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Influential Marylanders was created in 2006 to honor people who have made significant impacts in their field and continue to be leaders in Maryland. These individuals are selected by The Daily Record’s editors for their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Maryland in the following areas: civic leadership; communications; education; finance; freestyle; general business; health care; law; philanthropy; real estate; and technology. Three-time winners are inducted into the Circle of Influence.
Nomination Deadline: May 29, 2026
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September 30, 2026
The Grand Lodge
302 International Circle, Cockeysville
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2025 Honorees
Circle of Influence
Thomas S. Bozzuto
Bozzuto
Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown
Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation
Robert Embry Jr.
Abell Foundation
Sandy Hillman
KO Public Affairs LLC
Jeffrey Rosen
Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander (RS&F)
Civic Leadership
Robert Embry Jr.
Abell Foundation
Dr. Rachel Jordan
We the People of PG County
Gabriela Lemus
Maryland Latinos Unidos
Michael Sakata
Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association
Nikki Highsmith Vernick
Horizon Foundation
Krish O’Mara Vignarajah
Global Refuge
Communications
Stewart Bainum Jr.
The Baltimore Banner
Amy Burke Friedman
PROFILES
Sandy Hillman
KO Public Affairs LLC
Denise Koch
WJZ
Laura Van Eperen
FOVNDRY
Education
Joseph Baker
Calvert Hall College High School
Anthony L. Jenkins
Coppin State University
Sister Patricia McCarron, SSND
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Debbie Ricker
Hood College
Terrence Sawyer
Loyola University Maryland
Finance
Christine Aspell
KPMG
Joe Durham
Fulton Bank
Tisha Edwards
Maryland Bankers Association
Thomas “T.J.” Hughes
Truist Bank
Tom Regnante
JPMorganChase
Jeffrey Rosen
Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander (RS&F)
Freestyle
Christopher Dipnarine
4MyCiTy Inc.
Mark Hanson
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Randi Pupkin
Art with a Heart
General Business
Ron Attman
Acme Paper & Supply Co. Inc.
Catie Griggs
Baltimore Orioles
Mary Kane
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Lucy Rutishauser
Sinclair Inc.
Health Care
Jean Accius
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
Kirsten Lyke
University of Maryland Medical System
Harsh Trivedi
Sheppard Pratt
Kristen Valdes
b.well Connected Health
Law
Gregg Bernstein
Zuckerman Spaeder
Jennifer Curry
Baker Donelson
Jonathan Havens
Saul Ewing LLP
Renée Hutchins Laurent
Maryland Carey Law
Chuck Morton
Venable
Bruce Plaxen
Plaxen Adler Muncy
Anna Sholl
Maryland State Bar Association
Philanthropy
Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown
Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation
Andrew Cushnir
The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore
Erica Joseph
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Real Estate
Thomas Bozzuto
Bozzuto Group
Morgan Gilligan
Stewart Title Guaranty
Peter Pinkard
MCB Real Estate
Amber Wendland
Ayers Saint Gross
Technology
Christopher Barber
Cheaper Than A Geek
Troy LeMaile-Stovall
TEDCO
Stanford Oliver
Camelot Secure
Arti Santhanam
ETC Baltimore
Husein Sharaf
Cloudforce
Past Honorees
It’s a pleasure for Peninsula Regional Medical Center to partner with The Daily Record and sponsor their recognition programs including Top 100 Women, Most Admired CEO and Influential Marylanders. All provide us a unique statewide opportunity to recognize a very talented leadership team at PRMC that is committed to advancing healthcare in Maryland. Suzanne Fischer-Huettner and her Daily Record staff can always be counted on to throw an amazing party and to provide each honoree with an experience that will last a lifetime.
-Roger A. Follebout, Jr., Community Relations Director, Peninsula Regional Medical Center
“Stevenson University has been a frequent sponsor of several of The Daily Record events over many years. The programs are well-paced and represent the best of Maryland’s leaders, innovators and up-and-comers in our community. Whether political, business, entrepreneurial or legal-based, the events are well-attended and well-run. We are always proud to sponsor these highly visible and high caliber activities in our region.”
–Glenda LeGendre, Stevenson University, sponsor
“I have attended many events hosted by The Daily Record. I thought the Influential Marylanders event was one of the best. I enjoyed the venue, the attendees and the entire program. Very well done. Thanks again for the recognition.”
–Andrew M. Bertamini, Regional President, Wells Fargo (Influential Marylanders Winner)
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