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
- Mr. Charles Massey - Chairman of the EDC
- Mr. Jim East - Vice Chairman of EDC
- Mr. Harry Gemmell - Treasurer of EDC
- Mr. Fred Lankford - Secretary of EDC
- Mrs. Chris Tyler - Board Member
- Mr. Ben Alder - Board Member
- Ms. Charlotte Sterling Sharf - Board Member
- Ms. Regina Bell Haffner - Board Member
- Mr. Dickie Ward - Board Member
- Dr. DeWayne Whittington - Board Member
- Mr. Dennis Williams - Board Member
- Mr. PJay Purnell - Board Member
- Mr. Alex Karavasilis - Board Member
- Mr. Rob Maddox - Board Member
- Mr. Bob Murphey - Board Member
EXOFFICIO MEMBERS
- Mr. Dan Kuennen - Director, Rural Development Center
- City of Crisfield - City of Crisfield
- Delegate Charles Otto - Maryland State Delegate
- Senator James Mathias - Maryland State Senate
- Dr. Marjorie Miles - Superintendent, Somerset County School System
- Ms. Julie Widdowson - Somerset County Tourism Director
- Mr. Doug Taylor - Somerset County Administrator
- Mr. Gary Pusey - Somerset County Dept. of Technical & Community Services
- Ms. Brenda Benton - Princess Anne Town Manager
- Mr. Gains Hawkins - Vice President for Advancement, UMES
- Ms. Renee Stephens - Program Development Specialist, DBED
The Somerset County EDC board members meet the second Thursday quarterly except for the month of July due to the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clambake. The board meeting location, however, changes monthly. For board meeting location information, please feel free to contact the EDC office.
