If you are interested in becoming involved in one of the FMA Committees, please contact the Committee Chair or the Fort Meade Alliance at 410.850.4940 or director@ftmeadealliance.org.

Education and Workforce Committee

This committee is tasked with the planning and implementing of events concerning the education and workforce issues in our region. This committee has developed Project SCOPE, a security clearance education and awareness initiative for grades 7-12, college graduates and professionals re-entering the job market. The committee has created Tech Mania and STEM Family Night to bolster students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Four white papers have been published with the oversight of this committee.

Doreen Harwood, Chair | deharwoodllc@gmail.com

Rising Stars Network Committee

This committee supports emerging professionals in the diverse companies and organizations that make up the FMA. While our focus is to develop young leaders, FMA members who are young at heart and would like to support the career path of stars who are rising in the FMA community are welcome to participate.

Ambassador Committee

This committee is charged with growing and maintaining membership and ensuring current and future members actively contribute to achieving the Alliance’s mission. This committee is responsible for member events such as the Fort Meade Bus Tour and the New Member Orientation.

Mike Cameron, Co-Chair | mcameron@applied-insight.com
Greg Prossner, Co-Chair | Greg.Prossner@copt.com

Legislative Committee

This committee takes on legislative issues regarding the Fort Meade region and our members. It is responsible for monitoring and supporting federal priorities. The committee is tasked with preparing the necessary documents for our Federal delegates ensuring that they understand the budgetary needs of Fort George G. Meade. This committee meets with state and federal delegations
annually and as requested.

Tim O’Ferrall, Staff | toferrall@ftmeadealliance.org

Meade Business Connect (MBC) Committee

This committee assists companies with targeted information about doing business with Fort Meade agencies and the region’s prime contractors, focused mentoring/protégé programs, educational outreach including networking events and forums, market analysis of the agencies and organizations at Fort Meade and the FMA Member Capabilities Exchange, which will offer detailed information about FMA member companies.

Bill Dunahoo, Chair | wsdunahoo@nexxissolutions.com

Military and Family Committee

This committee focuses on providing support and assistance to Fort George G. Meade service personnel and their families. The Alliance led the community effort to outfit the new Soldier and Family Assistance Center at Fort Meade in support of the Wounded Warriors. The Alliance also provides assistance with bulk delivery of monthly snacks available to the soldiers as they wait for their appointments. The Committee is currently undertaking an effort to build a Resiliency Campus on Fort Meade.

Col. Kenneth O. McCreedy (Ret.), Chair | kmccreedy1954@gmail.com

Transportation Committee

In the Baltimore-Washington corridor, transportation is vital to attracting workers and conducting business. This committee focuses on exploring options to benefit the multiple roadways within the Fort Meade region, including walking and biking routes.

Stuart Title, Chair | stuart@ajprop.net