leadership & staff
Meet Our Team
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation team is dedicated to helping businesses within our key industries thrive and grow in Montgomery County, Md.
Leadership Team
Bill Tompkins
President & CEO Contact & Bio
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Frankie Clogston, PH.D.
Vice President, Research & Policy Contact & Bio
Stacey Minott Hardy
CAO Contact & BioStaff
Laurie Boyer Babb, CEcD
Director, Economic Development, Real Estate and Corporate HQs Contact & Bio
Lynne Stein Benzion, CEcD
Director, Economic Development, Life Sciences Contact & Bio
Aaron Bogage
Economic Development Specialist, Technology Contact & Bio
Nicole Cantarella
Creative Director Contact & Bio
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Olivia Caverly
Senior Manager, Media & Public Relations Contact & Bio
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Colleen Coyne
Research & Business Analyst Contact & Bio
Narbeli Galindo
Business Community Engagement Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, Hospitality Contact & Bio
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Romola Ghulamali
Business Operations Specialist Contact & Bio
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Joseph Hurst
Economic Development Specialist, Trade Associations, Nonprofits and Defense Contact & Bio
Manu Lizzio-Hashime, MBA
Director of Marketing Contact & Bio
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Prayas Neupane
Director, Economic Development, Real Estate Contact & Bio
Jay Pascua
Accounting Manager Contact & Bio
Heather Remmell
Executive Assistant Contact & Bio
Gabriella Ryan, PH.D.
Economic Development Specialist in Life Sciences Contact & Bio
Sasha Scott
Economic Development Specialist, Finance and Insurance Contact & Bio