DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

David S. Iannucci, Deputy Secretary (410) 767-6301

Charles W. Radford, Assistant Secretary for Administration & Information Technology (410) 767-2201
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
Vacancy, 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
fax: (410) 333-6911
tty: (410) 333-6926
web: www.mdbusiness.state.md.us/
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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; Jack F. Lynch; William V. Meyers, Esq.; Kevin J. O'Connor; Adrienne L. Ottaviani; Leslie L. Ransom, Sr. Terms expire 2002.

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

Ex officio (nonvoting): Richard C. Mike Lewin, Secretary of Business & Economic Development

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

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

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

STATE TECHNOLOGY COORDINATION
Vacancy, State Technology Coordinator (410) 767-6305

DEPUTY SECRETARY

COUNSEL
Laila K. Atallah, Principal Counsel (410) 767-6446

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

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

ECONOMIC POLICY & LEGISLATION

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

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

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT UNIT
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-2208

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

OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES
Charles W. Radford, Director (410) 767-2302

DIVISION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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

OFFICE OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Janice M. Posey, Director (410) 767-6658

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Pradeep Ganguly, Ph.D., Manager (410) 767-6398

ECONOMIC RESEARCH GROUP
Massoud Ahmadi, Manager (410) 767-6441

BUSINESS LOCATION ASSISTANCE
Janice M. Posey, Director (410) 767-6658

OFFICE OF MARKETING & SALES
James L. Hughes, Director
(410) 767-0684
e-mail: jhughes@mdbusiness.state.md.us
fax: (410) 333-8200

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

INDUSTRY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT GROUP
James L. Hughes (410) 767-0684

MARKETING STRATEGIES GROUP
Linda L. Cassard, Manager (410) 767-0691

BUSINESS RESEARCH GROUP
Margie L. Kelbel, Manager (410) 767-6440

NATIONAL MARKETING GROUP
James L. Hughes (410) 767-0684

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

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

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Director (410) 767-6356

COMMUNITY FINANCING GROUP
(T00F0006, formerly 38.06.00.06)
FY2001 appropriation: $839,306
FY2001 authorized positions: 11
Beth A. Woodring, Director (410) 767-6354

DAY-CARE FINANCING PROGRAMS
(T00F0004, formerly 38.06.00.04)
FY2001 appropriation: $266,175
FY2001 authorized positions: 2
Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary (410) 767-6356

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

MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
John P. Giere, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2002
Alan Cheung, Pharm.D., 2001; Benson D. Mitchell, Jr., 2001; Margaret Allen, 2002; Paula Klepper, 2002; Maurice I. Long, Jr., 2003; Louna S. Primm, 2003.

Ex officio: Richard C. Mike Lewin, 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:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Authority)
Deborah A. Morgan, 2000; Michele Ulrich, 2001; Bernard Koman, 2002; Michael W. Sacks, Esq., 2002; Daniel J. Schrider, 2003; Christopher J. Gallant, 2004; Nancy C. Robertson, 2004.

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), 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: Vernon J. Thompson (410) 767-0082

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: Richard C. Mike Lewin, 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
Brenda Townsend, Manager (410) 767-3376

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

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING
James L. Gring, Director (410) 767-6529

OFFICE OF IN-STATE BUSINESS SERVICES
Stephen J. Lynch, Executive Director (410) 767-6390

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 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
(410) 767-0095

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
Deborah C. Fontaine, 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
Mollie Gieseman, 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 MILITARY AFFAIRS & FEDERAL FACILITIES
J. Michael Hayes, Director (410) 767-2988

OFFICE OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS & ANALYSIS
Ernie A. Kent, Director (410) 767-6488

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

DIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM, & THE ARTS

Hannah L. Byron, Deputy Assistant Secretary
(410) 767-6328
e-mail: hbyron@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

Appointed by Governor in consultation with Secretary of Business & Economic Development to 3-year terms:
Ardath M. Cade, Chair (chosen by Council in June, 1-year term), 2000
Anne Cannon Palumbo, Ph.D., 2000; David E. Phillips, 2000; Constance L. Walsh, 2000; 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; A. Mario Loiederman, 2002; Ingrid Elisabet Swann, 2002.

Appointed by Senate President: Martin G. Madden; Albert Maitland.

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

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
George E. Williams, Director
(410) 767-6299
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:
Michael S. Whipple, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 1-year term), 2000
Richard G. McClure, 2001; Oscar A. Schulz, 2001; Dean H. Vaughan, 2001; Mary Ann Cricchio, 2002; 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.

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
(410) 76 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.

DEFUNCT DEPARTMENTAL AGENCIES

DAY-CARE FACILITIES FINANCING COMMITTEE
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).

DEFENSE ADJUSTMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE
In 1998, renamed Maryland Economic Adjustment Financing Committee (Chapter 693, Acts of 1998).

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
Renamed Division of Administration and Information Technology in July 1999.

DIVISION OF MARKETING
Renamed Division of Business Development in Sept. 1999.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.

FINANCE & INSURANCE SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Dec. 1996.

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Under Division of Marketing, discontinued in Feb. 1998.

MARYLAND ENERGY FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).

MARYLAND ENTERPRISE INCENTIVE DEPOSIT FUND
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT
Under Office of International Business, renamed Trade Development in 1997.

MARYLAND SEAFOOD & AQUACULTURE LOAN FUND
Repealed in 2000 (Chapter 305, Acts of 2000).

MARYLAND TRADE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Under Office of International Business, absorbed by Trade Development Group in Sept. 1999.

MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Also known as the Maryland Film Commission, the Office became the Maryland Film Office on July 1, 1997 (Chapter 49, Acts of 1997).

NATIONAL MARKETING
Under Division of Business Development, renamed Office of Advertising and Promotion in Sept. 1999.

NATIONAL TRADE SHOWS & MISSIONS
Under Office of Business Development, renamed National Marketing in 1997.

OFFICE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Under Division of Business Development, became Business and Economic Research within Office of Business Services in Sept. 1999.

OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Under Division of Business Development, renamed Office of Business Services in Sept. 1999.

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Under Division of Regional Development, reorganized as Office of In-State Business Services in July 1999.

OFFICE OF FEDERAL RESPONSE & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
Under Division of Regional Development, renamed Office of Technology Support in March 1998.

OFFICE OF FINANCE
Under Division of Administration, renamed Office of Budget and Finance in 1997.

OFFICE OF INDUSTRY SECTOR ASSISTANCE
Under Division of Marketing, reorganized as Office of Information Technology Marketing in Feb. 1998.

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Formerly under Division of Marketing, its functions were placed directly under the Office of the Secretary in March 1998.

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Under Division of Business Development, duties assumed by Office of Marketing and Sales in Feb. 2000.

OFFICE OF REGIONAL RESPONSE
Under Division of Regional Development, merged with Community Infrastructure Development to form Office of Community Assistance in April 1998.

OFFICE OF REGULATORY & ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE
Under Division of Regional Development, reorganized as the Office of Business Advocacy in Jan. 1997, and transferred to Office of Secretary in 1998.

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Under Division of Regional Development, functions dispersed in 1999 between State Technology Coordinator and Office of Military Affairs and Federal Facilities.

SISTER STATES GROUP
Under Office of International Business, renamed Sister States Program in 1997.

SISTER STATES PROGRAM
Privatized in 1997 (www.wtci.org/mdsisters).

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM
Abolished in 1997 (Chapter 51, Acts of 1997).

STUDY PANEL TO REVIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROGRAMS
Thomas M. Middleton, Senate Co-Chair
Michael E. Busch, House Co-Chair

Appointed by Senate President: Martin G. Madden; Nathaniel J. McFadden; Ida G. Ruben; J. Lowell Stoltzfus.

Appointed by House Speaker: Kumar P. Barve; Kerry A. Hill; Nancy Hubers; Richard A. La Vay.

Representing private business sector: Arthur D. Ebersberger; Joseph Haskins, Jr.; Kimberly S. Repac; William J. Reuter.

Representing local economic development officials: Brian T. Duncan; John T. (Jack) Lyburn, Jr.; David J. Ryan, Jr.

The Panel submitted its report in 1999.

TRADE FINANCE PROGRAM
Under Financing Programs, functions transferred to regional teams in Sept. 1999.

TRADE PROMOTION GROUP
Formerly under Office of International Business, renamed Marketing Strategies Group and moved under Office of Marketing and Sales in Sept. 1999.

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