University of Maryland Medical System Announces $2.3 Million In Community Grants Across State
The University of Maryland Medical System today announced it is providing more than $2.3 million in grants across the state with a strategic focus on addressing issues of food insecurity and employment. The UMMS Community Impact Grant Program is awarding funding to nine individual organizations and one collaborative serving individuals across the System’s footprint in Maryland.“We hold seriously the critical role of our hospitals and member organizations as anchor institutions in local communities,” said
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health Appoints Four New Board Members
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) has appointed four new members to its board of directors: Alicia Cunningham, Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Revenue Advisory Services for the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS); V. Dixon King, Jr., M.D., MBA, UM UCH Medical Staff President (ex-officio); Sanjeev Kumar, M.D., a board certified anesthesiologist at UM UCH; and Lisa Rowen, DNSc, RN, CENP, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for UMMS. "Our new
A Place To Call Home!
The Mission of the Phoenyx Farm & Sanctuary is to rescue unwanted or neglected equines and provide them with a safe and secure refuge. We provide every animal that comes to us with proper medical care, an individualized nutrition plan and daily handling. The Phoenyx Farm and Sanctuary is currently located in Fallston MD but we are seeking out a farm to call home permanently. Our current space we have rented for 12 years but we have outgrown the space. Given the challenges of moving- labor intensive,
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Named to Ward’s 50 ® List of Top-Performing Insurance Companies for Second Consecutive Year
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been named to the prestigious Ward’s 50 ® list of top-performing property-casualty insurance companies for the second consecutive year. The company was recognized for outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency, and performance over the past five years, from 2017 - 2021. “This is the second year in a row and only the second time in our 180-year history of receiving this honor, achieving results outperforming nearly 3,000 other P&C
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Maintains A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) Rating
Bel Air, Md. - A.M. Best publicly announced the affirmation of Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s financial Strength Rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) with a Stable outlook and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) “a” (Excellent) with a Stable outlook. “Our excellent results, operations, business profile, enterprise risk management, and strategic accomplishments have led to this result,” said Steven D. Linkous, President & CEO of Harford Mutual Insurance Group. Metrics cited include capital
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Employees Honored at Annual Service Awards Breakfast
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group recently recognized 20 employees celebrating milestone anniversaries and 180 combined years of service at the annual Service Awards Breakfast. Employees with service anniversaries starting at five years and in increments of five years afterward were honored for their contributions. Maureen Arnold, Production Underwriter, topped the list of honorees, receiving an award for 30 years of service at the company. Matthew Stachowiak was honored for 25 years of
Tips For Entrepreneurs Who've Experienced Financial Setbacks
Starting over in the world of business after facing financial setbacks can seem like an impossible task, but it’s not. Achieving success as an entrepreneur is about learning from your mistakes and returning stronger. There are plenty of entrepreneurs who’ve gone through similar challenges to yours and became massively successful. Below are some tips to help you do just that.Learning From Your Mistakes If you’ve experienced financial setbacks in business, learn from them. Ask yourself what went wrong and
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Elections of Two Board Members
Bel Air, Md. - The policyholders of Harford Mutual Insurance Group elected Jillian Froment and Teresa McTague to the Board of Directors at the annual policyholder meeting held in May 2022. Froment and McTague were appointed to the Board in mid-2021. Froment will serve on the Board’s Audit and Governance Committees. She is a seasoned insurance regulator with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, including the last 10 years at the Ohio Department of Insurance, where she served as
'Oceans of Possibilities' Highlight Harford County Public Library's Summer Reading Adventure 2022
Harford County Public Library's "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Adventure 2022 starts June 21 and encourages everyone – from infants, toddlers and preschoolers to children, teens and adults – to accomplish reading goals and continue learning throughout the summer. Participants are invited to sign up and keep track of books and activities by visiting https://hcplonline.org/srplanding.php. The program runs through August 27.This year's goals are for infants through preschoolers to read 25 books;
Caty Hartley Graduates from Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women
Towson, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce that IT Project Manager Caty Hartley has graduated from the Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women, a professional development program dedicated to increasing the capacity for leadership and influence for women leaders in Greater Baltimore. Hartley graduated on May 17, 2022, and was a member of the seventh cohort of the leadership program. “The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Professional Leadership Program for
Marcus Moloney Joins Harford Mutual Insurance Group as Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is pleased to announce Marcus Moloney has joined the leadership team as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Moloney will oversee the Information Technology department as Harford Mutual embraces a new hybrid environment, moves away from legacy systems, and continues its vision to be the regional insurance carrier of choice. A seasoned information technology (IT) leader, Moloney brings nearly 30 years of experience in driving efficiencies and growth
Stacey Rebbert Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce The Daily Record has named Stacey A. Rebbert, Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications, to its 2022 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women."The 2022 Maryland's Top 100 Women demonstrate the incredible progress women have made in leadership roles in Maryland. They inspire change and help to ensure that women have access to every opportunity," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, senior group publisher of The Daily Record.
Geneau M. Thames, Esq. named 2022 Leaders in Law Honoree
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce The Daily Record has named Assistant Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Geneau M. Thames, Esq. to its 2022 listing of Leaders in Law. Thames was named a Leadership in Law In-House Counsel honoree. "This year The Daily Record partnered with the Maryland State Bar Association to recognize members of the state's legal community in nine categories, ranging from in-house counsel to justice champion to law firm support staff. These
KatzAbosch Appoints Karen Warthen to HR Outsourcing Entity
Baltimore, MD., (February 18, 2022) — KatzAbosch is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Warthen, SPHR, SHRM-SCP to their outsourcing company, BlueStone Services. In her role as Managing Director of the human resource service practice, Ms. Warthen is responsible for leading the entity’s HR outsourcing solutions with small to midsize organizations based in the Maryland – D.C. area. Ms. Warthen brings to BlueStone Services over 20 years of experience in providing HR outsourcing and consulting services
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Appoints Two New Board Members
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announces Jillian Froment and Teresa McTague have been appointed to its Board of Directors. Jillian Froment is a seasoned insurance regulator with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, including the last 10 years at the Ohio Department of Insurance, where she served as Deputy Director and Director until September 2020. She will serve on the Board’s Audit and Governance Committees. Froment currently serves as an Advisory Board Member for
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Supports Hendon Hill Cemetery Project
Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced it has donated $3,750 to the Hendon Hill Cemetery Project. Hendon Hill is Bel Air’s only historic African American cemetery. It is located on Vale Road and is owned and maintained by Ames United Methodist Church. Funding for the project helped provide repair and restoration work at the cemetery, which included new signage, a historical marker, driveway improvements, and landscaping. A rededication service was held at the cemetery on October 17, 2021. The cemetery
Linkous Family Raises Record-Setting Funds for Childhood Cancer Research and Goes Bald for St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce its President and CEO, Steve Linkous, and his family recently went bald for an important cause. They raised not only awareness but a record-setting $550,000 shaving their heads for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants. The Linkous family is currently the top fundraising participant in 2021 for St. Baldrick’s and currently the number one fundraising family this year. “We had donors who gave
Geneau Thames, Esq. Reappointed to Maryland State Ethics Commission
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group Assistant Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Geneau Thames, Esq. has been reappointed by Governor Larry Hogan to serve another term on the Maryland State Ethics Commission. The State Senate Executive Nominating Committee renominated Thames, and she was sworn into the Commission in July. Thames will serve a five-year term. “It is a tremendous honor and privilege to be reappointed to the State Ethics Commission and I look forward to continuing to
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care
Kiddie Academy of North Bel Air is offering curriculum driven Full day in-person Kindergarten Program as well as FULL DAY School-Age Program with Before & After Care for Age 5-12 years! Call 410-684-3131 or Email at northbelair@kiddieacademy.net and learn more about it. Healthy breakfast, hot lunches, and snacks are provided including milk, fruits and vegetables!!!
