Our Sponsors & Partners

For more than 20 years, TGCC has been leading the tri-state region forward because of the generosity of our members.

Thank you for your leadership, your time and for your financial commitment. It is with your support that our role in regional economic development is possible.

ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD

  • Dr. David Jones, President, Allegany College of Maryland
  • Matthew Brewer, Bennett Brewer & Associates, LLC.
  • Rick Collins, MBS Keystone
  • Charles “Chip” English, Davis Wright and Tremaine, LLP
  • Mark Fulchino, Fundamental Administrative Services
  • Ardon Hall, Clean Compost
  • Dale Hankinson, Glass Service of Cumberland
  • Brad Hindman, Apricity Advisorys & Partners
  • Jeremy Irons, The Belt Group
  • Steve Jenkins, Allegany Coal and Land Company
  • Brian Kurtz, Rocky Gap Casino Resort

  • Kim Leonard, Retired

  • Mike Marchini, CBIZ
  • Michele Martz, UPMC Western Maryland Health Systems
  • David Nelson, UMCES, Appalachian Laboratory

  • Dr. Darlene Brannigan Smith, Frostburg State University

  • Rob Reckart, EAS Regional Council of Carpenters
  • Rodney Rice, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 307
  • John Smyth, CBIZ/Smyth & Pyles
  • David Turnbull, Turnbull, Hoover & Kahl

  • Roy “Bucky” Whiteman, Progressive Physical Therapy (Retired)

  • Danny Cessna, Western Maryland Building & Construction Trades Council

  • John Yoder, Walter N. Yoder & Sons, Inc.
  • Katelyn Yoder, M&T Bank

Honorary

  • Colleen T. Peterson, TGCC Executive Dir. (2006-2011)

  • Al Delia, Education & Workforce Development Chair (2024)

Leadership Legacy

  • John Emerick, Retired

GARRETT COUNTY, MD

  • Shawn Bender, Beitzel Corporation/Pillar Innovations

  • Joe Desmond for Felicia Bellows, Competitive Power Ventures

  • Bill Meagher, Lakeside Creamery
  • Dr. Richard Midcap, President, Garrett College
  • Phil Rodeheaver, First United Bank & Trust

Honorary

  • Senator George C. Edwards

Leadership Legacy

  • Bill Grant, Retired

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD

Honorary

  • Dr. William ‘Brit’ Kirwan, Retired Chancellor, Univ. Sys. of MD

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA

  • Michael F. Delligatti, M&J Management Corporation

CAMBRIA COUNTY, PA

Honorary

  • Linda Thomson, JARI, Retired

FULTON COUNTY, PA

  • Dave Kline, FirstEnergy

SOMERSET COUNTY, PA

  • Daniel Harshberger, Somerset Trust Company

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA

  • David Friend, Laurel Renewable Partners, LLC

HARDY COUNTY, WV

  • Dr. Tom Striplin, Eastern West Virginia Technical & Community College

MINERAL COUNTY, WV

  • Dr. Jerry Wallace, President, WVU Potomac State College
  • Timi Hadra, IBM
  • Jeff Baker, Northrop Grumman

Leadership Legacy

  • Terry Stephens, Retired

PRESTON COUNTY, WV

  • Randall Underwood, Clear Mountain Bank

Our Sponsors

Thank You to Our Sponsors

A very special thank you to our North/South Appalachian Highway Partners for their additional financial commitment to this critical program of work:

G. Henry Cook, Somerset Trust Company • Jerry Brode, Northrup Grumman • Kim Leonard, Private Investor • Linda Thomson, President and CEO, JARI • Garrett County Government • Allegany County Government • Somerset County Government • Mineral County Government

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The Tri-State Growth & Commerce Coalition unites leaders from diverse sectors across the region, driving collective progress by fostering collaboration between industry, business, and community organizations.

Through these partnerships, TGCC works to advance shared goals, strengthen the local economy, and enhance the overall well-being of our communities, creating lasting positive change for the tri-state area.

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