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HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2024) – Washington County Government announces that on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, Maryland Governor Wes Moore installed the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Board of Directors for 2025. The installation took place at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, Maryland, during the MACo Winter Conference Inaugural Banquet.
Commissioner President John F. Barr of Washington County was installed along with his peers as a 2025 MACo Board Member/Officer. Commissioner President Barr is rejoining the board, having previously served as MACo President in 2016. He was elected to this role by MACo’s membership, which includes elected officials from all 23 counties and Baltimore City.
“It is an honor to rejoin the MACo Board of Directors and serve alongside such dedicated leaders from across Maryland,” said Commissioner President John F. Barr. “MACo plays a vital role in advocating for counties, and I look forward to working with my peers to address important issues and advance initiatives that benefit our communities statewide.”
The MACo Board of Directors comprises 16 county elected officials who are selected by the MACo membership to serve the Association’s interests, oversee its management and strategic direction, and strengthen relationships with other entities that interact with MACo and counties. The Board works collaboratively with the MACo Legislative Committee, which sets policy positions and directs legislative advocacy priorities for the Association.
The 2025 slate of MACo Board Members and Officers is as follows:
Officers
- Jack Wilson, Commissioner, Queen Anne’s County – President
- MC Keegan-Ayer, Council Member, Frederick County – 1st Vice President
- Lenny Pfeffer, Council President, Dorchester County – 2nd Vice President
- Paul Edwards, Commissioner President, Garrett County – Secretary
- Steuart Pittman, County Executive, Anne Arundel County – Treasurer
- Dr. Calvin Ball, County Executive, Howard County – Past President
Members
- Sharon Green Middleton, Vice President, Baltimore City Council
- Ed Rothstein, Commissioner President, Carroll County
- Reuben Collins II, Commissioner President, Charles County
- Bob Cassilly, County Executive, Harford County
- Marc Elrich, County Executive, Montgomery County
- Tara Jackson, Acting County Executive, Prince George’s County
- Randy Guy, President, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County
- Craig Mathies, Commissioner, Somerset County
- John Barr, Commissioner President, Washington County
- Chip Bertino, Commissioner, Worcester County
These individuals were elected by the membership during the Association’s Winter Conference Business Meeting to serve in MACo’s top leadership positions.
About the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo):
The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) is the non-profit, non-partisan voice of all 24 Maryland counties, promoting effective and efficient government through advocacy, education, and collaboration. The Association’s membership consists of county elected officials and representatives from Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City. MACo’s members set Association policy and positions on executive and legislative proposals through an elected Board of Directors and a Legislative Committee. Through MACo’s advocacy, training, educational programs, and annual conferences, members have numerous opportunities to enhance their ability to serve residents effectively.
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