGITAL MARKETING
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Daniel V. Leaderman, Senior Communications Manager (410) 767-6268
OFFICE OF TOURISM & FILM
OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Judy Long Bixler, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2020
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: James M. Neitzey, 2018; Daniel P. Spedden, 2018; Donna L. Abbott, 2020.
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Commerce & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Heather Renz, 2018; G. Hale Harrison, 2019; Casey Jenkins, 2020; Cara H. Joyce, 2020; Ruth M. Umbel, 2020; Alexandra L. (Ali) Von Paris, 2020; Carmen E. Gonzales, 2021; Candace B. Osunsade, 2021; Monroe Harrison, 2022; Michael J. James, 2022.
Appointed by Senate President: Bill Ferguson; Katie Fry Hester; Melonie D. Johnson; Patrick H. Nutter; one vacancy.
Appointed by House Speaker: Wendell R. Beitzel; Adolph W. Ebersberger; three vacancies.
ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS
INTERACTIVE SERVICES
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
BUDGET & FINANCE
Craig J. Svoboda, Director (410) 767-2377
e-mail: craig.svoboda@maryland.gov
Brenda Lee, Director (410) 767-2345
e-mail: brenda.lee@maryland.gov
Timothy G. LaValle, Director (410) 767-2202
e-mail: timothy.lavalle@maryland.gov
Michelle M. Martin, Director (410) 767-3385
e-mail: michelle.martin1@maryland.gov
(part of T00A0008, formerly T00B0001, formerly 38.02.00.01)
Regina Y. Tillery, Director & Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 767-3391
e-mail: regina.tillery@maryland.gov
ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Robert J. Brightful, Manager (410) 767-4837
e-mail: robert.brightful@maryland.gov
James I. Keenan III, Manager (410) 767-2308
e-mail: james.keenan@maryland.gov
Timothy G. LaValle, Records Officer (410) 767-2202
e-mail: timothy.lavalle@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
(T00F00, formerly 38.05.00.01 & T00I00))
FY2020 appropriation: $83,637,169; authorized positions: 60
Signe J. Pringle, Assistant Secretary (410) 767-6662
e-mail: signe.pringle@maryland.gov
OPERATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Roger J. Venezia, Director (410) 767-6394
e-mail: roger.venezia@maryland.gov
(T00F0002)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,170,909; authorized positions: 4
Ulyana V. Desiderio, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-6379
e-mail: ulyana.desiderio@maryland.gov
web: https://open.maryland.gov/industries/biohealth/
MARYLAND LIFE SCIENCES ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Ulyana V. Desiderio (410) 767-6379; e-mail: ulyana.desiderio@maryland.gov
web: https://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/life-sciences-advisory-board
Jay A. Perman M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2019
Ernesto P. Chanona, Ph.D., Manager (410) 767-6303
e-mail: ernesto.chanona@maryland.gov
(T00F0004)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,964,561; authorized positions: 17
Jayson D. Knott, Senior Director (410) 767-6978
e-mail: jayson.knott@maryland.gov
Elizabeth M. Carven, Senior Director, Regional Growth & Retention (410) 767-8831
e-mail: elizabeth.carven@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF RECRUITMENT & BUSINESS LOCATION SERVICES
Kavita Verma, Director (410) 767-0994
e-mail: kavita.verma@maryland.gov
(T00F0008, formerly 38.06.00)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,946,424; authorized positions: 25
Andrew W. Fish, Senior Director (410) 767-6376
e-mail: andy.fish@maryland.gov
ADMINISTRATION
Darla M. Garrett, Program Manager (410) 767-6963; e-mail: darla.garrett@maryland.gov
Timothy P. Doyle, Program Manager (410) 767-2369; e-mail: timothy.doyle@maryland.gov
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Program Manager (410) 767-6356; e-mail: celester.hall@maryland.gov
Lani M. Sinfield, Program Manager (410) 767-4041; e-mail: lani.sinfield1@maryland.gov
(T00F0021, 38.06.00.21)
FY2020 appropriation: $200,000
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Director (410) 767-6356; e-mail: celester.hall@maryland.gov
(T00F0023)
FY2020 appropriation: $27,000,00
Timothy P. Doyle, Acting Executive Director (410) 767-2369
e-mail: timothy.doyle@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/medaaf
Louna S. Primm, Co-Chair (chosen by Authority in Nov., 2-year term), 2020
Bernard L. Jennings, 2017; Brian F. Sweeney, 2018; Bohdan Denysyk, Ph.D., 2019; Carla A. Nealy, 2019; Richard B. Deemer, 2021.
(T00F0042, formerly T00F0014, formerly T00F0002, formerly 38.06.00.02)
Timothy P. Doyle, Acting Executive Director (410) 767-2369
e-mail: timothy.doyle@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-lending-institutions/MIDFA
Louna S. Primm, Co-Chair (chosen by Authority in Nov., 2-year term), 2020
Richard B. Deemer, 2021; Bernard L. Jennings, 2022; Brian F. Sweeney, 2023; Bohdan Denysyk, Ph.D., 2024; Carla A. Nealy, 2024.
(T00F0003 & T00F0009, formerly 38.06.00.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $6,687,716
Stanley W. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 333-4270
e-mail: stanley.tucker@mmggroup.com
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/msbdfa
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Chair (chosen by Authority in Dec., 1-year term)
Charles Patrick Martin, 2017; Laura Pasternak, 2019; Gina R. Ramsey, 2019; Mara L. Sierocinski, 2020; Kehinde Oreagba, 2022; Sharon R. Pinder, 2022; one vacancy.
(T00A0007, formerly T00F0002)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,391,339; authorized positions: 9
Jessica L. Reynolds, Senior Director (410) 767-6435
e-mail: jessica.reynolds@maryland.gov
AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, & SOUTH ASIA
Brian J. Castleberry, Regional Manager (410) 767-6362; e-mail: brian.castleberry@maryland.gov
Michael Howley, Regional Manager (410) 767-2808; e-mail: michael.howley@maryland.gov
Felicia M. Pullam, Regional Manager (410) 767-0688; e-mail: felicia.pullam@maryland.gov
Andrew R. Kreinik, Regional Manager (410) 767-8824; e-mail: andrew.kreinik@maryland.gov
(T00A0009, formerly T00F0013)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,990,921; authorized positions: 6
Lisa A. Swoboda, Senior Director (410) 767-6077
e-mail: lisa.swoboda@maryland.gov
(T00F0005)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,791,955; authorized positions: 8
Heather M. Gramm, Senior Director (410) 767-5570
e-mail: heather.gramm1@maryland.gov
AGRIBUSINESS & ENERGY
Wade Haerle, Manager (410) 767-6370
e-mail: wade.haerle@maryland.gov
(T00F0006)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,181,516; authorized positions: 3
Vacancy, Senior Director (410) 767-6379
Sarah D. Sheppard, Director (410) 767-6368
e-mail: sarah.sheppard1@maryland.gov
MARYLAND E-NNOVATION INITIATIVE FUND AUTHORITY
(T00F0020)
FY2020 appropriation: $8,500,000
Staff: Sarah D. Sheppard (410) 767-6368; e-mail: sarah.sheppard1@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/maryland-e-nnovation-initiative-fund-authority
Todd N. Sabin, Manager (410) 767-0697
e-mail: todd.sabin@maryland.gov
MARYLAND MANUFACTURING ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Todd N. Sabin (410) 767-0697; e-mail: todd.sabin@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/manufacturing-commission
DIVISION OF MARKETING, TOURISM, & THE ARTS
(T00A0006, formerly T00E0001)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,636,796; authorized positions: 17
Thomas B. Riford, Assistant Secretary (410) 767-6272
e-mail: tom.riford@maryland.gov
MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL
(T00G0005, formerly 38.07.00.05)
FY2020 appropriation: $24,375,717 authorized positions: 11
Kenneth W. Skrzesz, Executive Director (410) 767-6412
e-mail: kenneth.skrzesz@maryland.gov
web: www.msac.org/
John A. Rasmussen, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Council in June, 1-year term), 2020
Sherri K. Diehl, Director (410) 767-6835
e-mail: sherri.diehl@maryland.gov
DIGITAL CONTENT
Dean Storm, Manager (410) 767-6324
e-mail: dean.storm@maryland.gov
Carolyn F. Hammock, Director (410) 767-2375
e-mail: carolyn.hammock@maryland.gov
Karen Glenn Hood, Director (410) 767-6318
e-mail: karen.glennhood@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/media/press-room
e-mail: daniel.leaderman@maryland.gov
BUSINESS NEWS
Amanda C. Winters, Communications Manager (410) 767-1747
e-mail: amanda.winters@maryland.gov
(T00G00, formerly 38.07.00)
FY2020 appropriation: $39,620,495; authorized positions: 37
Elizabeth F. (Liz) Fitzsimmons, Managing Director, Tourism, Film & the Arts (appointed by Secretary of Commerce with Governor's approval)
(410) 767-6331
e-mail: elizabeth.fitzsimmons@maryland.gov
MARYLAND FILM OFFICE
[OFFICE OF FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA]
John A. (Jack) Gerbes, Director (410) 767-6340
e-mail: john.gerbes@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandfilm.org/
(T00G0002, formerly 38.07.00.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,424,374; authorized positions: 23
web:
www.visitmaryland.org/ (Tourism & Promotion)
MARYLAND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(T00G0003)
FY2020 appropriation: $10,160,000
Staff: Julia A. Bouie (410) 767-6289; e-mail: julia.bouie2@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/tourism-development-board
Brian M. Lawrence, Assistant Director (410) 767-6299; e-mail: brian.lawrence@maryland.gov
Lucy C. Chittenden, Assistant Director (410) 767-6275; e-mail: lucy.chittenden@maryland.gov
Marci W. Ross, Assistant Director (410) 767-6286; e-mail: marci.ross@maryland.gov
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