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Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission

MATC.pngThe Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission (MATC) residing in the Department of Commerce was created to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the economy of the State. Initially the MATC will develop a strategic plan with the goal to create designated aerospace and technology zones in the State.

Members

  • Dale Moore (Chair) - President, Southern Maryland Navy Alliance
  • Georgie Brophy (Vice Chair) - Board Member, Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR)
  • Robert Braun - Space Exploration Sector Head, JHU Applied Physics Lab
  • Willie Brown - Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, UMES
  • Harry Coker, Jr. - Secretary, Department of Commerce
  • Alison Flatau - Department Chair Aerospace Engineering, UMCP
  • Ryan Gerard - President, Goddard Contractors Association
  • Charles Ichoku - UMBC Professor, Director of GESTAR II
  • Cedric Jacob - Director of Operations, Space Structures Complex, Rocket Lab
  • Barbara Lam - CFO and Vice President, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
  • Jennifer Lotz - Director, Space Telescope Science Institute
  • Janeen Tracy Uzzell - CEO, National Society of Black Engineers
  • Robert Rashford - CEO, Genesis Engineering


Ex-Officio Members:
  • Mark Chang - Delegate, District 32 Anne Arundel County
  • Makenzie Lystrup - Director, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
  • Alonzo Washington - Senator, District 22 Prince George's County


Contact

Colter Menke
Aerospace Program Manager
colter.menke@maryland.gov
(443) 388-1169

Meetings

  • July 22, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Genesis Engineering
4501 Boston Way
Lanham, Maryland 20706

***NOTE: Any members of the public who are planning to attend the meeting need to contact Colter Menke by July 18th. This is a secured facility and we'll need to pass along some of your information to the Genesis team for facility access.


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