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2015 Yearbook & Directory

LEADERSHIPSOUTHERN MARYLAND

CONTENTSCongratulations and Welcome......................... 4Board of Directors .......................................5-7Legacy Fund and Heritage Award.................... 7LSM Sponsors and Donors ............................. 8Program Highlights ...................................9-11Class of 2015.........................................11-18Membership Directory .............................19-26

MISSION STATEMENTLeadership Southern Maryland’s mission is to educate and inspire a diverse groupof current and emerging leaders to create collaborations and partnerships to im-pact the community needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.

Office Phone 240-725-5469 (messages welcome)Fax 240-725-5402

MailingAddress: Leadership Southern MarylandP.O.Box 524, Leonardtown,MD 20650

Office Location: 22950 Hollywood Rd,CSM Bldg C Room 315Leonardtown,MD 20650

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From the Presidentof the BoardCongratulations to theClass of 2015!

Over the past year, you were exposed to many of our re-gion’s challenges and opportunities. You experienced themfirsthand, interacted with decision makers, and listened tothose who have been struggling to make it through theirdarkest days.You identified the most pressing issues then developed

a plan to engage on them. And that plan will serve as thefoundation for action for every class that follows.Most importantly, you became a class, forming bonds that

will last long into the future.You truly are the leaders of our communities. And

through your bonds, you will continue to come together tomake meaningful impacts for our generation and many thatfollow.I am humbled and inspired by your tremendous talent

and deep commitment and consider myself fortunate toknow you.I wish you all the best!

Sincerely,Mark E.De Luca

From the ExecutiveDirectorGreetings! On behalf of the 2014-2015 Leadership SouthernMaryland Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the 2015edition of the Leadership Southern MarylandYearbook and

Directory. This publication is designed to share information about LSM, its program-ming, alumni, sponsors, donors, supporters, as well as a celebration of the experi-ences of the Class of 2015.We are thrilled to announce that the idea of LSM was conceived nearly 10 years

ago and graduated our 7th class from the LSM Executive Program. The alumni arenearly 250 strong in the region. These folks have shared experiences learning aboutthe Southern Maryland region and represent a diversity of profession, ethnicity, age,experiences, and passion. LSM alumni are reaching out into and improving our com-munity by practicing the mission, vision, and purpose of LSM.We congratulate the Class of 2015 and the HeritageAward winners,Noel

Cervino, chief executive officer and president, Univ. of Md.Charles Regional MedicalCenter; Christine R.Wray, president,MedStar St.Mary’s Hospital and MedStar South-ern Maryland Hospital Center and senior vice president,MedStar Health; James J.Xinis, former chief executive officier and president, Calvert Health Systems.We thank the sponsors, donors, and special advocates of LSM. This organization

and the betterment of our region would not be possible without the help of themany organizations, businesses, and people who provide such outstanding support.These commitments and relationships allow LSM to continue into the future andimprove the Southern Maryland region by allowing for “Regional Collaboration forToday’s Leaders andTomorrow’sVision.”

Many thanks,

Helen MattinglyWerneckeExecutive Director

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Executive CommitteePRESIDENTMark De Luca LSM ’10Systems Engineer, HTii21789 N. Coral Dr., Ste. 1BLexington Park, MD 20653Work: 240-895-8126; Fax: 301-866-1774Cell: 240-256-5476mdeluca@htii.com

VICE PRESIDENTLee Capristo LSM ’11Director of Publications, St. Mary’s Collegeof Maryland18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary’s City, MD 20650Work: 240-895-4795lwcapristo@smcm.edu

TREASURERKenWaldrop LSM ’13Development Associate, Habitat for Humanityof the Chesapeake4202 Raab AvenueBaltimore, MD 21236Cell : 443-425-7325Kenneth_Waldrop@yahoo.com

SECRETARYSusan MuddVogel LSM ’09Executive Director, Charles Regional MedicalCenter Foundation, Inc.9340 Mudd Farm Road, La Plata, MD 20646Home: 301-392-3072;Work: 301-609-4132svogel@umm.edu

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTBert Johnston, LMD ‘07Aerospace Defense Consultant, JohnstonConsulting19556 PristineWay, Drayden, MD 20630-3414Cell: 301-481-7984Bertjohnston@earthlink.net

LSM General Board Members

CherylAhearn LSM ’14Senior Executive, MacNairTravel Management40910 Starling Court, Leonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 240-444-4479cherylahearn@comcast.net

Sharon Bouchard LSM ’12CH-53K Requirements Manager, Naval AirSystems Command22445 Greenview ParkwayGreat Mills, MD 20634Work: 301-737-7136; Cell: 301-536-3597Sharon.b.bouchard @gmail.com

Steve Combs LSM ’14Area Manager, Gateway Bank Mortgage Inc.48392 Sunburst DriveLexington Park, MD 20653Work: 301-737-4663; Cell: 240-672-8771smcombs@gmail.com

Hartmuth Csanadi-Schwartz LSM ’14Director of Business Operations,The Arc ofSouthern Maryland, Inc.15790 Prince Frederick RoadHughesville, MD 20637Home: 301-274-9114;Work: 410-535-2413hschwartz@arcsomd.org

Anna Fagan LSM ’14Director of Investments, Community Bankof the Chesapeake5468 BrooksWoods RoadLothian, MD 20711Cell: 410-562-9071;Work: 301-861-5382Anna_fagan@me.com

John Felicitas LSM ’13Diversity Consultant, Retired Educator22302 Bretmar DriveLeonardtown, MD 20650Cell: 240-925-7832athedge.jef@gmail.com

Helen MattinglyWerneckeLeadership Southern MarylandP.O. Box 524, CSM Bldg. C, Room 315, 22950Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 301-904-9993;Office: 240-725-5469Fax: 240-725-5402Helen@leadershipsomd.org

Executive Director

LSM COUNSEL (EX OFFICIO)Chris Longmore LSM ’09Partner: Dugan, McKissick, & LongmoreP.O. Box 30, 19696 Point Lookout RoadGreat Mills, MD 20634Home: 301-994-1243;Work: 301-862-3764chris@dmwlaw.com

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Cathy Meyers LMD ’98Past Treasurer & Founding SponsorExecutive Director,The Center for Children, Inc.6100 Radio Station Road, P.O. Box 2924La Plata, MD 20646Work: 301-609-9887 x 126; Cell: 301-751-1108Meyers@center-for-children.org

Wilson Parran LMD ’99, LSM ’09Founding Board Member4420 Harvest Lane, Huntingtown, MD 20639Home: 410-535-5081;Work: 410-535-1600 x2203wparran01@comcast.net

Kelly Robertson-Slagle LSM ’10Business Retention Specialist, Calvert CountyDepartment of Economic Development175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678Work: 410-535-4583slaglekr@co.cal.md.us

Michelle Russell LSM ’11Director of Corporate Operations, Kairos Inc.Suite 323, 23330 Cottonwood ParkwayCalifornia, MD 20619Cell: 301-904-7934michelle.russell@kairosinc.net

Savera Sehgal LSM ’12Radiology Director, Shah Associates, MD24035Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636Work: 301-373-7304; Cell: 301-481-0416Smily2008@live.com

General Board Members (continued)

Robin Finnacom LMD ’98Founding Board Member & SponsorActing Director, St. Mary’s CountyDepartment of Economic DevelopmentP.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650Work: 301-475-4200 ext. 1407Robin.finnacom@stmarysmd.com

Tom Jarboe LMD ’06Founding Member & Past Board PresidentPresident and Chief Operating Officer, Kieyos,LLC17715 Rosecroft RoadLexington Park, MD 20653TJarboe@kieyos.com

Dolores Martin LMD ’06Founding Member & Past Board President38028 Fenwick ShoalsWest Fenwick Island, Delaware 19975Cell: 301-848-2460Dolores.martin.fi@gmail.com

Leadership Council

Patrick Murphy LMD ’06Founding Member & Past Legal CounselContract Service Council, Protiviti1640 King St., Alexandria,VA 22314Work: 703-299-4707Patrick.murphy@protiviti.com

In order to ensure the continuation of the impact of theLeadership Southern Maryland experience, the LSM 2010graduating class created the LSM Legacy Fund. The fundprovides resources to finance action on opportunitiesand challenges discovered through the LSM program.The name describes the purpose of the fund – leaving alegacy of excellence and leadership within the SouthernMaryland region. The LSM Legacy Fund provides a wayfor LSM to have a direct impact on meeting regionalneeds. The Class of 2010’s desire to help meet the direneeds in the region exposed through their experience isone of the many examples of the outstanding efforts LSMsupports.The LSM Legacy Fund is managed by the Com-munity Foundation of Southern Maryland and the Boardof Directors on behalf of the graduates of LSM.

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Matt Scassero LMD ’07Founding Sponsor & Past Board PresidentDirector, UMD UASTest Site22335 Exploration Drive, Suite 1035Lexington Park, MD 20653Cell: 240-925-3511;Work: 240-317-6020mscasser@umd.edu

LindaVassallo LMD ’07Founding Sponsor & Past Board PresidentDirector of Economic Development,Calvert County175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678Work: 410-535-4583vassalls@co.cal.md.us

MaryWashington LSM ’09Founding Board MemberMember, Board of Education, St. Mary’s County23160 Moakley Street, P.O. Box 641Leonardtown, MD 20650Work: 301-475-4250marywash@md.metrocast.net

RayWernecke LMD ’06Founding Member &Past Board PresidentPrincipal, Booz,Allen, Hamilton46590 Bradley Blvd.Lexington Park, MD 20653Work: 301-863-3418wernecke_raymond@bah.com

HarrietYaffe LMD ’01Founding Board Member &SponsorFilm Project Coordinator, Sprout Inc.Coordinator, Nonprofit Institute at Collegeof Southern Maryland2605 Aspen RoadPort Republic, MD 20676Work: 240-256-0610harriet07@comcast.net

Leadership Southern Maryland recognizes an individualor group from our region that has mastered leader-ship with a track record of collaborative and inclusiveleadership, service by supporting meaningful innovationin their community and region, and mentoring throughthe fostering of motivating professionals to elevatetheir potential. This year LSM proudly bestowed the2015 Heritage Award focused on LEADERSHIP andrecognized the following hospital leaders in SouthernMaryland - Noel Cervino, chief executive officer andpresident, Univ. of Md. Charles Regional MedicalCenter; Christine R.Wray, president,MedStar St.Mary’s Hospital and MedStar Southern MarylandHospital Center and senior vice president,Med-Star Health; James J. Xinis, former chief executiveofficer and president, Calvert Health Systems.

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LSM is strengthened by the financial contributions and meaningful involvement of individuals, foundations, and corporations that be-lieve in the mission to educate and inspire a diverse group of current and emerging leaders to create collaborations and partnershipsto impact the community needs of Calvert,, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.The Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directorswould like to thank all the generous sponsors, donors, and supporters for their wonderful contributions during FiscalYear 2015.

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ORIENTATION RETREAT –SEPTEMBERProgram Advocates: Eliot Pfanstiehl, HonoraryFounding Member; Helen Mattingly Wernecke,Executive Director; and Rebecca Stevenson Douglas,Administration Manager

LSM class members spent two days getting to know eachother and learning more about themselves as leaders in theprocess.The Orientation Retreat set the stage for the LSMprogram to be a non-attribution and non-partisan environ-ment – designed for dialogue and sharing perspectives in anatmosphere of trust and learning. Our Honorary FoundingMember and Facilitator, Eliot Pfanstiehl, StrathmoreFoundation CEO, led the class through self-awareness andteam building activities.LSM Board Member and Found-ing Sponsor RADM Charles“Bert” Johnston,USNRetired, shared his experiences in “Dealing with Gray Issues.”Our County Commissioner Presidents from Calvert - PatNutter and St. Mary’s County – Jack Russell shared perspec-tives about their experiences and our region.Our economicspeaker,Community Bank of the Chesapeake ExecutiveChairman,Michael L.Middleton, provided an assessmentof the economic outlook – from international, national, stateand regional perspectives.At the annual OrientationWelcomeReception hosted by Museum Director Charles “Doug”Alves Jr.‘13 “Under the Lighthouse” at the Calvert MarineMuseum, class members met and interfaced with political andbusiness leaders at the local, state and national levels, as well asLSMAlumni, Sponsors, Board and Council members.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT – OCTOBERProgram Advocates: Laurell Aiton ’11; Gary McKay ’11; Rhiana Haney ’13;Kristina Moore ’13; and Scott Reeves ‘14

LSM participants toured the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant hosted by Kory Raftery ’11 andTracy Fiore and Dominion’s natural gas facility in Calvert County. Dominion’sVice President MikeFrederick ’11 shared the impact energy efficient technology has in commercial building applications,focusing on LEED standards applied in local commercial, industrial, and hospitality settings. ElementsEatery and Mixology owner,Rob Plant, Special Advocate, shared his local agricultural and envi-ronment knowledge with the class toured and talked with vendors at the Loveville Farmer’s Market.Captain Jack Russell, Special Advocate, discussed the food source from our waterways and gave ademonstration on how to shuck an oyster and the parts of a crab and how to hold a live crab.A panel of experts discussed state and local agriculture and provides an opportunity for questionsand discussion with class members.The second day concluded with a reception and dinner forLSM Class members and their guests at the home of Gary and Holly Kellogg ’13.

All photographs in our Program Highlights sections were taken by Brenden Moon.

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DEFENSE –NOVEMBERProgram Advocates: CAPT Matthew Scassero, USN Retired andFounding Sponsor; CAPT Donald Bouchard, USN Retired andClass ’10; CAPT David Gleisner USN Retired and Class ’11;COL Michael L’Heureux USMC Retired and Class ’10; LaurellAiton ’11; Steve Bishop ’14; and Rob Vargo ‘10

LSM participants engaged with Navy and regional defense industry lead-ers to learn about the military mission, facilities and technical capabilitieswithin our region. Participants gained insight regarding the importance ofthe partnership between the Navy and our communities and the valueof the military, civilian and industry team providing the expertise to meetwarfighter requirements.At the same time they learned the value of thepartnership in diversifying our regional economy and how much valuethere is for all in sharing technical acumen and people. Experiences in-cluded an overview & walking tour of U. S. Naval Test Pilot School and aninformal lunch at River’s Edge with LSM Defense professionals as well asparticipants in the Engineer & Scientist Development Program.A walkingtour of Global Hawk Hangar with an Overview of Unmanned AircraftSystems and Broad Area Maritime Surveillance programs, and an aircrafttest demonstration at the Atlantic Test Range were part of the afternoonactivities, as well as briefings on environmental issues, Employer Supportof the Guard and Reserve, and a look at the Future of Naval Aviationwith a very frank discussion with Admiral Mark Darrah, Commanderof the Naval AirWarfare Center Aircraft Division.The day ended with anLSM Alumni Association reception atThe Rex, Leonardtown, MD.

PUBLIC SAFETY - JANUARYProgram Advocates: Pamela McKay ‘12; Don Bouchard ‘10;RADM Bert Johnston USN Retired and Founding Sponsor; andTommy Mattingly Special Advocate

LSM participants learned about public safety from the vantage point offirst responders in law enforcement including training and intelligencesharing, fire training experience, emergency management and federalsupport agencies specifically the Maryland National Guard in SouthernMaryland. Perspectives included an enhanced awareness of the arrayof expertise and activities available within Southern Maryland enablingPublic Safety. A panel of our County Sheriffs from Calvert, Charles andSt. Mary’s Counties as well as the Chief from LaPlata shared cooperativeprograms and current issues in our communities.There were examplesof regional collaboration and cooperation presented that enable ourpublic safety and efficiently utilize our tax and expert resources. Classmembers gained new perspectives on the spectrum of services andexpertise in public safety across our region while touring the SouthernMaryland Criminal Justice Academy and learned about contributionsfrom each county in our region to this Southern Maryland facility, andwhat it means to enter the Academy as a recruit and go through training.We also toured the Regional FireTraining Center and saw firsthand howour firefighters are trained and learn about the role of the University OfMaryland Fire & Rescue Institute.

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HEALTHCARE – FEBRUARYProgram Advocates: Dr. Rebecca Bridgett ’14;Calvert - Kasia Sweeney; Charles - Susan Vogel ’09;Joyce Riggs ’11; Stephanie Simm ‘13; St. Mary’s –Cheryl Wyatt ’13; John Greely ’11; and Lori Werrell ‘13

LSM participants had an opportunity to engage with healthcareproviders to learn about the challenges and opportunitiesfacing our region in the provision of healthcare. Class membersgained an enhanced awareness of challenges and regionalopportunities for providing healthcare in our communities; anincreased awareness of healthcare services and the impact ofthe Affordable Healthcare Act, and the increased awareness ofthe role, responsibility and authority of meeting the healthcareneeds of a local community focusing on military and veteranhealth issues. LSM class members split into 3 groups for morn-ings of welcome,walking tours and clinical experiences at areacommunity hospitals. Participants met as a group atWalden/Sierra’s Anchor for a site tour and program followed by a tourand activities at the Charlotte HallVeterans Home. Two panelsconvened in the afternoon: hospital leaders from Calvert Me-morial, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center(formerly Civista), and MedStar St. Mary’s and the Naval HealthClinic at Patuxent River; and the Health Officers from St.Mary’sand Charles Counties.

HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES – MARCHProgram Advocates: Cathy Meyers Founding Sponsor and Leadership Council Member; Christopher Longmore ’09; and Rob PlantSpecial Advocate

LSM participants engaged with community leaders to learn and experience the challenges and opportunities facing our region in Housing and HumanServices. Class members engaged with panel experts regarding “Struggles & Solutions in Serving the Needs of the Homeless”, participated in a “Facesof Hunger” experience, explored the dangers of the internet for our children with a Maryland StateTrooper, looked at the long term data regardingemployment, housing, economic, and substance use impacts of adverse childhood experiences over the lifetime, what resilience factors can make adifference, and how that data should inform public policy relative to childhood interventions.

EDUCATION – MARCHProgram Advocates: Karen O’Connor’10; Lee Capristo ’11; and Mary AnnBowman ’14

LSM participants had an opportunity toengage with education professionals fromacross Southern Maryland to learn aboutthe education challenges and opportunitieswithin our region. Class members gainedan increased awareness of the variety andpurpose of specific educational programsin Southern Maryland, engaged interactivelywith education professionals including thesuperintendents from the school system anda panel of students from Calvert, Charles andSt. Mary’s Counties, tour and participated inactivities at an environmental education site.The activities included an EducationTownHall Assembly with experts and displaybooths featuring programs enrichingeducation and offering unique educationvenues in Southern Maryland.

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MULTICULTURALISM & DIVERSITY;CLOSING RETREAT – MAYProgram Advocates: Eliot Pfanstiehl Honorary Founding Mem-ber and John Felicitas ‘13

Strathmore Foundation CEO/Founder, LSM Honorary FoundingMember, and Facilitator, Eliot Pfanstiehl, returned for our finalprogram and led our LSM participants through an “Open Space” eventfocused on multiculturalism and diversity followed by our wrap-up ex-perience at the Closing Retreat.The Closing Retreat provided a time forparticipants to share their team projects and explore several questionsaddressing their LSM experience as well as consider how they might le-verage their new network, insights and experiences within our SouthernMaryland region.This was a time for personal growth and awareness,program feedback, in an atmosphere both thoughtful and fun!

A sincere thank you to Board Member and Programs Committee Chairperson for the Class of 2015Ms. Anna Fagan

Director of Investments, Community Bank of the Chesapeake

ECONOMIC &WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT –APRILProgram Advocates: Ellen Flowers-Fields ’09; Kelly Robert-son-Slagle ’10; and Ruthy Davis ‘14

LSM participants had an opportunity to engage with regional policy set-ters and community leaders to learn and experience the challenges andopportunities facing our region in the areas of Economic andWorkforceDevelopment.Topics explored includedTri-County Council of South-ern Maryland: overview of regional economic development challengesand opportunities, addressing workforce investment initiatives, regionaltransportation issues, and regional agricultural business; Business andEconomic Development Directors: attracting and retaining businesses inSouthern Maryland; Regional Academia: what our regional institutions aredoing to proactively meet the region’s demands for a trained work-force;Workforce Improvement Initiatives; andTourism as an EconomicDriver. Class members toured the Maryland One Stop Career CenterinWaldorf as their final learning experience for Economic &WorkforceDevelopment.

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Dr. Dianna E. Abney is the Health Officer for theCharles County Department of Health. She haspracticed pediatrics in Waldorf for more than 20years and continues to see patients in her privatepractice – Cambridge Pediatrics, LLC. Dr. Abney isactive in the community and serves or has servedon several boards. Dr. Abney received her under-graduate degree at the Massachusetts Instituteof Technology and her medical degree from Tu-

lane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency atHoward University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Abney is marriedto Dr. Sylvester J. Gates, Jr. who is a professor at the University ofMaryland. They are the parents of twins, Delilah and Sylvester III, bothgraduates University of Maryland—College Park.

DR. DIANNA E. ABNEYKelsey Bush is a native of Lexington Park in St. Mary’sCounty, where he attended public schools and grad-uated from Great Mills High School. He earned aBachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s College ofMaryland with dual majors in Political Science andSociology/Anthropology. He also earned a Juris Doc-torate from the University of Maryland Francis KingCarey School of Law. For the past 15 years, Mr. Bushhas worked for St. Mary’s County Government. Cur-

rently, he is the Local Management Board and Youth Coordinator forSt. Mary’s County in the Department of Aging and Human Services’Division of Human Services. Mr. Bush was appointed by GovernorMartin O’Malley to the Maryland Commission for African AmericanHistory and Culture. Also, he has served as President of the Board ofDirectors for Alternatives for Youth and Families, Inc., and the KiwanisClub of St. Mary’s County and has been a member of Tri-CountyYouth and Families Board of Directors, the United Coalition for Afri-can American Contributions and the St. Mary’s Teen Court OversightCommittee. Mr. Bush lives in California, Md., with his wife Catherineand their two children.

KELSEY BUSH

Thomas Barnett, AICP, Director of the CalvertCounty Department of Community Planning andBuilding, holds a bachelor’s degree in English with aminor in Economics from the University of Texas atAustin. He also earned a masters’ degree in PublicAdministration, conveyed with Honors, from MurrayState University, Murray, Ky. His work with CalvertCounty began in 2013. Mr. Barnett was hired for hisexpertise in planning and community development,

economic development and housing. He has also gained experience,in a planning career spanning more than 20 years, in program design,creation, implementation and administration, personnel and budgetmanagement and is effective at developing business and professionalliaisons and partnerships in service to the public.

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Lindsay Frazier (PMP) is a Senior Project Ana-lyst with Booz Allen Hamilton, providing ProgramManagement and Decision Support to her clientswithin the NAVAIR community. She graduatedfrom Towson University with a bachelor of sciencein Business Administration and earned her Mastersof Business Administration from University of Mary-land University College. Ms. Frazier is a resident ofSt. Mary’s County and is involved with the College

Access Program at Leonardtown High School. In her spare time,she enjoys photography, boating and spending time with her family,including her husband and two young boys.

LINDSAY FRAZIER

Currently the Director of Career Development at St.Mary’s College of Maryland, Dana Burke has lived inSouthern Maryland for seven years. Originally fromPennsylvania, she came to the region with her hus-band who serves active duty in the U.S. Navy. Danahas a background in education and career develop-ment, primarily in higher education.

DANA BURKE

Gerald Gardiner Jr. is the Emergency ManagementManager for the St. Mary’s County Department ofEmergency Services & Technology. He joined St.Mary’s County government five years ago after a30-year career in private industry. The private sectorallowed him to value and appreciate the significanceof customer service and people. He instills this in hiswork ethics “to communicate and to work towarda common goal.” It has always been his passion towork in the emergency sector to not only help peo-

ple, but to also communicate to individuals the importance of be-ing prepared for hazards and risks. He also provides guidance anddirection during emergency events. He has been a member of theLeonardtown Volunteer Fire Department for 29 years and has servedin many positions: Secretary, Vice President, Lieutenant, Captain andChief for seven years. He currently sits on the St. Mary’s Medical Re-view Committee and the Long Term Planning & Goals committee asChairman. He resides in Leonardtown with his wife Mary Ann and hastwo children, Katie and her husband and Kristi and her husband Chrisand two grandchildren, Chase and Parker.

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Tom Garrison is a retired U.S Navy Captain, andcurrently the Senior Director of the Systems Devel-opment and Integration Operation (SDIO) of BAESystems. SDIO is a 500 employee technical ser-vices operation based in Lexington Park, MD, withregional facilities in Chesapeake, VA, Fayetteville,NC, and San Diego, CA.

Before joining BAE in 2007, Captain Garrison’snavy roles included Program Manager for Naval

Aviation Depots Management Information Systems, Military Directorfor NAVAIR’s Network Centric Warfare office, and Chief Engineer forPMA 273, Naval Aviation Training Systems. Previously he servedin test pilot and program management positions, flying the EA-6BProwler and the P-3 Orion for Naval Aviation Depot Jacksonville, InJax, he also served as Foreign Military Sales Program Manager forprojects with Greece, Thailand, Chile and Australia.

Prior to program management work, Tom served as a carrier avi-ator, flying the S-3 Viking aboard USS Saratoga, USS Constellation,and USS Forrestal. His aviation experience led to tours as a flight andweapons instructor in the S-3 community. He also enjoyed interna-tional exchange tours, serving aboard Britain’s HMS Illustrious andSpain’s Juan Sebastian de El Cano.Tom holds degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy and Embry-Rid-

dell Aeronautical University. Today, he participates in numerouscommunity forums, to include service on the Executive Board of theSouthern Maryland Navy Alliance. Tom and his wife Chris, and chil-dren Matt and Kelley Jane, reside in Callaway, MD.

TOM GARRISONTimothy E. Gowen is an aerospace engineer at theUnited States Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)where he is serving as the chief systems engineer forthe AIRWorks project.

Mr. Gowen has served as the Director of the Na-val Aviation Center for Rotor Craft Advancement andthe Deputy Director of the Airworthiness Office. Mr.Gowen led the effort to develop the first DoD Airwor-thiness policy, NATO airworthiness policy, and sev-

eral national and international airworthiness cooperative initiatives. Mr.Gowen also served as a crew systems engineer and as stability, control,and handling qualities engineer.In addition, Tim Gowen is a Brigadier General in the Maryland Army

National Guard, assigned as the Assistant Adjutant General - Army. Hebegan his career as an active duty Aviation Officer culminating with acommand tour in Operation Desert Storm. As a traditional Guardsman,he commanded a depot level maintenance task force supporting bothOperation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Tim fol-lowed that assignment with a command tour of the 29th Combat Avi-ation Brigade, the Director of the Maryland National Guard Joint Staff,and then Deputy Commanding General of the 29th Infantry Division.Mr. Gowen is has undergraduate degrees from Embry-Riddle Aero-

nautical University and Temple University. He has master’s degreesfrom TheUniversity of Maryland (Aerospace Engineering) and the UnitedStates Army War College (Strategic Studies). He has also attended ahost of military schools to include The United States Naval Test PilotSchool and The United States Army War College (Residence Course).

TIM GOWEN

CAPT SC (ret) Robert Goodman is a native of War-ren, Ohio and is a 1985 graduate of the United StatesNaval Academy. He holds advanced degrees inBusiness Administration (MBA) from the University ofFlorida, and a Master of Arts in Finance. He attendedExecutive Training Program at the Tepper School ofBusiness at Carnegie Mellon University. He is a mem-ber of the Acquisition Professional Community and iscertified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement

Act (DAWIA) Level III in Logistics. His nearly 25-year career on activeduty afforded him the opportunity to serve in a number of demandingbillets. His sea tours include USS Iowa (BB-61), Supply Officer of USSBuffalo (SSN-715), Aviation Stores Officer (S-6) on the USS Constella-tion (CV-64), and Supply Officer of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).He earned warfare designations in all three warfare communities. Hisshore assignments include Naval Air Station, Miramar, Calif., Naval In-ventory Control Point, Philadelphia Pa., Commander Naval Air ForcesAtlantic, Norfolk Va., Commander Naval Forces Europe, Naples, Italy,United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., and Commander FleetReadiness Command, Patuxent River, Md. Upon his retirement in Oc-tober 2009 as a Navy Captain (0-6), he took a position at Naval AirSystems Command as a Logistics Management Specialist for 4 years.For the past few years he has been working as an independent RealEstate consultant and investor and is the Owner of ARCPoint Labs ofSouthern Md. CAPT Goodman currently resides in Leonardtown withhis wife, Patricia Turner M.D. and their twin daughters.

ROBERT GOODMANDarla Hardy, MHA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, PCCN cur-rently serves as the Director of Nursing Resources atMedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, assuming this positionin June 2013. She received her bachelor’s degree innursing from the University of Maryland in 2005. Ms.Hardy also holds master’s degrees in nursing leader-ship and management and healthcare administrationfrom Walden University. She is currently pursuing herdoctorate in nursing practice from Walden University.

Prior to her position at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital she worked at Cal-vert Memorial Hospital from 2008 to 2013, holding positions of direc-tor of Progressive Care and administrative director of Medical SurgicalServices. Ms. Hardy resides in Mechanicsville with her family and hasvolunteered as a paramedic for St. Mary’s County since 1997.

DARLA HARDY

Amber Hughes offers a background in HR Manage-ment supporting DoD, S&T and is currently workingfor the Patuxent Partnership as the HR Manager ina dual role where she also manages the Intergov-ernmental Personnel Act (IPA) program; the mainsource of funding for the organization. She hasearned her Professional in Human Resources (PHR)and SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) certificationsmost recently. She also possesses a Master’s of

Science in Human Resources Management from the University ofMaryland University College. She is an elected Secretary for the localHuman Resources Association of Southern Maryland (HRASM) and isan active member of the national Society for Human Resource Man-agement (SHRM).

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DONNA JORDAN

Dana Levy is the Vice President of Nursing Ser-vices and Chief Nursing Officer for the University ofMaryland Charles Regional Medical Center (formerlyknown as Civista Medical Center) in La Plata. Priorto relocating to Southern Maryland in April 2013, Ms.Levy has served in Nursing Leadership roles for 15years, and has been licensed as a Registered Nursefor more than 25years. Her nursing career has in-cluded seven states and 16 facilities in numerous

care delivery roles and population groups. Ms. Levy holds a Master’sdegree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, Arizona campusand Bachelors Degree in Nursing from University of Toledo. She is amember of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Amer-ican Organization for Nurse Executives, and the American Nurses As-sociation. Ms. Levy joined the CCNRC Board in August 2013. She isdedicated to patient advocacy and care coordination for individuals atall stages along the care continuum. She lives in La Plata.

DANA LEVY

Kelly McMurray assumed the role of Associate VicePresident of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, andResearch (PIER) at the College of Southern Marylandin 2012. Prior to joining CSM, Dr. McMurray servedas the director of Institutional Research at GordonCollege in Barnesville, Ga. In her current role, Dr.McMurray leads a team that collects, analyzes, anddisseminates data to support planning, assessment,and policy-making processes at CSM. PIER is re-

sponsible for the production of the Fact Book, specialized student andfaculty studies, peer analysis, strategic planning and accreditation sup-port, survey responses, and federal and state institutional reporting. Dr.McMurray also has more than 15 years of teaching experience. Shehas taught at Shorter University, Gordon College, Georgia PerimeterCollege, Gwinnett Technical College, and Griffin Technical College.Teachings have focused on quantitative research, mathematics, andstatistics. Dr. McMurray currently serves in a leadership role as the sec-retary for the Maryland Community College Research Group. She hasalso participated in the University System of Georgia’s Committee onInstitutional Research and Planning. She has presented on numeroustopics related to institutional research at national and regional confer-ences. Dr. McMurray is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. She holds a Ph.D.in Research, Measurement, and Statistics from Georgia State Univer-sity, a master’s in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina A&T StateUniversity and a B.S. in Mathematics from Clark Atlanta University.

DR. KELLY McMURRAY

Agnes M. Miller is a lifelong resident of CharlesCounty. She graduated from La Plata High Schoolin 1985, then attended Morgan State University inBaltimore and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Infor-mation Science and Systems. She earned an athleticscholarship and was a member of the Morgan StateUniversity Volleyball Team. After graduating fromMor-gan, she returned home and started searching for a“real” job, landing one back in Indian Head at the Na-

val Surface Warfare Center with a contracting company out of VirginiaBeach. Ms. Miller started her career in St. Mary’s County in 1996, on theDefense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) contract in support ofthe Defense Industrial Financial Management System (DIFMS) perform-ing quality assurance. She supported that contract for more than 15years and grew from aQuality Assurance Analyst to the Project Managerof the contract. She is currently managing several contracts for PSI Paxand is heavily involved with the business development efforts for thecompany.

AGNES M. MILLER

For more than 15 years, BrendanMoon has designed,implemented, and sold information technology (IT)solutions to US Federal Government customers onbehalf of the world’s largest IT providers including HP,Dell, and Symantec. He uses information technologyto help customers solve their business problems. Inaddition to his professional career, Mr. Moon serveshis community as a volunteer. He currently serves asChairman of the Charles County Board of Appeals. He

also serves as an elected Board Member of several community associa-tions. Mr. Moon has completed several rigorous training and certificationprograms including topics such as enterprise architecture, systems en-gineering, cyber security, federal contracting, and the intelligence com-munity.

BRENDAN MOON

Donna Jordan has been celebrating dance andmovement for a lifetime. She continued to follow herpassion taking dance and movement classes all overthe world. All different styles, all different types - therewas no dance style she didn’t like to explore. Shesoon discovered that she enjoyed teaching and be-gan to teach in dance studios, gyms, recreation andcommunity centers across the nation and overseas.In 2002, she moved to St Mary’s County, MD, and

shifted gears. Jordan gave up her career as a Chemist and pursuedher lifelong passion of dance by teaching dance and movement fulltime. In 2007, she opened House of Dance, with the same philoso-phy to provide a “home” for artists and movement professionals toexplore and teach quality and diverse dance styles and movement toyouth and adults. In addition to her center, she has been delighted towork with schools, colleges, nonprofit agencies, and countless oth-ers. She has competed and won in national ballroom competitions aswell as internationally. In addition, she has served as Adjunct Facultyfor St Mary’s College of Maryland, College of Southern Maryland, andActing Treasurer for St Mary’s Arts Council and the COO of JordanResearch and Development. In 2015, she graduated from LeadershipSouthern Maryland and is so excited to be one of the communityleaders instrumental in change in the Southern Maryland area.

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REV. WALT NILSSON

Dan Parker is the owner, President of Travel Lead-ers, Great Mills, MD. His travel agency was foundedby his mother, Vi Englund in 1976. The agencyformerly operated as Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Hisbusiness focus is providing Travel management ser-vices to the defense contractor sector, vacation andgroup travel. The agency is dedicated to helping cli-ents make memories to last a lifetime to destinationsworldwide.

Mr Parker has been resident of St Mary’s County since 1980 and isa graduate of the University of Rhode Island. He is a Past President ofthe Lexington Park Rotary Club and is currently an Area Governor forRotary in Southern Maryland. Please contacthim for interest in Rotary International.He resides in Great Mills MD, when he is not traveling.

DAN PARKER

Christina Payne, PHR, is the Director of Human Re-sources and Recruitment for Precise Systems. Sheis responsible for the strategic operations of theHuman Resources Department. She serves as asubject matter expert on Employee Relations to em-ployees, managers and Corporate Leadership. Shecoordinates employee information, trainings andcelebration activities company wide. Ms. Payne isalso the co-chair of the Employee Stock Ownership

Communications Committee, which works to increase co-owners’understanding of the opportunities and importance of being a part ofan ESOP. Prior to joining Precise Systems in 2011, Ms. Payne spentmore than 15 years supporting state government, commercial andnon-profit agencies in several Human Resources capacities. Drawingon her diverse background, she brings a unique blend of expertise.By applying a “best practice” approach she supports the organiza-tional goals of achieving and retaining a highly motived mission-ori-ented workforce. Ms Payne earned her bachelor’s degree in BusinessManagement with a concentration in Human Resources at TowsonUniversity. She is a certified SHRM, Professional Human Resources(PHR) and Notary, Maryland. Ms. Payne resides in Calvert Countywith her husband, Dave, and their two children. She remains passion-ate about community service. She serves as resource to SouthernMaryland Community Network and a Board Member for the CalvertCounty Family Network-- both are organizations with a commitmentto better the lives of children and family within the local community.Ms. Payne is an active fitness instructor and enjoys running and ridingher bike.

CHRISTINA PAYNEWalt Nilsson is passionate about the flourishing ofSouthern Maryland. He first came to Southern Mary-land to attend St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Then,after working for NAVAIR, serving as a missionary inthe Philippines, and attending Covenant TheologicalSeminary he returned to St. Mary’s County to serveon the staff of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Hebecame the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone in 2009.Rev. Nilsson firmly believes that Cornerstone does

not exist for the benefit of its members, but rather for the benefit ofits non-members and the flourishing of this community. His desire isfor Cornerstone to bless St. Mary’s County in such a way that thosewho are not a part of Cornerstone would say: “Where would this com-munity be had not Cornerstone been here?” Under his leadership,Cornerstone has become a key community partner with the Depart-ment of Social Services (DSS). In 2013, Rev. Nilsson was the 2013Honoree of the Three Oaks Center for his leadership and service tothe homeless in St. Mary’s County. That same year, Cornerstonereceived (along with partner churches) the John F. Sobola MemorialAward for Community Service because its WARM program for home-less individuals resulted in the direct reduction of 911 calls during thewinter months. Cornerstone has also developed a vibrant ministry tofoster-care families in St. Mary’s County, and to the fifteen girls nowin their orphanage in Guatemala. Rev. Nilsson is married to Holly andhas four children. He enjoys sailing, cycling, gardening, and cooking.

Thomas P. Phelan was raised in Moraga, Calif., andgraduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1979,where he received a bachelor’s in Aerospace Engi-neering. Designated a Naval Aviator in April 1981,he completed several fleet tours, flying the A-6E In-truder including combat missions during OperationDesert Storm. He received a master’s degree inAeronautical Engineering from the Naval Postgrad-uate School and completed Test Pilot training in

Patuxent River. He was the Commanding Officer for a fleet EA-6Bsquadron and a test squadron at Patuxent River. Additionally, heserved as the Program Manager for Aircrew Systems (PMA-202) andfinished his naval career as the Commander, Naval Test Wing At-lantic overseeing numerous aircraft Test & Evaluation programs. Heretired from the Navy in February 2006, when he joined Wyle’s Aero-space Group headquartered in Southern Maryland. He serves as thecompany’s Flight Director as well as the Director of Air Vehicle testprograms in the T&E Division. Mr. Phelan is married with three grownchildren and resides in Hollywood.

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CHRIS POWERS

Anne Powers is a charitable volunteer in her churchand community. She was born in Quantico, Va., andgrew up in a Marine Corps family where the volun-teer spirit was instilled in her. Church, community,and Living History involvement in her early adultyears strengthened her commitment to serve oth-ers. As a Navy wife through five deployments and13 moves, she helped other families cope with ac-tive duty challenges by being active in the squadron

wives’ clubs, and as a Navy Relief Society volunteer. Ms. Powers ap-plied her Elementary Education degree as a teacher, continuing nowas a substitute teacher, and in the BSA Scouting program where sheserved as a leader, teacher and mentor for more than 25 years. Ms.Powers is active in numerous ministries in the church, including theSt. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. She and her husband, Chris, live inLeonardtown.

ANNE POWERS

Chris Powers is Chief Engineer, Aviation SystemsAnalysis Group for The Johns Hopkins UniversityApplied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). After grad-uating from the US Naval Academy, Mr. Powersserved for 25 years as a Navy pilot flying A-7E andF/A-18, and NAVAIR Program Manager. In 2003,he joined JHU as a systems engineer for APL, andbegan teaching at the Southern Maryland HigherEducation Center for the JHU/Whiting School of En-

gineering. Mr. Powers is active in his church, and with the Knights ofColumbus at the local and state level. Chris and his wife, Annie, livein Leonardtown.

Ms. Sharmella Riggs received her Bachelors of Sci-ence in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters’ De-gree in Management. In her current role as the P-8AAircraft Systems Acquisition Manager at the NavalAir Warfare Center/Aircraft Division in PatuxentRiver, she manages the Airframe and Engine com-mercial Depot contract for the P-8A Poseidon air-craft within the Maritime Patrol and ReconnaissanceAircraft (MPRA) Program Office. As a member of

the Acquisition Professional Community Member, Ms. Riggs holds aLevel III Certification in Program Management and System, Planning,Research, Development & Engineering. She completed the Naval AirSystems Command’s Senior Executive Management DevelopmentProgram in 2006 and received the NAVAIR Commanders Award inProgram Management in 2012. Ms. Riggs actively participates on theExecutive Diversity Council as the Science, Technology, Engineering& Math (STEM) Educational Outreach Team Lead. She also serves asa Mentor for the Future Leaders of the World at Leonardtown HighSchool and conducts mock interviews at the James A. Forrest Career& Technology Center. In 2015, Ms. Riggs was awarded the MarylandParent Involvement Matters Award for St. Mary’s County. As a LifeMember of the Federally Employed Women (FEW) Organization, sheserves on the Executive Board of the FEW Patuxent River Chapterand the Board of Trustees for the FEW Foundation for Education andTraining. Ms. Riggs is a graduate of Leadership Southern Maryland(LSM) Class of 2015 and serves on the LSM Board of Directors.

SHARMELLA RIGGS

Nancy Schertler is a Lighting Designer for the stage.Her work includes Broadway productions of Bill Ir-win’s Largely New York (for which she earned a Tonynomination) and Fool Moon. Ms. Schertler is the orig-inal designer for many new plays produced acrossthe country. She has created the lighting for threeoperas commissioned by the University of Maryland,including Later the Same Evening, an opera inspiredby five Edward Hopper paintings, a joint project of

the National Gallery of Art and the University’s Clarice Smith Center forthe Performing Arts. A member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, Ms.Schertler was the first theatre artist to be profiled by the National Museumof Women in the Arts (summer, 1998). Ms. Schertler was a member ofthe faculty at Smith College from 1993 to 1999 before returning to thearea to make her home in Charles County. An oyster gardener for theChesapeake Bay Foundation for the last 15 years, she serves on theboard of directors for the Conservancy for Charles County, and is the vicepresident of her homeowners association. Her work as an advocate forincreased public access to the Chesapeake Baywatershed and efforts toraise awareness about land use issues earned her the 2013 DemocraticCentral Committee’s Truman award.Ms. Schertler is a Maryland Woodland Steward and proud member ofthe LSM class of 2015. This spring Ms. Schertler was appointed to theCharles County Planning Commission.

NANCY SCHERTLER

Fred is a Program/Senior Manager at Imagine OneTechnology & Management, Ltd., in Lexington Parkand a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves in He-licopter Combat Support Special Squadron EIGHT-FOUR (HSC-84) in Norfolk, Va., where he is a NavalAviator (pilot) flying HH-60H helicopters in supportof Special Operations Forces and Combat Searchand Rescue. Mr. Severson has been in the militaryfor more than 26 years, serving 11 years on Active

Duty and 15 years and counting in the Reserves. He has been workingas a contractor for the past 15 years at NAS Patuxent River, where heis responsible for leadership and management and currently serves asa Contractor Program Manager for one of the NAVAIR Program Man-agement Air (PMA) contracts. He is also an avid volunteer youth ice androller hockey coach, coaching ice hockey in Waldorf for the SouthernMaryland Sabres Ice Hockey Club, and roller hockey in Leonardtown,where he also runs the youth and adult roller hockey programs for St.Mary’s County Parks and Recreation.

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JULIE SIMPSON

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Ms. Simpson is the Executive Director of the PortTobacco River Conservancy, a non-profit organiza-tion that works with businesses, residents, local andstate governments, and other conservation groupsto restore and protect the river and streams in thewatershed. Ms. Simpson is agraduate of the Univer-sity of Illinois and Georgetown University Law Cen-ter. She and her husband Malcolm were married in1984 and in that year she began her federal careeras an attorney with the U.S. Department of Health

and Human Services. They bought their home in Charles County in1987 and have lived there ever since. In 1990, she accepted an at-torney position at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), retiringrecently as a branch chief within the Office of Enforcement and Com-pliance Assurance. While at EPA, Ms. Simpson had the opportunityto participate in the Brookings Legis Fellows program, assigned to theoffice of Congressman James P. Moran of Virginia, where she devel-oped legislative proposals in the fields of environment and health. Ms.Simpson is President of Citizens for a Better Charles County, a civicgroup that is active in social, educational, political, and other activitiesthat contribute to the quality of life for the citizens of Charles County.

Born and raised in St. Mary’s County, StephanieTaylor Selvidge considers herself deeply rooted inthe community. She graduated St. Mary’s RykenHigh School in 2004 and Towson University in May2008 with a bachelor’s of science in Psychology.Ms. Taylor has a broad range of working experiencefrom pre-k teacher to working with the mentally ill,but found her passion when she started working atResearch and Engineering Development (RED-INC)

in 2011. She has worked platforms including P-3C, Fire scout and re-cently became the RDT&E Deputy Team Lead at RED-INC. Ms. Tay-lor currently supports AIR-4.6.5 Human Systems Department whereshe holds the Human Systems Lead position on both the MilitaryFlight Operations Quality Assurance (MFOQA) and Small Tactical Un-manned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) programs. Her expertise includesworkstation layout, software development support, control-displaydesign and integration, and mockup evaluations. She lives in Colton’sPoint, which is truly a Southern Maryland gem. She loves blue crabs,the Washington Redskins, and a nice summer’s day on St. Mary’sRiver.

STEPHANIE TAYLOR SELVIDGE

Karen Smith Hupp is the Assistant Vice Presidentof Community Relations for the College of SouthernMaryland. She has been associated with the col-lege since 1999, working to strategically developcommunity, media, and public relations to promotegoodwill and nurture strong relationships.

An alumna of The Ohio State University, sheearned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism/ PublicRelations. She is passionate about inspiring the next

generation of PR professionals, and in that pursuit authors severalblogs on PR topics and serves as a frequent workshop presenter andas a mentor with students.A resident of Southern Maryland since 1982, she quickly familiarized

herself with the community in her first job locally as Copy Editor andCommunity Editor with the Maryland Independent. As Executive Edi-tor for the Times-Crescent, Calvert Independent, South County Cur-rent and St. Mary’s Tide, Smith Hupp covered the challenges facingSouthern Maryland from the regional and individual county perspec-tives.Within the field of public relations, Smith Hupp was Public Infor-

mation Officer and Tourism Officer for Charles County Government.She also served in public relations and communication capacitieswith Grace Lutheran Church, La Plata, and the Southeastern Dis-trict, LCMS. She has volunteered extensively throughout her career,producing brochures, newsletters, photography, video features andmedia releases, as well as conducting annual fund campaigns andspecial events for numerous organizations.She and her husband, Dale, live in La Plata and have four children.

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Mike VanMeter has 25 yearsof experience with the De-partment of the Navy inboth a contractor and civil-ian capacity. VanMeter isleading teams in emergingtechnologies, hardware,software and financial man-

agement. He is a graduate of the Senior Ex-ecutive Management Development Program(SEMDP). VanMeter has been instrumental inleading the Navy’s most dynamic and activeflight test center. VanMeter is responsible forall 22 Telemetry antenna sites across Pax Riverand is the lead civil servant for ground acqui-sition. This includes installations for UCAS atTC-7, Triton Hanger, Hanger 101 Fire Scout atWebster Field and other installations that sup-port ATR. He provides oversight of complex te-lemetry installations. VanMeter graduated fromGreat Mills High School in 1983, achieved botha bachelor’s of science (Computer Science)and a master’s degree (MBA) from University ofMaryland. As the son of a Navy Master Chief,Mr. VanMeter has led a life of service to theNavy. His family has been stationed in Bruns-wick Maine, Jacksonville Florida, RooseveltRoads Puerto Rico, and Patuxent Naval AirStation. In 1974, his family permanently madeSouthern Maryland their home. He is marriedto Donna, with two young girls, aged 9 and 7.His hobbies include golf, tennis, fishing and ski-ing. Mr. VanMeter volunteers at his children’sschool, Little Flower School and is the activeChair for their Marketing Committee. Addition-ally he is a volunteer for the St. Mary’s RiverWatershed Association. He is an active parish-ioner at Holy Face Catholic Church.

MIKE VanMETERKristine Wilcox is a senior communications and multimedia specialist with AVIANLLC and operations manager of the AVIAN Information and Multimedia Services di-vision. She provides internal and external communications and design to Navy air-craft acquisition programs at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. An Iowa native andgraduate of Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, Ms. Wilcox has more than20 years experience in journalism, strategic communications and graphic design.She has worked as a communications and multimedia specialist for defense con-tractors General Physics and American Management Systems, in Mystic, Conn.,and Norfolk, Va., respectively. While she and her husband were stationed over-

seas, Ms. Wilcox served as editor of the Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, newspaper. Receivingorders to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), she and her husband moved to Southern Marylandin January 2007. She began working at Wyle as a communications specialist and was assigned asthe lead communicator for Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft program office (PMA-290).Joining AVIAN in October 2011, she has supported several Navy programs: Small Business Innova-tion Research (SBIR), Naval Aviation Training Systems (PMA-205) and Aircraft Launch and RecoveryEquipment (PMA-251) and currently Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Sys-tems (PMA-263). Ms. Wilcox is a member of Public Relations Society of America, Public RelationsIndividuals of Southern Maryland (PRISM) and a recipient of the 2009 NAVAIR Commander’s Awardfor program management for her efforts as a strategic communications advisor.

KRISTINE WILCOX

STEPHANIE WITTEAs a member of a military family that was stationed at the Naval Air Test Center,Stephanie Witte came to Southern Maryland in 1971. After graduating from Sa-lisbury State University, she returned to Southern Maryland and worked for theDepartment of Defense for 10 years. After finishing her master’s degree at FloridaInstitute of Technology, she graduated from the Defense Systems ManagementCollege. Ms. Witte finished her career with the Department of Defense as the Ac-quisition Manager for the F/A 18 E/F after receiving the Full Rate Production Mile-stone decision. In June of 2001, she became the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A@

First Colony Center. Ms. Witte says she is blessed with a successful business, the ability to provideemployment to others, and the privilege to give back to a community that has given so much to her.She has been married to husband, Terry Witte, for the past 22 years. They have three boys, Adam(18), Cameron (16), and Garrett (11).

LYNETTE WRIGHTLynette Wright has lived in St. Mary’s County for 23 years. Interestingly, whenapplying for colleges, she toured St. Mary’s College of Maryland. While she con-sidered the campus the most beautiful of all visits, she had little desire to attendcollege in a rural area. Wright never forgot how her father, smitten with the area,kept telling her “this is the only campus where you can hear the crickets chirp.”Wright opted for the “big city” of Baltimore instead. Years later, Wright returnedas a new mother and, yes, adult student of SMCM. She could not be more proudto be a Southern Marylander. Wright has three sons – Andrew, Evan, and Nicky.Wright participated in all sports as a parent volunteer and classroom volunteer. She

completed the Maryland teaching certification program in elementary education. Wright taught pre-school to third grade. Ten years after beginning her teaching career, she took what she thought to bea “break” from teaching and worked in the defense industry ever since. Her initial position supportedthe base was as a Protocol Specialist for NAVAIR. It was here that she learned, and saw firsthand,much of the truly fascinating work that goes on by extremely talented professionals at NAS PatuxentRiver. She also witnessed the interest of our international partners and began working in support ofForeign Military Sales (FMS) for NAVAIR for a variety of programs and platforms. In addition to bring-ing training to the NAVAIR International Programs Community, she is the Program Manager for hercontract and supervises a diverse, hardworking and energetic team of employees.

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ADR.DIANNAABNEY ‘15Health OfficerCharles County Dept. of Health11527 LottsfordTerraceMitchellville,MD 20721Cell: 301-509-0349Dianna.abney@maryland.gov

MS.CHERYLAHEARN ‘14Senior ExecutiveTravel andTourism40910 Starling CourtLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 240-444-4479cherylahearn@comcast.net

MS. LAURELLAITON ‘11SmartronixP.O. Box 342Hollywood,MD 20636Cell: 301-904-9448laiton@smartronix.com

MR.DOUGALVES, JR. ‘13Director, Calvert Marine MuseumCalvert County Government14150 Solomons Island RoadSolomons,MD 20688Work: 410-326-2042, ext. 13alvescd@co.cal.md.us

MR. JOSEPHANDERSON ‘12Project DirectorPAEAppliedTechnologies20945 Great Mills RoadLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-737-5708Cell: 301-481-6350joseph.anderson@pae.com

ARC OF SOUTHERNMARYLAND ‘FS355West Dares Beach RoadPrince Frederick,MD 20678Phone: 410-535-2413www.arcsomd.org

MS.MARTINAARNOLD ‘13Development DirectorCollege of Southern Maryland8730 Mitchell RoadLaPlata,MD 20646Work: 301-757-9087Martina.arnold@csmd.edu

MS.CATHERINEASKEY CPA,CVA,ABV ‘11Business Growth StrategistAskey,Askey &Associates, CPA, LLC23507 Hollywood Rd.P.O. Box 662Leonardtown,MD 20650Work: 301-475-5671cathy@aaacpa.com

MR. PAULAUS ‘14Deputy Program ManagerPAE – SureTrak Group46190 N.Greens Rest DriveGreat Mills, MD 20634Cell: 319-430-1969Work: 301-737-5701Paul.Aus@pae.com

BMR. ERIC BAILEY ‘12Project ManagerMarrick Properties, Inc.995 N. Prince Frederick BlvdSuite 201Prince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 301-855-3828ebailey@marrickinc.com

MR.C.R. (RICK) BAILEY, JR. ’FSPartnerMarrick Properties, Inc.995 N. Prince Frederick Blvd.Suite 201Prince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 301-855-3828rbailey@marrickinc.com

MS. JOYCE BAKI ‘11Tourism SpecialistCalvert County Dept. of EconomicDevelopment175 Main St.Prince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 410-535-4583bakija@co.cal.md.us

MR.THOMAS BARNETT ‘15DirectorCalvert County Government Dept. ofCommunity Planning and Building3725 Bedford DriveNorth Beach,MD 20714Cell: 210-913-1382barnettp@co.cal.md.us

MS.MARY BARNWELL ‘12Nurse ManagerUniversity of MarylandCharles Regional Medical Center5 Garrett AvenueLa Plata,MD 20646Work: 301-609-0724mary.barnwell@umm.edu

MS.DAWN BARRETT ‘13Sr. BusinessAnalystShadowObjects, LLC19734 Oak CourtLexington Park,MD 20653Cell: 301-481-0324Ldbarrett3@gmail.com

MS.TANYA BASSETT ‘12Test Resource and Information MgmtBranch Head (AIR-5.1.1D),SystemsTest and ExperimentationManagement DivisionNAWCAD23025 Brixton CtHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 240-538-8589tanya.bassett@navy.mil

MS. BARBARA BAUSCH ‘1021552WillisWharf Ct.Lexington Park,MD 20653Home: 714-296-9008Work: 240-895-4323bausch23@gmail.com

DR. LAURA BAYLESS PHD ’09AssistantVice Chancellor forStudentAffairsUW-Platteville2300 Markee Pioneer Student CenterPlatteville,WI 53818Work: 608-342-1854baylessl@uwplatt.edudrlaurabayless@gmail.com

MS.CARMEN BELEN ‘13Supvy Human Resource SpecNAVAIR Bldg 1489Patuxent River,MD 20670-1139Work: 301-757-9699Carmen.belen@navy.mil

MR. STEVEN BISHOP ‘14Director of Engineering SolutionsSmartronix Inc.44150 SmartronixWayHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 240-577-2705Work: 301-373-6000sbishop@smartronix.com

MS.AMIE BOTHWELL ‘13Navy Marine Corp.Account ExecutiveECS Federal Inc.23330 Cottonwood ParkwayCalifornia MD 20619Cell: 301-904-3415amiembothwell@gmail.com

MS.MARIE BOTTOMS ‘10Charles County Board of Education4128 Bluebird DriveWaldorf,MD 20603Cell: 301-922-8046mariebottoms@gmail.com

MR.DONALD BOUCHARD ‘1022445 Greenview ParkwayGreat Mills, MD 20634Cell: 301-536-0050Donald.bouchard@gmail.comDonnie@bouchard.net

SHARON BOUCHARD ‘1222445 Greenview ParkwayGreat Mills, MD 20634Home: 301-737-7136Cell: 301-536-3597sharon.b.bouchard@gmail.com

MS. BONNIE BOWES ‘0918275 HarborView DriveValley Lee,MD 20692Home: 301-994-0985Work: 301-481-6582bbowes@deloitte.com

MS. BRIANNA BOWLING ‘11PresidentZekiahTechnologies, Inc.103 Centennial St., Suite GLa Plata,MD 20646Work: 301-392-3788 x11brianna@zekiah.com

MS.C. REGINA BOWMAN-GOLDRING ‘11Director of Student ServicesCollege of Southern Maryland8730 Mitchell Rd.P.O. Box 910La Plata,MD 20646Work: 240-725-5321creginabg@gmail.com

MS.MARYANNE BOWMAN ’14Deputy DirectorSt.Mary’s County Library23250 Hollywood RoadLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 240-925-4164mabowman@stmalib.org

MR. LELAND BRADSHAW ‘13President/CEOTechnology SecurityAssociates Inc (TSA)22685Three Notch RoadCalifornia MD 20619Work: 301-866-0295Lee_bradshaw@TheTSATeam.com

MS.MARY BRAUN ‘10P.O. Box 110Winchester,VA 22604Cell: 612-867-4873Work: 540-722-2020Braun@visi.com

DR. REBECCA BRIDGETT ‘14CountyAdministratorSt.Mary’s Government10210 Old Sycamore RoadCharlotte Hall MD 20622Cell: 301-643-6953Work: 301-475-4200 ext. 1321bridgettdr@aol.com

MS. BEVERLY BROWN ’14Sales & Marketing ProfessionalTravel Agent22236 Goldenrod DriveGreat Mills MD 20634Cell: 443-286-1519Beverlybrown246@yahoo.comBeverly.brown@travelleaders.com

MR. J.R. BROWN ‘14DirectorSmartronix23337 Risa LaneCalifornia MD 20619Cell: 305-433-0846Work: 301-373-6000 ext 326Jrbrown411@gmail.com

MS.DANA BURKE ‘15Director of Career DevelopmentSt.Mary’s College of Maryland43530Abis StreetHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 814-431-9038dlburke@smcm.edu

MS. ROBIN BURT ‘13ManagementAnalystNAVAIR DON47033 McLeod Rd B449Patuxent River,MD 20670Work: 301-757-3045Robin.burt@navy.mil

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MR.KELSEY BUSH ‘15Youth and Local ManagementSt.Mary’s County Government22585 Joan DriveCalifornia,MD 20619Cell: 301-524-1714Kelsey.bush@stmarysmd.com

CCALVERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL‘FS100 Hospital RoadPrince Frederick,MD 20678Phone: 410-535-4000www.calverthospital.org

MS. JOLANDA CAMPBELL ‘14Executive DirectorThe Greenwell Foundation584 Bafford RoadLusby MD 20657Work: 301-373-9775jcampbell@greenwellfoundation.org

MS. LEE CAPRISTO ‘11Director of PublicationsSt.Mary’s College of Maryland18952 E. Fisher Rd.St.Mary’s City,MD 20686Work: 240-895-4795lwcapristo@smcm.edu

MR.KENNETH CARKHUFF ‘0924880 Jones RoadMechanicsville,MD 20659Home: 240-577-2017Work: 301-757-9087kenneth.carkhuff@navy.mil

MS. REBEKAH CARMICHAEL ‘1320 S Potomac StreetBaltimore,MD 21224Cell: 270-498-2246bekah.carmichael@gmail.com

MS. LISA CLARK ‘14Teradata Corp.24454 Half Pone PointHollywood MD 20636Cell: 240-925-1785Work: 301-866-0150LMX098@gmail.com

MS. LAURA CLARKE ‘14Clarke Consulting, LLC.22245Timberline CourtLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 301-997-6878Leclarke54@gmail.com

MR.R.MICHAEL COLINA ‘FSConsultantResource Management Concepts, Inc.46970 Bradley Blvd #BLexington Park,MD 20653Phone: 301-481-5454Mcolina@rmcweb.com

MR. STEPHEN COMBS ‘14Area ManagerGateway Bank Mortgage, Inc.48392 Sunburst DriveLexington Park MD 20653Cell: 301-672-8771smcombs@gmail.com

MR.CHRIS COMER ‘11Director of Government &CommunityAffairsComcast-Bay Shore Group253 Najoles Rd.Millersville,MD 21108Work: 410-729-8025Chris_comer@cable.comcast.com

MS. STACEY COOK ‘10Vice President, Human ResourcesThe University of Maryland CharlesRegional Medical Center7213Antock PlaceUpper Marlboro,MD 20772Home: 301-599-1861Work: 301-609-4414stacey.cook@umm.edu

MS.MARY BETH COOPER-JOSEPH ‘1224510 Half Pine PointHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 301-904-2820joefamily@md.metrocast.net

MS.NATALIE COTTON ‘11Community and Public Affairs DirectorSouthern Maryland ElectricCooperative15035 Burnt Store Rd.Hughesville,MD 20637Work: 301-274-4377natalie.cotton@smeco.coop

MR.CLAUDE COUCOULES ‘1044896 Mallard PlaceCallaway,MD 20620Home: 301-994-0697Work: 301-539-7410dmccjc@aol.com

MS. ROSE CRUNKLETON ‘14AttorneyLaw Offices Rose C.Crunkleton3150WestWard RoadSuite 301Dunkirk,MD 20754Work: 301-257-1057Rose.attorney@gmail.com

MR.HARTMUTHCSANADI-SCHWARTZ ‘14Director of Business OperationsTheArc of Southern MD, Inc.15790 Prince Frederick RoadHughesville MD 20637Home: 301-274-9114Work: 410-535-2413hschwartz@arcsomd.org

DMR. STEVEN DACZKOWSKI ‘11Vice PresidentZenetex, LLC44427Airport Road, Suite 410California,MD 20619Cell:301-904-5583steve.daczkowski@zenetex.com

MS.DEBRA DAVIS, ESQ. ‘096185Acorn PlaceIndian Head,MD 20640Home: 301-743-2442Work: 301-899-9400davisd@charlescounty.org

MS. RUTHY DAVIS ‘14Director of RegionalWorkforce &Business DevelopmentTri-County Council for Southern MD14339 Calvert StreetPO Box 219, Solomons MD 20688Cell: 240-412-3292Work: 301-274-1922 ext. 15rdavis@tccsmd.org

MR.THOMAS DAVIS ‘1023396 Colton Point RoadClements,MD 20624Home: 301-769-4286Work: 301-866-0295Tom_Davis@TheTSATeam.com

MS.TANIA DAWSON ‘13Command Recruit & RetentionProgram ManagerNAVAIR21410 Bellevue CourtLexington Park MD 20653Work: 301-342-6866Tania.dawson@navy.mil

MR.MARK DE LUCA ‘1018371 Matthews DriveLexington Park,MD 20653Home: 301-872-4337Work: 240-895-8126mdeluca@htii.com

MS.CYNTHIA DEPPE ‘11Program ManagerThe Patuxent Partnership22335 Exploration DriveSuite 1035Lexington Park,MD 20653Cell: 240-298-0076ctdeppe@md.metrocast.net

MR.R.WAYNE DEVEREUX ‘09517 GunsmokeTrailLusby,MD 20657Home: 410-326-4327Work: 301-863-4290w.devereux@comcast.netwayne.devereux@wyle.com

MS.CINDY DINAN ‘101820 Higgens LaneHuntingtown,MD 20639Home: 410-414-5393Work: 410-535-7550cdinan@marylandtrusttitle.com

MR.RAY DODSON ‘14Vice PresidentOld Line Bank22741Three Notch RoadCalifornia,MD 20619Cell: 301-481-7009rdodson@oldlinebank.com

MS. SUSAN DOHONY ‘12Vice PresidentChief Quality OfficerCalvert Memorial Hospital100 Hospital RdPrince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 410-535-8174sdohony@cmhlink.org

MR.GERALD DONOVAN ‘FSRod ‘n Reel, Inc.Rt. 261 & MearsAve.P.O. Box 99Chesapeake Beach,MD 20732Work: 410-257-2735gwd@cbresortspa.com

MS.AMY DORSCH ‘12SeniorAssociateBoozAllen Hamilton46950 Bradley Blvd.Lexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-862-7043dorsch_amy@bah.com

EMS.NANCY EASTERLING ‘12Executive DirectorHistoric Sotterley, Inc.P.O. Box 67Hollywood,MD 20636Work: 301-373-2280Cell: 301-904-2845execdirector@sotterley.org

FMR.REGINA FADEN ‘14Executive DirectorHistoric St.Mary’s City18261 Rosecroft RoadPO Box 472St.Mary’s City,MD 20686Cell: 240-538-2620Work: 240-895-4963Rmfaden64@gmail.com

MS.ANNA FAGAN ‘14Director of InvestmentsCommunity Bank of the Chesapeake3035 Leonardtown RoadWaldorf,MD 20711Cell: 410-562-9071Work: 301-861-5382afagan@infinexgroup.com

MR. JOHN E. FELICITAS ‘13Retired Educator22302 Bretmar Dr.Leonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 240-925-7832Home: 301-475-3297Athedge.jef@gmail.com

MS. EMILY FERREN ‘096725 Horseshoe DriveLa Plata,MD 20646Home: 301-392-3996Work: 301-934-9001 ext. 20eferren@somd.lib.md.us

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MS. ROBINA. FINNACOM ‘FSDeputy DirectorSt.Mary’s County Department ofEconomic DevelopmentP.O. Box 653Leonardtown,MD 20650301-475-4200, ext. 1407240-298-1133 Cellrobin.finnacom@stmarysmd.com

MS.GRACE FISCHER ‘1241695 Queens Landing RdMechanicsville,MD 20659Cell: 240-434-1669gsfischer01@gmail.com

MS.DORIA FLEISCHER ‘14Program DirectorMelwood Recreation Center9035 Ironsides RoadNanjemoy MD 20662Cell: 240-687-6162Work 301-870-3226dfleisher@melwood.org

DR. RICHARD FLEMING ‘11VP/DeanCollege of Southern Maryland115 J.W.Williams Rd.Prince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 443-550-6011rfleming@csmd.edu

MS. ELLEN FLOWERS-FIELDS ‘09Regional DirectorSmall Business Development Center,Southern RegionCSM La Plata Campus CE 139P.O. Box 910La Plata,MD 20646Home: 301-645-9440Work: 301-934-7580eflowers-fields@csmd.edu

MS.ANNE FORREST ‘13Volunteer CoordinatorHistoric St.Mary’s City MuseumPO Box 24St.Mary’s City,MD 20686Work: 240-895-4972anneF@digshistory.org

MS.AMANDA FORSEE ‘12Quality Improvement CoordinatorChesapeake-Potomac Home HealthAgency, Inc.7627 Leonardtown RdHughesville,MD 20637Work: 301-274-9000rforsee@cphha.org

MR.GLENN FRANK ‘13ManagerHalt Buzas & Powell, Ltd.1326 Redwood CircleLa Plata,MD 20646Cell: 301-848-9336glenn.frank@icloud.com

MS. LIISA FRANZEN ‘0945434 Elliott CourtCalifornia,MD 20619Home: 301-862-9709

MRS. LINDSAY FRAZIER ‘15LeadAssociateBoozAllen Hamilton20636 Ramsey DriveLexington Park,MD 20653Cell: 410-493-2152Frazier_Lindsay@bah.com

MR.MICHAEL FREDERICK ‘11Director,Distribution Planning,Reliability, Project Management, &GIS ServicesDominionVirginia Power4512 GroveAvenueRichmondVA 23221Cell: 410-251-9230michael.d.frederick@dom.com

MS.NKESHI FREE ‘12Development & Public RelationsManagerTheArc of Southern MarylandP.O. Box 1860Prince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 410-535-2413 ext 113nfree@arcsomd.org

MR. BARRY FRIEDMAN ‘09Market ManagerPrimary Residential Mortgage, Inc.23131Three Notch Road,Suite 200California,MD 20619Cell: 301-904-1494bfriedman@primeres.com

GMS.HOLLI GALLETTI ‘11P-3 Principal DeputyDepartment HeadNaval Air Systems Command22347 Cedar Point Rd., 3117Patuxent River,MD 20670Work: 301-995-4436Holli.galletti@navy.mil

MR.GERALD GARDINER ‘15P.O. Box 531Emergency Management ManagerSt.Mary’s County Government22940Abell StreetLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 301-904-9896ggardiner3@gmail.com

MS.KAREN GARNER ‘FS18154 Cherryfield RoadDrayden,MD 20630Karen.garner@red-inc.us

MR.NICK GARRETT ‘10378 Cambridge PlacePrince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 410-286-5505contact@garrettmusicacademy.com

MR.TOM GARRISON ‘15DirectorBAE Systems44491 Boxwood DriveCallaway,MD 20620Cell: 240-925-0203Thomas.garrison@baesystems.com

MS. JOAN GELRUD ‘0947980 Gelrud CourtLexington Park,MD 20653Cell: 240-298-2201Work: 301-475-6217Joan.gelrud@medstar.net

MRS. STEPHANIE GLEASON ‘12Engineer & Scientist DevelopmentProgram Manager/Pax Site CoordinatorNAVAIR 4.0C Staff OfficeP.O. Box 414Great Mills, MD 20634Cell: 240-577-3688slmgleason@gmail.com

MR.DAVID GLEISNER ‘11Chief of Staff, Naval AirWarfare CenterAcft Div,22347 Cedar Point Rd.,Bldg. 2185, Rm. 3232Patuxent River,MD 20670Work: 301-342-3457ddgleisner@md.metrocast.net

MS.KATHY GLOCKNER ‘FS21669 Pebble Beach CourtLeonardtown,MD 20650Phone: 301-475-1941kglockner@md.metrocast.net

MR.ROBERTA.GOODMAN ‘15OwnerARC Point Labs SO MD.Finance ProfessorReal Estate Consulting40994 Lake & BretonView DriveLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 410-703-6393Robertgoodman09@gmail.com

MS.MICHELLE GOODWIN ‘10Vice President,AdvancementCollege of Southern Maryland8730 Mitchell RoadLa Plata,MD 20646Work: 301-934-7635/6michelleg@csmd.edu

BRADLEY M.GOTTFRIED,PH.D.‘FSPresidentCollege of Southern MarylandP.O. Box 910La Plata,MD 20646-7704301-934-7625 (office)bgottfried@csmd.edu

MS. LINDA GOTTFRIED ‘12Director of PhilanthropyMedStar Southern Maryland HospitalCenter25500 Point Lookout RoadLeonardtown,MD 20650Work: 301-856-7193Linda.gottfried2010@gmail.com

MR.TIMOTHY GOWEN ‘15Director,NACRABrigadier General,MDNGUS Naval Air Systems Command42106 Swans CourtLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 301-792-6222Timothy.gowen@yahoo.com

MR.DANIEL GRANT ‘0911829 Sunset Ridge PlaceWaldorf,MD 20602Home: 301-374-9216Work: 301-757-0587Grantd2008@gmail.com

MR. JOHN GREELY ‘11Director,Operations ImprovementDecision SupportMedStar St.Mary’s Hospital25500 Point Lookout Rd.Leonardtown,MD 20650Work: 240-434-7743john_greely@medstar.net

MS. BONNIE MARIE GREEN ‘FSExecutive DirectorThe Patuxent Partnership22335 Exploration Dr., Suite 1035Lexington Park,MD 20653Work 301-866-9705Bonnie.green@paxpartnership.org

MS. SUE GREER ‘14Partner –The Greer Law FirmOwner –Title Professional, Ltd.200 Howard StreetPO Box 1616La Plata MD 20646Cell: 301-752-3808Work 301-934-7988sue@thegreerlawfirm.com

MS.TABATHA GRIFFIN ‘12Mortgage Loan OfficerPrimary Residential Mortgage, Inc.23131Three Notch RoadSuite 200California,MD 20619Work: 240-925-0947or 301-737-0001Tabatha.griffin10@gmail.com

MS. LEE (MOON) GRIFFO ‘11PresidentIona Moon44619 BirchWayCalifornia,MD 20619Work: 240-298-3334lee@ionamoon.com

MR.MICHAEL GUY ‘1044420 Clarke’s Landing RoadHollywood,MD 20636Home: 301-373-8483Work: 301-342-2962Guy_mike@bah.com

HMR.HAYDEN HAMMETT ‘10P.O. Box 21622585 KeyWayLeonardtown,MD 20650Work: 240-925-7556hayden.hammett@gmail.com

MS.RHIANA (ALLSTON) HANEY ’134.11D2 Contract LiaisonNAVAIR17744 Driftwood LaneTallTimbers,MD 20690Work: 301-995-8110rhiana.haney@navy.mil

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MS. BARBARA HANNA ‘0944658 Boxwood DriveCallaway,MD 20620Home: 301-994-1092Work: 301-862-7501forhanna@md.metrocast.net

MS. STACEY HANN-RUFF ‘103917 S. Shore Dr.Port Republic,MD 20676Home: 410-495-8620Work: 410-326-4640Director@annmariegarden.org

MS.GRETCHEN HARDMAN ‘12Executive DirectorCommunity Foundation ofSouthern Maryland44660 Boxwood DriveCallaway,MD 20620Cell: 240-670-4483harvestmoonh@hotmail.comgretchen@cfsomd.org

MRS.DARLA HARDY ‘15Director of Nursing ResourcesMedStar St.Mary’s Hospital26952 Dogwood LaneMechanicsville,MD 20659Cell: 301-481-8438dphardy@verizon.net

MR. LOUIS HARI ‘13E-2DAHE Program ManagerWyle22309 Explorations DriveLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-757-7031Louis.hari@wyle.com

MS. EMILY HARMAN ‘1022766 Meredith CourtHollywood,MD 20636Cell:240-298-7312Work: 301-757-9044Emily.harman@navy.mil

MR. BRIAN HARPER ‘11Senior ManagerDeloitte Consulting, LLP22454Three Notch Rd., Suite 202Lexington Park,MD 20653Work: 410-474-4284brharper@deloitte.com

MS. LESLIE HEIMER ‘12VP of Strategic DevelopmentCFO Strategic Partners2016 BAlden RoadOrlando, FL 32803Work: 407-426-8288lheimer@cfosp.com

MR.GERALD HICKS ‘12DirectorCulture of Life ActivitiesMD State Council, Knights ofColumbus24582 Spriggs CourtHollywood,MD 20636Home: 301-373-5342Cell: 240-925-4039gthicks@verizon.net

KAREN & JACK HOLCOMB ‘FS44530Ash CreekWayCalifornia,MD 20619Karen.holcomb1@verizon.net

MR.ROBERT HOR ‘0941430Whimsical CourtLeonardtown,MD 20650Home: 301-690-2138Cell: 301-500-9644Robert.Hor1414@gmail.com

MS.AMBER HUGHES ‘15HR DirectorThe Patuxent Partnership46664 Frostburg Plains RoadLexington Park,MD 20653Cell: 240-925-6951amber.hughes@paxpartnership.org

IMS. BARBARA IVES ‘0923785 Kingston Creek RoadCalifornia,MD 20619Home: 301-866-1649Work: 240-925-4416bives@md.metrocast.net

JMR.CHARLES (CHIP) JACKSON‘13VP for Business and FinanceSt.Mary’s College of MD18952 E. Fisher RoadSt.Mary’s City,MD 20686Work: 240-895-4413ccjackson@smcm.edu

MS. SHANNON JARBOE ‘11HR DirectorAeolus Energy17715 Rosecroft RoadLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 240-925-6342pinkflamingo.sj@gmail.com

MR.THOMAS JARBOE ‘FMPresidentKieyos, LLCP.O. Box 69St.Mary’s City,MD 20686Work: (240) 298-2234tjarboe@kieyos.com

MS.THERESA JOHNSON ‘14Executive Director,Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation23589Abraham DriveLeonardtown MD 20650Cell: 301-643-5942theresaj665@gmail.com

MS.GLADYS JONES ‘13Director of Administrative ServicesCollege of Southern MD115 J.W.Williams RoadPrince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 443-550-6001gladysj@csmd.edu

MR. BERT JOHNSTON ‘FSRADM USN Ret.19556 PristineWayDrayden,MD 20630Cell: 301-481-7984bertjohnston@earthlink.net

MRS.DONNA JORDAN ‘15Owner/DirectorHouse of Dance42278 Riva Ridge DriveHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 240-925-6640donna@thehouseofdance.org

KMS. LAURA KAMOSA ‘14Director of Human RsourcesZenetex44427Airport Road, Suite 300California,MD 20619Cell/Work: 240-577-47611Kamosa@zenetex.comKamos6@juno.com

MS.HOLLY KELLOGG ‘13Director of STEM & EducationalOutreach/ NAWCAD23687 Coventry DriveLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 240-925-7309hollykellogg@md.metrocast.net

MS.CARRIE KELLY ‘14Business OfficeAdministrativeEdward Jones700Alamo LaneLusby,MD 20657Cell: 443-624-3080Work: 301-373-2780carekell@verizon.net

MR. JOSEPH KLAUSNER ‘14Director ofTechnology ServicesCalvert County Government2913 Bay BoulevardHuntingtown MD 20639Cell: 410-610-6075Work: 410-535-2181 ext. 2208Joe.klausner@comcast.net

MS.CHRISTA KUHL ‘14Communications ManagerPSI Pax, Inc.23330 Cottonwood Pkwy, Ste 335California MD 20619Cell: 301-542-6413Work: 301-737-5000Christa.kuhl@psipax.com

MS.MARY KUKLA ‘0915150 Locust PointKing George,VA 22485Cell:301-481-2928mtpkukla@gmail.com

LMS.ADRIENNE LATIMER ‘095023 Oyster Reef PlaceWaldorf,MD 20602Home: 240-607-9687Work: 301-342-9253adrienne.latimer@navy.mil

MR. JEFFREY LEHNERTZ ‘14DirectorWyle21320 Fairwood CourtLeonardtown MD 20650Cell: 240-561-0212Work: 301-757-2416jblehnertz@gmail.com

MS.DANA LEVY ‘15Chief Nursing OfficerUniversity of Maryland CharlesRegional Medical Center1034 Llano DriveLa Plata,MD 20646Cell: 419-707-2044dlevy@umm.edu

MR.MICHAEL L’HEUREUX ‘10P.O. Box 27St.Mary’s City,MD 20686Home: 301-863-7047Work: 301-757-9063michael.l’heureux@navy.mil

MS. JULIE LEMMON ‘14Lead Communications SpecialistAVIAN Engineering LLC23118 SilverberryWayCalifornia MD 20619Cell : 301-481-0688Work : 301-866-2070 ext. 126julielem@me.com

MR. BOB LEWIS ‘14Executive DirectorSt.Mary’s RiverWatershed Assn, Inc.19089 Point Lookout RoadLexington Park MD 20653Cell : 301-904-2387boblewis@stmarysriver.org

MS. JODI LIAS ‘12Vice President, ContractsSpalding Consulting, Inc.46655 Expedition Drive, Suite 200Lexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-737-0150jodi.lias@scipax.com

MR.WAYNE LOCKLEY ‘1043989White Cedar LaneCalifornia,MD 20619Home: 301-866-4191Work: 301-757-2009wayne.lockley@navy.mil

MR.CHRISTOPHER LONGMORE,ESQ. ’09Dugan,McKissick & Longmore, LLC22738 Maple Road, Suite 101Lexington Park,MD 20653Home: 301-994-1243Work: 301-862-3764chris@dmwlaw.com

MS.MICHELINE LOPEZ-ESTRADA ‘10Managing ConsultantECS-Federal Incorporated44826Three Coves Rd.Hollywood,MD 20636Work: 240-298-2699Mlestrada50@gmail.com

MS.CARRIE LOVEJOY ‘14Wedding & Portrait PhotographerBlue Hazel Studio9418 Fendall LaneNewburg MD 20664Cell: 240-412-5181Work: 410-535-4584lovejoycarrie@gmail.com

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MS.MICHELLE LUCAS,ED.S,M.S. ‘12Senior DirectorWorkforceDevelopmentGoodwill of GreaterWashington2200 South DakotaAvenue,NEWashington,D.C. 20018Work: 202-715-2616Cell: 202-607-8580michelle.lucas@dcgoodwill.org

MS. SUSAN LYDDON-HAYES ‘12Engineering Service Support ManagerBAE Systems, Inc.TACAN Road, 4016ASt. Inigoes,MD 20684Home: 301-475-0329Work: 301-995-6348suewritermanager@gmail.com

MS. JESSICA LYNCH ‘12Business Intelligence and DataAnalyticsDivision HeadNAVAIR Corporate OperationsP.O. Box 390Leonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 240-434-8929jpalatka@yahoo.com

MMS.KIMBERLY MACKALL ‘11Operations SupervisorChubb & Son1800Washington Blvd., Suite 340Baltimore,MD 21230Work: 410-209-8494kimberlymackall2010@yahoo.com

MS. LISA MANN ‘14PartnerEnterprise Systems Management (ESM)37838 Grand LaneChaptico MD 20621Cell: 240-925-1629Lisa.Mann@ESM-Corp.com

MS.DOLORES MARTIN ‘FMPast Executive DirectorChesapeake Potomac Home HealthAgency38028 Fenwick Shoals Blvd.West Fenwick Island,DE. 19975Phone: 301-848-2460Dolores.martin.fi@gmail.com

MS.MARGARET MATTHEWS ‘10520 Carriage LaneHuntingtown,MD 20639Home: 410-257-1684Work: 301-737-5000mmatthews@psipax.com

MR.A. SHANE MATTINGLY ‘1041570 Susie CourtLeonardtown,MD 20650Home: 301-475-3799Work: 301-475-9101Shane.mattingly@verizon.net

MS.APRIL MATZEN ‘11Director of FinanceWyle,Aerospace Group22309 Exploration DriveLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-866-2193April.Matzen@wyle.com

MS.DENISE MCDOWELL ‘1028 Clarendon Court NPalm Coast, FL 32137Cell: 240-925-19721dsmcdowell@gmail.com

MR.GARY MCKAY ‘11Senior Consultant23790 KingstonVillage RoadCalifornia,MD 20619Cell: 301-481-3658GaryDMckay@gmail.com

MS. PAMELA MCKAY ‘12CivilianAdministratorSt.Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office23150 Leonard Hall Dr.Leonardtown,MD 20650Work: 301-475-4200 x1928Cell: 301-904-6513pam.mckay@stmarysmd.com

MR.GREGORY MCMINN ‘11Program ManagerWyle22309 Exploration Dr.Lexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-866-5646gregory.mcminn@wyle.com

DR.KELLY MCMURRAY ‘15AssociateVice President, PlanningCollege of Southern Maryland4702 Rookewood Place, unit BWaldorf,MD 20602Cell: 678-799-6238kMcMurray@csmd.edu

DR. ROBERT MCWHIRT ‘11Vice President/Chief Nursing OfficerAugust Health135 Eastwood DriveStaunton,VA 24401Work: 540-290-7851rmcwhirt@gmail.com

MEDSTAR ST.MARY’S HOSPITAL‘FSMs.ChristineWray25500 Point Lookout RoadLeonardtown,MD 20650Phone: 301-475-8981Christine_Wray@medstar.net

MELWOOD ‘FS5606 Dower House Road,Upper Marlboro,MD 20772Phone: 301-599-8000services@melwood.org

MR.VINCENT MERZ ‘FSCAPT USN Ret.22943 Split Oak PlaceCalifornia,MD 20619Phone: 240-298-5773vpmerz@verizon.net

MS.HOLLY MEYER ‘14Director of Marketing & PRMedstar St.Mary’s Hospital22872 South Pembrook DriveHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 240-561-1131Work: 301-475-6010Holly.B.Meyer@medstar.net

MS.CATHERINE MEYERS,LCPC ‘FSExecutive DirectorCenter For Children, Inc.PO Box 2924La Plata,MD 20646Work: 301-609-9887meyers@center-for-children.org

MS.AGNES MILLER ‘15Project ManagerPSI Pax7370 Sandy Bottom CourtHughesville,MD 20637Cell: 301-997-8645Amiller@psipax.com

MS.NANCY MINIERI ‘HFMFounder & President Emerita LeadershipMaryland7336 Lantana CircleNaples, Florida 34119Phone: 410-507-3787floridagal917@gmail.com

MR.CARLOS MONTAGUE ‘11PresidentPortTobacco Consulting, LLC113 Howard St., Suite 302La Plata,MD 20646Work: 301-392-9009info@potobac.com

MR. BRENDAN MOON ‘15ChairmanCharles County Board of Appeals10378Tydings CourtLa Plata,MD 20646Cell: 301-893-8310Bmoon@bmHome.com

MS.KRISTINA MOORE ‘13Human Resource GeneralistAviation Systems Engineering Company21801 N Shangri-La Dr. Suite FLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-862-1732 ext 285Kristina.moore@ASEC-aero

MR.KYLE MORROW ‘12PresidentCareFlex LLC.205West Dares Beach RdPrince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 410-414-8406kmorrow@careflex.com

MR.RONALD MOULD ‘10272 Jewell RoadDunkirk,MD 20754Home: 240-577-0297Work: 410-535-4461rmould@arcsomd.org

MS.KIM MOZINGO ‘14President & CEOThe Conwell Group, Inc.15165 Oaks RoadCharlotte Hall, MD 20622Cell: 240-416-0012Work: 301-373-2280kimmozingo@theconwellgroup.com

MS.MARYKAY MYERS ‘10P.O. Box 1Coltons Point,MD 20626Cell: 301-904-2064Work: 301-866-4096Marykay.myers@paxpartnership.org

MR. PATRICK MURPHY ‘FMDirector and Lead Managing CounselProtiviti1640 King Street, Suite 400Alexandria,VA 22314Phone: 703-299-4707patrick.murphy@protiviti.com

NMS.DONNA (CROLL) NESTOR ‘13President/CEOCalvert Systems Engineering85 Sherry LanePrince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 443-968-2471dnestor@theCSEteam.com

MR.WALT NILSSON ‘15Senior PastorCornerstone Presbyterian Church20719 Colby DriveLexington Park,MD 20653Cell: 240-431-9468wnilsson@cornerstonepca.org

MR. BRIAN NORRIS ‘0921625 Coves End CourtLeonardtown,MD 20650Home: 301-475-0147Work: 301-863-6800bnorris@cherrycove.com

MR. JAMES NORRIS ‘1024492 Bateman Ct.Hollywood,MD 20636Home: 301-373-6669Work: 301-863-5090jnorris@sabresystems.com

OMR. STEPHEN OBERG ‘11AttorneyCouncil, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A.125West St., 4th FloorP.O. Box 2289Annapolis,MD 21401Work: 410-286-6600oberg@cbknlaw.com

DR.KATHLEEN O’BRIEN ‘FSExecutive DirectorWalden41161 Knight RoadLeonardtown,MD 20650Phone: 301-863-6661Kathleen@waldensierra.org

MS.KAREN O’CONNOR ‘10P.O. Box 914Leonardtown,MD 20650Home: 301-475-0441Work: 240-725-5479koconnor@csmd.edu

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MR.GREGORY OLSON ‘13Program ManagerWyle22309 Exploration DriveLexington Park,MD 20650Work: 301-863-4362Cell: 240-538-4212gregory.olson@wyle.com

MR. EDWARDW.OTTEN ‘13Human Systems SpecialistRED, LLC.48015-1 Pine Hill Run RoadLexington Park,MD 20653Cell: 513-375-5679ed.otten@red-inc.us

MR.CHRISTOPHER OURSLER ‘13Purchasing ManagerMarrick Properties995 N. Prince Frederick BlvdPrince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 301-855-3828cmoursler@marrickinc.com

PMR.DAN PARKER ‘15Owner/PresidentTravel Leaders45605 Jillian CourtGreat Mills, MD 20634Cell: 301-904-1743Dan.parker@travelleaders.com

MR.WILSON PARRAN ‘094420 Harvest LaneHuntingtown,MD 20639Home: 410-535-5081Work: 410-535-1600 x2203wparran01@comcast.net

MS.CHRISTINA PAYNE ‘15SHRM-CP, PHRDirector Human Resources andRecruitmentPrecise Systems3200 Mills Pond DrivePort Republic,MD 20676Cell: 443-624-9508cpayne@goprecise.com

MR. ELIOT PFANSTIEHL ‘HFMCEO/FounderStrathmore Foundation10701 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda,MD 20852Phone: 301-581-5100epfanstiehl@strathmore.org

MR. SCOTT PFISTER ‘14President & COOPrecise Systems1679 Sapphire CourtLusby MD 20657Cell: 410-231-4333Work: 301-863-3662spfister@goprecise.com

MR.THOMAS PHELAN ‘15DirectorAirVehicle ProgramsWyle24980 Gallant Man DriveHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 301-481-0604Thomas.phelan@wyle.com

MS. LEE PLATT ‘10Principal,Avening Management &Technical Services, LLC11040Avening Farm RoadNewburg,MD 20664Home: 301-259-4728Work: 301-848-2053lee@potomactides.org

MS.CARRIE POLK ‘098124 Harrison BoulevardChesapeake Beach,MD 20732Home: 410-286-8050Work: 410-535-0997polkc1@nationwide.com

MS. SIOBHAN PONDER ‘11Executive DirectorThe Promise Resource Center29958 Killpeck Creek Ct.Charlotte Hall, MD 20622Work: 301-290-0040sponder@thepromisecenter.org

MRS.ANNE POWERS ‘15SubstituteTeacherSt.Mary’s County Public Schools21885 Fairway DriveLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 301-481-7246Acpowers805@md.metrocast.net

MR.CHRIS POWERS ‘15Chief EngineerAviation SystemsJohn Hopkins Univ.Applied PhysicsLaboratory21885 Fairway DriveLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 201-481-7208Cpowersr2@metrocast.net

MR.RICHARD PREVATT ‘14Senior DirectorIntegrity Applications, Inc.46044Wilson CourtLexington Park MD 20653Cell: 703-201-4351Work: 301-862-2448Rich.prevatt@verizon.net

PSI PAX, INC. ‘FS23330 Cottonwood Pkwy #335California MD 20619Phone: 301-737-5000www.psipax.com

RMR.KORY RAFTERY ‘134386 N.Golf DriveBuckeye,Arizona 85396mkraftery@yahoo.com

MS.CYNTHIA RANDALL ‘1045354 Daniels RoadHollywood,MD 20636Home: 301-373-2830Work: 301-862-9080Crandall@zenetex.com

MR. SCOTT REEVES ‘14Vice President/COOKairos, Inc.23330 Cottonwood PkwySuite 323California,MD 20619Cell: 240-925-4077Work: 301-475-6095SCOTT.REEVES@KAIROSINC.NET

DR. LARS REINHART,MD ‘12Biodynamics Research Corporation5711 University Heights BlvdSuite 100SanAntonio,TX 78249Cell: 843-229-0047drlreinhart@gmail.com

MR.TIMOTHY RENZ ‘13SeniorAssociateBoozAllen Hamilton16476 Camillo LaneKing George,VA 22485Work: 301-866-6909Cell: 540-226-5276Renz_timothy@bah.com

MS. JOYCE RIGGS ‘11Director, Community Development& PlanningUniversity of MD Charles RegionalMedical CenterP.O. Box 1070La Plata,MD 20646Work: 301-609-4394Joyce.riggs@umm.edu

MS. SHARMELLA RIGGS ‘15P-8AA/C Systems Dep IPTNaval Air Systems Command43319 Pine Ridge CourtHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 301-904-5678Jwr1026@yahoo.com

MS.KELLY ROBERTSON-SLAGLE‘1010825 South Faulkner RoadFaulkner,MD 20632Home: 301-392-0849Work: 410-535-4583slaglekr@co.cal.md.us

MS. PATRICIA ROBRECHT ‘FSP.O. Box 227Leonardtown,MD 20650Leorobrecht@aol.com

MR. JONATHON RONDEAU ‘11President CEOFamily League of Baltimore1900Thames St, #409Baltimore MD 21231Cell: 410-591-3600Jrondeau1981@hotmail.com

MR.MICHAEL ROSCOE ‘11Director of ProgramManagement & EngineeringZenetex, LLC44427Airport Rd., Suite 404California,MD 20619Work: 240-577-9555mroscoe@zenetex.com

MS.KIMBERLY ROSENFIELD ‘10Morgan StanleyWealth Management107 Centennial Street, Suite 102ALaPlata,MD 20646Cell: 301-848-9603Work: 301-396-3189Kimberly.rosenfield@morganstanley.com

MS.MICHELLE RUBLE ‘14Director of Student Life &AthleticsCollege of Southern Maryland12828 Norwood DriveCharlotte Hall MD 20622Cell: 240-427-8689Work: 301-934-7508Mruble@csmd.edu

MS.MICHELLE RUSSELL ‘11Director, Corporate OperationsKairos, Inc.23330 Cottonwood PkwySuite 323California,MD 20619Work: 301-904-7934Michelle.Russell@kairosinc.net

SMS. ENID SANCHEZ-BUBB ‘11PresidentC3 Innovations, Inc.21752 Pinehurst CourtLeonardtown,MD 20650Cell: 301-904-6194esanchezbubb@c3-innovations.com

CAPT MATT SCASSERO,USNRET. ‘FS21092 Rosebay StreetLeonardtown,MD 20650mscasser@umd.edu

DR. ROBERT SCHALLER ‘13Associate Professor, BusinessDirector Patuxent Graduate CenterFlorida Institute ofTechnology21803Three Notch Road, SuiteALexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-862-1004Cell: 240-577-1697Schaller@md.metrocast.net

MS.NANCY SCHERTLER ‘15Lighting Designer14725 Banks O’Dee RoadNewburg,MD 20664Cell: 202-255-2324nschertler@gmail.com

MS.ANNETTE SCRIBER ‘1024110 Hollywood RoadHollywood,MD 20636Home: 202-498-8000Work: 240-725-5785annette.scriber@gmail.com

MS.ANN SEELY ‘091017 Llano DriveLa Plata,MD 20646Cell: 240-416-0428Work: 202-434-6441ann.seely@yahoo.com

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MR.AJAY SEHGAL ‘11Chief EngineerWyle22309 Exploration Dr.Lexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-866-2197ajay.sehgal@wyle.com

MS. SAVERA SEHGAL ‘12Radiology DirectorShahAssociates, Inc. (SEA)24035Three Notch RdHollywood,MD 20636Work: 301-373-7304smily2008@live.com

MR. FRED SEVERSON ‘15Senior ManagerImagine OneTechnology &Management, Ltd.42101Tom Run CourtHollywood,MD 20636Cell: 410-610-1434Fred.severson@imagine-one.com

MS.TERRY SHANNON ‘11CountyAdministratorCalvert County Government175 Main St.Prince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 410-535-2161shannotl@co.cal.md.us

MR. JAMES SHEPHERD ‘10P.O. Box 552Solomons,MD 20688Home: 410-326-3736Work: 443-975-8250jimshepherd@comcast.net

MS. SALLY SHOWALTER ‘098180 Church RoadBroomes Island,MD 20615Home: 410-535-0260Work: 410-535-9060sallyshowalter@comcast.net

MS.DEBBIE SHUCK-REYNOLDS ‘14Nurse Manager – Emergency DeptProgram Coordinator – Charles CountyForensic NursesUM Charles Regional Medical Center2013 Bainbridge CourtWaldorf MD 20602Work: 301-609-4144Debbue.Shuck-Reynolds@umm.edu

MS. STEPHANIE SIMM ‘13Physicians Relations SpecialistUM Charles Regional Medical Center909 Hickory CircleLa Plata,MD 20646Work: 301-609-4539Cell: 301-752-3872ssimm@umm.edu

MS. BRANDI SIMPSON ’11IPT LeadNAWCADAIRWorks22072 Sears Road, Bldg. 2885Patuxent River,MD 20670Work: 301-342-2265brandi.simpson@navy.mil

MS. JODY SIMPSON ‘12Executive Director Student ServicesCollege of Southern Maryland115 JWWilliams RdPrince Frederick,MD 20678Work: 443-550-6021jodys@csmd.edu

MS. JULIE SIMPSON ‘15Executive DirectorPortTobacco River Conservancy5150 Creeds Mill RoadMarbury,MD 20658Cell: 301-643-0317simpson1272@yahoo.com

MR.MARK SMITH ‘10Ausley44081 Grape Ivy LaneCalifornia,MD 20619Home: 301-737-2334Msmith@md.metrocast.net

MS. SUSAN SMITH ‘12PresidentSolutions EngineeringAssociates, Inc.(SEAI)P.O. Box 147Lexington Park,MD 20653Work: 240-538-3424susan.smith@seaincusa.com

MS.KAREN SMITH HUPP ‘15AssistantVice President, CommunityRelationsCollege of Southern Maryland10150 Cross Creek PlaceLa Plata,MD 20646Cell: 240-216-7230karens@csmd.edu

MR. JONATHAN SOLA ‘13Task ManagerImagine OneTechnology & Mgmt19413 N. Snow Hill Manor RoadLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-866-4098 ext. 2013Cell: 240-298-4085Jonathan.sola@imagine-one.com

MR.TIMOTHY STORCH ‘11Real Estate BusinessAdvisor/Sr.VicePresidentPNC Bank41615 ParkAve.Leonardtown,MD 20650Work: 301-737-3711t.storch@pnc.com

TF. J.TALLEY, PH.D. ‘12St.Mary’s College of Maryland22987 Risen RoadLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301 846-2442fjtalley@smcm.edu

MS. STEPHANIETAYLORSELVIDGE ‘15Engineering PsychologistNAVAIR38249 Charles Hall RoadColton’s Point,MD 20626Cell: 240-925-7902Stephanie.r.taylor@navy.mil

TECHNOLOGY SECURITYASSOCIATES, INC.Mr. Lee Bradshaw22685Three Notch RoadCalifornia,MD 20619Phone: 301-737-3280Lee_Bradshaw@TheTSATeam.com

MR.DEANTEAGUE ‘14Chief Operating OfficerCalvert Memorial HospitalPO Box 1310Prince Frederick MD 20678Cell: 443-684-6542Work: 410-535-8342dteague@cmhlink.org

MR. JAMESTOMASIC, JR. ‘12RW Maritime & Executive R+EDT&EBranch HeadNAWCADACDIV -Test & Evaluation18004 Shipwreck CTDameron,MD 20628Work: 240-844-2625james.tomasic@yahoo.com

MR. JEFFREYTOMCSIK ‘12CEOTidewater Dental Associates21534 Great Mills RdLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-862-3900jeff@tidewaterdental.com

MR.GENETOWNSEND ‘FS23274 Nicholson StreetHollywood,MD 20636townsendgw@earthlink.net

MR. EDWARDTURBUSH ‘1023680Three Notch Road Suite 202Hollywood MD 20636Cell: 301-256-5604Work: 301-373-2780Edward.turbush@edwardjones.com

MR.AARONTYLER ‘10217Williamsburg CircleLa Plata,MD 20646Home: 301-934-0013Work: 240-417-7493Ar_tyler@yahoo.com

UMS. LAURIE UHEREK ‘10175 Miss SamsWayHuntingtown,MD 20639Home: 410-257-7475Work: 410-535-2771Educate2771@verizon.net

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCHARLES REGIONAL MEDICALCENTER ‘FSMr.Noel Cervino5 Garrett AvenueLa Plata,MD 20646Phone: 301-609-4000ncervino@umm.edu

VMR.GERYVANDERVLIET ‘091567 BreakersWest BlvdWest Palm Beach, FL 33411Home: 561-223-3096Work: 301-752-0718gvandervliet@zenetex.com

MR. BRYANVANDROVEC ‘11Science &TechnologyTeam LeadResearch and Engineering, Inc.48015-1 Pine Hill Run Rd.Lexington Park,MD 20653Cell: 301-247-7452Work: 301-342-9466bvandrovec@gmail.com

MR.MICHAELVAN METER ‘15Head,Telemetry Branch5.2.4.3 NAVAIRAIR-5011381Wagner StreetSt. Leonard,MD 20685Cell: 443-771-5950Michael.vanmeter@navy.mil

MR.ROBERTVARGO ‘10Director,AtlanticTest Ranges23913 Cedar Point RoadPatuxent River,MD 20670Home: 301-904-8085Work: 301-342-1179Robert.vargo@navy.mil

LINDA & CHRISVASSALLO ‘FS6721 Bond StreetSt. Leonard,MD 20685Work: 410-535-4583lindav@co.cal.md.us

MS. JACQUELINEVAUGHAN ‘13Director Public SafetyCalvert County Government171 M F Bowen RoadHuntingtown,MD 20639Work: 410-535-1600 ext. 2303Cell: 443-532-5889vaughajk@co.cal.md.us

MS. SUSANVOGEL ‘099340 Mudd Farm RoadLa Plata,MD 20646Home: 301-392-3072Work: 301-609-4441susan.vogel@umm.edu

WMS. SONIAWAGNER ‘0945 Holie LaneHuntingtown,MD 20639Home: 410-286-2566Work: 410-474-4144skwfinaid@comcast.net

DR.KENNETHWALDROP ‘134003 Ridgecroft RoadBaltimore,MD 21206Cell: 443-425-7325Kenneth_Waldrop@yahoo.com

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MR.GREGORYWALLACE ‘12Vice PresidentInternational ProgramsZenetex44427Airport Rd, Suite 410California,MD 20619Work: 301-880-7235gwallace@zenetex.com

FLOYD D.WARREN ’11 & ‘FSPresidentWarrenAssociates LLC24830 Half Pone Pt RdHollywood,MD 29636Work: (301) 373-5190fdwarren@md.metrocast.net

MS.MARY M.WASHINGTON ‘09& ‘FSMember, Board of EducationSt.Mary’s County23160 Moakley StreetLeonardtown,MD 20650Work: 301-475-5511 ext 32177marywash@md.metrocast.net

MR.GEORGEWATKINS ‘12PresidentWatkins &Associates, P.A.101 Centennial St. Suite DLa Plata,MD 20646Work: 301-934-4225george@watkinscpa.com

MR. PAULWAXMAN ‘1045485 Rutherford BlvdGreat Mills, MD 20634Home: 301-737-6321Work: 301-342-2855waxmanps@gmail.com

MR.HARRYWEDEWER ‘11Attorney-Division of EnforcementU.S. Commodity FuturesTradingH:Commission1155 21st St.N.W.Washington,DC 20581Work: 202-418-5189hwedewer@cftc.gov

MR.RAYMONDWERNECKE ‘FMPrincipalBoozAllen Hamilton46970 Bradley Blvd.Lexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-863-3418wernecke_raymond@bah.com

MS. LORIWERRELL ‘13Director Health ConnectionsMedStar St.Mary’s Hospital42019 Starlight DriveLeonardtown,MD 20650Work: 301-475-6195Cell: 301-481-0385Lori.K.Werrell@medstar.net

MS.KRISTINEWILCOX ‘15Sr. Communications/MultimediaAVIAN LLC48685 Packer CourtSt. Inigoes,MD 20684Cell: 757-636-5281bnkwilcox@yahoo.com

MR. PETERWILLIAMS ’11Vice President ofTechnologyPrecise Systems46591 Expedition DriveLexington Park,Maryland 20653Work: 301-862-5006Home: 301-997-4677pwilliams@goprecise.com

MS. STEPHANIEWITTE ‘15OwnerChick-fil-A @ First Colony Center7301 Bond StreetSt. Leonard,MD 20685Cell: 240-298-2833Stephanie.witte@chick-fil-a.com

MS. LYNETTEWRIGHT ‘15Senior ProgramAnalyst/ProgramManagerNaval Systems, Inc. (NSI)P.O. Box 534California,MD. 20619Cell: 240-298-5633lwright@n-s-i.us

MR. STEVENWRIGHT ‘12Chief Pilot/Senior Program ManagerWyle Laboratories22309 Exploration Dr. Suite 345WLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-863-4463steven.wright@wyle.com

MS.CHERYLWYATT ‘13LeadAdvance Practice ProfessionalMedical Emergency Professionals4852 Leachburg RoadLexington Park,MD 20653Work: 301-475-7002Cell: 240-298-2015cwyatt@md.metrocast.net

YHARRIETYAFFE ‘FSFilm Project Coordinator, Sprout, IncCoordinator,Non-Profit InstituteCollege of Southern Maryland2605Aspen RoadPort Republic,MD 20676Work: 240-256-0610harriet07@comcast.net

MR. PAUL E.YOUNG ‘14Vice PresidentAlliedTechnical Services, LLC.1237 SouthVictoria, #230Oxnard,CA 93035Cell: 702-541-4695paulyoung@alliedts.com

ZMS.KATE ZABRISKIE ‘12OwnerBusinessTrainingWorks, Inc.9015 Kate CourtPortTobacco,MD 20677Work: 301-934-3250kzabriskie@businesstrainingworks.com

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