Evergreen Advisors is pleased to announce that today Gov – elect Larry Hogan announced that he has appointed Mike Gill, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED), the state’s chief economic development agency.
Mike is Chairman and a Principal of Evergreen Advisors, LLC, a Mid-Atlantic investment bank with strong capabilities in Mergers and Acquisition, Corporate Finance, Valuation and CFO Advisory Services.
Rick Kohr, CEO of Evergreen Advisors, commented on the announcement, “I am excited for the people of the State of Maryland and, in particular, the business community of the state. Mike has a passion for creating a great ecosystem for the business world – this creates jobs, tax base and a stronger community. His high energy, business acumen and positive outlook will be an important ingredient for improving this ecosystem in Maryland.”
“I’ve been a pretty vocal advocate out there talking about the need for a renewed focus on economic development and a need to grow the private sector,” Hogan said at a press conference Thursday announcing the appointment. “I believe Mike is the right man.”