Thomas Fitzpatrick Appointed to Represent Havre de Grace on Harford County Board of Education

ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 2, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick to the Harford County Board of Education, and Ms. Kimberly Hudson to the Wicomico County Board of Education. The Governor also announced the reappointment of Dr. Tyrone Chase and Mr. Ronald O. Willey to the Wicomico Board of Education.

“These individuals come from a strong field of 12 very qualified and diverse candidates,” said Governor O’Malley. “Each of them brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and we are confident in their ability to help us build on the progress we’re making for our number-one ranked public schools.”

Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick has been appointed to a term ending June 30, 2015, representing the Havre de Grace community (District F). He is currently the manufacturer’s representative with Storm-Services, LLC. Throughout his career, he has developed comprehensive strategic plans, and worked with state and local government to address storm water management. Mr. Fitzpatrick will bring the perspective of the business community to the Board’s deliberations. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers Technical Advisory Committee on Storm Water Issues, and a member of the Havre de Grace Lions Club and the County Engineers Association of Maryland. He also serves his community as a member of the Havre de Grace Planning and Zoning Commission and the Havre de Grace Independence Day committee.

Mr. Fitzpatrick earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Loyola College and his master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of Baltimore. He has lived in Harford County since 1962.

The appointment of Mr. Fitzpatrick fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Ronald Browning.