Frostburg, Maryland

Michael Baker International Promotes Aaron Morris, GISP, to National LiDAR and Pavement Practice Executive

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Aaron Morris, GISP, has been promoted to Vice President, National LiDAR and Pavement Practice Executive. In this role, Mr. Morris will oversee the firm's Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Management services for capturing data and documenting existing and as-built conditions along the nation's critical infrastructure utilizing innovative remote sensing technologies.  Additionally, the firm's Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Management Services segment has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) within the firm.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Aaron Morris, GISP, has been promoted to Vice President, National LiDAR and Pavement Practice Executive.
  • Additionally, the firm's Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Management Services segment has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) within the firm.
  • Mr. Morris joined Michael Baker in 1997 and most recently served as National Operations Director within the Consulting and Technology Solutions vertical.
  • Additional roles that he has held include Office Executive for Michael Baker International's Mobile, Alabama, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and Ridgeland, Mississippi, offices and Associate Vice President with the National Geospatial Practice.

Michael Baker International Promotes Kyle Kramer, AIA, LEED AP, to Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations and Lorna Parkins, FAICP, to Office Executive for Virginia Beach and Richmond

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a pair of promotions in the firm's Mid-Atlantic Region. Kyle Kramer, AIA, LEED AP, has been named Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, and Lorna Parkins, FAICP, has been elevated to Office Executive for Virginia Beach and Richmond. In their expanded roles, Mr. Kramer and Ms. Parkins will be responsible for driving continued growth in their respective offices, as well as providing operational management, staff management and production/project oversight in the office.

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  • Kyle Kramer, AIA, LEED AP, has been named Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, and Lorna Parkins, FAICP, has been elevated to Office Executive for Virginia Beach and Richmond.
  • As Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, Mr. Kramer will lead Michael Baker's Baltimore, Maryland, Alexandria, Virginia and Manassas, Virginia, offices.
  • His professional affiliations include the American Council of Engineering Companies of Maryland (ACEC/Maryland), American Institute of Architects (AIA) and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • With this promotion, Ms. Parkins will expand her role as Office Executive to include both the Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Richmond, Virginia, offices.

NOBLIS NAMES HEATHER WILLIAMS CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Reston, Va., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis, Inc., a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, today named its current marketing and communications leader, Heather Williams, as the company’s chief marketing and communications officer and a member of its executive council.

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  • Reston, Va., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis, Inc., a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, today named its current marketing and communications leader, Heather Williams, as the company’s chief marketing and communications officer and a member of its executive council.
  • “In the short time Heather has been part of the Noblis family, she has taken our brand to new levels and successfully led marketing and communications campaigns aligned to our most strategic business initiatives,” said Matt Salter, chief growth officer at Noblis.
  • Prior to joining Noblis in 2021, Williams led employee, leadership and functional communications for Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector.
  • Williams graduated cum laude from Frostburg State University, part of the University System of Maryland, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English.

VA Maryland Health Care System Names a New Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Chief Nurse Executive

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Monday, September 19, 2022

BALTIMORE, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Diana Choi as its new Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Chief Nurse Executive. In this role, Choi is responsible for day-to-day operations of Nursing, Social Work and Sterile Processing Services for the health care system. She also is responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the operation of these services.

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  • The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Diana Choi as its new Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Chief Nurse Executive.
  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The VA Maryland Health Care System has named Diana Choi as its new Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Chief Nurse Executive.
  • It costs nothing for veterans to enroll for health care with the VA Maryland Health Care System and it could be one of the more important things a veteran can do.
  • To enroll for VA health care, interested veterans can call 877-222-8387 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or they can visit http://www.va.gov and clinic on "Apply now for VA health care."

Stertil-Koni Promotes Christine Coulson to General Accountant

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Heavy Duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, a Buy America-compliant company celebrating its 25th anniversary, today announced that Christine Coulson has been promoted to General Accountant, based in the company's North American headquarters location in Stevensville, Maryland.

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  • Heavy Duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, a Buy America-compliant company celebrating its 25th anniversary, today announced that Christine Coulson has been promoted to General Accountant, based in the company's North American headquarters location in Stevensville, Maryland.
  • STEVENSVILLE, Md., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Heavy Duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, a Buy America-compliant company celebrating its 25th anniversary, today announced that Christine Coulson has been promoted to General Accountant, based in the company's North American headquarters location in Stevensville, Maryland.
  • In her new post, Coulson will be responsible for activities that span payroll, health insurance, 401K administration, personnel administration as well as various corporate compliance matters and accounting responsibilities.
  • In making today's announcement, Tore Melsom, Chief Financial Officer at Stertil-Koni, noted, "Christine has a high level experience in both Accounting and Human Resources, which makes her an excellent fit for her new role at Stertil-Koni as General Accountant.

Shore Bancshares, Inc. Announces New Board Member

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

"We are very pleased to add Esther to our Board of Directors," said Lloyd L. "Scott" Beatty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • "We are very pleased to add Esther to our Board of Directors," said Lloyd L. "Scott" Beatty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "She brings significant financial and legal service experience to our board with particular expertise in taxation.
  • Shore Bancshares is a financial holding company headquartered in Easton, Maryland and is the largest independent bank holding company located on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
  • Shore Bancshares engages in trust and wealth management services through Wye Financial Partners, a division of Shore United Bank.

McKissack & McKissack Hires Chief People Officer to Lead Talent Acquisition, Build a Diverse National Team and Advance Employee Development

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

She has extensive experience in talent acquisition, team management, employee development and building strong and inclusive cultures.

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  • She has extensive experience in talent acquisition, team management, employee development and building strong and inclusive cultures.
  • "Alana's career has always been about being energetic and focused on recruiting and developing highly skilled and diverse team players.
  • She epitomizes that philosophy herself and will help strengthen it in our employee development programs," McKissack added.
  • The achievement made McKissack more aware of the need to better build and diversify the company's regional offices.

First United Bank & Trust Names Denise D. Phelps Director of Diversity and Engagement

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Friday, October 15, 2021

She will take on the important responsibilities of executing our ongoing vision and leadership related to the diversity and inclusion strategies at the Bank.

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  • She will take on the important responsibilities of executing our ongoing vision and leadership related to the diversity and inclusion strategies at the Bank.
  • First United always strives to ensure that a wide range of perspectives be considered while advancing diversity and inclusion efforts within our market areas.
  • First United Corporation operates one full-service commercial bank, First United Bank & Trust.
  • Maureen T. Brewer, marketing projects coordinator, First United Bank & Trust, 301-533-2430, [email protected]

Frostburg Police Department Receives Radar Speed Sign through ATS Gives Back Program

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- All Traffic Solutions Gives Back program is excited to announce it has awarded the Frostburg Police Department a SpeedAlert18 message sign to improve the safety of their community and reduce speeding- - in high pedestrian areas.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- All Traffic Solutions Gives Back program is excited to announce it has awarded the Frostburg Police Department a SpeedAlert18 message sign to improve the safety of their community and reduce speeding- - in high pedestrian areas.
  • It's tough for Frostburg to qualify for grants given the competitive market," said Lieutenant Mike Sweitzer, Frostburg Police Department.
  • Frostburg Police Departments intends to use the ATS SpeedAlert18 , which they have named SAM (Speed Awareness Monitor), and the data from ATS's TraffiCloud to engage with the community.
  • About All Traffic Solutions: All Traffic Solutions (ATS) is a leader in traffic safety and data analytics for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and smart parking applications.

University System of Maryland Launches an Instructional Design Support Center for More than 11,000 Faculty

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

The system will tap independent instructional design firm iDesign , which has worked with more than 100 institutions to design, build and support award-winning online courses.

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  • The system will tap independent instructional design firm iDesign , which has worked with more than 100 institutions to design, build and support award-winning online courses.
  • "This support center will help us build surge capacity for faculty, providing them with instructional design support they need to thrive and do their best work in the online environment."
  • The Instructional Design Support Center (IDSC) is designed to ease the transition to online teaching for faculty and, by extension, improve course quality for students.
  • The participating campuses that will each receive customized IDSC deployments include: Bowie State University; Coppin State University; Frostburg State University; Salisbury University; Towson University; University of Baltimore; University of Maryland, Baltimore; University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; University of Maryland, College Park; and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.