Marketing and Communications

The Division of Marketing & Communications serves as the voice of the MaryLand of Opportunity campaign, communicating the state’s competitive business advantages, assets and outstanding quality of life. Combining social media, video & audio promos, marketing publications, research and technology, the Division serves as a comprehensive “one stop shop” to market Maryland’s business community. The Division operates a full service creative and production shop, interactive program and business research unit.

Andrea Vernot, Assistant Secretary
410.767.6272

Creative Services
Veronica Dorry, Director | 410.767.6873 
Coordinates and develops the Department’s brand, creative collateral and information resources.

Marketing
Sherri Diehl, Director | 410.767.6835 
Develops brochures, creates displays for tradeshows and conferences, plans promotional events, manages sponsorships and oversees the business advertising campaigns to promote Maryland's core industries. 

Public Relations
Karen Glenn Hood, Director | 410.767.6318 
Plans, implements and monitors proactive media relations strategies to maximize Maryland’s competitive advantages in broadcast, print and new media.

Research & Business Resources
Nancy McCrea, Director | 410.767.6861
Develops integrated, research-driven resources and information. Analyzes, monitors and communicates key economic and employment data.

Web/Interactive
John Marsh, Director | 410.767.6317
Develops, coordinates and operates an interactive marketing program to include web site, social marketing and interactive.