There comes a moment in time when visionary leaders must step up to change the game. This is that moment in Maryland. For a long time, Maryland has championed its bedrock assets – our central location, dynamic Port and pleasurable quality of life. Maryland has an even greater asset: business leaders who join together to support one another and overall business growth.
These are our Maryland Business Champions. An elite group of top business leaders in the State who share their executive talents and resources with the Maryland Marketing Partnership.

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Tim Regan, CEO of Whiting-Turner has built on the company’s legacy of excellence and community service, expanding its reach building facilities across the world and supporting numerous key philanthropic missions.
Edward St. John, Chairman, founded MIE Properties in 1971, the forerunner of today’s St. John Properties, Inc. He is an influential leader in his business and community and has been named 2019 CEO of the Year by the Baltimore Business Journal.
Carim Khouzami, CEO of BGE is an outstanding leader in both management, industry and community service.
Benefiting students, as well as Maryland and its citizens, USM:
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- Offers expansive access to affordable, high-quality educational opportunities.
- Performs groundbreaking research.
- Instills a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Promotes economic growth and workforce development.
- Provides vital services to communities and individuals.
- Partners with business, governmental, nonprofits, and organizations to improve quality of life.
Board Chairman Michael Mullen has over four decades of experience in the industrial development business, having developed and redeveloped more than 70 million square feet of industrial facilities and major railway inter-modals.
Greg Fitchitt, Regional President for Howard Hughes is an innovative, collaborative leader of the company’s vast Downtown Columbia development. He serves on the board of directors for the Howard County Chamber of Commerce and chair of Downtown Columbia Partnership.
MCEDC works in concert with partner organizations and other stakeholders to help entrepreneurs and established businesses find success in our county. Montgomery County has one of the most highly educated workforces and is one of the most diverse counties in the nation. With our synergy of talent, innovation, prime location next to the nation’s capital, competitive business incentives and more, Montgomery County, Maryland, is the ideal place to work, live and play.