Cindy Greb Appointed New Director of Economic Development
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) are pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia “Cindy” Greb as the new Director of the Department of Economic Development (DED). Ms. Greb brings more than 40 years of experience in community and economic development, environmental land planning, and large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects.
Greb currently serves as Executive Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), where she leads initiatives that connect education, workforce, and regional economic growth. Greb’s career includes leading major real estate development projects; managing natural resource and infrastructure projects on military installations; and championing regional land preservation alongside local, state, and federal partners. She has presented to local, state, and national organizations for more than three decades, contributing to zoning ordinances, comprehensive land planning efforts, and thoughtful development practices that balance growth and environmental stewardship.
Ms. Greb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a Master of Science in Strategic Communication from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a certificate in Residential Development & Site Planning from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She has also completed studies in Landscape Architecture at Rutgers University and is certified by the Maryland Department of the Environment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Additionally, Greb has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Patuxent Partnership’s SoMD 2030 Workforce Development Program, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Strategic Plan Implementation Committee, and the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Advisory Council on Workforce Shortage. She has also served and volunteered with the Historic Sotterley Board of Trustees, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, and the St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome Cindy Greb as our new Director of Economic Development,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “Her deep roots in St. Mary’s County, combined with her extensive experience in economic development, land planning, and workforce initiatives, make her an outstanding leader to guide our county’s economic future.”
Ms. Greb expressed her appreciation and enthusiasm:
“I am honored to join St. Mary’s County Government as Director of Economic Development and to continue serving my community. Our county is uniquely positioned with its strong workforce, innovative employers, and rich natural and cultural resources. I look forward to building on existing partnerships and creating new ones to support sustainable growth, workforce development, and a resilient, thriving local economy.”
Ms. Greb will assume the role of DED Director effective December 2, 2025. The Department of Economic Development works to strengthen St. Mary’s County’s economy by supporting existing businesses, attracting new employers and investment, promoting tourism and quality of life assets, and advancing strategic initiatives that foster a diverse and resilient economic base.
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