Maryland's PRIDE is managed by a small staff headquartered in the Baltimore World Trade Center, 401 East Pratt Street, Suite 222, Baltimore, MD 21202. Pride of Baltimore, Inc.'s staff includes:
Executive Director ~ Linda Christenson, Esq. is an environmental attorney who has served as the CEO of trade organizations and non-profits for the past 16 years. Prior to leading non-profits, she was a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of the Environmental & Natural Resources Section of Kilpatrick & Stockton, an international law firm, as well as former Director of Federal Government Affairs for Coors Brewing, Co. Ms. Christenson served on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Environmental Management Advisory Board regarding closure and cleanup of the Department of Energy’s Nuclear Weapons Laboratories. From 1995-1997, Christenson also served as a U.S. Representative for NAFTA’s Environmental Quality Task Force. She has been at the helm of Pride of Baltimore, Inc. since January 2002.
Development Manager ~ Janet Caslow, manages the corporate development and membership programs for Pride of Baltimore, Inc. Janet has over 20 years experience managing sales and development and has worked with non profit organizations for nearly 10 years. She is a native of Maryland having spent her entire career in the Baltimore area; she also grew up sailing and racing on the upper Chesapeake Bay. Janet holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.
Public Relations & Marketing Manager ~ Missy Berger manages Pride of Baltimore, Inc.'s media relations, announcements, editorial placement, and marketing activities, as well as Pride of Baltimore II’s overnight Guest Crew program. She has 12 years of experience in marketing and communications for private businesses and publicly traded companies. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond.
Administrative Assistant ~ Jane Wilcoxson is Pride of Baltimore, Inc.’s office and ship administrator. She also coordinates school tour visits and daysail passengers. Ms. Wilcoxson has more than 20 years of experience in office administration and customer support.
Captain Jan Miles is a licensed ship's master who has been with the Pride of Baltimore organization for more than 25 years, and has been awarded numerous honors for his sailing expertise. He oversees a crew of 11 professional sailors - men and women - who sign on for six month contracts to sail aboard Pride of Baltimore II.
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