OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT & TRADE e-mail: timothy.doyle@maryland.gov Gov. Wes Moore taps rejected Stadium Authority appointee for special Formerly known as the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED), the new Department of Commerce will focus on attracting, retaining, and expanding . Box 4140 Scottsdale, AZ 85261 EMAIL: ppt-info@presidentialprayerteam.org Gov.-Elect Moore Announces More Cabinet Appointments - U.S. News (part of T00A0008, formerly T00B0001, formerly 38.02.00.01) Brian M. Lawrence, Assistant Director (410) 767-6299; e-mail: brian.lawrence@maryland.gov, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Commerce Secretary Kevin A. Anderson A former business executive in organizations across the region, Secretary Kevin A. Anderson brings a robust background to the Department of Commerce, particularly in the areas of real estate, community development and educational technology. FY2023 appropriation: $6,316,629; authorized positions: 30 (T00G00, formerly T00A0006, T00E0001) As the state's primary economic development agency, we stimulate private investment and create jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. Contact: Andrew W. Fish, Senior Director (410) 767-6376; e-mail: andy.fish@maryland.gov Maryland Departments Mike Gill, Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce Marci W. Ross, Assistant Director (410) 767-6286; e-mail: marci.ross@maryland.gov, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS Appointed by House Speaker: Shelley Morhaim, J.D. Celester A. OFFICE OF LIFE SCIENCES Appointed by Secretary of Commerce with Governor's approval: Stanley W. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 333-4270 Chambers; August J. [63] During her gubernatorial campaign, Schulz said that she personally opposes abortion but would not move to change current Maryland law. ; Gregory T. Maxwell; Norman S. Phillips. Darla M. Garrett, Program Manager (410) 767-6963; e-mail: darla.garrett@maryland.gov AGRIBUSINESS & ENERGY Maryland Business Name Search | Chamber of Commerce e-mail: lisa.swoboda@maryland.gov, OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Louna S. 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TOURISM DEVELOPMENT [5] She attended college, but left at age 19 when she became pregnant. Leadership Maryland, 2016. This page is not available in other languages. William S. Beckman; Luke Chow; E. Katarina Ennerfelt; April N. Richardson, Esq. Thomas B. Riford, Assistant Secretary, Marketing, Tourism, & the Arts (410) 767-6272 web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-lending-institutions/MIDFA. Board of Directors, Maryland Workforce Corporation, 2015-16. e-mail: sarah.sheppard1@maryland.gov, Renee M. Winsky, Chair (chosen by Authority). Governor Moore Appoints Yolanda Maria Martinez as Special Secretary of We've lived through an historic moment. FY2023 appropriation: $68,960,800; authorized positions: 12 . Maryland Universities & Colleges Aris Melissaratos; Laura A. Neuman; Shawn R. Salta; one vacancy. Secretary Anderson was Founder & CEO of Cardinal Atlantic Holdings, an economic and community development firm targeting scaled social impact and investment in urban centers. Terms expire 2024. e-mail: brenda.lee@maryland.gov (T00F0010, formerly T00A0007, T00F0002) "As one of our state's most respected business, community, and philanthropic leaders, Maria brings vision, heart, and experience to this critical role," said Gov . www.visitmaryland.org/ (Tourism & Promotion), Judy Long Bixler, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2023. e-mail: matthew.cimino@maryland.gov. Chair, P-20 Leadership Council of Maryland, 2015-19. Terms expire 2023. (T00F0042, formerly T00F0014, formerly T00F0002, formerly 38.06.00.02) [64], In January 2012, Schulz said that she opposed same-sex marriage, and supported a grassroots movement to start a referendum to overturn same-sex marriage legislation. OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES (T00A0002, formerly T00A0007, formerly T00C0001) FY2023 appropriation: $6,975,988; authorized positions: 12 Senior Vice-President, Global Partnerships, EVERFI, Inc., 2012-19. web: https://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/life-sciences-advisory-board Steven Pennington, Managing Director, Business & Industry Sector Development (410) 767-6662. INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT FY2021 appropriation: $8,500,000 Jay A. Perman, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2023 (T00F0023) ANNAPOLIS, Md. Board of Directors, Maryland Public-Private Partnership Marketing Corporation, 2022-. Vacancy, Program Manager (410) 767-4041; e-mail: MARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FUND (economics), 1989; John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Lynda L. Hefner, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Commerce), 2024 Appointed by Secretary of Commerce with Governor's approval to 3-year terms: Maryland Department of Commerce | Business Resources | Site Selection Member, Governor-elect's Transition Team, 2014-15. web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/manufacturing-commission e-mail: john.gerbes@maryland.gov Appointed by Senate President: Bill Ferguson; Katie Fry Hester; James N. Matthias, Jr.; Patrick H. Nutter; Shelonda Stokes. Born in Washington, DC, January 29, 1967. [5], Schulz won a seat in the two-member District 4A in Frederick County by finishing first in a field of five candidates in the 2010 Maryland gubernatorial general election. Contact: John T. Papavasiliou, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6309 e-mail: barbara.kountz@maryland.gov, OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & FAIR PRACTICES Carolyn F. Hammock, Digital Marketing Director (410) 767-2375 Kim Mentzell - Director, Cybersecurity and Aerospace 6. Mike Gill named Maryland commerce secretary, James F. Ports Jr. tapped Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland . e-mail: kimberly.mentzell@maryland.gov Juliane G. Woepke, Executive Director (443) 324-0861 TAX PROGRAMS e-mail: amanda.winters@maryland.gov About Commerce Kevin Anderson - Maryland Department of Commerce (T00G0003) 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. Secretary of Commerce, January 9, 2019 to January 10, 2022. OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP [53], In January 2011, Schulz said she opposed legislation that would provide financial aid to illegal immigrants. AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, & SOUTH ASIA web: www.msac.org/ Maryland Municipalities OFFICE OF CYBERSECURITY & AEROSPACE Co-Chair, Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Stakeholder Work Group, 2023-. e-mail: roger.venezia@maryland.gov Register Your Business Online | Maryland.gov Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms: FY2023 appropriation: $6,975,988; authorized positions: 12 web: www.marylandfilm.org/ Secretary Mike Gill is a business leader with four decades of experience as an entrepreneur, a technology executive, an investment banker, and a public servant. [45], In October 2022, the Maryland Tech Council announced that Schulz would serve as the trade association's CEO, beginning on November 1. Born in Warren, Michigan, January 2, 1969. Andrew W. Fish, Senior Director (410) 767-6376 Larry Hogan announced a trio of new appointments Thursday, including bringing back a familiar face to head the Maryland Department of Commerce. [48] She also drafted a "parental bill of rights" that included promises to post classroom lessons online, expand the use of school resource officers in classrooms, make it easier to open public charter schools, increase funding for private school scholarships, and "keep partisan politics out of the classroom". [17][18] Her nomination was unanimously approved by the Maryland Senate on February 8, 2019. Timothy P. Doyle, Acting Executive Director (410) 767-2369 e-mail: ulyana.desiderio@maryland.gov October 1, 2015. web: https://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/boards-and-commissions/life-sciences-advisory-board Commerce, Maryland Department of (Les) Hall, Jr., Program Manager (410) 767-6356; e-mail: celester.hall@maryland.gov, TAX PROGRAMS Gina R. Ramsey, 2024; Mara L. Sierocinski, 2025; Charles Patrick Martin, 2027; Kehinde Oreagba, 2027; Sharon R. Pinder, 2027; two vacancies. Ex officio: Kevin A. Anderson, Secretary of Commerce. Appointed by Senate President: Katherine A. Klausmeier BUSINESS & INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT (AP) Maryland 's Gov.-elect Wes Moore announced additional Cabinet appointments on . National Telecommunications and Information Administration Thomas B. Riford, Assistant Secretary (410) 767-6272 Terms expire 2023. FY2023 appropriation: $4,877,858; authorized positions: 18 Commerce, Maryland Department of GENERAL SERVICES Rogers Morton - Wikipedia (T00F0010, formerly T00A0007, T00F0002) e-mail: heather.gramm1@maryland.gov When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce/maryland-e-nnovation-initiative-fund-authority Mike Gill, who is currently chairman of Columbia-based Evergreen Advisors, will once again serve as secretary of commerce, a role he previously held under Hogan from 2015 to 2019. MARYLAND FILM OFFICE Member, Frederick County Republican Central Committee, 2006-11 (chair, 2008-10); Republican Women of Greater Frederick. Louna S. Primm, Co-Chair (chosen by Authority in Nov., 2-year term), 2025 Everlana Zoe Charlton; Molline C. Jackson; Julia Spangler Madden; John A. Rasmussen, Ph.D. Karen Glenn Hood, Director (410) 767-6318 Maryland at a Glance EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, & NEW ZEALAND Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - The Presidential Prayer Team Alexander (Alex) Grant, Director (410) 767-2377 e-mail: john.gerbes@maryland.gov Terms expire 2025. web: http://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/msbdfa (410) 767-6300; 1-888-choosemd (toll free); fax: (410) 333-8628; tty: (410) 333-6926 [19] She was sworn in on January 9, 2019. 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. Representing Maryland Technology Development Corporation: Arti Santhanam, Ph.D. Contact Executive Judicial DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Business Resources Maryland Open for Business R. Michael Gill, Secretary of Commerce (410) 767-6301 Benjamin H. Wu, Esq., Deputy Secretary & Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6302 Gregory M. Derwart, Managing Director, Administration & Customer Experience (410) 767-6309 Renee M. Winsky, Chair (chosen by Authority) Secretary of Commerce, Maryland Department of Commerce From the Maryland Department of Commerce Website: Kelly M. Schulz brings a wealth of knowledge to the Maryland Department of Commerce from her years of experience working in the government, in the private sector and as a small business owner. Louna S. Primm, Chair (chosen by Authority in Nov., 2-year term), 2025 Grass Roots Activist Award, Maryland Republican Party, 2005. Lisa A. Swoboda, Senior Director (410) 767-6077 John T. Papavasiliou, Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-6309 Celester A. Terms expire 2024. [24], On December 30, 2021, the Hogan administration announced that Schulz would leave the administration alongside Maryland Transportation Secretary Greg Slater in order to focus on her gubernatorial campaign. Former real estate agent. (T00F0003 & T00F0009, formerly 38.06.00.03) [16], On December 17, 2018, Hogan announced that Schulz would succeed Mike Gill as Maryland Secretary of Commerce. (410) 767-6331 (Jack) Gerbes, Director (410) 767-6340 Senior Staff Members | Maryland Department of Commerce