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everything that’s happened at the Key Bridge and the impact that has had, we need people who are strategic and thoughtful and care about the State of Maryland. It was crystal clear at the meeting that those people
are in place, whether it’s my fellow Commissioners or the staff that we had a chance to engage with.
How do you think your career in sports and the law has prepared you for serving on the Commission?
I’m a strategic problem solver. When COVID-19 dawned upon the Big Ten Conference, we had to figure out a testing protocol to help 10,000 student- athletes participate in sports again.
The protocols were complex, with various types of testing required, but we were able to secure the contracts, hire the nurses through staffing companies and figure out a protocol through collaboration with the White House, FEMA, CDC and NCAA. I’m a solutions-oriented person who cares about infrastructure and excited by hard work and helping others.
What do you hope to accomplish during your term on the Commission?
Baltimore is already one of the most important ports in the United States, and we have to ensure it continues to remain competitive, while also finding ways to make it even more competitive. It’s an incredible asset to the State of Maryland, so that’s where I hope to focus my attention. Also, Gov. Wes Moore’s influence on the State of Maryland has been exceptional — we’re blessed and fortunate for his leadership.
What other causes are you passionate about? Do you serve on any other boards?
I’m very engaged with advocacy as
it relates to nonprofits and the State
of Israel. Other causes relate to the Ravens Foundation and the things we’re doing in the community around gun violence and ensuring folks understand that sports is a pathway to success. That’s not limited to the playing field either — excellence is a standard that
can be set in all walks of life.
The other thing I would mention is
that it’s a very sincere blessing for me to be involved in infrastructure and the Port. My grandfather, Earle Freedman, is the longest-serving employee in
the history of the State of Maryland. He worked for the State Highway Administration for more than 70 years. He’s still alive and 94 years old now. I visit with him a lot, and I travel every day under a bridge that’s named after him. I take great pride in being able to follow in his footsteps in public service.
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