Executive officers and new board members announced for next fiscal year
COLUMBIA, Md., (June 3, 2025) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the slate of executive officers for the Board of Directors for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). This decision comes after the board’s most recent meeting on May 22, 2025.
The slate of the FY26 executive officers includes:
- Chair: Ellen Flowers-Fields, College of Southern Maryland
- Vice Chair: Kathie Callahan Brady, Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)
- Secretary: Thomas Bundy, Lawrence & Bundy
- Treasurer: William Roberts, Significance, Inc.
- Assistant Treasurer: Eben Smith, Three|E Consulting Group
- Immediate Past Chair: Omar Muhammad, Morgan State University
“Over the years, I have been able to see the continued growth of Maryland’s ecosystem thanks to the work TEDCO does. As the board chair this past year, I am excited to say that the organization’s trajectory has not deviated,” said Flowers-Fields. “Continuing in this position, I am excited to resume guiding the organization’s efforts to create a more equitable and sustainable innovation ecosystem across the state.”
As one of Pitchbook’s top 20 venture capital investors in the Mid-Atlantic region, TEDCO is making an impact, driving collaboration and encouraging diversity. With the results of this most recent election, the FY26 board is perfectly situated to continue supporting Maryland’s growth. Complete with members hailing from across the state – from rural Western Maryland to Baltimore City to the Eastern Shore – and an array of backgrounds, industries and expertise, the organization looks toward the future, thinking of new ways to continue the momentum and create another year of growth for the State’s entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem.
“TEDCO’s Board of Directors continues to bring invaluable expertise and influence to the organization, allowing us to conclude another year with successful growth,” said TEDCO CEO, Troy LeMaile-Stovall. “Such collaboration and guidance are essential for continuing our efforts to offer resources and opportunities to entrepreneurs throughout the state’s ecosystem, building up a sustainable, diverse, equitable and merit-driven environment that will allow us to thrive. Together, I am confident we can follow the example of the Moore administration and make this Maryland’s decade.”
TEDCO is managed by a 19-member board of directors, 14 of whom are appointed by the Governor, two appointed by the President of the Maryland Senate, and two appointed by the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates – each to staggered four-year terms. The 19th member is the Maryland Secretary of Commerce, who serves ex officio. Each member appointed by the Governor is confirmed by the Senate.
TEDCO’s full board of directors includes: Chair, Ellen Flowers-Fields, College of Southern Maryland; Vice Chair, Kathie Callahan Brady, FITCI; Secretary, Thomas Bundy III, Lawrence & Bundy; Treasurer, William Roberts, Significance, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Eben Smith, Three|E Consulting Group; Immediate Past Chair, Omar S. Muhammad, Morgan State University; Rondall Allen, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; John Bohanan, Cornerstone Government Affairs; Nona Minnifield Cheeks, Innovatyr, LLC; Harry Coker, Jr., Maryland Department of Commerce; Clifford Coppersmith, Chesapeake College; Linda Cureton, Muse Technologies, Inc.; Andrew Serafini, Wealth Enhancement Group; Chung Hei Sing, Applied Derivative Research; Phillip Singerman, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation; David Tohn, BTS Software Solutions; and Robert Wells, Baker Donelson.
Ellen Flowers-Fields has more than 25 years of experience in workforce development and human capital management and is currently serving as vice president for Continuing Education and Workforce Development at the College of Southern Maryland. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing all areas of the non-credit economic and community development programming leading to industry-recognized certifications and credentials in high-demand.
Kathie Callahan Brady has been president and CEO of FITCI since 2016. Prior to this position, Callahan Brady founded four successful companies in various industries; she has over 30 years’ executive-level experience in IT, real estate and business development, which she draws upon to help others achieve success.
Thomas Bundy III is a partner at Lawrence & Bundy, where he regularly represents Fortune 500 companies across the country in numerous trials, arbitrations and alternative forms of dispute resolution. While his practice is commercial in nature, Bundy focuses on traditional employment issues such as: civil rights litigation, including discrimination and harassment; wage and hour disputes; whistleblower claims; trade secret protections; Employee Retirement Income Security Act litigation; Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Dodd-Frank compliance; and employment due diligence and audits.
William Roberts, has more than 30 years of experience in the government financial management and audit industry and currently serves as the vice president of Strategic Growth at Significance, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in helping federal agencies improve their financial management and accountability. As a former member of the Senior Executive Service Corp., he has held various leadership positions in the Department of the Army, the Army National Guard, and the United States Marine Corps, where he managed complex budgets, implemented internal controls, and oversaw audit readiness.
Eben Smith is president of Three|E Consulting Group with two decades of business management experience in both the public and private sector with key emphasis in supplier diversity, strategic sourcing, economic development, community engagement and contracting and procurement. Over the last 20 years he has worked closely with other regional, state and local leaders to create jobs, grow the economy and create capacity in the minority business community.
Rondall Allen, Pharm.D., joined the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) on July 1, 2015, as dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. In 2022, he was appointed the provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Prior to coming to UMES, he served as the associate dean for academic quality at South University School of Pharmacy. He has over 35 years of experience in the profession of pharmacy and over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education. He has practiced in a variety of settings to include community pharmacy, acute care, ambulatory care, and the pharmaceutical industry.
John L. Bohanan, Jr., former Delegate, joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in October 2015. He served on the staff of United States House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer for 22 years and as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for St. Mary’s County from 1999 until 2015. For 21 years, John was principally responsible for interfacing with the Congressional District’s two largest military installations – Patuxent River Naval Air Station and Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Nona Minnifield Cheeks is the founder and CEO of Innovatyr, LLC an applied science and technology consulting firm. She is the former chief of the Strategic Partnerships Office at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center where she oversaw the Technology Transfer and SBIR/STTR programs and global partnerships. She currently consults with tech start-up firms, future tech-designers, and entrepreneurs regarding their products, intellectual property, and entrepreneurial prospects. Nona also serves as a delegate to the International Astronautical Congress where she oversees an international symposium on technology transfer resulting from worldwide space organizations’ exploration initiatives.
Harry Coker, Jr., serves as Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce and is focused on working collaboratively to help Maryland “Win the Decade” by developing and sustaining an equitable, robust and competitive economy. Secretary Coker is a retired Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) senior executive, former National Security Agency (NSA) senior executive and career Naval Officer. He was previously America’s National Cyber Director, serving in the White House from 2023 - 2025.
Clifford Coppersmith, PhD, a military veteran and former intelligence officer with the Central Intelligence Agency, is now in his fifth year as the president of Chesapeake College where he focuses on the mission to provide liberal arts transfer and workforce training programs for the region.
Linda Cureton, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Muse Technologies, Inc. A thought leader and known strategic innovator, her forty-plus years of public service ensure Muse delivers responsive solutions in leadership, program management & organizational development. Cureton has proven success in cloud computing, mobility, and program management and is a leader in the industry. Previously, Cureton served in the United States’ federal government as a cabinet-level chief information officer (CIO) at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Omar S. Muhammad serves as the director and EN-TRE-PRE-NEUR for the EDAC at Morgan State University and has been actively involved in entrepreneurship since the age of 12, served as a vice president for a non-profit organization where he operated a $4 million small business loan fund within Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone, provided small business counseling and entrepreneurial training for women and other budding and existing entrepreneurs. He serves as the immediate past chair on TEDCO’s board.
Andrew Serafini, former Delegate and Senator, became the senior vice president, financial advisor of Wealth Enhancement Group through the Serafini Financial Group acquisition. Through extensive training and hands-on experience in the investment banking and brokerage industry, he gained a fundamental understanding of the financial world and an in-depth knowledge of investments.
Chung Hei Sing is the CEO of Applied Derivative Research, an impact-oriented research platform leveraging technology to preserve and grow wealth in a way that positively impacts society. Passionate about impact, he is an advisor to AARP, an aging-focused nonprofit, and board member to Corporate Esports Association, an esports for charity and human resources-solutions focused organization.
Phillip Singerman served as TEDCO’s executive director from 1999-2006. He is a recognized national innovator in public/private partnerships to promote economic development, job creation and nation security through technology development, transfer and deployment. His five-decade career includes senior executive positions in the private and public sectors at the local, state and federal levels.
David Tohn is a retired Army colonel with over 24 years’ leadership experience in tactical and strategic intelligence, command, operations, strategic planning and, as a plank-holder in Army full-spectrum cyber operations, policy, planning and capabilities development; currently, Tohn serves as the CEO of BTS Software Solutions.
Robert Wells is a shareholder in Baker Donelson's Baltimore office where he represents clients in health care regulatory and corporate matters. He handles complex legal and operational matters such as the development and implementation of corporate compliance programs that involve the integration of corporate governance, business operations, risk management and compliance; and the challenging regulatory issues governing pharmaceutical and medical device companies.