y ar rs ive 20th Ann 2015 Mary Sapeta Helfrich Kelly A. Powers Dr. Sarah Hemminger Robin Prothro Christine D. Aspell Kristin Herber Dr. Karen L. Proudford Mojdeh Bahar Tina Hike-Hubbard Pamela Reynolds Tracey Barbour-Gillett Julie A. Hopkins Rachael E. Rice Rachel Barrett-Dolcine Stacie Hunt Grace Rivera-Oven Michelle A. Bell, PHR MaryBeth Hyland Deborah R. Rivkin Regina Shannon Bodnar Lori James-Townes Nicole Robertson-Van Schaik Barbara Marx Brocato Martha Lessman Katz Mary Roby Sanders Hon. Jeannie E. Cho Deborah C. Kennedy, RN, MS Patricia L. Schmoke, MD Kimberly L. Coble Katherine Klausmeier Tammy S. J. Schneider, CPA Carol L. Coughlin Hon. Nicole Pastore Klein Debra G. Schubert Linda Cromwell Amanda Lay Renita L. Seabrook, Ph.D. Veronique Diriker, Ph.D. Dottie Tiejun Li Michelle Daugherty Siri, Esq. Kathy Denise Dixon Angie Lienert Jennifer J. Stearman Dolores Dorsainvil, Esq. Dr. Marlene N. Mahipat Tracy L. Steedman Kathleen McNally Durkin Marianne D. Mattran Kate Campbell Stevenson Aileen Eskildsen Jamie McDonald Kathy Szeliga Stacie Sanders Evans Michele J. McDonald Rebecca Teaff Dr. Renee A. Foose Denise K. Mersinger Sandi Timmins Tracey H. Ford Redonda G. Miller, M.D., M.B.A. Cindy Plavier Truitt Stephanie Suzanne Franklin, Esq. Dawn Motovidlak Joyce L. Ulrich Jacquelyn L. Fried Cassie Motz Mary Ellen Vanni Sharon E. Goldsmith Aaliyah Muhammad Lori Villegas Tracy Gosson Dr. Peggy Naleppa Salli J. Ward Leslie E. Grant, DDS, MSPA Kimberly Neal Dana Weckesser Jill Green Patricia Omaña Kathleen Weiss Bonnie S. Greenberg Linda Sorg Ostovitz Sherry Welch Terri Harrington Bryn Parchman Michele L. Whelley LaTara Harris Necole Parker Romaine N. Taylor Williams, Esq. Arielle Harry-Bess Joseline Peña-Melnyk Donna C. Wilson Mary Hastler Mamie J. Perkins Renée M. Winsky Stephanie Novak Hau Karen Pitsley, AIA Jan Weinberg Wood, CFRE Keasha N. Haythe Deborah Potter Marlene B. Young Great leaders inspire our communities In every community, there are people who can inspire others to work for positive change. True leaders know how to forge a consensus and create a lasting legacy of success. Daily Record - Top 100 Women, it's an honor to recognize you. wellsfargo.com © 2015 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. 724381 04/15 THE DAILY RECORD’S MARYLAND’S TOP 100 WOMEN 2015 2 2015 Suzanne E. Fischer-Huettner ............................... Publisher Thomas Baden Jr. ........................................................Editor Erin Cunningham ........................... Special Products Editor June 1, 2015 Maria Kelly ..........................................................Comptroller Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Tracy Bumba ....................Audience Development Director 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore, Md. 21201 Jay Blankenship ...................................Advertising Director 4:30 p.m. Invitation-only reception for Darice Dixon .............................................Account Manager Top 100 Women, Circle of Excellence Account Manager honorees and Circle of Excellence Natasha Foster ........................................ Scholarship recipient Brian Morman ..........................................Account Manager Jason Whong .................................................... Digital Editor 5 p.m. Top 100 Women networking reception and hors d’oeuvres/cocktails Maximilian Franz .................................Senior Photographer 6:15 p.m. Take seats in auditorium Morgan Cook ................. Advertising & Events Coordinator Clare M. Sheehan............... Operations & Events Assistant 6:30 p.m. Awards program To order additional copies of this publication, please contact 7:40 p.m. Dessert reception Clare Sheehan at 443.524.8101 or [email protected]. Cover art by Maximilian Franz Judging process ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 History of Top 100 Women 1995-2015 ............................................................................................................ 5 2015 Top 100 Women and Circle of Excellence profiles ...................................................................... 12-40 Top 100 Women sponsor profiles .................................................................................................................... 41 A complete listing of Top 100 Women ............................................................................................................ 44 CONTENTS A complete listing of Circle of Excellence honorees .................................................................................... 52 1 THE DAILY RECORD’S MARYLAND’S TOP 100 WOMEN 2015 Letter from the Publisher The Daily Record created Maryland’s Top 100 Women 20 years ago to draw attention to the contributions being made by women throughout our state. The annual program is designed to recognize women who not only have achieved personal success but also contribute to bettering the communities in which they work and live. Ad- ditionally, they play an active role in mentoring the younger generation of businesspeople. Nominations for the award are solicited from previous winners, as well as economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, women’s organizations and the business community at large each year from May through January. For this year’s awards, about 350 nominations were received. Each nominee is asked to supply an application outlining her educational and career his- tory, professional and community involvement, and corporate and nonprofit board mem- bership. Nominees also are asked to provide a letter of reference. After a preliminary round of judging, a panel of seven judges – including previous Top 100 Women honorees and Maryland business leaders – selected the 2015 Top 100 Women. Seventy women are first-time recipients. Eleven women will be inducted into the Circle of Excellence. Circle of Excellence honorees will receive the award for a third and final time. It is the purpose of this magazine to better acquaint you with these 100 exceptional peo- ple. The public had the chance to meet them all in person on Monday, June 1 at the Joseph Suzanne E. Fischer-Huettner Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, the women were celebrated for their accomplish- Publisher, ments and contributions. The Daily Record staff is honored to participate in this important event honoring women The Daily Record who have achieved greatness. The winners and their stories are an inspiration to us all. Top 100 Women by the Numbers 1,252 700 Total number of Top 100 Women recognized since 1995 Number of attendees at the first Maryland’s (including 2015) Top 100 Women event in 1996 271 34 Total number of Circle of Excellence inductees since 2000 Number of Leading Women who became Top 100 Women (including 2015) 1,300 1,000 Number of people in the record crowd at the Number of people attending Top 100 Women’s 20th Top 100 Women event in 2002 anniversary celebration 251 13 Total number of Leading Women honored since 2010 Number of Circle of Excellence scholarships awarded 2 THE DAILY RECORD’S MARYLAND’S TOP 100 WOMEN 2015 Judges Judging process Thomas Mary Baden Jr. Teddy Wray Eligibility: The Daily Record Laurel Bush Family Dentistry Must reside or work in Maryland; Not eligible to win in consecutive years; and Can win a total of three times and then be named to the Circle of Excellence for sustained achievement. Jenny Patricia (Tricia) Coldiron A. Ellis Greater Baltimore The LEADERship Criteria: Medical Center Professional Achievement in chosen professional field; Exercises leadership in profession; and Demonstrates a history of significant and worthwhile Julie Dr. Anne contributions to profession. Landau Y.F. Lin Law Offices of Julie Notre Dame Landau of Maryland University Volunteer Contributes significant time and effort to volunteerism; Exercises leadership within the community; and Scope of involvement extends beyond volunteer efforts in profession. Michele Jenny Moore J. Trostel American Heart Association Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Mentor Serves as a mentor to others — extends beyond direct reports at work. Building a Healthier Community We Salute Maryland’s Top 100 Women of 2015. Congratulations to all with special recognition to our own Deborah Rivkin, Vice President, Government Affairs, for her professional dedication and deep commitment to our community. carefirstcommitment.com Celebrating Our 50th Year in Fashion Hats Off to Top 100 Women for Recognizing 20% off Outstanding Female Leaders for the Past 20 Years YOUR NEXT PURCHASE The Village of Cross Keys 94 Village Square, Baltimore 21210 THE DAILY RECORD’S MARYLAND’S TOP 100 WOMEN 2015 3 Maryland’s Top 100 Women Dorchester County Economic Development congratulates its Director Keasha Haythe, CEcD 410-228-0155 | www.choosedorchester.org | [email protected] 4 THE DAILY RECORD’S MARYLAND’S TOP 100 WOMEN 2015 History of Top 100 Women 1995-2015 Spring 1995 February 22, 1996 March 25, 1998 March 22, 1999 March 21, 2000 The Daily Record pub- First Maryland’s Top 100 New publisher, Chris- With a growing state- The Circle of Excel- lisher, Dick Groves, and Women event takes place topher Eddings, moves the wide number of exceptional lence is established to per- associate publisher, Nancy at Oriole Park at Camden event to the Joseph Meyer- nominees, the judging pro- manently honor three-time Sloane, meet with two in- Yards. The expected crowd of hoff Symphony Hall. The cess is formalized. An event Top 100 Women honorees