Savich Named Vice-President of Maryland Economic Development Association


John Savich, Director of St. Mary's County Government's Department of Economic and Community Development, has been elected vice-president of the Maryland Economic Development Association. A Leonardtown resident, Savich has been director of the county department for four years and responsible for economic development, tourism, agriculture development, and housing.

He joins the statewide association's executive board with Marie Keegin, executive director of the Frederick County Office of Economic Development, president; Kendl P. Philbrick, secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment, secretary; and Sean Looney, director of government affairs for Comcast, treasurer.

The Association, headquartered in Aberdeen, was established in 1961 as the Maryland Industrial Development Association to improve the state's business climate and the professionalism of people working in economic development. The organization changed its name within the last year. Members include 460 economic development professionals who work for government, business, chambers of commerce and other institutions.

Featured Sponsor

Ridgell Excavating and Services, LLC
No job is too small! Contact us for a FREE estimate.

Reader Comments

Featured Sponsor

St. Mary's Nursing Center
Long-term care and rehabilitation facility located in beautiful St. Mary's Co. in Southern Maryland.

Need Legal Representation?

Five So. Maryland locations to serve you. Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense.

Follow SoMd HL News