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. Austin "Skipper" Cox - Chairman Of EDC
Mr. Kim Lawson - Vice Chairman of EDC
Mr. Harry Gemmell - Treasurer of EDC
Mr. Fred Lankford - Secretary of EDC
Mr. Jim East - Board Member
Ms. Charlotte Sterling Scharf - Board Member
Mrs. Chris Tyler - Board Member
Mr. Ben Alder - Board Member
Dr. DeWayne Whittington - Board Member
Mr. John Phoebus - Board Member
Ms. Regina Bell Haffner - Board Member
Mr. Dickie Ward - Board Member
Mr. David Price - Board Member
Mr. Scott Maddox - Board Member
One seat is vacant.
EXOFFICIO MEMBERS
Mr. Cabby Dize- Town Manager
Mr. Jay Parker - Princess Anne Town Manager
Mr. Daniel Powell - Somerset County Administrator
Senator Lowell Stoltzfus - Maryland State Senate
Delegate Page Elmore - Maryland State Delegate
Ms. Julie Widdowson - Somerset County Tourism Director
Dr. Karen-Lee Brofee - Superintendent, Somerset County School System
Dr. Thelma Thompson - President, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Ms. Joan Kean - Director, Somerset County Dept. of Technical & Community Services
Mr. Dan Kuennen - Director, Rural Development Center
Ms. Renee Stephens - Program Development Specialist, DBED
Mr. Gains Hawkins - Vice President for Advancement, UMES
The Somerset County EDC board members meet the second Thursday bi-monthly 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.
