BUSINESS Queen Anne’s was founded in the spring of 2002 as a pro-active, pro-business coalition for economic development and responsible government. Our main objective is to help foster a climate conducive to the continual and orderly growth of both residential and non-residential tax bases in Queen Anne’s County. The general membership of the organization represents a cross section of area businesses, including the marine trades, retail, financial, professional, building trades, real estate sales and development, and the hospitality industry.
BUSINESS Queen Anne’s offers its members the ability to be heard on the important issues that affect their businesses and the economic climate of the county in a timely and private manner. Membership in BUSINESS Queen Anne’s is open to all area businesses concerned about the overall future of and the quality of life in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland.
BQA Board of Directors
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Mareen Waterman2009-2010 Chairman of the Board, Well known realtor & developer in the Chesapeake Bay area since 1959, a past President of the QAC Chamber of Commerce, and has served on numerous county, state, and national boards and commissions. Also owner of a working grain farm.
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Nick Deoudes2009-2010 Vice Chairman of the Board, Holds BS degree in Urban Development/Real Estate and is a principal of Deoudes-Magafan Realty, Inc., dealing with commercial property management & sales; retail leasing; and commercial development and investing. Also managing partner, Kingsville Village Shopping Center LLC.
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Tim ChampionFormer project manager for Sylmar Homes; founded Champion Improvements in 1989 and since become a large scale remodeling company headquartered in Queen Anne's County. Also holds a CGR and CGB from the National Association of Homebuilders.
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Mike DahleOwner of Bay Carpets Flooring America, past Vice Chairman of QAC Economic Development Commission and past president of QAC Chamber of Commerce.
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Al HelfenbeinHelfenbein Insurance Agency, chairman QAC Airport Commission, past president of QAC Chamber of Commerce, past chairman of QAC Liquor Board, past chairman State Liquor Board.
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Camille Baca O’DonnellA resident of QAC for over 20 years, Camille is presently a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Waterman Realty. She served on the county central committee from 1998 – 2002. Camille has also been involved with Citizens for Moderate Growth, aka “Save Our Jobs” and has attended numerous commissioner, planning and zoning meetings, and public hearings.
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Karen OertelOwner of Harris Crab House, active with the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Partnership, past board member of MD Chamber, and past president of QAC Chamber of Commerce.
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Cheryl RussellSenior Account Manager with Delmarva Power; is a member of Central Delaware Economic Council, Delaware Economic Development Office, Northeast Economic Development Association, and local area Chambers of Commerce.
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Dave ThompsonVice President & Business Development Officer with Centreville National Bank, has been with the bank since 1977, Past Master of the Centreville Masonic Lodge #180, a life-long resident of Queen Anne's County.
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Cecile C. Weich, Esq.
Maintains law offices in New York, Maryland & Washington, DC, is member of the Bronx Chamber, QAC Chamber, Chesapeake Women’s Network, and Gateway Republican Women.
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Bob WilsonGeneral Manager Mears Point Marina and Great Oak Marina, is chairman of the Kent Narrows Development Foundation, past president of the QAC Chamber of Commerce, and involved in various civic activities.
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