TEDCO Names Lester Davis Interim CEO
Lester Davis, former chief of staff to Gov. Wes Moore, will lead the Maryland Technology Development Corporation after Troy LeMaile-Stovall's departure.
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For readers in Maryland, this page covers executive appointments, leadership transitions, board elections and notable professional hires. Coverage takes in the state's major employers, its public agencies and the institutions that shape its economy.
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November 5, 2026
Moore Names Manny Welsh Chief of StaffGov. Wes Moore has appointed Manny Welsh as his third chief of staff, replacing Lester Davis, who stepped down to lead the Maryland Technology Development Corporation.
November 2, 2026
Museum Names Travis E. Mitchell PresidentTravis E. Mitchell, former senior vice president at Maryland Public Television, will lead the Reginald F. Lewis Museum starting in November.
October 28, 2026
Governor Moore Appoints Jayson T. Williams to College BoardMaryland Governor Wes Moore selects business executive Jayson T. Williams for the St. Mary's College Board of Trustees.
October 27, 2026
Maryland Education Association Names New Board LeadersThe Maryland Association of Boards of Education appointed new members and leadership during its annual conference.
October 27, 2026
Senate President Appoints Feldman Economic ChiefSenator Brian Feldman will lead economic development efforts in the Maryland Senate to boost growth.
October 12, 2026
Maryland Appointed Nilmini Rubin to Blockchain PanelGovernor Wes Moore named the Hedera executive to the state's Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force.
October 2, 2026
Governor Moore Appointed Nine Maryland JudgesThe appointments include six new judges for Montgomery County and three for the Baltimore City Circuit Court.
September 29, 2026
Maryland Appointed Jessica Foster as Children’s Senior AdvisorThe state government created the new advisory role to combat pediatric hospital overstays.
September 28, 2026
Maryland Swore In Caroll Spriggs as Fire MarshalCaroll Spriggs has become the 24th state Fire Marshal and the first Black person to hold the historic Maryland office.
September 28, 2026
Transportation Association Named Chris Conklin LeaderThe Maryland organization honored the local department director for his professional contributions.
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Day to day, that means a company naming a new chief executive, a county confirming its next department head, a university appointing a dean and a board choosing its next president. Coverage runs from the capital to the rural counties, wherever a leadership move carries weight beyond its own organization. Appointments in government and higher education often arrive on a fixed calendar, while corporate changes tend to come without warning. Turnover at the top of the state's largest institutions is the pattern most worth watching over time.