Karen Holt, Director of the Department of Economic Development by Harford County, was recognized as CEO of 2025 in the government
Category according to the daily data record.
The award recognizes Executive Directors in Maryland for your leadership and vision. The award winners are selected on the basis of professional achievements, non-profit services and reference letters that were submitted by employees, board members and community members who show their leadership and vision.
From the district's press release:
“I feel honored and humiliated by this recognition,” says Holt.
Karen Holt is the director of the Harford County Department of Economic Development (DED). In her 19th year with the district, she supervises the efforts of the business binding and attraction, which focus on technology, healthcare, production, defense, agriculture and tourism. It has received more than $ 14 million in federal and state grants, managed by the district's program for corporate zones, describes the evaluation agencies on the bonds and the successful revision of the district loan program and the start of Hello Harford, The new tourism brand of the district for target marketing.
In the current administration, DED has supported the creation of 820 new jobs, 2.1 million square footwell and more than $ 602 million in investment expenses.