HCEDA Board of Directors
Future-Focused Guidance and Strategic Solutions
Howard County EDA’s private sector-led Board of Directors provides fiduciary oversight and strategic guidance to the organization. The Board also plays a pivotal role in steering the economic trajectory of the region, with several members chairing specialized committees, including:
- Executive Committee
- Governance Committee
- Incentives Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee
Board of Directors meeting is generally held every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m. Location to be announced on Agenda.
Click to see the board meeting agendas.
Click to see recent board meeting minutes.
Incentives Committee meeting is general held every first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 500, Columbia, MD.
Click to see the HCEDA Incentives Committee Minutes.
Click to see the Incentives Committee Agenda
Marcellous Frye, Jr.
ChairLaura Bacon
Vice ChairWilliam Rovito
Secretary/TreasurerAndrea LeWinter
Dr. Anuja Sonalker
Dan Medinger
Dr. Daria Willis
Jimmy Rhee
Pedro Ramirez
Dr. Sean Stewart, MD, MS
Dr. Shafeeq Ahmed
Patrick Fromal
Ms. Melissa Terlaje
Tools & Resources
About HCEDA
Howard County EDA is more than an economic development organization. We’re your business success partner from site selection to your thirtieth year here.
Our Team
From commercial real estate experts to seasoned entrepreneurs and marketing specialists, Howard County EDA’s staff of over 20 professionals harnesses its collective experience to promote economic growth across the county.
News & Events
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Featured News + Events
Made in America Starts in Howard County
Every July, Made in America Month celebrates the businesses that design, manufacture and produce the products that keep our economy moving. In Howard County, manufacturing remains a vital part of our business community, creating high-quality jobs, supporting innovation and strengthening supply chains across a wide range of industries. From advanced machining and industrial equipment
Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Marks 20 Years in Howard County
The Howard County Economic Development Authority recently joined Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in celebrating 20 years of serving patients throughout Howard County and the region. Since opening in 2005, Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has delivered cosmetic and reconstructive surgical care while helping patients achieve their personal goals with
Press Release – App Beacon and HCEDA Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Howard County Economic Development Authority Selects App Beacon to Power Community Engagement for Howard County Businesses and Entrepreneurs COLUMBIA, Md. — The Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) has selected App Beacon as its community engagement platform provider for both Howard County business support initiatives and the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC),