We invite you to search the Maryland Manufacturing Stars Directory below to find inspirational stories of individuals who have made meaningful contributions to Maryland's manufacturing industry. Want to see a complete list of the Stars sorted by Maryland county? Click here. You can also check out all of the sponsors to date here.
Richard Yaffe
In 2021, Rick Yaffe, along with his son Brad, Hal Hackerman, and other investors, found an opportunity to create a space where others could find hope and redemption while offering … Read More
Ryan Miller
Ryan Miller is Director of Organizational Resilience for Edwards Performance Solutions, where he supports the strengthening of organizations and their ability to stay ahead of threats and thrive, despite hazards … Read More
Mark Lawrence
Mark Lawrence is a visionary leader and innovator who is passionate about the enabling power of innovation and entrepreneurship to create new opportunities in the manufacturing industry that directly improves … Read More
Josh Barnes
Josh founded Harbor Designs & Manufacturing with his father Kevin Barnes to help anyone with an idea for a manufactured product bring those ideas to life. Harbor is an ISO … Read More
Wyatt Harrison
Wyatt Harrison is in the business of manufacturing moments. In 2012, while working at a surf shop on the Ocean City boardwalk, he had the idea to start taking custom … Read More
Senator Bill Ferguson
When Delegate Lily Qi introduced legislation to create a Manufacturing 4.0 program (M4.0) at the Maryland Department of Commerce, it required the Maryland House of Delegates and Maryland Senate support. … Read More
Kurt Parsons
Kurt Parsons is a Maryland Manufacturing Star because of his leadership in the continuous expansion of Platform Aerospace and his dedication & investment to the manufacturing industry in St. Mary’s … Read More
Eddie Resende
“Eddie Resende is a Star among Stars,” said Dr. Mike Galiazzo, President of the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI). Eddie, CEO of the World Trade Center Institute in Baltimore … Read More
Beverly Fowler
Beverly Fowler (affectionately referred to throughout the music industry as simply "Bev") has worked for PRS Guitars since 2002 and has been at the helm of the company’s Artist Relations … Read More
Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary
When Delegate Lily Qi introduced legislation to create a Manufacturing 4.0 program (M4.0) at the Maryland Department of Commerce, it required the Maryland House of Delegates and Maryland Senate support. … Read More
Wynne Briscoe
As the Maryland statewide SME for manufacturing for the Maryland Small Business Development Center, Wynné S. Briscoe has been an integral part to making the Center’s technology team one of … Read More
Margarita Womack
REDI proudly recommends Margarita Womack for the 2024 Maryland Manufacturing Celebration of Stars program. As the CEO of Latin Goodness Foods LLC, doing business as Mas Panadas, Margarita has significantly … Read More
Bright Djampa
Rockville Economic Development Inc. (REDI) is thrilled to recommend Edwin "Bright" Djampa for the 2024 Maryland Manufacturing Celebration of Stars program. As the CEO of Omega 3 Nutrition and one … Read More
Tom Atkinson
Tom Atkinson is Vice President and General Manager of Avail Enclosures Systems, overseeing their three North American manufacturing facilities. Prior to this role, he was General Manager at Avail Enclosure … Read More
Mick Arnold
While Mick leads a long-standing 90+ year old organization, Arnold Packaging, roughly 8 years ago, he took a massive risk and branched out into unknown territory- the world of automation. … Read More
Luis Alvarez
Dr. Luis Alvarez should be considered a Maryland Manufacturing Star for his transformative contributions to biopharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in the development of targeted regenerative therapeutics. A West Point graduate and … Read More
Phil Rogofsky
Phil Rogofsky has always been passionate about making Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) accessible to and inclusive of everyone, regardless of their background. Unlike many, he views advanced manufacturing … Read More
Andrew Hrouda
In 2001 Andrew joined ACDi after two years at community college left him unfulfilled and uncertain about his preferred career path. Thinking about his prior completion of the electronics courses … Read More
Candace Procter
With over 16 years of experience in manufacturing and sales with PepsiCo, Candace Procter proudly leads a team of more than 130 employees at PepsiCo Beverages North America’s Cheverly plant, … Read More
Claudia Tsas
As founder and owner of Kharis Lavender Fields, Claudia Tsas is dedicated to cultivating lavender and a vibrant community around this unique industry. Her journey began with a passion for … Read More