Leaders in Action M A Y

Leadership Maryland

Informed Leaders… Tomorrow’s Vision

Leadership Maryland 134 Holiday Court

Suite 318 Annapolis, MD 21401

P: 410-841-2101 F: 410-841-2104

www.leadershipmd.org info@leadershipmd.org

Quote of the

Month

“Leadership is

practiced not so

much in words

as in attitude

and in actions.”

-Harold S. Geneen

LEADERSHIP MARYLAND ELECTS OFFICERS AND NEW DIRECTORS

Sharon Pinder ‘98 Ralph Emerson ‘03 William Grant ‘02 Chair Vice Chairman Secretary-Treasurer LMD is pleased to announce the election of officers and new directors. Sharon R. Pinder ’98, President and CEO of The Pinder Group in Clarksville, was elected Chair. Ralph “Buddy” Emerson ’03, Senior Vice President of M&T Bank in Baltimore, was elected Vice Chairman. William B. Grant ’02, Chairman and CEO of First United Bank & Trust in Oakland, was elected Secretary-Treasurer.

Eric D. Brotman John L. Huggins Michael Langley Alexander G. Núñez Barry P. Ronan Graylin E. Smith Renee M. Winsky ’09 ’07 ‘08 ‘05 ‘97 ’08 05 Newly elected to the LMD Board of Directors were Renee M. Winsky ’05, CEO of the Tech Council of Maryland in Rockville; Michael T. Langley ’08, Vice President and General Manager-Delmarva of Pepsi Bottling Ventures in Salisbury; Eric D. Brotman, CFP ’09, President of Brotman Financial Group in Timonium; Graylin E. Smith ’08, Managing Partner of SB & Company, LLC in Hunt Valley; and John L. Huggins, Jr. ’07, Managing Partner of Technology Alliance, LLC in Accokeek. Reelected to the Board were Alexander G. Núñez , Esq. ’05, Director-State Affairs for Constellation Energy in Annapolis; and Barry P. Ronan ’97, President & CEO of Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland.

What makes Leadership Maryland successful? It’s more than our commitment to excellence in programming, more than engaging a diverse network of senior-level leaders in statewide issues. What makes Leadership Maryland successful is, YOU. We need you -- your time, energy, ideas and resources, to help Leadership Maryland continue to thrive. Support begins with the prompt payment of your annual membership dues which have remained the same through these tough economic times. Once you’ve paid your dues you’ll enjoy many benefits including:

• Complimentary Membership Events (Breakfast Programs, Conversation Series, Behind-the-Scene Tours)

• Access to the Members-Only section of our website (gain access to the LMD Membership Directory, Event Registration, Online Payments, etc.)

• One Complimentary Copy of our Annual Yearbook & Directory, which includes your personal full profile listing (as well as all other dues-paying members)

• A Complimentary Subscription to The Gazette of Business & Politics • LMD Subsidized Class Reunions ($500 per class per year) • LMD E-Newsletter, “Leaders in Action” (to help keep you engaged and informed --

current LMD news, member events and initiatives, member news, etc.) • Broadcast E-mail Notifications of Mutual Interest to Members If you have not yet renewed your membership do so today. Remember, you can choose to pay online by logging onto our website (www.leadershipmd.org) and clicking on Members Only > Membership Dues,

you can send a check, or you can call Melissa Leighton at 410-841-2101 to pay by credit card .

Payment of your dues is a tangible expression of your belief that leaders can make a difference for our state, its communities

and its people.

A Special Message from Eliot to Those Who have Not Paid their Dues

Owed to LMD

According to our records, you have left us in the dust. Your life has grown too crazy, or your mail drop is bust.

But Leadership lives on and now your classmates search for you, Perhaps you overlooked the fact your membership is due.

I know you have a million things that clutter up your life.

And few, if any, do enough to mitigate the strife. But just remember folks are near who want to lend a hand

When wolves are gathering round your door or darkness fills the land.

These 40 friends (and hundreds more) don’t care about your means, They shared your joys, your troubles and those chickens in your dreams.

A simple check can hook you up to LMD today, You’ll never walk alone, my friend, we’re here for you, to stay.

Eliot Pfanstiehl

P A G E 3 M A Y 2 0 1 0

NEW CLASS OF 2010 RECEPTION WITH THE GOVERNOR

GREEN BAG NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS

Kim Leonard ‘00 Allegany College of Maryland Board of Trustees Art Ebersberger ‘93 Anne Arundel Community College Board of Trustees

George Littrell ‘95 Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Board of Trustees Rick Thayer ‘03 Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority

Harriet Cooperman ‘03 Maryland Higher Education Labor Relations Board Meredith Levert ‘01 State Board of Nursing

Dr. Stuart Bounds ‘97 Maryland Workforce Corporation Board

Member News...

P A G E 4 M A Y 2 0 1 0

Gwen Skillern ’08, Senior Vice President and General Auditor, CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield and EllenYankellow ’07, PHARM.D. President & CEO, Correct RX Pharmacy Services, Inc., were honored at the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s 30th Annual Distinguished Women’s Award Reception as outstanding Maryland women who have made valuable contributions to their communities. They exemplify the ideals of courage, confidence and character that each Girl Scout strives to achieve.

Dr. Karen L. Olmstead ’10, Dean of Salisbury University’s Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology, was recently elected as a committee chair for the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, a leading national organization in

higher education focused on sustaining the influence of the arts and sciences. Its membership includes nearly 680 deans from 444 institutions in the United States, Canada, Kuwait and Qatar.

Jim LaCalle ‘05 is retiring as President of Harford Community College on June 20. According to Brad Stover, Chairman of HCC’s Board of Trustees, “From day one of Jim’s tenure as President, he

had a vision of how the College could grow and he has kept the institution moving forward ever since.”

Ethel B. Hill’ 06 was recently inducted into the Howard County Women’s Hall of Fame, for making substantial and tangible differences in the county, state and nation.

Joseph DeMattos, Jr. ’08, became president of the Health Facilities Association of Maryland – the oldest and largest long-term care association in the state representing skilled nursing, sub-acute facilities, assisted living programs, and

continuing care retirement communities.

Dr. Donald J. Slowinski ’93, a longtime commissioner on the Maryland Higher Education Commission, retired recently. Don was presented a Proclamation from Governor O’Malley honoring March 24 as “a day of tribute to Donald Slowinski, Sr., Ed.D. in

Maryland.”

Anne Ferro ’01, former President and CEO of the Maryland Motor Truck Association and former Administrator of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, was appointed Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator by President Obama.

John Porcari ‘95, former Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation was appointed Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation by President Obama. Eric Brotman ‘09 is the author of the book Debt-Free for Life: The Tools You Need to Free Yourself from Debt which was published in 2009. The book is available

online at www.onehourorlessbooks.com

Bill McLennan ‘07, President of Paul’s Place, announced that Paul’s Place received the 2009 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder award which included national executive leadership training for him as well as a foundation gift.

Have an announcement, photo, or newsworthy event to share? Please contact Sandy Travis Bildahl at the LMD office at 410-841-2101 or via e-mail at sandy@leadershipmd.org.

Congratulations to the following members who were recently named to

the Daily Record’s 2010 list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women.

Brenda Donald ‘08 Natalie Eddington ’09

Faith Elliot -Rossing ‘08 Kathy Freeland ’03

Ana Sol Gutierrez ‘99 Anne Lin ‘10

Martina Martin ‘’01 Dori Nipps ‘05

Colleen Peterson ’04 Kim Wagner ‘06

Thomas Graham ‘06, Region President, Pepco, has been named as one of the Washington Metropolitan region’s top 25 Minority Business Leaders for 2010 by the Washington Business

Journal.

LMD MEMBERS WHO ARE RUNNING FOR OFFICE

For some members, their LMD experience played an integral part in their decision to run for elected office. Each LMD session strengthened their statewide perspective and brought to light the fact that the best solutions for Maryland are often those that arise from dialogue across the regions. For other LMD members, public service has been a way of life as they have served in elected office previously. LMD does not endorse political candidates and takes no position on issues; however we thought you would like to know which LMD members recently announced their candidacy for public office. We’ve included links to their websites:

Charles Lollar ’08 Leronia Josey ‘02 Candidate for Maryland’s 5th Candidate for Baltimore Congressional District County Council, District 4 www.lollarforcongress.com www.LeroniaJosey.com Rushern Baker ’99 Brien Poffenberger ‘00 Candidate for Prince George’s Candidate for Maryland House County Executive of Delegates, District 2B www.rushernbaker.com www.brienpoffenberger@gmail.com

Ruthanne Callaham ’09 Keiffer Mitchell ‘07 Candidate for Washington County Candidate for Maryland House o Commissioner of Delegates, District 44 www.ruthannecallaham.net www.keiffermitchell.com

On On March 23, more than 80 members of leadership programs from around the state attended a behind the scenes look at the daily “goings on” of the Annapolis legislature. Facilitated by LMD member Sean Looney ’96, whose extensive experience and wit offered insight into the complex political process, the day included talks from House Speaker Mike Busch, Senate Minority Leader Alan Kittleman, and State House reporters who all shared opinions on the leadership dynamics that impact the General Assembly. Time to sit in on hearings was an added highlight. Informative, intriguing, and insightful were just some of the comments from members who not only enjoyed the day, but are hopeful it will become an annual event. not only enjoyed the day, but are hopeful it will become an annual event. A thought-provoking,

Behind the Scenes in Annapolis & the Challenges of Leadership

P A G E 6 M A Y 2 0 1 0

In Memoriam In recent months, several LMD members have passed away.

We are saddened by the loss and extend our condolences to their colleagues, friends and family.

May 12, 2010: Breakfast with Mark Hyman author of Are Organized Sports Hurting Our Youth? June 25, 2010: Leadership Maryland Family Night at the Ball Park: Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dave Wiegand ‘08 invites Leadership Maryland members to the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival on May 22 and May 23. This non-profit event, in it's 9th year, raises money to help Maryland charities. Ticket information is available at www.bayblues.org

Leadership Southern Maryland LEAD Program Through a partnership with Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW) and the Comcast Leadership Series, Leadership Southern Maryland is pleased to announce the first annual LEAD Program at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Rising sophomore, junior and senor high school students form Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's counties will gain experience working with a diverse group of their peers to handle thought-provoking challenges while having a fun and memorable experience from June 20 – 23. For more information contact: 301-481-2727

Klein Leister ’95 Mike Murphy ’09 Jeanette Wessel ‘06 Donni Dingman ‘97

We congratulate the following LMD members recently elected to the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Erin Franklin ‘09 President, ERIMAX, Inc.

Bradley Gottfried ‘08 President, College of Southern Maryland Lori Riordan ‘04 Vice President, Government Affairs, Comcast Beltway Region

Barry Ronan ‘97 President & CEO, Western Maryland Health System

The Greater Cumberland Committee Regional Leadership Series

Created to compliment programs like Leadership Maryland, The Greater Cumberland Committee is offering it’s Regional Leadership Series for a second time, due to the popularity of their original topic-based, a la carte programs it held in 2009. Courses were developed in cooperation with Allegany College of Maryland, Frostburg State University, Garrett College and Potomac Sate College of WVU. For more information contact The Greater Cumberland Committee at 301-722-0090.

Leadership Maryland license plates are available to all members. The cost is $50, of which 50% is considered a tax-deductible contribution to LMD. Call Melissa Leighton in the LMD office to order.