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.
Rasheed Aziz
Under the leadership of Executive Director Rasheed Aziz, City Wide Youth Development (CYD) is building a culture of economic and community development in the heart of inner-city Baltimore. As President … Read More
David Ryan
David Ryan is a veteran economic development professional and the Executive Director of the Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development Corporation, a public – private partnership charged with strengthening the economy of Salisbury, … Read More
Marta Ali
Marta Ali is an innovative architect-turned-advanced manufacturing specialist and a trailblazer in the building industry. Her forward-thinking design approach integrates cutting-edge technologies, particularly additive manufacturing and AI, pushing the boundaries … Read More
Signe Pringle
Manufacturing is a major industry in Maryland, creating 110,000 jobs and over $28 billion in GDP, says Maryland Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Signe Pringle. “It touches many industry sectors. … Read More
Valerie Green
Valerie Green is a Maryland Star because she exhibits innovation and humble leadership every day as the lead Industrial Engineer at Hardwire, LLC on Maryland’s Lower Shore. In her 7 … Read More
Trey Muller-Thym
Trey Muller-Thym, the visionary behind Thymly Products, harbored a dream of becoming a star in Maryland's manufacturing scene by revolutionizing the baking ingredient industry. Growing up in a family that … Read More
Henry C. "Tim" Foltz, III
Henry C. "Tim" Foltz, the dedicated owner of Foltz Mfg & Supply Co., has not only steered the company through decades of success but has also cemented his legacy as … Read More
Thomas Dahbura
Thomas Dahbura of Hub Labels deserves recognition as a Maryland Manufacturing Star for Washington County, MD due to his exemplary leadership in the manufacturing sector, dedication to innovation, and commitment … Read More
Cort Meinelschmidt
Cort Meinelschmidt, founder of Meinelschmidt Distillery, deserves recognition as a Maryland Manufacturing Star for his significant contributions to both the local economy and cultural revitalization of downtown Hagerstown. Since 2020, … Read More
Linda Spence
As a Maryland Manufacturing Star, Linda Spence brings over 25 years of dedicated service in economic development, cultivating invaluable relationships to bolster local manufacturers. Her tenure on the Board of … Read More
Frank Williams
I am born and raised in Queen Anne's County. During my junior year of high school I found a job at Dixon Valve and Coupling in Chestertown, MD packaging boxes. … Read More
Reginald Mack
Reginald Mack has a passion for ensuring that small, minority, and women-owned companies are productive. That includes those constituents that comprise under-represented populations in manufacturing.
Working as Program Coordinator for the … Read More
Christine (Chris) Plater
Chris Plater has spent her career helping others achieve goals. No Maryland industry has benefitted more from her efforts than manufacturing. For 35 years, she has supported Maryland manufacturing. Her … Read More