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Maryland Department of Commerce

Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force

The Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force studied options for the redevelopment, financing, maintenance and operation of the Baltimore Convention Center and related projects.

Created by the Maryland General Assembly in 2024, the Task Force developed recommendations on governance and funding for convention and tourism redevelopment in Baltimore. The Task Force concluded its work in June 2026.

Members

  • Chuck Tildon (Chairman) - Chair, Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force; Chair, Baltimore Convention and Tourism Board; Vice President, External Affairs at University of Maryland Medical System
  • Harry Coker, Jr. - Secretary, Department of Commerce
  • Antonio Hayes - Senator, District 40, Baltimore City
  • Holly Arnold - Administrator, Maryland Transit Administration
  • ​Edward Brown - Trustee, AFSCME Local 44
  • Matthew (Mac) Campbell - Executive Director, Baltimore Convention Center
  • William H. “Bill” Cole - Partner, Margrave Strategies; Representative, Maryland Stadium Authority
  • Eric Dodson - Co-owner of Cuples Tea House
  • Kireem Swinton - Interim President and CEO, Visit Baltimore
  • Shamiah Kerney - Chief Recovery Officer with the City of Baltimore
  • ​Tracy Lingo - President, Unite Here, Local 7 Baltimore
  • ​Tom Sadowski - Executive Director, Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
  • ​Ben Seidel - President and CEO, Real Hospitality Group
  • ​Leland Shelton - Director of Government Relations with MCB Real Estate
  • ​Onahlea Shimunek - General Manager, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, PM Hotel Group
  • ​Alex Smith - Founder and President, Atlas Restaurant Group
  • ​Stephanie Smith - Delegate, District 45, Baltimore City 
  • ​Shelonda Stokes - President, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
  • Otis Rolley - President and CEO, Baltimore Development Corporation
  • ​Mark Anthony Thomas - President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee
  • Ruth Toomey - Executive Director, Maryland Tourism Coalition
  • ​Justin Williams - Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development

Contact:

Hannah Fuchs 
Maryland Department of Commerce
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
[email protected]
410-767-2201

Upcoming Meetings:

  • TBA

Meetings Archive: