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Greater Baltimore Committee Member Directory Message to Members Awards 3 17 2021 Board of Directors Year in Photos 4 21 GBC at a Glance 11 Year in Review 29 Vision, Mission and 2020 Programs, Regional Perspective 11 Projects and 29 Core Pillars for a Highlights Competitive Business 11 Advocacy Environment 31 Events and 2021 Membership by Communications for 12 Industry Guide 33 Member Engagement 2021 Member Directory 36 Committees 13 Preparing for the Future: 2020 Event Sponsors 77 A Regional Workforce Development Initiative 14 Inside Report Advertisers’ Index Back Cover GBC’s Next Up Program CONTENTS 15 www.gbc.org | 1 Message to Members It is an understatement to say that 2020 has been a unique, difficult and • Commit to creating a more representative Board of Directors. challenging year. However, despite the disruptions to normal business • Evaluating and deciding each GBC public policy position through operations brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and other an equity lens. societal challenges, the work of the GBC in its 65th year has remained • Conducting a series of programs to educate and provide needed strong and we expect an even stronger 2021. resources so GBC member and non-member companies can create Like many of you, the GBC has adapted to meet the challenges and has inclusive business environments. executed on program development, improving services and adding This is an exciting agenda to drive positive action and we urge all of our value for our member organizations. members to embrace this effort. Among the programs initiated in 2020, the GBC launched the COVID-19 A significant economic growth project the GBC advanced in 2020 was Business Recovery Advisory Council to assist small and minority the release of Preparing for the Future: A Regional Workforce Development businesses—the backbone of the regional economy. The pandemic has Initiative. The report identifies the top 20 family-supporting occupations hit large and small businesses in ways no one could have predicted. But in business sectors that are expected to see the greatest job growth in it has especially placed greater stress on small and minority businesses, the next decade—healthcare, information technology, business services which often lack the resources to adjust rapidly. In addition to the and construction. It provides a roadmap to ensure the region has an work of the Business Recovery Advisory Council, the GBC compiled educated and skilled workforce to meet the needs of these high growth information on COVID-19-related legislation and resources that would industry sectors. The GBC’s Education and Workforce Committee be helpful for businesses. will oversee the implementation of the report’s recommendations The GBC and its COVID-19 Business Recovery Advisory Council will in collaboration with stakeholders from industry, education, and continue to support local, state and federal proposals to bolster workforce development. business activity, provide assistance and offer informative programs/ The GBC will be active and the voice of business in policy matters and webinars to assist businesses until the pandemic has passed and the discussions when the Maryland General Assembly convenes in January. economy has recovered. Our advocacy focuses on supporting policies and programs that The issue of racial equity and social justice has been front and center advance economic competitiveness of the region and to oppose those throughout the year. The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis that hinder inclusive growth and prosperity. As stated, we will do so shocked our collective conscience and made us inwardly reflect on through an equity lens. systemic inequities in our government, institutions, businesses and on The 2020 election, at the national and local stage, is in the books. The our streets. GBC actively helped educate and inform voters of the candidates for Like many, the GBC issued a statement that it stands for racial equity Mayor and City Council President. As an independent, non-partisan and social justice and remains committed to working towards solutions organization, the GBC does not endorse candidates but we did outline to address systemic societal inequities. The statement read in part: a list of qualities the next Mayor of Baltimore must have to help the city The GBC [and its leaders] are committed to devote our time turn the corner with bold leadership. and energy to build bridges for racial unity, work towards The GBC is committed to engaging with Mayor Brandon Scott, City solutions to address systemic societal inequities, demand just Council President Nick Mosby, Comptroller Bill Henry and the newly and responsible policing in Baltimore and beyond and build elected City Council members to ensure that the business community more equitable and inclusive workplaces. Most importantly, plays an integral role in advocating for solutions that will positively we commit to listen . [and] pledge to work tirelessly to drive inclusive economic growth, job creation, and stability for the strengthen the GBC’s programs and efforts on these fronts. City of Baltimore. A stronger city will benefit the entire Greater Since that statement was issued, the GBC has held a number of Baltimore region. programs to explore structural racism, equity in the workplace, and This vital work cannot be accomplished without the involvement of how individuals, employers and organizations can become involved our members. It’s our active members who provide the ideas, solutions in supporting and promoting racial equity and social justice. We are and influence that the GBC enjoys. The more our members become committed to providing more opportunities for our members to engaged, the better our product and the more that can be achieved for address systemic societal inequities and to build more equitable and the good of our communities. inclusive workplaces. While times, elected officials, and challenges change, the GBC’s overall In the year ahead, the GBC, as an organization, will become more purpose remains constant. In keeping with our founders’ vision, the intentional and lead by example in addressing racial inequity and GBC brings private-sector vision, resources and influence to solving the injustice by: pressing public problems of the day. • Conducting a review of bylaws, policies and procedures of the GBC Join with us as we address the expected—and unexpected—challenges to ensure they are inclusive. in the year ahead. • Providing formal racial equity training for all GBC staff and a majority of the Board members. • The Board of Directors adopting a set of principles and code of conduct committing to practices of racial equity and social justice, both personally and in their businesses. Calvin G. Butler, Jr. Donald C. Fry Chair, GBC Board of Directors President & CEO www.gbc.org | 3 2021 Board of Directors OFFICERS Chair Calvin G. Butler Jr. Senior Executive Vice President Exelon Chief Executive Officer Exelon Utilities Vice Chair Secretary Mary Ann Scully Robert C. Embry Jr. Chairman and CEO President Howard Bank Abell Foundation Treasurer Immediate Past Chair Martin P. Brunk Paul A. Tiburzi, Esq. Office Managing Partner Senior Partner RSM US LLP DLA Piper 4 | 2021 Greater Baltimore Committee Member Directory 2021 Board of Directors Trif Alatzas John Angelos Peter G. Publisher and President Angelos, Esq. Editor-in-Chief MASN Chairman of the The Baltimore Sun Board and CEO Media Group Baltimore Orioles Christine Aspell Gary Attman R. Andrew Bauer Managing Partner, President and CEO Vice President & Baltimore Office FutureCare Health Regional Executive KPMG LLP and Management Federal Reserve Corp. Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Diane Bell- Gregg Thomas S. McKoy Bernstein, Esq. Bozzuto President and CEO Partner, Chairman Associated Black Baltimore Office The Bozzuto Charities Zuckerman Group, Inc. Spaeder LLP Michael Stephen E. Richard W. Cass Bronfein Budorick President CEO President and CEO Baltimore Ravens Curio Wellness Corporate Office Properties Trust Bradley S. August J. David Cordish Chambers Chiasera Chairman President Regional President The Cordish MedStar Good for Greater Baltimore Companies Samaritan Hospital, M&T Bank MedStar Union Corporation Memorial Hospital Senior Vice President MedStar Health www.gbc.org | 5 2021 Board of Directors Albert “Skip” Gregory A. Ronald J. Counselman Cross, Esq. Daniels Chairman Partner President RCM&D Venable LLP Johns Hopkins University Denis Dunn Greg Farno Greg Fitchitt Maryland State President, President, President Maryland Region Columbia AT&T Maryland Truist The Howard Hughes Corporation Laura Gamble Nancy W. Richard Regional President, Greene, Esq. Greenwood Greater Maryland Chairman Managing Partner PNC Miles & PwC LLP Stockbridge Adam A. Gross Jeffrey Hargrave Steve Harris Principal Founder and Senior Vice Ayers Saint President President and Gross, Inc. Mahogany Inc. General Manager Dell EMC Federal Chair The Presidents’ RoundTable, Inc. Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Dave Hickey Sandra S. Hathaway Sr. Executive Vice Hillman Senior Pastor President and President Union Baptist President Sandy Hillman Church BD Life Sciences Communications 6 | 2021 Greater Baltimore Committee Member Directory 2021 Board of Directors Richard J. Jacob Hsu Dan Joerres Himelfarb CEO President and Chairman, Catalyte General Manager Investment Banking