Board Chair

Owner/Operator, Cliff’s Hi-Tech Body Shop and Cliff’s Direct Effect

Cliff, a long-time Essex resident and community activist, has owned and operated Cliff’s Hi -Tech Body Shop and Cliff’s Direct Effect in Essex for 35 years. One day as he walked down Eastern Boulevard, he realized just how much the area had declined over the years. He joined the Essex CDC Board because of his unwavering commitment to revitalizing the Essex Business District and to making Essex a thriving business community again.

Board Vice Chair

Co-Owner/Operator, Weaver’s Marine Service

Board Secretary

President, Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River

Lisa has lived in Essex for decades and is committed to serving the Essex community. She volunteers her time to support the Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River and the Essex Day Festival. Lisa wanted to join the Board so she could be a part of the excitement surrounding the many opportunities to reinvigorate Essex. She appreciates being a positive voice both in and for the community, and is looking forward to helping shape the future of Essex.

Board Treasurer

Sr. VP of Operations, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Nathan is thankful for the opportunity to support the exciting work happening in Essex, both personally and professionally. MedStar Franklin Square serves patients from throughout the Essex community while also employing a large number of Essex residents. Outside of work, Nathan and his wife love visiting Essex shops and restaurants. They especially enjoy golfing at Rocky Point Golf Course and grabbing a bite to eat on the Essex waterfront.

Board Member (Ex Officio)

President, Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce

Sharon has had the pleasure of getting to know and work beside a wonderful group of community leaders from Essex since area revitalization efforts were renewed in 2017. She is excited to work alongside Essex CDC’s Executive Director and other "Champions of Essex" as a new chapter begins with the formation of Essex CDC. There still is so much work to do in Essex, but the vision of a vibrant and sustainable Essex is clear and within reach.

Board Member

Owner/Operator, State Farm Insurance on Eastern Blvd. in Essex

For the past seven years, Tony has owned and operated a State Farm Insurance Office in the heart of the Essex Business District on Eastern Boulevard. He became involved with Essex CDC’s revitalization efforts when he applied for and received funding through two grant programs supporting Essex businesses. Tony joined the Essex CDC Board so he could contribute to establishing a better, safer Essex community.

Board Member

Real Estate Agent, RE/MAX

Board Member

Attorney, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP

Board Member

Retired Attorney at Law

In 1952, Bob began practicing law full time in Baltimore County and established his sole practice in Essex. At that time, the Essex Business District was fully developed with commercial, professional, industrial and educational employers as well as some noteworthy retail and dining establishments. Over 70 years later much has changed, and the community is again growing and changing. Bob remains steadfast in his efforts to continue building momentum and to revitalize the Essex Business District for the good of the community.