Marilyn Balcombe |
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| Executive Director of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce | |
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As the CEO of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, Marilyn Balcombe is actively involved in land use planning, transportation and economic development. Her primary focus is bringing jobs to the Upcounty. Read more... |
Dr. Mickey L. Burnim |
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| President of Bowie State University | |
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Dr. Mickey L. Burnim has served as ninth president of Bowie State University (BSU) since September 1, 2006. An economist by training, Burnim has three degrees in economics - - both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Texas... Read more... |
Larry Collins |
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| Business Development Manager at GANTECH |
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Larry Collins, an alumnus of Howard University, started in the Information Technology field over 25 years ago. He currently holds the position of Business Development Manager at GANTECH. He has worked for the largest IT companies in the world. Read more... |
Larry Cox |
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| Senior Vice President & General Manager of SAIC | |
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Larry D. Cox is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC’s) Cyber & Information Solutions Business Unit (CISBU), reporting on the company’s cyber business and programs. As the head of CISBU, Cox is responsible for leading SAIC’s innovation and thought leadership... Read more... |
Dr. Leigh Ann Curl |
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| Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the Baltimore Ravens |
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Leigh Ann Curl, M.D. is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Harborview Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Harbor Hospital and a member of the MedStar SportsHealth team. She has worked with the Baltimore Ravens since 1998 and is currently the team’s head orthopedic surgeon. Read more... |
John Delaney |
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| Chairman of Blueprint Maryland | |
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Growing up as the son of a union electrician, John learned at a young age the importance of hard work. He also saw first-hand how stable jobs can strengthen families and communities. After completing law school, John established two NYSE-listed companies headquartered in Maryland. Read more... |
Martin "Chip" Doordan |
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| CEO Emeritus of Anne Arundel Medical Center | |
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Mr. Martin L. "Chip" Doordan joined the Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) in 1972 for a hospital administration residency. In 2011, he retired from his position as CEO of AAMC, having spent nearly 30 years with the company. He also serves as a Trustee at AAMC, Inc. Read more... |
Andrew Fass |
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| President of AVF Consulting | |
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Andrew Fass began his career in 1981 as an auditor for Arthur Andersen and joined CPA giant Grant Thornton a few years later. A pioneer in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting industry, Andrew always had a passion for technology. Read more... |
Wes Guckert |
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| PTP/President of The Traffic Group | |
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With nearly 40 years of industry experience, Wes Guckert is a recognized and well-respected expert in the field of traffic engineering and transportation planning. Wes has played a major role in over 6,000 projects spanning both urban and suburban areas throughout the United States... Read more... |
Ellen Hemmerly |
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| Executive Director of bwtech@UMBC | |
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Ms. Hemmerly is Executive Director and President of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Research Park Corporation and Special Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at UMBC. She is responsible for overseeing a 515,000-square-foot... Read more... |
Bob Henig |
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| Owner of Bob's BMW Motorcycles | |
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A former freelance photographer, Bob Henig started Bob’s Used Parts in his basement 30 years ago, which grew into an Authorized BMW Motorcycle Dealership known worldwide for the exceptional experience customers receive. Over the years, Bob has won numerous awards... Read more... |
Carrie Leary |
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| Founding Director of CyberCenter at Anne Arundel Community College | |
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Carrie Leary is a full-time assistant professor of computer technologies at Anne Arundel Community College, which was designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance 2-Year Education. Read more... |
Aris Melissaratos |
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| Senior Advisor for Enterprise Development to the President of John Hopkins University | |
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Aris Melissaratos joined The Johns Hopkins University in 2007 as Senior Advisor to the President for Enterprise Development. A 1966 Johns Hopkins graduate and longtime member of the Whiting School of Engineering's National Advisory Council... Read more... |
Sheela Murthy |
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| President and Founder of Murthy Law Firm | |
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Sheela Murthy is a leader in U.S. immigration law. The Murthy Law Firm’s 80+ dedicated employees help strengthen U.S. companies seeking the best and the brightest workers from abroad. Ms. Murthy is a frequent speaker, well regarded for her passion and enthusiasm... Read more... |
David Nevins |
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| President and Founder of Nevins & Associates | |
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David Nevins is a behind-the-scenes leader in Baltimore, serving as an advisor to major CEOs and small business leaders, including school superintendents, hospital administrators and non-profit directors. These professionals rely on his counsel for identifying and achieving... Read more... |
Col. Orlando Ortiz |
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| Garrison Commander of Aberdeen Proving Ground | |
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Colonel Orlando W. Ortiz was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army on 16 May 1987. He is a career intelligence officer originally from Newark, NJ. His most recent assignments were as the Director of Foreign Intelligence, G2, Headquarters, Department of the Army... Read more... |
Bob Paff |
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| President of Bob Paff, Inc. - "Communicating to Win!" | |
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Son of a factory worker and a legal secretary, Bob learned the value of hard work and initiative early in life. His first paying job was setting bowling pins in a basement of a church bowling alley for three dollars a night. In 1990, Bob launched his financial services career with Mass Mutual. Read more... |
Ed Reed |
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| Free Safety for the Baltimore Ravens / Founder of Eye of the Hurricane Foundation | |
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Ed Reed received numerous recognitions during his time playing football for the University of Miami. He joined the Baltimore Ravens in the 2002 NFL draft and has since been as active in serving the community as he is on the field. Read more... |
Al Rubeling |
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| President of Rubeling & Associates | |
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After graduating from the University of Maryland School of Architecture in 1977, Al Rubeling formed his own architectural firm in 1981. Over the past 30 years, while growing his firm to 18 employees, including seven architects and four interior designers... Read more... |
Dr. Mary Pat Seurkamp |
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| President of Notre Dame of Maryland University | |
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Mary Pat Seurkamp is Notre Dame’s 11th president and the first permanent layperson to hold the position in the school’s 116-year history. Since taking office in 1997, she has led the school through a period of tremendous growth and progress. Read more... |
Dr. JoAnn Suzich |
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| Vice President, Research, Infectious Disease | |
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JoAnn Suzich, Ph.D. serves as vice president, research, infectious disease at MedImmune. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing MedImmune’s research in the development of antibodies and antibody-like molecules for the prophylaxis and treatment of infectious disease. Read more... |
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