MEDCO Board of Directors

The Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) is governed by a 12-member board of directors. Each member is appointed by the Maryland Governor with the consideration and consent of the Senate. The board includes representatives from across Maryland, offering a wide range of perspectives from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. These members include: State office holders; local government representatives; those with expertise in real estate, commercial business, financing, and industrial development; and members of the general public.

Scott Dorsey, Chairman

Baltimore County
Chairman and CEO, Merritt Properties, LLC.

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The Honorable Jessica Fitzwater

Frederick County Executive

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Andy Navarrete

Executive Vice President, Head of External Affairs at Capital One Financial Corporation

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J. Thomas Sadowski, Jr., Secretary

Baltimore County
Executive Director, MEDCO

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Harry Coker Jr.

Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce

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Eric Costello

Baltimore County
Member, Baltimore City Council, District 11

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Lester Davis

Vice President, Chief of Staff to the CEO CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

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Keasha Haythe

Talbot County Council
President, Foundation of HOPE, Inc.

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Omar Karim

Montgomery County
President, Banneker Ventures

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Jim Soltesz

President and CEO of Soltesz

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Dr. Gina Merritt

Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

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Jessica R. Underwood, Esq.

Frederick County
Founder and Principal, JR Capital Build

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Paul J. Wiedefeld

(Ex Officio Member)
Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation

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