Bowie State University News September 2, 2011 New Board Chair Takes Helm of Bowie State University Foundation (Bowie, Md.) -- The Bowie State University Foundation has announced the appointment of a new executive committee and named Jacqueline W. Sales chairman of the board of directors. A member of the BSU Foundation board since 2006, Sales is owner and president of HAZMED, an environmental engineering consulting firm founded in 1988. HAZMED is headquartered in Lanham, Md. with offices and project sites across the country. She succeeds Timothy J. Adams, who served as chair of the 18-member foundation for more than ten years and steward it through tough fiscal times into a solid operational position. "I am honored to lead the foundation board of directors at such a critical time, and contribute to its goal of generating investment in teaching, learning, and research," said Sales. Sales has 20 years of professional experience in developing and implementing federal regulations, policies, and strategies for the management of hazardous, radioactive, and medical wastes; and for the cleanup of contaminated sites. She has provided waste management policies and issues guidance to federal, state, and local agencies, Congressional subcommittee staff, and industry. "We are fortunate to have another proven business and community leader at the helm of the foundation as we seek to build our endowment, increase the number of scholarships available, and successfully complete the university's first comprehensive fundraising campaign," said Bowie State University President Mickey L. Burnim. A graduate of Howard University, Sales has received numerous awards and commendations. She was recognized by Congress as an Outstanding Woman in Scientific and Technical Careers and was voted as one of the Top 100 Women in Maryland. Sales is secretary of the Metropolitan Washington Arthritis Foundation board of directors and is a member of the executive committee. She is also a member of the New York Life Insurance Women's Advisory Board. Other member of the executive committee are: Vice Chair: Harmon Monty Cooper, Associate, Wallace King Domike & Reiskin, PLLC Cooper practices in the areas of complex civil litigation, environmental litigation, and products liability defense, representing corporations in a variety of complex areas ranging from nationwide class actions to individual tort claims. Treasurer: Keith A. Holmes, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC Holmes helps individuals define and strive to meet financial goals by delivering an array of resources most appropriate to how they invest and what they want to achieve. He helps preserve and grow wealth, and affords access to some of the most seasoned and respected investment professionals. He also provides a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices. Secretary: A. Toni Lewis, President, The Perfect Plan of Greater Washington (TPP) Lewis is responsible for marketing, strategic planning, and business development. With 31 years of service, Lewis has held a number of key executive level positions at the U.S. General Services Administration. Other recent additions to the BSU Foundation board of directors include: Robert J. Antonetti, Jr., Associate, Shipley, Horne & Hewlett, P.A. Antonetti is an experienced real estate lawyer; effectively advancing the interests of developers, builders, businesses and individuals in Maryland. He has considerable knowledge and experience in navigating complex and ever-changing laws and regulations related to land use and zoning and other administrative and regulatory areas. Lillian Holt, Agency Field Executive, State Farm Insurance Based in the Capital Agency Field Office in Lanham, Md., Holt works with State Farm agents throughout Washington metropolitan region. Formerly, she served as director of multicultural business development for the Mid-Atlantic Zone. Glenn Mahone, Vice President, Communications & Acting Vice President, Aerojet - DC Office. Mahone leads the Division of Communications and is responsible for formulating and implementing policies and procedures, designed to support the Aerojet brand and mission. As acting Vice President of Washington Operations, he is responsible for overseeing the company's business development, government affairs, and Congressional relations activities in the Washington, D.C., area. Craig L. Stevenson, President & Chief Executive Officer, CSA Medical & Orthopedic Equipment, Inc. 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