Exciting Board of Directors Update from techfrederick!
January 28, 2025 / Brooke Faulkner / News
We are excited to share an important update about the board structure of techfrederick. The group previously known as the Advisory Board has now transformed into a voting Board of Directors. The former Board of Directors will now serve as our Executive Committee.
This dynamic group of 24 incredible individuals brings diverse expertise, passion, and commitment to driving Frederick’s tech community forward. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our new members!
Executive Committee
Josh Yeager, Board President, HighGear
Jon-Mikel Bailey, Board Vice President, Brand3 Inc.
Jeffrey Griffin, Board Secretary, DCM BioServices
Ryan Harshman, Board Treasurer, Brown Plus
Andres Mendoza, IsNull Softworks
Maria Roat, MA Roat Consulting, LLC.
Board of Directors
Solash Aviles, Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Doug Bane, BaneBio & I-270 Innovation Labs
Jake Butt, GxP Solutions
Jillian DeShazer, BRMi
Steve Flook, iHire
Mary Ford-Naill, The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development
Carole Heine, Yakabod
Wesley Leatherman, Frederick County Workforce Services
Kimberly Mentzell, Maryland Department of Commerce
Kara Norman, Downtown Frederick Partnership
Grant Otto, Sentinel Roof Technologies
Valerie Pearson, Mount St. Mary’s University
Jonathan Pernell, Bolt Innovations Group
Jon Pollock, Glade Creek Technology
Beth Genemore Sands, Frederick County Public Schools
Jeremy S. Scholtes, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Eric Soter, Rodgers Consulting
Cherie Wigfield, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.
This transition marks an exciting new chapter for techfrederick. By forming a voting Board of Directors, we are bringing together an incredible group of leaders whose diverse expertise and perspectives will help shape the future of our organization and the tech community in Frederick. I’m thrilled to work alongside such a dedicated and passionate team as we continue to drive innovation and growth.
We look forward to the guidance and impact this team will bring in shaping the future of techfrederick. Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this exciting new chapter!
