Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Hollerbach and Potter Named to Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Board
Governor Martin O’Malley recently announced the appointment of five new members to the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Board of Trustees, including two from Maryland Chamber member companies.
“These distinguished individuals bring a tremendous range of talents and experiences to the Trust.” said Dr. Allen Hance, Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Trust. “I look forward to having these new Board members join us in our efforts to build on the Trust’s remarkable accomplishments to date and chart a bold new course for the future.”
Jack Hollerbach, President and CEO of Harvest Bank and a member of the Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors, was appointed to the 19 member board. Tara Potter, Assistant Vice President of External Affairs for Verizon Maryland, who has served on the board for two years, has been appointed to a full term by the Governor.
Hollerbach has a long and impressive background in banking, finance, and accounting. He is a former chair of the Howard County Solid Waste Funding Board (1997), was a member of the Brownfield’s Legislation Task Force (1997), and was on the governor’s transition team. In addition to his BA and MBA from Iona College, he is a CPA and holds a Certificate in Environmental Studies from Johns Hopkins University.
Potter is currently responsible for a segment of Verizon’s community and legislative activities, as well as providing support to nonprofit organizations through board leadership and identifying opportunities for partnerships.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a nonprofit, grant-making organization. Funding provided through the Chesapeake Bay Trust is sparking on-the-ground change in communities throughout Maryland and developing Bay stewards in classrooms across the state. Learn more online at http://www.cbtrust.org.