The 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 (More to be announced)
- Kevin Anderson - Secretary, Department of Commerce
- Robert Braun - Space Exploration Sector Head, JHU Applied Physics Lab
- Georgie Brophy - Board Member, Maryland Space Business Roundtable (MSBR)
- Willie Brown - Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, UMES
- Alison Flatau - Department Chair Aerospace Engineering, UMCP
- Ryan Gerard - President, Goddard Contractors Association
- Charles Ichoku - UMBC Professor, Director of GESTAR II
- Barbara Lam - CFO and Vice President, Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
- Jennifer Lotz - Director, Space Telescope Science Institute
- Dale Moore - President, Southern Maryland Navy Alliance
- 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
Contact
Meetings
- Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4PM - 6PM
The Historic Inns of Annapolis
Governor Calbert House
58 State Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
