The event is the State of the Ports and Embassy Wine Tasting. At this event, you will have the chance to:
December 6th | 3:30 - 7 pm
World Trade Center Baltimore
Secretary
Maryland Department of Transportation
Paul J. Wiedefeld is the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), where he oversees MDOT’s six agencies – the State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Port Administration, and Maryland Transportation Authority. He leads operations and maintenance of state highways, bridges, tollways, transit systems, motor vehicle licensing, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. He serves serve as Chair of the MDTA Board, the Maryland Port Commission, and the Maryland Aviation Commission; and a member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board.
Secretary Wiedefeld most recently was Vice President with the international architectural and engineering firm HDR, where he served as the US Northeast Transportation Business Director. Prior to joining HDR, he was General Manager/CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) from 2015 to 2022, the CEO of the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for 10 years, and the Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration.
He was prepared for these executive-level public sector challenges by holding various county, regional, and state-level government positions during his career. Most notably, serving as the Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Office of System Planning and Evaluation. Additional private sector experience includes a decade as a consultant with the engineering firm, Parsons Brinckerhoff.
Secretary Wiedefeld has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Towson University and a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University. A Baltimore native, he attended Mount St. Joseph High School.
Maryland Department of Transportation
Paul J. Wiedefeld is the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), where he oversees MDOT’s six agencies – the State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Port Administration, and Maryland Transportation Authority. He leads operations and maintenance of state highways, bridges, tollways, transit systems, motor vehicle licensing, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. He serves serve as Chair of the MDTA Board, the Maryland Port Commission, and the Maryland Aviation Commission; and a member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board.
Secretary Wiedefeld most recently was Vice President with the international architectural and engineering firm HDR, where he served as the US Northeast Transportation Business Director. Prior to joining HDR, he was General Manager/CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) from 2015 to 2022, the CEO of the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for 10 years, and the Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration.
He was prepared for these executive-level public sector challenges by holding various county, regional, and state-level government positions during his career. Most notably, serving as the Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Office of System Planning and Evaluation. Additional private sector experience includes a decade as a consultant with the engineering firm, Parsons Brinckerhoff.
Secretary Wiedefeld has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Towson University and a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University. A Baltimore native, he attended Mount St. Joseph High School.
Vice President & General Manager
Ports America Chesapeake
Ports America Chesapeake
The Port of Baltimore and Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are the economic drivers of our region. Once a year, the Secretary of Transportation addresses the current challenges the ports face, as well as the major infrastructure projects and other exciting solutions being implemented. Join us at the World Trade Center in Baltimore on December 6th for an evening including informative breakout sessions and an Embassy hosted wine tasting.
The 2022 State of the Ports was held at the World Trade Center in Baltimore on December 7th. It featured two break out sessions in addition to the State of the Ports Address which was delivered by Bill Doyle, executive director of the Maryland Port Administration and Jim Walsh the CFO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. for more information about last year's event visit the event website.
To learn about sponsorship, contact Jeremy Rosendale or download our sponsor information packet.
