Brad Stewart is a serial biotech entrepreneur now working to grow Montgomery County’s economy, which approaches $100 billion per year and is the leading economic driver of Maryland.
Brad leads an expert team of economic development specialists focused on growing a diverse cross-section of businesses here—including the life sciences, technology, cybersecurity, defense and hospitality. We help accelerate business growth for companies, foster entrepreneurship, and leverage our incredible resources, including 18 federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NCI, NIST, NOAA) and 38 federal labs which are headquartered in Montgomery County.
Brad also chairs Maryland Life Sciences (MD Bio) and is Vice-Chair of the Maryland Tech Council. A fearless leader who’s invested his career in building and turning around life sciences companies to maximize shareholder value, Brad thrives on complex strategic opportunities. He has successfully executed against challenges repeatedly while commercializing companies on a global scale. An experienced senior executive, he has a record of success in many specialty-areas of the life sciences industry including: immunology, oncology, transplant, orphan drugs, diagnostics, development and management of joint ventures, and extensive management consulting and corporate strategy assignments.
Previously Brad served as Chief Executive Officer of Immunology Partners and Chief Executive Officer of Cylex, Inc., where he executed a turnaround for an early stage, venture capital backed company (Roche, Siemens, Canaan Partners).
[L-R] Dr. Noel Howard, Gladys Howard, Nancy Mason, Jake Matysek and Bob Nelson delivered pashmina scarves to the Interfaith Works Homeless Women's Center in Rockville on February 11, 2021. The club has been presenting Valentine's Day gifts for many years.
Courtney Hall joined Interfaith Works as Chief Executive Officer in November 2020 following 17 years of service in the public and nonprofit sectors. Most recently he has been the Vice President at Housing Up in Washington DC, where he led the provision of affordable housing and supportive services to more than 700 homeless individuals and at-risk households. Prior to his Housing Up experience, Courtney served as a Child Welfare leader in DC and Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Social Work from Oakwood University in Alabama, a Master of Social Work from The University of Alabama, and holds a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.
Fellow PB Rotarians: Once again our Club has been very generous and has donated $200 to Rotary International for each active member. You should be receiving a recognition of your gifts, $100 to the RI General Fund and $100 to the RI Polio Plus Fund. This year our Club has donated to some very worthy causes: Manna Food Center for $3,400, Nourish Now $500, Believe in Belize (Thank you Nabil!) $1,840, Rotary International General Fund $1,500, Rotary International Polio Plus $1,500, and four beautiful teak benches to various police and fire stations $5,205. Thank you all! Best, Phil
Photo: Our Latest Bench Donation to the MSP Rockville Barracks on Montrose Rd
[L-R] Vincent Upole, Commander of the Rockville Barrack of the Maryland State Police, Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club Treasurer Phil Meade and Fire Marshal Brian Geraci. Phil presented both guests with a Rotary wine glass.
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the Vice President at Housing Up in Washington DC, where he led the provision of affordable housing and supportive services to more than 700 homeless individuals and at-risk households. Prior to his Housing Up experience, Courtney served as a Child Welfare leader in DC and Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Social Work from Oakwood University in Alabama, a Master of Social Work from The University of Alabama, and holds a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.
