Charles County Commissioner President and Chair of the Executive Board, Candice Quinn Kelly, has announced the appointment of John Hartline as the new Executive Director for Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) effective October 22, 2013.

From St. Mary’s County Government press release:

Prior to accepting his new position, Mr. Hartline previously served as Senior Vice President for the Besche Oil Company, Inc. During his tenure at Besche Oil (between 1978 and 2012) Mr. Hartline held a variety of positions including Data Processing Manager, Vice President of Information Services, Vice President of Administration, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Marketing and Finance and Senior Vice President.

Mr. Hartline may be the newest addition to TCCSMD’s long legacy of illustrious leaders, but is no stranger to the Southern Maryland region. He has served on a plethora of public and civic organizations, including the Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs Committee, Boy Scouts of America and many more. Mr. Hartline holds a Masters of Business Administration from George Mason University and was also a math instructor at the College of Southern Maryland in La Plata.

“John Hartline brings a diverse skill set to the position of Executive Director for the Tri-County Council,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan, Tri-County Council Executive Board member. “We are very fortunate to have John on board with his strong business and agricultural background,” said Morgan.

Mr. Hartline is a long time resident of Southern Maryland and currently resides in La Plata, Maryland.

For more information, contact Sharon Meyers at 301.274.1922, extension *826.