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John T. Papavasiliou, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6309
Heather M. Gramm, Assistant Secretary, Business & Industry Sector Development (410) 598-0842
Vacancy, Assistant Secretary, Marketing, Tourism, & the Arts
Laila K. Atallah, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6446

World Trade Center, 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, 401 East Pratt St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Vacancy, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6440
COUNSEL
(T00A0003, formerly 38.01.00.03)
FY2024 appropriation: $1,633,832; authorized positions:
Laila K. Atallah, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6446
e-mail: laila.atallah@maryland.gov

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
David E. McDaniels, Chief Auditor (410) 767-6294
e-mail: david.mcdaniels@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POLICY, RESEARCH, & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
(T00A0002, formerly T00A0007, formerly T00C0001)
FY2024 appropriation: $1,687,221; authorized positions:
Staff: Shawnta Goins-Haith (410) 767-6312; e-mail: shawnta.goins@maryland.gov

Jennifer C. LaHatte, Managing Director (410) 767-6979
e-mail: jennifer.lahatte@maryland.gov

POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Robin S. Bailey, Director (410) 767-6314; e-mail: robin.bailey1@maryland.gov

RESEARCH & INFORMATION SERVICES
James R. Palma, Director (410) 767-6680; e-mail: james.palma@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:
Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Governor)
Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Governor)

Robert L. Wallace. Term expires 2023.

Seth Goldman; Sandeep Gopalan; Aris Melissaratos; Laura A. Neuman. Terms expire 2024.

Nia Banks; Nakeia L. Drummond; Joseph Russell Fugett; Israel Shai Klein; Miguel Gladiolo Wilson; Christy Wyskiel; Scott Zakheim. Terms expire 2025.

Paxton Kent Baker; Sherri N. Blount; August J. (Augie) Chiasera; M. Elizabeth Georg; Reginald C. Hilton III; Ginger L. Noble; Leon F. Pinkett III; Dana Stebbins; Joseph K. White. Terms expire 2026.

Appointed by Senate President: Kenneth R. Banks; Gwen McCall.

Appointed by Senate President (nonvoting): Brian J. Feldman

Appointed by House Speaker: Arnold E. Jablon; one vacancy.

Appointed by House Speaker (nonvoting): Brian M. Crosby

Ex officio (nonvoting): Kevin A. Anderson, Secretary of Commerce; Portia Y. Wu, Esq., Secretary of Labor; J. Thomas Sadowski, Jr., Executive Director, Maryland Economic Development Corporation; Troy LeMaile-Stovall, Executive Director, Maryland Technology Development Corporation.

DEPUTY SECRETARY

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY
(T00A0008, formerly T00B0001, formerly 38.02.00.01)
FY2024 appropriation: $7,000,392; authorized positions:
John T. Papavasiliou, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6309
e-mail: john.papavasiliou2@maryland.gov

BUDGET & FINANCE
Alexander (Alex) Grant, Director (410) 767-2377
e-mail: alex.grant1@maryland.gov

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT
Brenda Lee, Director (410) 767-2345
e-mail: brenda.lee@maryland.gov

GENERAL SERVICES
Contact: John T. Papavasiliou, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6309
e-mail: john.papavasiliou2@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Director (410) 767-2202


HUMAN RESOURCES
Michelle M. Martin, Director (410) 767-3385
e-mail: michelle.martin1@maryland.gov

INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
James I. Keenan III, Manager (410) 767-2308; e-mail: james.keenan@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Contact: John T. Papavasiliou, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6309
e-mail: john.papavasiliou2@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Records Officer (410) 767-2202

DIVISION OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

OPERATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Roger J. Venezia, Director (410) 767-6394
e-mail: roger.venezia@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
(T00F0004)
FY2024 appropriation: $45,044,570; authorized positions:


OFFICE OF BUSINESS RECRUITMENT & LOCATION SERVICES
Jayson D. Knott, Senior Director (410) 767-6978
e-mail: jayson.knott@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF REGIONAL GROWTH & RETENTION
Lori A. Ratzburg, Senior Director (410) 350-4242
e-mail: lori.ratzburg@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FINANCE PROGRAMS
(T00F0008, formerly 38.06.00)
FY2024 appropriation: $4,419,581; authorized positions:
Andrew W. Fish, Senior Director (410) 767-6376
e-mail: andy.fish@maryland.gov


ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATION
Darla M. Garrett, Program Director (410) 767-6963; e-mail: darla.garrett@maryland.gov

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Timothy P. Doyle, Program Manager (410) 767-2369; e-mail: timothy.doyle@maryland.gov

SMALL BUSINESS
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Program Manager (410) 767-6356; e-mail: celester.hall@maryland.gov

TAX PROGRAMS
Abigail McKnight, Program Manager (410) 767-7234; e-mail: abigail.mcknight@maryland.gov

MARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FUND
(T00F0021, 38.06.00.21)
FY2024 appropriation: $1,000,000
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Director (410) 767-6356; e-mail: celester.hall@maryland.gov

MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
(T00F0023)
FY2024 appropriation: $17,500,000
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

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Louna S. Primm, Co-Chair (chosen by Authority in Nov., 2-year term), 2025
Brian F. Sweeney, Sr., 2023; Bohdan Denysyk, Ph.D., 2024; Ryan D. Showalter, Esq., 2024; Richard H. Ohnmacht, 2026; Anne M. Hooper, 2027; Bernard L. Jennings, 2027.

Ex officio: Ben J. Seigel, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Andrew W. Fish, designee of Secretary of Commerce.

MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
(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

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Louna S. Primm, Chair (chosen by Authority in Nov., 2-year term), 2025
Brian F. Sweeney, Sr., 2023; Bohdan Denysyk, Ph.D., 2024; Ryan D. Showalter, Esq., 2024; Richard H. Ohnmacht, 2026; Michael J. Faison, 2027; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Ben J. Seigel, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Andrew W. Fish, designee of Secretary of Commerce.

MARYLAND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
(T00F0003 & T00F0009, formerly 38.06.00.03)
FY2024 appropriation: $14,908,375
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Chair (410) 767- 6356
e-mail: les.hall@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/msbdfa

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Chair (chosen by Authority in Dec., 1-year term)
Laura Pasternak, 2024; Gina R. Ramsey, 2024; Mara L. Sierocinski, 2025; Charles Patrick Martin, 2027; Kehinde Oreagba, 2027; Sharon R. Pinder, 2027; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Ben J. Seigel, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., designee of Secretary of Commerce.

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT & TRADE
(T00F0010, formerly T00A0007, T00F0002)
FY2024 appropriation: $5,106,966; authorized positions:
Jessica L. Reynolds, Senior Director (410) 767-6435
e-mail: jessica.reynolds@maryland.gov

UK, AFRICA, & MIDDLE EAST
Brian J. Castleberry, Regional Manager (410) 767-6362; e-mail: brian.castleberry@maryland.gov

THE AMERICAS
Vacancy, Regional Manager (410) 767-2808

EAST ASIA
Hui-Min Tzeng, Regional Manager (443) 794-7239; e-mail: hui-min.tzeng@maryland.gov

EUROPE
Andrew R. Kreinik, Regional Manager (410) 767-8824; e-mail: andrew.kreinik@maryland.gov

INDIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, AUSTRALIA, & NEW ZEALAND
Mia Romeo, Regional Manager (443) 676-8990
e-mail: mia.romeo@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MILITARY & FEDERAL AFFAIRS
(T00F0013, formerly T00A0009, T00F0013)
FY2024 appropriation: $3,688,315; authorized positions:
Lisa A. Swoboda, Senior Director (410) 767-6077
e-mail: lisa.swoboda@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(T00F0005)
FY2024 appropriation: $14,824,439; authorized positions:
Vacancy, Senior Director


AGRIBUSINESS & ENERGY
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-6370


OFFICE OF CYBERSECURITY & AEROSPACE
(formerly T00F0006)
Kimberly A. Mentzell, Director (443) 414-7508
e-mail: kimberly.mentzell@maryland.gov


EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
Sarah D. Sheppard, Director (410) 767-6368
e-mail: sarah.sheppard1@maryland.gov


MARYLAND E-NNOVATION INITIATIVE FUND AUTHORITY
(T00F0020)
FY2024 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

Renee M. Winsky, Chair (chosen by Authority)

Appointed by Senate President & House Speaker: Renee M. Winsky; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Kevin A. Anderson, Secretary of Commerce; Jay A. Perman, M.D., Chancellor, University System of Maryland; Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, Chief Executive Officer, Stephen P. Auvil, Executive Vice-President, & Jack Miner, Chief Investment Officer, Maryland Technology Development Corporation.

OFFICE OF LIFE SCIENCES
(formerly T00F0002)
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

Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms:
Jay A. Perman, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025


Jesse B. Christopher; Mark G. Mortenson; Deborah D. Ricker, Ph.D.; Martin P. Rosendale; W. Robert Storey; Michael S. Weingarten; Ellington S. West; Christy Williams Wyskiel; two vacancies. Terms expire 2023.

Trushar Agrawal; Richard A. Bendis; Rebecca A. H. Fisher, Ph.D.; Edward E. C. Margerrison, Ph.D.; Deborah D. Ricker, Ph.D.; Kashauna G. Rohlehr. Terms expire 2025.

Representing Maryland Technology Development Corporation: Arti Santhanam, Ph.D.

Ex officio: Kevin A. Anderson, Secretary of Commerce.

BUSINESS & INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT
Matthew T. Cimino, Manager (410) 215-9169 (mobile)
e-mail: matthew.cimino@maryland.gov

MANUFACTURING
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-0697
e-mail:

MARYLAND MANUFACTURING ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Heather Gramm (410) 767-0842; e-mail: heather.gramm1@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/manufacturing-commission

Lynda L. Hefner, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Commerce), 2024


Appointed by Secretary of Commerce with Governor's approval to 3-year terms: Susan J. Ganz; Mina J. Izadjoo, Ph.D.; Robert R. Patton; James W. Strong. Terms expire 2023.

Susan B. Chambers; Samuel B. Griffith; Kelly A. Koermer, Esq.; Gregory T. Maxwell; Norman S. Phillips. Terms expire 2024.

William S. Beckman; Luke Chow; E. Katarina Ennerfelt; April N. Richardson, Esq. Terms expire 2025.

Appointed by Senate President: Katherine A. Klausmeier

Appointed by House Speaker: David V. Fraser-Hidalgo

Ex officio: Kevin A. Anderson, Secretary of Commerce.

DIVISION OF MARKETING, TOURISM, & THE ARTS

MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL
(T00G0005, formerly 38.07.00.05)
FY2024 appropriation: $32,378,662; authorized positions:
Steven Skerritt-Davis, Executive Director (410) 767-6494
e-mail: steven.skerritt-davis@maryland.gov
web: www.msac.org/

Appointed by Governor in consultation with Secretary of Commerce to 3-year terms:
Jacqueline Tibbs Copeland, Chair (chosen by Council in June, 1-year term), 2025

Lily D. Bengfort; David O. Fakunle, Ph.D.; John Schratwieser; Christopher P. Sloan. Terms expire 2024.

Ashley C. Minner Jones; Tonya R. Miller; Benny Russell; Joel J. Snyder. Terms expire 2025.

Ruby Lopez Harper; Paige Hernandez; Alba E. Rivera; Gregory W. Tucker. Terms expire 2026.

Appointed by Senate President: Carole Alexander; Cheryl C. Kagan.

Appointed by House Speaker: Shelley Morhaim, J.D.; Cheryl E. Pasteur.

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Karen Glenn Hood, Director (410) 767-6318
e-mail: karen.glennhood@maryland.gov
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/media/press-room

BUSINESS NEWS
Amanda C. Winters, Assistant Director (410) 767-1747
e-mail: amanda.winters@maryland.gov


Daniel V. Leaderman, Senior Communications Manager (410) 767-6268
e-mail: daniel.leaderman@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MARKETING
Sherri K. Diehl, Marketing Director (410) 767-6835
e-mail: sherri.diehl@maryland.gov

CREATIVE SERVICES
Saundra Jones, Creative Director (410) 767-3498
e-mail: saundra.jones@maryland.gov

DIGITAL MARKETING
Carolyn F. Hammock, Digital Marketing Director (410) 767-2375
e-mail: carolyn.hammock@maryland.gov

DIGITAL CONTENT
Julie A. Miller, Digital Content Manager (410) 767-6324
e-mail: julie.miller@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF TOURISM & FILM
(formerly T00G00, 38.07.00)
Appointed by Secretary of Commerce with Governor's approval:
Elizabeth F. (Liz) Fitzsimmons, Managing Director, Tourism & Film
(410) 767-6331
e-mail: elizabeth.fitzsimmons@maryland.gov


ADVISORY COMMISSION ON MARYLAND ALCOHOL MANUFACTURING
web: https://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/advisory-commission-on-maryland-alcohol-manufacturing-and-promotion

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Joseph A. Fiola, Ph.D., 2024; Scott K. Jendrek, 2024; Kimberly T. Johnson, 2024; Mark P. Burke, 2025; Robert T. Butz, 2025; Jaime M. Windon, 2025; Joan F. Cartier, Ph.D., 2026; Roy W. Crow, 2026; one vacancy.

Appointed by Senate President: Craig J. Zucker

Appointed by House Speaker: Kriselda Valderrama

Appointed by Chair, Alcohol & Tobacco Commission: Jeffrey A. Kelly

Ex officio: Steven A. Connolly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Kevin A. Anderson, Secretary of Commerce; Gerald Stinnett, designee of Special Secretary of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.

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/

OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
(T00G0002, formerly 38.07.00.02)
FY2024 appropriation: $6,910,285; authorized positions:
web: www.visitmaryland.org/ (Tourism & Promotion)

MARYLAND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(T00G0003)
FY2024 appropriation: $15,503,600
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

Benjamin N. Seidel, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2025


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Sandy J. Maruchi-Turner, 2024; Cassandra M. Vanhooser, 2024; Ashley R. Chenault, 2026.

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Commerce & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Heather A. Braue, 2024; Rick J. Howarth, 2024; Albert A. Spence, 2024; Tonya M. Fitzpatrick, 2025; Melanie D. Johnson, 2025; Robert Arthur, 2026; David A. Ferraro, 2026; Juan Carlos Linares, 2026; Gerardo Martinez, 2026; Levern McElveen, 2026.

Appointed by Senate President: Bill Ferguson; Katie Fry Hester; James N. Matthias, Jr.; Patrick H. Nutter; Shelonda Stokes.

Appointed by House Speaker: Adolph W. Ebersberger; Wayne A. Hartman; Christopher Reihl; Melissa R. Wells.

ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS
Brian M. Lawrence, Assistant Director (410) 767-6299; e-mail: brian.lawrence@maryland.gov

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Marci W. Ross, Assistant Director (410) 767-6286; e-mail: marci.ross@maryland.gov

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Cynthia Miller, Director (410) 767-6266
e-mail: cynthiad.miller@maryland.gov

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