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Maryland Department of Commerce

Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission (MATC)

The Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission (MATC) brings together leaders from industry, academia and government to advance Maryland’s space, aerospace and aviation industries.

The Commission promotes innovation and economic growth across these industries and is developing a strategic plan to guide Maryland’s aerospace and technology priorities, including the creation of designated aerospace and technology zones.

View the 2026 Annual Report - PDF - 2.23 MB

  • Dale Moore (Chair) - President, Southern Maryland Navy Alliance
  • Georgie Brophy (Vice Chair) - Board Member, Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR)
  • Robert Braun - Space Exploration Sector Head, JHU Applied Physics Lab
  • Willie Brown - Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, UMES
  • Mark Chang - Delegate, District 32 Anne Arundel County*
  • Harry Coker, Jr. - Secretary, Department of Commerce
  • Alison Flatau - Department Chair Aerospace Engineering, UMCP
  • Ryan Gerard - President, Goddard Contractors Association
  • Charles Ichoku - UMBC Professor, Director of GESTAR II
  • Cedric Jacob - Director of Operations, Space Structures Complex, Rocket Lab
  • Barbara Lam - CFO and Vice President, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
  • Jennifer Lotz - Director, Space Telescope Science Institute
  • Designated Attendee - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center*
  • Janeen Tracy Uzzell - CEO, National Society of Black Engineer

  • Alonzo Washington - Senator, District 22 Prince George's County*

    *Ex officio

Contact

Amy Duray, PMP 
Maryland Department of Commerce
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
[email protected]
(443) 897-1098

Upcoming Meetings

  • September 29, 2026 at 10AM-12PM
    Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center
    Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
    2323 Eastern Boulevard
    Middle River, MD 21220
    Agenda - PDF - 85.96 KB

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