DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Sandra F. Long, Deputy Secretary (410) 767-6301

Daniel C. Gundersen, Assistant Secretary for Business Development (410) 767-6740
Rhonda J. Ray, Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy & Legislation (410) 767-6314
Robert C. Brennan, Assistant Secretary for Financing Programs (410) 767-3213
Vernon J. Thompson, Assistant Secretary for Regional Development (410) 767-0082
Susan Smith-Bauk, Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Film, & the Arts (410) 767-6266
Cherise Y. Seals, State Technology Coordinator (410) 767-6315
Laila K. Atallah, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6446

217 East Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 - 3316
(410) 767-6300
1-800-541-8549 (toll free)
fax: (410) 333-6911
tty: (410) 333-6926
web: www.mdbusiness.state.md.us/
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• business license information system: www.blis.state.md.us

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Sally Scott Marietta, Executive Director (410) 767-6309
e-mail: smarietta@mdbusiness.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Joseph Haskins, Jr., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2002

Edmund B. Cronin, Jr.; James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr., Esq.; John M. Derrick, Jr.; William L. Denny; Wayne T. Hockmeyer, Ph.D.; Michael C. Hodes, Esq.; Donald A. Manekin; Kimberly S. Repac. Terms expire 2001.

Harold L. Adams; Sarian S. Bouma; Malcolm D. Davis; Richard C. Mike Lewin; Jack F. Lynch; William V. Meyers, Esq.; Adrienne L. Ottaviani; Leslie L. Ransom, Sr. Terms expire 2002.

H. Furlong Baldwin; Eddie C. Brown; William Couper; Randall M. Griffin; Thomas W. Lofland; Raymond A. Mason; Rev. Frank M. Reid III; William R. Roberts. Terms expire 2003.

Ex officio (nonvoting): David S. Iannucci, Secretary of Business & Economic Development

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Maryland Economic Development Commission:
Randall M. Griffin, Chair

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Jacqueline Lampell, Director (410) 767-6319
e-mail: jlampell@mdbusiness.state.md.us

COUNSEL
Laila K. Atallah, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6442

STATE TECHNOLOGY COORDINATION
Cherise Y. Seals, State Technology Coordinator (410) 767-6315

DEPUTY SECRETARY

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCACY & SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
James H. McLean, Executive Director (410) 767-6541
e-mail: jmclean@mdbusiness.state.md.us

OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Everett J. Ross, Director (410) 767-6469

OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDITS
Michael F. McManus, Senior Auditor (410) 767-2286

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Allen M. Ashwood, Director (410) 767-2360

OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES
Timothy G. LaValle, Director (410) 767-2202

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Dorothy A. Jones, Director (410) 767-2245

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ECONOMIC POLICY & LEGISLATION

DIVISION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
Mary Ann Hinchey, Director (410) 767-6795

BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES
Massoud Ahmadi, Manager (410) 767-6441

INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Janice M. Posey, Director (410) 767-6658

FINANCE, INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE
Norman Swaboda, Team Leader (410) 767-0563

MANUFACTURING, TRANSPORTATION, & DISTRIBUTION
H. Frances Reaves, Team Leader (410) 767-6670

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Gary P. Ventry, Team Leader (410) 767-6657

TECHNOLOGY & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
James L. Hughes, Director (410) 767-0684
e-mail: jhughes@choosemaryland.org
fax: (410) 333-8200

BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES
Vacancy, Team Leader (410) 767-6371

FOREIGN INVESTMENT GROUP
Helga R. Weschke, Manager (410) 767-6680

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Barry Brown, Team Leader (410)767-1665

TRADE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Peter O'Neill, Manager (410) 767-0688

DIVISION OF FINANCING PROGRAMS

Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary (410) 767-6356
e-mail: lhall@mdbusiness.state.md.us

TEAM 1 - NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND
James L. Henry, Team Leader (410) 767-6353

TEAM 2 - WESTERN MARYLAND
D. Gregory Cole, Team Leader (410) 767-6376

TEAM 3 - EASTERN SHORE & CENTRAL MARYLAND
Beth A. Woodring, Team Leader (410) 767-6354

ADMINISTRATION & CREDIT
Steve Tancredi, Director (410) 767-6308
e-mail: stancredi@mdbusiness.state.md.us

INVESTMENT FINANCING GROUP
Daniel P. Healey, Director (410) 767-6361

MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
Contact: Robert C. Brennan (410) 767-3213

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Alan Cheung, Pharm.D., 2001; Benson D. Mitchell, Jr., 2001; Margaret Allen, 2002; Thomas D. Castleberry, 2002; Paula Klepper, 2002; Maurice I. Long, Jr., 2003; Louna S. Primm, 2003.

Ex officio: David S. Iannucci, Secretary of Business & Economic Development; John D. Porcari, Secretary of Transportation.

MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
(T00F0002, formerly 38.06.00.02)
FY2001 appropriation: $851,453
FY2001 authorized positions: 9
D. Greg Cole, Executive Director (410) 767-6376

Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development with Governor's approval to 5-year terms:
Bernard Koman, Chair (chosen by Authority in Nov., 2-year term), 2002
Deborah A. Morgan, 2000; Michele Ulrich, 2001; Michael W. Sacks, Esq., 2002; Daniel J. Schrider, 2003; Christopher J. Gallant, 2004; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Gerald L. Thorpe, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Robert C. Brennan, designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development.

MARYLAND ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT FUND
(T00F0017, formerly 38.06.00.13)
FY2001 appropriation: $8,000,000

MARYLAND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
(T00F0003, formerly 38.06.00.03)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,195,460
Stanley W. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 333-4270

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Gerald G. Abrams, Chair (chosen by Authority in Dec., 1-year term), 2004
John B. Wood II, 2000; Bert J. Hash, Jr., 2001; Duane C. McKnight, 2002; Mervis Samuels, 2002; Michael V. Seipp, 2003; Calvin L. Garlic, 2004.

Ex officio: Donald S. Walton, designee of State Treasurer; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development.

DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MARYLAND ADVISORY COMMISSION ON MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS
Contact: Christine Plater (410) 767-6495

Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development with Governor's approval to 3-year terms:
Robert T. Barnes, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Business & Economic Development), 1997
James T. Davenport, 1996; Charles J. Schaub, 1996; Donald R. Wooldridge, 1996; Patrick J. Hanrahan, 1997; Brian R. Martin, 1997; Charles H. Wheatley III, Esq., 1997; Betty J. Glascoe, 1998; R. Samuel Griffith, 1998; Leonard C. Schwab, 1998; James E. Stewart, Jr., 1998; Irka S. Zazulak, 1998; J. Alexander Doyle III, 1999.

Appointed by Senate President: Nancy Jacobs; Donald F. Munson.

Appointed by House Speaker: Van T. Mitchell; Donald E. Murphy.

Ex officio: David S. Iannucci, Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Jane T. Nishida, Secretary of the Environment; John P. O'Connor, Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation; Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Karen R. Johnson, Secretary of Higher Education.

MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-3376

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Donna P. Tapley, Director (410) 767-0266

OFFICE OF IN-STATE BUSINESS SERVICES
Brenda Townsend-Milton, Executive Director (410) 767-3376

MARYLAND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development:
Vernon J. Thompson, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr.; Beverly Harvey; Daniel P. Healey; Stanley H. Jacobs; John Kirby; Daniel S. Kuennen; Jeffrey P. Pillas.

Ex officio: Vernon J. Thompson, Assistant Secretary for Regional Development

PARTNERSHIP FOR WORK-FORCE QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD
Contact: Deborah Cameron (410) 767-0869

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business & Economic Development & Chair of Work Force Investment Board to 3-year terms:
H. K. Norman Wolske, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2003
Melvin Forbes, 2001; M. Carrie Forrest, 2001; Vickie L. Fultonberger, 2001; Robert N. Smelkinson, 2001; 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.

Appointed by Senate President: Edward J. Kasemeyer

Appointed by House Speaker: John F. Wood, Jr.

REGIONAL COORDINATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0869

GREATER BALTIMORE REGION
David K. Lewis, Regional Manager (410) 767-2914

SUBURBAN REGION
Marie Keegin, Regional Manager (301) 217-8162

SOUTHERN REGION
Vacancy, Regional Manager (310) 934-7589

EASTERN SHORE REGION
Paige R. Bethke, Regional Manager (410) 548-4376

WESTERN REGION
Robin Douglas, Regional Manager (301) 722-0054

OFFICE OF INTERAGENCY & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION
James L. Gring, Director (410) 767-6529

OFFICE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS & FEDERAL FACILITIES
J. Michael Hayes, Director (410) 767-2988

OFFICE OF WORK FORCE COORDINATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-6470

DIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM, & THE ARTS

Courtney Funn, Special Assistant to Assistant Secretary (410) 767-6287
e-mail: cfunn@mdbusiness.state.md.us

MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL
(T00G0005, formerly 38.07.00.05)
FY2001 appropriation: $13,255,514
FY2001 authorized positions: 16
James J. Backas, Executive Director (410) 767-6412
e-mail: jbackas@mdbusiness.state.md.us
web: www.msac.org

Appointed by Governor in consultation with Secretary of Business & Economic Development to 3-year terms:
A. Mario Loiederman, Chair (chosen by Council in June, 1-year term), 2002
Carol A. Duffus, 2001; Karen Anne Meyers, 2001; John N. Mullican, 2001; Ronald X. Roberson, 2001; Clair Zamoiski Segal, 2001; Nancy P. Goldberg, 2002; Catherine S. Leggett, Esq., 2002; Ingrid Elisabet Swann, 2002; Kim Michael, 2003; Anne Cannon Palumbo, Ph.D., 2003; David E. Phillips, 2003; Constance L. Walsh, 2003.

Appointed by Senate President: Martin G. Madden; one vacancy.

Appointed by House Speaker: Joyce Bonnett; Cheryl C. Kagan.

MARYLAND FILM OFFICE
(T00G0004)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,269,797
FY2001 authorized positions: 6
Michael B. Styer, Director (410) 767-6341
e-mail: mstyer@mdbusiness.state.md.us
web: www.marylandfilm.org

OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Jody Albright, Director (410) 767-4712

OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
(T00G0002, formerly 38.07.00.02)
FY2001 appropriation: $7,062,775
FY2001 authorized positions: 43
Hannah L. Byron, Director (410) 767-6328
e-mail: tourism@mdisfun.org
web: www.mdisfun.org/ (Tourism & Promotion)

MARYLAND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business & Economic Development & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Mary Ann Cricchio, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 1-year term), 2002
Richard G. McClure, 2001; Oscar A. Schulz, 2001; Dean H. Vaughan, 2001; Mark L. Joseph, 2002; Patricia Hayes Parker, 2002; Albert A. Spence, 2002; Robert L. Steele III, 2002; Gerald A. Geisler, 2003; Thomas H. Hall, 2003; John A. Simpson, Jr., 2003.

Appointed by Senate President: Thomas L. Bromwell; Gerald W. Donovan; Nancy Jacobs.

Appointed by House Speaker: Bennett Bozman; Ann Marie Doory; James Struntz.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TOURISM
Contact: Denise M. Konopacki (410) 767-6273

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Business & Economic Development & Maryland Tourism Development Board to 4-year terms: Jennifer A. Anderson; Celia E. Blumenstein; James P. Canary; Deborah L. Carter; Robert L. Fearrington; Michael Fox; Richard O. Franke; David C. Gehauf; Ralph G. Green; William P. Herbst IV; Steven T. Himmelrich; Pamela M. Lytle-Hess; Kenneth C. Mackay; Irene Katherine Magruder; Karen M. Price; Herman E. Schieke, Jr.; Charles Sekula; Kathleen Cloyd Sher; Lucia R. Simmons; William G. Sites; Roseanne S. Souza; Dan H. Spikes; Beatrice E. Taylor, Ph.D.; Lauren Conner Taylor; Vicki Twigg-Koch; Kenneth Wishnick; Monica A. Worrell; fifteen vacancies. Terms expire 2001.

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