The Harford County Office of Economic Development (OED) offers programs and services to help foster business retention, growth and investment in order to stimulate job creation and enhance the County's quality of life. Development of the technology industry is of particular interest to OED, specifically the areas of homeland defense, research and development, and high-value manufacturing. OED utilizes Harford's strategic Mid-Atlantic location, "Fast Track" permitting capabilities, and technology resources available at Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Higher Education and Applied Technology (HEAT) Center to attract new business and investment. In addition, OED has increased in-house resources and programming to aid new expanding businesses, fuel redevelopment along the U.S. Route 40 Corridor, subsidize workforce training, and help diversify and expand the tourism industry.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF:

James C. Richardson
Executive Director
jcrichardson@harfordcountymd.gov
Develops County Economic Development Strategy; directs departmental efforts to attract quality industry and encourage the success of resident businesses

Denise B. Carnaggio
Deputy Director
BRAC Coordinator for Harford County
dbcarnaggio@harfordcountymd.gov
Assists technology company prospects; develops technology transfer and business opportunities; HEAT Center projects; works with APG Science & Technology Board, NMTC and Army Alliance, Harford Business Innovation Center.

Eileen Y. Frado
Business Development Associate
eyfrado@harfordcountymd.gov
First point of contact for answering all prospect inquiries; facilitates site selection; prospect and resident business assistance; manages commercial/retail, office and industrial site and building inventory; Fast Track permitting; Aberdeen regional representative and liaison with the city government.

Bridgette L. Johnson
Business Development Associate
bljohnson@harfordcountymd.gov
Business retention and expansion; Water & sewer and transportation related projects, working closely with State Highway, Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Transit Administration. City of Havre de Grace regional representative and liaison with the city government.

Thomas F. "Tucker" McNulty
Business Development Associate
tfmcnulty@harfordcountymd.gov
Business retention and expansion; Administers Enterprise Zones and Workforce Technical Training Grants; Bel Air regional representative and liaison with town government; Green Economic Development and International outreach.

Donna J. Mendes
Administrative Assistant
djmendes@harfordcountymd.gov
Acts as office receptionist; offers technical staff support and payroll assistance

Stephanie R. Nay
Graphic Design Specialist
srnay@harfordcountymd.gov
Graphic Artist and Design Manager; Graphic Coordinator for print projects; point of contact for ad delivery and design.

Bill Richardson
Executive Military Liaison
brichards@erols.com
Interfaces with Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)

Winifred J. Roche
Tourism Manager
wjroche@harfordcountymd.gov
Promotes industry communication with tourism industry leaders; Develops and implements county’s tourism marketing strategy & promotion plan including website development

Theresa M. Smith
Database & Statistics Coordinator
tmsmith@harfordcountymd.gov
Manages OED and Tourism Databases; Researches demographics and statistics; Website administration; Assists with marketing materials; offers graphic design support

Sharon L. Vanden Eynden
Administrative Secretary
slvandeneynden@harfordcountymd.gov
Secretary to the Director; Budget administration; Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) Support

Kathleen M. Wajer
Chief Financial Manager
kmwajer@harfordcountymd.gov 
Manages Revolving Loan Funds, CDBG and Industrial Revenue Bonds; interfaces with banking community and business for financing/lending; works with prospects & resident businesses

Kathleen G. Whitehead
Marketing Assistant
kgwhitehead@harfordcountymd.gov
Assists with OED and Tourism marketing campaigns; coordinates OED public relations; serves as media point of contact; event planning; directs OED ad strategy

APG-CSSC Regional BRAC Office
HEAT Center
1201 Technology Drive
Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
410-273-5708
www.apg-cssc.com

Karen L. Holt
BRAC Regional Manager
klholt@harfordcountymd.gov
Administers grant for regional BRAC planning and implementation; manages Consortium activity.

Steven S. Overbay
BRAC Coordinator
ssoverbay@harfordcountymd.gov
Coordinates BRAC initiatives in the northeastern corridor; provides technical assistance and marketing support in BRAC process.

Luwanna D. Spells
Administrative Assistant
ldspells@harfordcountymd.gov
Provides office support and BRAC-related resources referrals; serves as Consortium webmaster.

Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor (CSSC)
"A 2007 NACo Sustainable Community Award Recipient