The Maryland Association of
Counties (MACo) is pleased to announce the installation of the 2025 Board of Directors and Officers.
On Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, the Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, installed the MACo Board of Directors for 2025. The installation took place at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, Maryland, during the MACo Winter Conference Inaugural Banquet.
“I am deeply honored to be stepping into the role of MACo President.” said Queen Anne’s County Commissioner, Jack Wilson, “This opportunity is a privilege, and I am excited to continue the tradition of collaboration and leadership that MACo represents.”
“This year, I look forward to fostering even stronger collaborations between all of us – whether we come from large or small counties, rural or urban areas, or represent different political perspectives. MACo gives us the unique opportunity to come together, work with our partners at the federal, state, and local levels, and find common ground.”
In his acceptance speech, the newly appointed MACo President shared insights from his journey to becoming president, linking its significance to this year’s conference theme, Anticipate, Adapt, Achieve: Thriving Through Turbulent Times. He emphasized the relevance of the theme not only for the conference but for the year ahead, as Maryland prepares for the upcoming legislative session. The evening was marked by gratitude and a collective sense of readiness for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Sixteen county elected officials make up the MACo Board of Directors. The MACo membership selects these county leaders to serve the Association’s interests, oversee its management and strategic direction, and build and maintain relationships with parties that regularly interact with MACo and counties. The Board works collaboratively with the MACo Legislative Committee, which sets policy positions for the Association and directs its legislative advocacy priorities.
The 2025 slate of Members and Officers is as follows:
Officers:
- Jack Wilson, Commissioner, Queen Anne’s County – President
- MC Keegan-Ayer, Council Member, Frederick County – 1st Vice President
- Lenny Pfeffer, Council President, Dorchester County – 2nd Vice President
- Paul Edwards, Commissioner President, Garrett County – Secretary
- Steuart Pittman, County Executive, Anne Arundel County – Treasurer
- Dr. Calvin Ball, County Executive, Howard County – Past President
Members:
- Sharon Green Middleton, Vice President, Baltimore City Council
- Ed Rothstein, Commissioner President, Carroll County
- Reuben Collins II, Commissioner President, Charles County
- Bob Cassilly, County Executive, Harford County
- Marc Elrich, County Executive, Montgomery County
- Tara Jackson, Acting County Executive, Prince George’s County
- Randy Guy, President, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County
- Craig Mathies, Commissioner, Somerset County
- John Barr, Commissioner President, Washington County
- Chip Bertino, Commissioner, Worcester 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.
