The Somerset County Economic Development consists of 15 volunteers interested in the economic future of Somerset County. They represent a cross section of the community and are appointed to three year terms by the County Commissioners. Nominations for membership are submitted by Princess Anne (1), Crisfield (1), and the EDC (3) each year.
APPOINTED MEMBERS
- Ms. Mandi McWhirt - Board Member, Sysco Eastern Maryland
- Mr. Robert Maddox - Vice Chairman of EDC, Peraton (Northrop Grumman)
- Ms. Beth Clough - Treasurer of EDC, Hebron Savings Bank
- Ms. Tammy Zink - Board Member
- Mr. James East - Past Chair of the EDC, East Farms
- Mr. Phil Riggin - Board Member, Retired
- Ms. Charlotte Sterling Sharf - Board Member, Business Owner
- Mr. Mahesh Brahmbhatt (Junior) - Board Member, Business Owner; Junior's Stop & Shop
- Mr. Dickie Ward - Board Member, Retired; Delmarva Power
- Mr. Dennis Williams - Board Member, Princess Anne Town Commissioner and Princess Anne Chamber President
- Mr. Alex Karavasilis - Board Member, Business Owner; First American Development Corporation
- Mr. Bob Murphey - Board Member
- Mr. Sandy Adkins / Ms. Laverne Johnson - Board Member, Somerset Community Services
- Mr. Matthew Kern - Board Member, Sherwin Williams (Rubberset)
- Mr. Chris Hall - Board Member, Tidal Health
EXOFFICIO MEMBERS
- Ms. Darlene Taylor - City of Crisfield Mayor
- Mr. Clayton Anderson - Princess Anne Town Manager
- Mr. Doug Taylor - Somerset County Administrator
- Senator Mary Beth Carozza - Maryland State Senate
- Delegate Charles Otto - Maryland State Delegate
- Dr. John Gaddis - Superintendent, Somerset County School System
- Mr. Clint Sterling - Director of Somerset County Recreation, Parks, & Tourism
- Ms. Mary Phillips - Director, Somerset County Dept. of Technical & Community Services
- Dr. Heidi Anderson - UMES President
- Ms. Mindie Burgoyne - Program Development Specialist, Maryland Dept. of Commerce
- Dr. Robert Mock - UMES Chief of Staff- Office of the President
The Somerset County EDC Board of Directors meet quarterly on the second Thursday of that month (March, June, September, December). For board meeting location information, please feel free to contact the EDC office.
