Towne Spotlight Local

NEW PARTNER AT LIFF, WALSH & SIMMONS 

Liff, Walsh & Simmons, a full-service business law firm, recently announced the promotion of Jon McGowan to the position of Partner with the firm. Jon is a member of the Business Law, Commercial Finance, and Estates & Trusts practice groups. His business practice focuses on assisting clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, and general corporate matters. “On behalf of my partners at Liff, Walsh & Simmons, it is with great pleasure that I announce Jon’s promotion to Partner,” says Jay Walsh, managing partner of Liff, Walsh & Simmons. “I applaud his devotion to becoming an exceptional attorney, particularly his tenacity.” Learn more about the firm at liffwalsh.com.

 Chrysalis House Expansion Project Underway

Chrysalis House, a nonprofit provider of substance use and mental health treatment for women, has begun construction on its Campus Expansion Project. After more than two years of planning and raising resources, this important project is becoming a reality. Working with Hamel Builders and its subcontractors, excavation has started for the new Treatment Wing, generously underwritten by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Work has also begun on the expanded Child Development Center. The project will include an additional 20 beds, enabling Chrysalis House to serve more women in need of treatment and their at-risk children. Visit chrysalishouses.org to learn more about their work and this project.

ARC CENTRAL CHESAPEAKE PROMOTES FROM WITHIN

The Arc Central Chesapeake (The Arc) recently announced the promotion of Catie Comer to Vice President of Development. In this new role, Catie will lead the fundraising strategy for The Arc and its subsidiaries by partnering with stakeholders and communities to raise awareness of the transformational work The Arc does and foster partnerships to generate resources to support our continued growth. “Over the last seven years, Catie has been instrumental in the expansion of The Arc’s development programs from expanding our Family Fund through annual giving to raising over $100,000 for our last two annual golf tournaments,” says Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO of The Arc. “Catie will also use her experience and knowledge to launch and manage our upcoming $8 million capital campaign, Expanding What’s Possible.”

On the Green, Inc. Celebrates Silver Anniversary

On the Green, Inc.—a full-service lawn care and pest control company with central offices in Gambrills, Maryland—is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company incorporated in 1997 and has developed into an industry expert on lawn care, working closely with the University of Maryland and the latest scientific developments in field of lawn care and pest prevention. Congratulations on 25 years! To learn more, visit onthegreeninc.com.

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 DOCTOR JOINS DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE

The Center for Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland would like to introduce Dr. Lacartia Best, the newest member of the practice. Dr. Best received her doctor of medicine from Georgetown University and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh. She is board certified with over twenty years of experience practicing in the Baltimore-Washington area treating a broad range of dermatologic conditions. She has specialized experience with various aesthetic procedures, including Botox, Dysport, fillers, and laser treatments. Learn more at dermofmd.com.