The Maryland Council on Economic Education is pleased to announce the following changes and additions to its Board of Directors:

• Michelle Coates, a longtime MCEE Board Member, has been elected Chair of the Board. Michelle serves as the Finance Administrator & Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Anne Arundel Register Of Wills and brings thoughtful expertise to MCEE’s work. 
  

• Mark Ring, a longtime Board Member, has been elected Vice Chair of the Board. Mark is a Founding Partner and Wealth Advisory for Jacob William Advisory and, for more than five years, has leveraged his financial expertise in MCEE’s work.

• Wade Barnes, Financial Services Practice Lead at Hartman Executive Advisors, has been elected to the Board of Directors. Wade has vast experience in the financial industry, including many years at financial institutions like First Mariner Bank and Howard Bank. 

“MCEE’s work impacts thousands of Maryland students and educators a year thanks to the passion and expertise of our team members, partners, and board members,” said Julie Weaver, MCEE Executive Director. “Michelle, Wade, and Mark provide powerful perspectives and ideas to our work, and we’re so thankful to have them on our board. Through their thoughtful leadership, we look forward to making more progress in expanding access to personal finance and economics education for Maryland students.”