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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
Thomas B. Riford, Assistant Secretary, Marketing, Tourism, & the Arts (410) 767-6272
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

Kyle W. McColgan, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6440; e-mail: kyle.mccolgan@maryland.gov

COUNSEL
(T00A0003, formerly 38.01.00.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,540,124; authorized positions: 10
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)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,742,908; authorized positions: 12
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
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-6314


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:
J. Edward Coleman, Co-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025
Margaret W. Wood, D.A., Co-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025

Susan B. Chambers; August J. (Augie) Chiasera; Melissa Noel; Leon F. Pinkett III; Saif Rehman, Ph.D.; Gary R. Ruddell; Eugene B. Silverman, Ph.D.; Robert L. Wallace; one vacancy. Terms expire 2023.

Anne Marie Dickerson; Aris Melissaratos; Laura A. Neuman; one vacancy. Terms expire 2024.

Kai K. Hirabayashi; Manish D. Kothari; Julia C. Lenzer; Jeanette Glose Partlow; Elizabeth Rendon-Sherman; one vacancy. Terms expire 2025.

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

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

Appointed by House Speaker: Arnold E. Jablon; Michael G. Miller.

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

Ex officio (nonvoting): R. Michael Gill, Secretary of Commerce; Tiffany P. Robinson, 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)
FY2021 appropriation: $5,389,865; authorized positions: 28
John T. Papavasiliou, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6309
e-mail: john.papavasiliou2@maryland.gov

BUDGET & FINANCE
Bridget E. Patton, Director (410) 767-2377
e-mail: bridget.patton2@maryland.gov

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

GENERAL SERVICES
Timothy G. LaValle, Director (410) 767-2202
e-mail: timothy.lavalle@maryland.gov

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
Timothy G. LaValle, Records Officer (410) 767-2202
e-mail: timothy.lavalle@maryland.gov

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 & BUSINESS SERVICES
(T00F0004)
FY2021 appropriation: $4,027,948; authorized positions: 18
Jayson D. Knott, Senior Director (410) 767-6978
e-mail: jayson.knott@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF RECRUITMENT & BUSINESS LOCATION SERVICES
Kavita Verma, Director (410) 767-0994
e-mail: kavita.verma@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS RETENTION
Lori A. Ratzburg, Senior Director, Regional Growth & Retention (410) 350-4242
e-mail: lori.ratsburg@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FINANCE PROGRAMS
(T00F0008, formerly 38.06.00)
FY2021 appropriation: $4,135,509; 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

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
Lani M. Sinfield, Program Manager (410) 767-4041; e-mail: lani.sinfield1@maryland.gov

MARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FUND
(T00F0021, 38.06.00.21)
FY2021 appropriation: $200,000
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Director (410) 767-6356; e-mail: celester.hall@maryland.gov

MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
(T00F0023)
FY2021 appropriation: $19,000,00
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

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: Jerome W. Klasmeier, 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; Anne M. Hooper, 2027; Bernard L. Jennings, 2027.

Ex officio: Jerome W. Klasmeier, 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)
FY2021 appropriation: $7,287,716
Stanley W. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 333-4270
e-mail: stanley.tucker@mmggroup.com
web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/msbdfa

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Chair (chosen by Authority in Dec., 1-year term)
Laura E. 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: Clemis A. Kaikis, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., designee of Secretary of Commerce.

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT & TRADE
(T00F0010, formerly T00A0007, T00F0002)
FY2021 appropriation: $3,444,495; authorized positions: 8
Jessica L. Reynolds, Senior Director (410) 767-0688
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

THE AMERICAS
Michael Howley, Regional Manager (410) 767-2808; e-mail: michael.howley@maryland.gov

EAST ASIA
Hui-Min Tzeng, Regional Manager (410) 767-0688; e-mail: hui-min.tzeng@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF LIFE SCIENCES
(formerly T00F0002)
Vacancy, Senior Manager (410) 767-3213
Staff: 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), 2023

Richard A. Bendis; Jesse B. Christopher; Rebecca A. H. Fisher, Ph.D.; Edward E. C. Margerrison, Ph.D.; Mark G. Mortenson; Sanjay K. Rai, Ph.D.; Deborah D. Ricker, Ph.D.; KaShauna G. Rohlehr; Martin P. Rosendale; Joseph F. Sanchez, Ph.D.; Brian J. Stamper; W. Robert Storey; Michael S. Weingarten; Ellington S. West; Christy Williams Wyskiel. Terms expire 2023.

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

Ex officio: R. Michael Gill, Secretary of Commerce.

BUSINESS & INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy, Senior Manager (410) 767-3213
Contact: Ulyana V. Desiderio, Ph.D. (410) 767-6379
e-mail: ulyana.desiderio@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MILITARY & FEDERAL AFFAIRS
(T00F0013, formerly T00A0009, T00F0013)
FY2021 appropriation: $3,028,658; authorized positions: 5
Lisa A. Swoboda, Senior Director (410) 767-6077
e-mail: lisa.swoboda@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(T00F0005)
FY2021 appropriation: $3,782,958; authorized positions: 14
Staff: Patrick J. Wynn (443) 928-3569
e-mail: patrick.wynn@maryland.gov


AGRIBUSINESS & ENERGY
Wade Haerle, Manager (410) 767-6370
e-mail: wade.haerle@maryland.gov


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


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


MARYLAND E-NNOVATION INITIATIVE FUND AUTHORITY
(T00F0020)
FY2021 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

Robert M. Hallenbeck, Chair (chosen by Authority)

Appointed by Senate President & House Speaker: Robert M. Hallenbeck; Renee M. Winsky.

Ex officio: R. Michael Gill, Secretary of Commerce; Jay A. Perman, M.D., Chancellor, University System of Maryland; Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, Chief Executive Director, Maryland Technology Development Corporation; vacancy, President, Maryland Technology Development Corporation; Elizabeth Good Mazhari, Interim Managing Director, Maryland Venture Fund.

MANUFACTURING
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

Scott M. Simmons, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Commerce), 2021


Appointed by Secretary of Commerce with Governor's approval to 3-year terms: Saundra L. Lamb, Esq.; Thomas W. Sanders. Terms expire 2022.

Susan J. Ganz; Mina J. Izadjoo, Ph.D.; Robert R. Patton; James W. Strong. Terms expire 2023.

Samuel B. Griffith; Lynda L. Hefner; Kelly A. Koermer, Esq.; Gregory T. Maxwell; Norman S. Phillips. Terms expire 2024.

William S. Beckman; E. Katarina Ennerfelt. Terms expire 2025.

Appointed by Senate President: Katherine A. Klausmeier

Appointed by House Speaker: Edward P. (Ned) Carey

Ex officio: R. Michael Gill, Secretary of Commerce.

DIVISION OF MARKETING, TOURISM, & THE ARTS

MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL
(T00G0005, formerly 38.07.00.05)
FY2021 appropriation: $27,568,857; authorized positions: 11
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

Everlana Zoe Charlton; Molline C. Jackson; Julia Spangler Madden; John A. Rasmussen, Ph.D. Terms expire 2023.

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

Timothy L. App; Bonnie Fogel; Sumita Kim; Benny Russel. Terms expire 2025.

Appointed by Senate President: Carole Alexander; Ronald N. Young.

Appointed by House Speaker: Shelley Morhaim, J.D.; Alonzo T. Washington.

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

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

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

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

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

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


OFFICE OF TOURISM & FILM
(formerly T00G00, 38.07.00)
Elizabeth F. (Liz) Fitzsimmons, Managing Director, Tourism & Film (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/

OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
(T00G0002, formerly 38.07.00.02)
FY2021 appropriation: $5,049,141; authorized positions: 24
web: www.visitmaryland.org/ (Tourism & Promotion)

MARYLAND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(T00G0003)
FY2021 appropriation: $10,660,000
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

Judy Long Bixler, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2023


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Ashley R. Chenault, 2023; Sandy J. Maruchi-Turner, 2024; Cassandra M. Vanhooser, 2024.

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Commerce & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Casey Jenkins, 2023; Cara Hergan Joyce, 2023; Juan Carlos Linares, 2023; Heather A. Braue, 2024; Rick J. Howarth, 2024; Albert A. Spence, 2024; Benjamin N. Seidel, 2025; Melanie D. Johnson, 2025; Christopher W. Riehl, 2025; one vacancy.

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

Appointed by House Speaker: Wendell R. Beitzel; Adolph W. Ebersberger; three vacancies.

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

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