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MARYLAND, December 10, 2026– Leadership Maryland, the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders, announces the election of its officers and board of directors for the coming year. These individuals will each begin a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026. Newly elected officials: Chair: Eli Modlin ’19 (LM), chief of staff and vice president of public affairs & strategic initiatives, Salisbury University Vice Chair: Diane Devaney ’16 (LM), president & founder, Devaney & Associates, Inc. Secretary: Blair Brennan Slaughter, PhD ’19 (LM), CEO & founder, Delve Consulting and DelveHR Treasurer: Chris Borgal CSM ’16 (LM), vice president of asset management, The Peterson Companies/National Harbor Newly elected directors: Steve Blair ’24 (LM), president, Lyceum Insurance Services, LLC Elaine Chang ’22 (LM), former director, Department of Partnerships, Montgomery County Public Schools Leah Gregg EL 1 st Class (SM), vice president and director, Deposit Services, First United Bank and Trust Jackie Lopez ’24 (LM), president, Premier Enterprise Solutions, LLC Vonica Molock ’23 (LM), director, IT Strategy & Planning, Perdue Farms Inc. Michael J. White EL 1 st Class (SM), assistant fire chief, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Jeremy Goldman ’22 (LM), executive director of business development, Choptank Electric Cooperative Kirkland Murray ’22 (LM), president & CEO, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Leadership Maryland also extends its gratitude to former board members Mindy Lehman ’14 (LM), chief government relations & policy officer, Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO); Rhea Harris, MBA, J.D. ’13, deputy chief – legislative affairs, Office of The Attorney General; Dr. Patricia W. Simpson ‘19, former superintendent, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools; Reggie Turner ’21, president, Turner Wealth Management; and Charles Gayle ’22 (LM), assistant United States attorney, United States Attorney’s Offices. For more information about Leadership Maryland or program application information, please visit www.leadershipmd.org or call 410-841-2101. About Leadership Maryland Leadership Maryland is a statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders. Established in 1992, Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program selects as many as 53 diverse and accomplished senior-level leaders from Maryland’s public and private sectors each year to come together as a class for an eight-month learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. And new in 2024, Leadership Maryland’s Emerging Leader Program brings together a class of 30-40 of the state’s rising stars and gives them the skills and tools they need to advance in their careers. With an alumni network comprised of leaders from all industries and regions of the state, Leadership Maryland has established thousands of Marylanders on their career leadership path, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to influence positive change. To learn more, please visit leadershipmd.org.
MARYLAND, December 10, 2026– Leadership Maryland, the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders, announces the election of its officers and board of directors for the coming year. These individuals will each begin a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026.
Newly elected officials:
Newly elected directors:
Leadership Maryland also extends its gratitude to former board members Mindy Lehman ’14 (LM), chief government relations & policy officer, Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO); Rhea Harris, MBA, J.D. ’13, deputy chief – legislative affairs, Office of The Attorney General; Dr. Patricia W. Simpson ‘19, former superintendent, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools; Reggie Turner ’21, president, Turner Wealth Management; and Charles Gayle ’22 (LM), assistant United States attorney, United States Attorney’s Offices.
For more information about Leadership Maryland or program application information, please visit www.leadershipmd.org or call 410-841-2101.
About Leadership Maryland Leadership Maryland is a statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders. Established in 1992, Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program selects as many as 53 diverse and accomplished senior-level leaders from Maryland’s public and private sectors each year to come together as a class for an eight-month learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. And new in 2024, Leadership Maryland’s Emerging Leader Program brings together a class of 30-40 of the state’s rising stars and gives them the skills and tools they need to advance in their careers. With an alumni network comprised of leaders from all industries and regions of the state, Leadership Maryland has established thousands of Marylanders on their career leadership path, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to influence positive change. To learn more, please visit leadershipmd.org.