Congratulations to MCEE’s New Officers and Board Member

At its June board meeting, the MCEE Board of Trustees elected new officers and installed a new member on the Board. The elevation of these dedicated community leaders will position MCEE to continue its growth as an important resource for educators as they equip their students to understand—and make sound decisions about—personal finance and economics.

Chairman: Mark Ring, a partner in Jacob William Advisory and Wealth Advisor, was elected president of the Board. Mark joined the MCEE board in 2018. He also sits on the board of the Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

As he assumes his role, Mark notes, "I'm eager to lead MCEE as it fulfills the vision of its newly adopted Strategic Plan—to ensure that Maryland students develop the financial skills to shape their futures and achieve lasting economic well-being. Our work with educators results in confident, informed students who are able to make sound financial decisions and achieve their personal goals. This is especially important now as our economy is getting harder and more complicated to navigate and understand. MCEE is committed to making sure that students are prepared for economic success.”

Vice Chairman: Keith O'Neil was elected Co-Chairman of the Board. He is President/CEO of Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union and is active in the Howard County nonprofit community, including as a board member of SHRM Howard County and president of the Thunder Soccer Club.

Board Member: Newly elected board member Amy Basta is Chief Marketing Officer at SECU Credit Union and a board member of the SECU MD Foundation.

Retiring board members: MCEE is grateful for the service of retiring officers and board members. Thank you to Michelle Coates, immediate past president, for her leadership as chair for the past two years and for her long-time service on the MCEE board. We’re also appreciative of retiring Trustee Bob Barclay’s board service.