2020 Economic Development Day in Annapolis

Member of Senate since October 1, 2013. Minority Whip, 2015-. Member, Finance Committee, 2015- (health subcommittee, 2015-). Member, Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 2014-; Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Biotechnology, 2014-; Legislative Policy Committee, 2015-; Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, 2015-; Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight, 2015-; Maryland Economic Development and Business Climate Commission, 2015-. Member, Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2013-15; Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2014; Joint Information Technology and Biotechnology Committee, 2014. Chair, Kent County Delegation, 2013-; Queen Anne’s County Delegation, 2013-; Caroline County Delegation, 2015-.
Member of House of Delegates, representing District 36, Caroline, Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties, January 12, 2011 to October 1, 2013. Deputy Minority Whip, 2013. Member, Economic Matters Committee, 2011-13 (banking, economic development, science & technology subcommittee, 2011-13; unemployment insurance subcommittee, 2011-13); Business Climate Work Group, 2013. House Chair, Queen Anne’s County Delegation, 2011-13. Member, Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2012-13.
Assistant Secretary of Planning, 2003-04. Assistant Secretary, Department of Natural Resources, 2004-06.
Member, Economic Development Commission, Queen Anne’s County, 2002-06; Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2011-; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2011-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-; Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Advisory Committee, 2013-. Board of Directors, Upper Shore Regional Council, 2014- (council member, 2011-). Member, Governor-elect’s Transition Team, 2014-.

Senator Guy Guzzone was first elected to the Maryland State Senate in 2014 and re-elected in 2018, after serving in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2007-2015. Prior to that, he served eight years on the Howard County Council. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. Guy serves on the Board of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, he is the former State Director of the Sierra Club, has served as a Trustee of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, and as Chairman of the Kings Contrivance Village Board. Senator Guzzone has volunteered his time for the past 14 years for the Neighbor Ride organization providing transportation for senior citizens in Howard County. He has received a number of honors including the Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award from the Arc of Maryland, the Legislative Champion Award from the Maryland Association of Community Services, and the Legislative Superhero Award the Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland.

Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2002. Member of the House since 2003.
Current Assignments
2017 Chair, Ways and Means Committee (Member 2003-)
2015 Legislative Policy Committee
2017 Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
2015 Spending Affordability Committee
2016 Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education
2003- Women Legislators of Maryland
2005 Maryland Veterans Caucus
Past House Service
Majority Leader, 2015-2017; Deputy Majority Whip, 2013-2014, 2007-2010; Chief Deputy Majority Whip, 2011-2013; Vice Chair’s Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2007-2017; Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee (Chair 2007-2017), 2004-2017; Joint Committee on Legislative Information Technology and Open Government, 2015-2017; House Chair, Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 2007-2011; Joint Committee on Welfare Reform, 2003-2010; Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2007; Joint Committee on Federal Relations, 2007-2015; Joint Advisory Committee on Legislative Data Systems, 2007-2014; Children and Youth Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2004-2006; Tax and Revenue Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2003-2004; Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2015.
Public Service
Governor’s P-20 Leadership Council of Maryland, 2015-; Task Force to Study the Implementatin of a Dyslexia Education Program, 2015-2017; Legislative Advisory Council, 2014-; Task Force to Study the Impact of Expanding Credit and Noncredit Courses for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013-2016; Delegate, Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Work Conference, 2014; Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards (CCRS) and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Implementation Review Workgroup, 2014-2015; Maryland Council for Educator Effectiveness, 2010-2011; Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, 2010-; Task Force on Educational Issues Affecting Military Children, 2008-2009; Study Commission to Explore the Expanded Application of State Stipends for National Certification of Teachers, 2007-2008; Advisory Council to the Children’s Cabinet, 2007-2011; Advisory Council on Workforce Shortage, 2006-2012; Workgroup to Study Consolidation of Economic Development Student Assistance Grants and Work-Based Shortage Grants, 2005; Transportation Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2004-; Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2004; Montgomery County Delegation (2015 Economic Development Committee; 2012-2014, Chair; 2007-2010 County Affairs Committee), 2003-; Chair, Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board, Montgomery County, 2001-2002; Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board, Montgomery County, 1998-2002; Basketball Coach, Montgomery County Department of Recreation, 1997, 1991-1992.
Memberships
House Chair, Maryland Educators Caucus, 2005; Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Green Caucus, 2003-; Co-Coordinator, Montgomery County Women’s Fair, 2001-2002; Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee, 2000-2002; American Association of University Women, Rockville Branch, 1997-2002; Aspen Hill Civic Association, 1997-1999; Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, 1998-2002; Precinct Chair, Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, 1990-1992, 1995-1998; Co-Chair, Voter Registration Drive, Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, 1998; President, District 19 Democratic Club, 1997-1998; Member, District 19 Democratic Club, 1995-2002; President, Montgomery County Political Action Committee, 1997; Consumer Advisory Board, Giant Food, 1991.
Awards
Legislator of the Year, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2017; Legislator of the Year, Montgomery County Region of the Maryland Association of Student Councils, 2011; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Nurses Association, 2007; Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2007; Maryland’s Top 100 Women, Daily Record, 2006.
Biographical Information
Born, Washington, DC, February 10, 1968; Rockville High School, 1986; University of Chicago, B.A., Political Science, 1990; University of Michigan, M.P.P., Public Policy, 1995; University of Michigan, M.A., Educational Studies, 1995; Staff Assistant, U.S. Representative Neal Smith, (D-IA), 1990-91; Legislative Assistant, Delegate Hank Heller, 1991- 92; Intern, Congressional Budget Office, summer 1993; Teaching Assistant, University of Michigan, 1993-94; Policy Analyst (Staff Specialist II), Maryland Department of Education, 1994-95; Economist and Policy Analyst, U.S. Treasury Department, 1995-2002; Outreach and Marketing Consultant, Bethesda Transportation Solutions, Bethesda Urban Partnership (2005-17); Adjunct Professor, Montgomery College, Introduction to Political Science (2016-18); Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland, Women in Leadership (2013-present); Member, Tikvat Israel Congregation; Married, one child.

As Assistant Secretary at Maryland Department of Commerce, Signe Pringle leads a team of economic development professionals focusing on business attraction, expansion and retention efforts. Ms. Pringle oversees the offices of business development; finance programs; international investment and trade; and military and federal affairs. 
 
Ms. Pringle previously served as Managing Director of the Office of International Investment and Trade responsible for the State’s global operations, including foreign direct investment attraction and export promotion. Prior to that, Ms. Pringle served as a Regional Manager for Europe, assisting Maryland companies with developing export markets for their products and services, and attracting investment from Europe. Prior to joining state government, Ms. Pringle worked as a global supply chain manager at an international marketing and distribution company in Estonia.


Ms. Pringle holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from University of Baltimore, and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Banking and Accounting, from Estonian Business School and a certificate from the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark. She currently serves as president of State International Development Organizations (SIDO), the leading U.S. organization dedicated to supporting state international trade agencies, and serves on the boards of the DC/MD District Export Council, Governor’s Subcabinet on International Affairs, and the Center for Global Business at Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

Andrea Mansfield joined Manis Canning & Associates, one the of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, as a lobbyist in December 2015. With more than 20 years of government relations, management, and administration expertise, Andrea successfully executes advocacy efforts and programs on behalf of multiple clients before state and local executives and elected officials. Her broad experience and involvement with the Maryland Legislature on policy, fiscal and budget matters; and her ability to work with diverse groups and build consensus on complex issues is an asset to the firm.

Andrea has extensive experience at the state and local level, having led and coordinated policy efforts for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) and implemented the legislative agendas of state agencies. As MACo’s Legislative Director she advised, crafted, and implemented the common agendas and legislative goals of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.

In state government, she worked within three Administrations in positions of increasing responsibility, serving as legislative liaison to the Legislature for the Department of Budget and Management, and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR); and Special Assistant, Director of Financial Aid, and Assistant Secretary of Finance Policy with the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

Andrea is the current Chair of the Odenton Town Center Advisory Committee, serves on the board of directors for the Maryland Economic Development Association and as Co-Chair of the Public Policy Awareness Committee, and is a member of Leadership Maryland’s Class of 2019. She has a Master of Policy Sciences from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Sean Looney is Vice President, State Government Affairs for Comcast NBCUniversal. He represents the nation’s leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services before the General Assembly, Governor’s Office and state agencies in Maryland and Delaware. Sean joined Comcast in December, 2003 after retiring from a 19-year career at Verizon, Bell Atlantic and New Jersey Bell. He has served as the Treasurer of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW), and on the Board of Directors and Legislative Committee of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. Sean has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, where he also was Chair of Maryland Hall’s Arts Alive Gala for several years He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Leadership Maryland (LMD), and graduated from LMD’s Class of 1996. He has also served as President of the Maryland Government Relations Association (MGRA), on the Advisory Committee for Maryland Business for Responsive Government (MBRG), President of the Board of Directors for the Maryland Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), President of the Smithsonian Institution’s Young Benefactors, and on the Catholic Charities of Baltimore Development Committee. He has done volunteer work for various organizations in the area since moving to MD in 1990, including the Travis Manion Foundation, Annapolis Lighthouse Shelter and St. Anne’s Infant and Maternity Home in Washington, DC. Sean was honored with the 2008 CASA Light for Children Award and was Leadership Maryland’s State Leader of the Year in 2003. He lives with his wife and two children in Annapolis, MD and Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ. Sean received a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ.