Office of Regional Development

​The Office of Regional Development connects Maryland businesses with Commerce programs, resources and partners across the state. Regional business development managers work directly with companies in their communities to understand their needs and help them grow and expand.

What We Do

Regional business development managers serve as a local connection to Maryland Commerce. They can help businesses:

• Find programs, funding and other resources to support growth.
• Plan expansions and connect with location assistance.
• Access workforce and training resources.
• Make connections with customers, suppliers and business partners.
• Navigate Commerce programs and connect with other state and local resources.

Find Your Regional Business Development Manager

• Tamar Osterman, Senior Director
• Carrie Long, Anne Arundel
• Melanie Koorey, Baltimore City
• Tim Murphy, Baltimore & Harford County
• Lee Greely, Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's
• Andrew Sargent, Garrett, Allegany, Washington & Frederick
• Brigitte Peters, Cecil, Caroline, Queen Anne's, Talbot & Kent
• Ivy Gales, Howard & Carroll 
• Carla Merritt, Montgomery
• Delterese George, Prince George's
• Mindie Burgoyne​, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset & Dorchester

Looking for regional assistance from another Maryland agency? Find statewide regional contacts through Maryland Business Express.