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Who is Maryland FBLA?

FBLA-PBL inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
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History of Maryland FBLA

The Maryland Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has a storied history that began in April 1957 with its first chapter at Forest Park High School in Baltimore. Sandy Oden, the inaugural State President, led Maryland FBLA from 1968 to 1969, setting a strong foundation for what has become a thriving organization.

Today, Maryland FBLA is organized into five dynamic regions, each led by a dedicated Region Vice President. The State Officer Team is made up of the State President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Reporter-Historian, and Parliamentarian, all working together to guide and inspire the 3,000 students served annually.

Maryland's impact on FBLA extends beyond the state, with 12 national officers, 6 collegiate national officers, 2 professional division national officers, and a member of the National Board of Directors. Our chapter’s influence and commitment have been recognized nationwide.

One of Maryland’s proudest achievements is the recognition of 13 advisers on the National Center’s Wall of Fame. This prestigious honor is reserved for those who have dedicated at least 20 years to the organization. The esteemed advisers include:

- Raeann Katzbeck, Baltimore (1966)
- Ruby Burgin, Waldorf (1996)
- Karen L. Teach, Hagerstown (1996)
- Janet L. Devore, Severna Park (2000)
- Janice Icenhower, Annapolis (2000)
- Ray J. Guy, Morganza (2004)
- Miriam Dyer, Federalsburg (2007)
- Louis T. Kaminski, Baltimore (2007)
- Debra Groff, Glen Burnie (2009)
- Margaret P. Armentrout, Morganza (2009)
- Nancy Tassa, Northern (2018)
-Edward Roark, Middletown (2020)
-Teresa Waters, Clarksville (2020)

Maryland FBLA has achieved remarkable milestones at the local, state, and national levels, and its history is still being written. The future holds even greater promise as we continue to shape the next generation of business leaders.

National Officers from Maryland

Year Name Position
1957-1958 Dorothy Newberrey Eastern Region VP
1961-1962 George Bennett Eastern Region VP
1964-1965 Janice Shafer Eastern Region VP
1965-1966 Linda Pounsberry Eastern Region VP
1980-1981 Nancy Gorsuch Eastern Region VP
1985-1986 Julian Matthew Eastern Region VP
1991-1992 Clint Summers Eastern Region VP
2004-2005 Warren Zentz Eastern Region VP
2006-2007 Milan Thakor Secretary
2010-2011 Karthik Krishnan Treasurer
2013-2014 Natalie Tran Eastern Region VP
2024-2025 Olivia Herrin Secretary VP

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Established April 1957
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