Congratulations! Avas Lias-Booker, McGuireWoods LLP, was named one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 2011 Power 20 Winners. This award recognizes the next generation of leaders who are positioned to shape the business landscape in the Greater Baltimore region.
The following business executives have been appointed to serve on the Governor's Commission for Small Business:
Karen Barbour, President, The Barbour Group
Deborah Stallings, President & CEO, HR Anew
Hats Off! Lynne Brick, Owner, Brick Bodies Fitness Services, received a Red Cross of Central Maryland Hometown Heroes award. This honor recognizes local citizens and organizations that have worked in extraordinary ways to help others.
Ascend One Corporation hired Mark Westerman as their new chief marketing. Prior to joining Ascend One, Westerman worked for West33 Consulting Group in Owings Mills, where his clients included US Army (goarmy.com), Velocity Sports Performance, VS Sports Marketing, Aspen Fashion Week and Williams and Williams Auctions.
IWIF is a sponsor for the first annual Maryland Workers’ Memorial 5k Run/1 Mile Walk on Saturday, April 30 in Hunt Valley. The event honors Maryland workers who were seriously injured or lost their lives in workplace accidents. Proceeds from this event will help raise funds for Kids’ Chance Incorporated scholarships.
SmartCEO's 2011 SmartCXO Awards highlight chief executives who have demonstrated superior leadership, going above and beyond to support their company’s vision and initiatives. Congratulations to the following award recipients:
SmartCFOs
Craig Horner, Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Brendan Connors, Medifast
Jefferey Kerns, Thompson Gas & Electric
SmartCOOs
Ben Fenlon, Carchex
Margaret McDonald-Sheetz, Medifast
Brian Pfeifer, Payce
Executive Management Teams
Ascend One/CareOne Services
Howard Bank