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Maryland Department of Commerce

Governor's Economic Competitiveness Subcabinet (GECS)

The Governor's Economic Competitiveness Subcabinet (GECS) brings together leaders from across state government to coordinate efforts that strengthen Maryland's economy, business climate and workforce.

Established by executive order - PDF in 2024, the Subcabinet advises the Governor on economic competitiveness and helps align economic and workforce development efforts across state agencies.

What the Subcabinet Does

The Subcabinet works across state agencies to:

  • Identify and recommend policies, regulations and strategies that support economic growth and competitiveness.
  • Review proposed state policies and procedures that could affect economic and workforce development.
  • Coordinate implementation of executive directives and legislation that support business and talent development.
  • Track statewide progress on the Economic Strategic Plan approved by the Maryland Economic Development Commission.
  • Track progress on economic goals established in the Maryland State Plan.
  • Develop and publish a consolidated economic competitiveness plan every two years, incorporating strategies and action plans from participating state agencies.

Members

  • Harry Coker, Jr. - (Chair) Secretary, Department of Commerce
  • Kevin Atticks - Secretary, Department of Agriculture
  • Atif Chaudhry - Secretary, Department General Services
  • Jake Day - Secretary, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Rebecca Flora - Secretary, Department of Planning
  • Jake Weissmann - Secretary, Department of Budget and Management
  • Josh Kurtz - Secretary, Department of Natural Resources
  • Susan C. Lee - Secretary of State
  • Troy LeMaile-Stovall - Executive Director/CEO, Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
  • Katherine Magruder - Executive Director, Maryland Clean Energy Center 
  • Serena Mcllwain - Secretary, Department of the Environment
  • Jay Perman - Chancellor, University System of Maryland
  • Elena Quiroz-Livanis - Acting Secretary, Maryland Higher Education Commission 
  • Tom Sadowski - Executive Director, Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
  • Walter L. Simmons - Secretary, Department of Social and Economic Mobility
  • Kelly Speakes-Backman - Director, Energy Administration
  • Kathryn "Katie" Thomson - Secretary, Department of Transportation
  • Carey Wright - State Superintendent of Schools
  • Portia Wu - Secretary, Department of Labor

Contact:

Afiya Bey
Maryland Department of Commerce
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
[email protected]
667-450-1717

Upcoming Meet​ings

  • October 15, 2026
  • November 19,2026
  • December 17, 2026

Meetings Archive