Staff Members
The staff of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce is here to help you grow your business!
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Brent Howard |
As president and CEO of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, Brent Howard works with more than 450 member companies and a 23-member Board of Directors to promote, grow and sustain a diverse and healthy business community that will enrich the quality of life and enhance prosperity in the Baltimore region.
Brent is also president of the Small Business Resource Center, where he works with its two business counselors to aid clients in establishing or growing their businesses in Baltimore County. The resource center is funded with a grant from the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development.
Brent joined the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce in January 2017 as Director of Membership and was selected as President and CEO in June 2018. He is the staff liaison for the Ambassadors, Business Owners Roundtable and Leads Groups.
Before joining the Chamber, Brent worked at Toyota Financial as a Customer Service Representative. Brent attended Morgan State University and the University of Baltimore with a concentration in political science and digital theory.
Brent is also president of the Small Business Resource Center, where he works with its two business counselors to aid clients in establishing or growing their businesses in Baltimore County. The resource center is funded with a grant from the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development.
Brent joined the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce in January 2017 as Director of Membership and was selected as President and CEO in June 2018. He is the staff liaison for the Ambassadors, Business Owners Roundtable and Leads Groups.
Before joining the Chamber, Brent worked at Toyota Financial as a Customer Service Representative. Brent attended Morgan State University and the University of Baltimore with a concentration in political science and digital theory.
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Susanne Forno |
Susanne Forno joined the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce in August 2018 as their Director of Finance and Communications. She is responsible for managing our social media platforms, website, email blasts/newsletter, and various other communication mediums. Susanne will also be in charge of maintaining our fiscal responsibilities.
Susanne has formerly served on the Board of Directors for Women in Cable Telecommunications DC/Baltimore Chapter from 2013-2018 as their Social Media Director and Membership Chair. When Susanne is not working at the Chamber, she is managing her small business called, "White Marsh Creative". She provides services such as: Event Photography, Professional Head Shots, Graphic Design, and Social Media Management.
Before joining the Chamber, Susanne worked at Comcast Cable as a Regional Finance Supervisor overseeing their Courtesy Services Department. Susanne is a graduate from the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communications. Susanne lives in White Marsh, MD with her husband and two children.
Susanne has formerly served on the Board of Directors for Women in Cable Telecommunications DC/Baltimore Chapter from 2013-2018 as their Social Media Director and Membership Chair. When Susanne is not working at the Chamber, she is managing her small business called, "White Marsh Creative". She provides services such as: Event Photography, Professional Head Shots, Graphic Design, and Social Media Management.
Before joining the Chamber, Susanne worked at Comcast Cable as a Regional Finance Supervisor overseeing their Courtesy Services Department. Susanne is a graduate from the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communications. Susanne lives in White Marsh, MD with her husband and two children.
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Katie Taylor |
Katie joined the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce in March 2017. She is responsible for updating membership, office administration and certifying Certificates of Origin. Katie is also the staff liaison for the Small Business Resource Center Board of Directors.
Katie is currently working toward her Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus in English. Prior to joining the Chamber, she worked at the county library and was a legislative aide for Councilman Todd Crandell. She started volunteering at the Chamber when she was just 11 years old. Katie is the lead of our Young Professionals group. She is also the proud dog-mom of a pit bull named Jones.
Katie is currently working toward her Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus in English. Prior to joining the Chamber, she worked at the county library and was a legislative aide for Councilman Todd Crandell. She started volunteering at the Chamber when she was just 11 years old. Katie is the lead of our Young Professionals group. She is also the proud dog-mom of a pit bull named Jones.
