County Executive Appoints New CEO of Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

From the Office of the County Executive:

ANNAPOLID, MD – County Executive Steve Schuh today appointed Controller Julie Mussog as CEO of Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC).

“After a comprehensive national search, we realized Julie was a perfect person to help harness the economic potential of our county,” said Schuh. “Her knowledge and expertise in tax incremental financing, coupled with her economic development experience in the private sector, will help ensure we aggressively pursue every opportunity to attract businesses to our county.”

Over the past six weeks, Acting CEO Mark Hartzell has thoroughly reviewed AAEDC operations, as well as the numerous projects currently underway, and will work with Mussog to ensure a smooth transition for the agency.

“I am excited to take on this new role in the Schuh Adminstration,” said Mussog. “I look forward to working with the County Executive and the private sector as we continue to make Anne Arundel County a place where businesses can flourish.”

Julie Mussog was appointed Controller by County Executive Laura Neuman in 2013 and manages the Office of Finance, which bills and collects most of Anne Arundel County’s revenues, oversees the expenditure of funds in accordance with approved operating and capital budgets, invests funds, and accounts for all revenues and expenditures. The Office also issues debt, provides a range of financial services to County departments, and produces Anne Arundel County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the disclosure statements used by investors who purchase the County’s debt issuances.

Prior to her appointment as Controller, she held the position of Special Assistant to the County Executive for Community Affairs. Mussog also previously served as Chief of Staff for Delegate Herbert H. McMillan.
Mussog started her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers(Detroit, MI) and worked for an early stage venture funded entity as well as world class companies Dell, NVR Inc.(NVR) and PulteGroup (PHM). Mussog is a CPA and has a MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Mussog’s appointment is effective November 1st. Laureen Toney will serve as acting Controller until a permanent appointment is made.

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