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Richard Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director of Economic Development
An urban planner and economic developer with 30 years of experience, Richard has worked at the city, county, and regional level in several states. Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, he is a U.S. Army veteran. He, his wife Lynne, and three boys live, work, and play in Downtown Frederick. He is a 2010 Leadership Frederick Graduate and a 2019 Leadership Maryland Graduate.
In his role as Director of Economic Development, Richard oversees the City’s Department of Economic Development, the downtown parking system, Frederick Municipal Airport, and the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Richard additionally serves on the board for Fort Detrick Alliance, East Frederick Rising, and the Maryland Economic Development Association.
| Email: rgriffin@cityoffrederickmd.gov Phone: 301-600-6361 |
Mary Ford-Naill
Economic Development Manager
With over 30 years of commercial and residential real estate industry experience, Mary’s role focuses on promoting business attraction and retention initiative within the City. Mary is passionate about service to the community and is heavily involved in Rotary as a former Area Governor and Club President. Mary has also previously served on the board for Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Saint John’s Catholic School, and Downtown Frederick Partnership. Mary holds a Master of Business Administration from Hood College, and is a 2002 Leadership Frederick Graduate.
Mary is a board member for the Golden Mile Alliance and Tech Frederick.
| Email: mnaill@cityoffrederickmd.gov Phone: 301-600-6362 |
Becky Kaler
Business Development Specialist
Becky has served as Business Development Specialist for The City of Frederick since 2017. She is a 2019 Leadership Frederick Graduate and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Mount Saint Mary’s University. During college and the years immediately after, she was heavily involved in the launch of her family’s ice cream shop -- a rewarding experience that she cites as the source of her enthusiasm for the local business community.
Becky has previously served on the board for Generation Connect, and currently serves on the board of the Downtown Frederick Partnership.
| Email: rkaler@cityoffrederickmd.gov Phone: 301-600-6363 |
Donna Goff
Office Manager
Serving as the first point of contact at the Economic Development office in City Hall for 16 years, Donna will likely be the first person you talk to or see if you reach out to our offices. Donna handles day-to-day administrative needs, as well as the logistics for many of the events produced by Department of Economic Development.
Donna also serves as the main contact point for Filming Permits in the City.
| Email: dgoff@cityoffrederickmd.gov Phone: 301-600-6361 |