The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) is pleased to announce the installation of the 2024 Board of Directors and Officers.
On Thursday evening, December 7, 2023, the Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, installed the MACo Board of Directors for 2024. The installation took place at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, Maryland, during the MACo Winter Conference Inaugural Banquet.
“It is an honor to be elected as President,” said Baltimore County Executive John
“Johnny O” Olszewski, Jr., “and I look forward to working even more closely with Governor Moore, Lieutenant Governor Miller, and leaders across the state to find innovative solutions to our shared challenges, and to uphold MACo’s promise of a better quality of life for all Marylanders.”
In his compelling acceptance speech, the newly appointed MACo President revealed an impactful video, serving as a symbolic gesture that underscored his unwavering commitment to every county in Maryland. This presentation not only showcased the remarkable achievements of the counties in the past year but also celebrated their intrinsic beauty and rich diversity.
The MACo Board of Directors is made up of 16 county elected officials. These county leaders are selected by the MACo membership to serve the interests of the Association, oversee its management and strategic direction, and maintain and develop relationships with other parties with whom MACo and counties regularly interact. The Board works collaboratively with the MACo Legislative Committee, which sets policy positions for the Association and directs its legislative advocacy priorities.
The 2024 slate of Members and Officers is as follows:
Officers:
- John Olszewski, Jr., County Executive, Baltimore County – President
- Jack Wilson, Commissioner, Queen Anne’s County – 1st Vice President
- MC Keegan-Ayer, Council Member, Frederick County – 2nd Vice President
- Lenny Pfeffer, Council President, Dorchester County – Secretary
- Danielle Hornberger, County Executive, Cecil County – Treasurer
- Dr. Calvin Ball, County Executive, Howard County – Past President
Members:
- Steuart Pittman, County Executive, Anne Arundel County
- Sharon Green Middleton, Vice President, Baltimore City Council
- Ed Rothstein, Commissioner President, Carroll County
- Reuben Collins II, Commissioner President, Charles County
- Paul Edwards, Chair, Board of Commissioners, Garrett County
- Bob Cassilly, County Executive, Harford County
- Marc Elrich, County Executive, Montgomery County
- Angela Alsobrooks, County Executive, Prince George’s County
- Randy Guy, President, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County
- Craig Mathies, Commissioner, Somerset County
These individuals were elected by the assembled membership at the Association’s Winter Conference Business Meeting to serve in MACo’s top leadership positions.
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About the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo):
The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) is the non-profit, non-partisan voice of all 24 Maryland counties, promoting effective, efficient government through advocacy, education, and collaboration. The Association’s membership consists of county elected officials and representatives from Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City. MACo’s members determine Association policy and positions on executive and legislative proposals through an elected Board of Directors and a Legislative Committee. Through MACo’s advocacy, training, educational programs, and annual conferences, members are provided with endless opportunities to improve their capacity to serve their residents.
