Commissioner President John F. Barr of Washington County was installed along with his peers as a 2025 Maryland Association of Counties Board Member/Officer. Commissioner President Barr is rejoining the board, having previously served as association President in 2016.
“It is an honor to rejoin the MACo Board of Directors and serve alongside such dedicated leaders from across Maryland,” said Commissioner President John F. Barr. “MACo plays a vital role in advocating for counties, and I look forward to working with my peers to address important issues and advance initiatives that benefit our communities statewide.”
The Maryland Association of Counties Board of Directors comprises 16 county elected officials who are selected by the membership to serve the Association’s interests, oversee its management and strategic direction, and strengthen relationships with other entities. The Board works collaboratively with the Association Legislative Committee, which sets policy positions and directs legislative advocacy priorities for the Association.
The 2025 slate of MACo Board Members and Officers is as follows:
Officers
Jack Wilson, Commissioner, Queen Anne’s County – President
MC Keegan-Ayer, Council Member, Frederick County – 1st Vice President
Lenny Pfeffer, Council President, Dorchester County – 2nd Vice President
Paul Edwards, Commissioner President, Garrett County – Secretary
Steuart Pittman, County Executive, Anne Arundel County – Treasurer
Dr. Calvin Ball, County Executive, Howard County – Past President
Members
Sharon Green Middleton, Vice President, Baltimore City Council
Ed Rothstein, Commissioner President, Carroll County
Reuben Collins II, Commissioner President, Charles County
Bob Cassilly, County Executive, Harford County
Marc Elrich, County Executive, Montgomery County
Tara Jackson, Acting County Executive, Prince George’s County
Randy Guy, President, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County
Craig Mathies, Commissioner, Somerset County
John Barr, Commissioner President, Washington County
Chip Bertino, Commissioner, Worcester County
These individuals were elected by the membership during the Association’s Winter Conference Business Meeting to serve in MACo’s top leadership positions.
The Maryland Association of Counties is the non-profit, non-partisan voice of all 24 Maryland counties, promoting effective and efficient government through advocacy, education, and collaboration.
The Association’s membership consists of county elected officials and representatives from Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.
