BALTIMORE, MD - Governor Larry Hogan today announced Brenda Dandy and Walter Tilley as the two newest appointees to the Maryland Port Commission (MPC).  Both commissioners will join current commissioners Donald Fry, Rev. Donte Hickman Sr., Theodore Venetoulis, and David Richardson. The MPC is charged with establishing polices directed toward improving the Port of Baltimore’s competitive position within the international maritime industry.      "Brenda Dandy and Walter Tilley possess the kind of business and life experience that will make them valued representatives on the Port Commission,” said Governor Hogan. “The Port of Baltimore is one of our state’s most important economic engines and I am confident these two accomplished individuals will provide the leadership needed to ensure the port continues to be successful.” Ms. Dandy is the co-founder and financial executive for Marine Enterprise International that manufactures artificial seawater mix for public aquariums, aquaculture facilities, live seafood holding systems and research laboratories worldwide. She serves as the social director of the Rotary Club of Towsontowne and is the treasurer of the Johns Hopkins Club. Ms. Dandy previously served as a Port Commissioner from 2005 to 2008. She has an undergraduate degree from Towson University in accounting. “It is an honor and a privilege to have been commissioned and appointed by Governor Hogan as a member of the Maryland Port Commission,” said Ms. Dandy.  “I’m looking forward to serving and helping the Port of Baltimore.” Currently serving as the CEO of Home Paramount Pest Control, Mr. Tilley previously served as the owner of three companies simultaneously: Home Paramount, York Printing and York Distributors. Prior to his business endeavors, Mr. Tilley served in the United States Marine Corps and has served on several boards of directors, including Duke University School of Law, Harford National Bank, Upper Chesapeake Medical System, Franklin Square Hospital and University of Maryland Medical Board. Mr. Tilley received the Baltimore Entrepreneur of the Year in 1995.  “I am honored to be appointed by Governor Hogan to the Maryland Port Commission,” said Mr. Tilley.  “As a young man, I spent an enormous amount of time at the Port of Baltimore fumigating the commodities that entered our harbor.   I grew to respect and admire the Port and its essential services to Maryland and our country. Now, as a commissioner, I look forward to crafting policies that cultivate the competitive position of the Port of Baltimore within the national and international maritime community.”