Staff
Maureen Kolb
Incubator Director
Incubator Director
Maureen Kolb currently serves as the Incubator Director at Hagerstown Community College, where she fosters innovation and supports emerging entrepreneurs. In her role, Maureen develops programs to meet the needs of local businesses, builds partnerships with stakeholders, and oversees the strategic planning and operations of the incubator. With a strong focus on program management and client relations, she ensures the success of the incubator’s initiatives while driving economic development in the region.
Previously, Maureen held various leadership positions, including Business, Certification, and Licensure Program Manager at HCC and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Wilkes University. Her background spans program development, strategic planning, customer service, and marketing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and completed her MBA at Wilkes University.
Previously, Maureen held various leadership positions, including Business, Certification, and Licensure Program Manager at HCC and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Wilkes University. Her background spans program development, strategic planning, customer service, and marketing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and completed her MBA at Wilkes University.
Virginia Castillo
Associate
Associate
Virginia possesses over 20 years of experience in advertising and management and knowledge in broadcasting, social media content, customer service, printing, and event planning. Her areas of expertise are continuous growth, team work, strategy implementation, business process optimization, and branding.
Mentors
Olusegun (Victor) Adegboyega-Edun
Assistant Professor
Web & Animation Technology
Hagerstown Community College
Victor’s blend of an MSc in Digital Media and Instructional Technology and his finalist spot in the 2013 PASSHE Student Business Plan Competition has fueled a career marked by creativity and impact. At renowned ad agencies like TBWA and Saatchi & Saatchi, he’s shaped global campaigns and marketing strategies, turning ambitious ideas into reality across business, education, and fashion. Now an Assistant Professor at Hagerstown Community College, Victor brings his passion for web design and front-end development into the classroom.
His dedication to inspiring students and cultivating a love for technology and entrepreneurship shines through in his teaching. Victor firmly believes in the power of these tools to transform lives and build a brighter future for communities.
His dedication to inspiring students and cultivating a love for technology and entrepreneurship shines through in his teaching. Victor firmly believes in the power of these tools to transform lives and build a brighter future for communities.
Oluwakayode (Olu) Bamiduro
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Hagerstown Community College
Randy Berlin
Director of Business Services & Development
Antietam Broadband
Randy is the Director of Business Services & Development for Antietam Broadband acting as chief liaison to the area business community. An entrepreneur for 20+ years, Randy was previously the Founder & President of DiscountCall.com, Inc. in Atlanta, GA starting in a 1 bedroom apartment with no outside funding then growing to over 1000+ customers with revenues topping $3M. Randy enjoys helping other entrepreneurs with their goals and aspirations with a concentration in sales and go-to marketing strategy. Before an 8 year minor league baseball career riding buses with a not so healthy diet of fast food, Randy grew up in Rockville, Maryland before attending Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. He moved to Hagerstown after joining Antietam Broadband to be closer to family while enjoying the mountain views and the rural lifestyle that Washington County has to offer.
Austin Colby
President and CEO
Ship Simply
Austin Colby began his entrepreneurial journey at 17 and quickly developed a passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth. After early experiences in his family's e-commerce company, he honed his skills in digital forensics, developing cutting-edge software solutions for government and corporate clients worldwide.
In 2016, Austin and his team acquired Hearty Pet, a small e-commerce business they transformed into the nation's largest independent, self-fulfilled pet retailer on Amazon, achieving 1000% revenue growth in eight years.
A proven innovator with a knack for strategic thinking, Austin brings real-world expertise and a dynamic perspective to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
In 2016, Austin and his team acquired Hearty Pet, a small e-commerce business they transformed into the nation's largest independent, self-fulfilled pet retailer on Amazon, achieving 1000% revenue growth in eight years.
A proven innovator with a knack for strategic thinking, Austin brings real-world expertise and a dynamic perspective to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Rhi Combs
Branch Manager
M&T Bank
Rhiannon (Rhi) Combs is the Branch Manager at M&T Bank Valley Mall in Hagerstown, MD. She began her career in banking in 2005 as a teller and has worked in various positions within the retail branch. Rhi joined M&T Bank in 2015 as the Branch Manager of the Poolesville, MD office. While in Poolesville she served on the Bord of Directors of the Poolesville Chamber of Commerce and was elected to serve as President in 2018. She also served on the Board of Directors for WUMCO Help, an organization that provides emergency food and financial assistance to families in need. Rhi currently serves as an Ambassador for new members for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and, is a member of Class 35 Leadership Washington County. Rhi is extremely passionate about promotion of Employee Resource Groups within M&T and currently serves as President of the Women’s Interest Network for the Greater Washington Market. In her free time Rhi enjoys going on camping adventures with her family.
Rich Daughtridge
Chief Executive Officer
HighRock
In 2005 Rich Daughtridge partnered with friend and graphic designer Dave Schleigh launch a new marketing firm, HighRock Studios. Together, they assembled a talented team of creatives, marketers, and problem-solvers to work as an extension of our client’s team. As a storyteller and entrepreneur at heart, Rich saw HighRock’s success in launching brands for our clients as a unique opportunity to continue launching new companies, all connected by the marketing, technology, and entertainment industries. In the following years, Rich co-founded several ventures including Warehouse Cinemas, Warehouse Tap Room, Leitersburg Cinemas, Waynesboro Theatre, and LeftBrain Technology. With each new venture, Rich leveraged emerging technologies as the catalyst for success, all with HighRock's foundation in marketing and brand strategy. While his hometown is Hagerstown, Maryland, his home team will always be the Baltimore Blast, where he played professional soccer for five years, winning three national championships with the team.
John A. Dankulich, Jr.
Director of Dining Services
Hagerstown Community College
John Dankulich, Director of Dining Services at Hagerstown Community College has more than 32 years in the service industry. Mr. Dankulich managed business units from retail to food service, and from the military to public school dining programs, restaurants, and healthcare. He has proudly cooked for the homeless, our nations generals, and elected officials. He contributes his success to providing good customer service and quality foods, and building strong relationships with employees.
Carmen Fox
AVP/Retail Sales & Service Manager
AmeriServ Financial
Tina Fraley
Chief Executive Officer
Fitminded Living
Chief Executive Officer
Fitminded Living
Tina Fraley is the owner of FitMinded Living LLC and the author of "Broken Road to Badass." With over 20 years as a certified personal trainer and community counselor, she specializes in empowering individuals through holistic well-being practices. Tina’s innovative business model has successfully shaped programs like Om In The Outfield and collaborations with Frostburg State University's "Little Hubs," enhancing community engagement, movement, and mindset.
Operating under successful DBAs such as Power House Studios & Online Community and Solara Roots & Creative Alchemy, Tina is passionate about mentoring small business owners and fostering collaboration. As Mentor in Residence at the Fletcher Foundation's Incubator with Hagerstown Community College, she utilizes her diverse experiences to refine strategic practices for healthy business growth, contributing to a notable success rate among her coaching clients.
A mother of seven and a domestic abuse survivor, Tina’s personal transformation, highlighted by her 150-pound weight loss journey, fuels her commitment to inspire others. She actively engages in her community, serving on various boards and initiating empowering events like the International Womens Day Conference, all aimed at uplifting fellow entrepreneurs and fostering resilience.
Operating under successful DBAs such as Power House Studios & Online Community and Solara Roots & Creative Alchemy, Tina is passionate about mentoring small business owners and fostering collaboration. As Mentor in Residence at the Fletcher Foundation's Incubator with Hagerstown Community College, she utilizes her diverse experiences to refine strategic practices for healthy business growth, contributing to a notable success rate among her coaching clients.
A mother of seven and a domestic abuse survivor, Tina’s personal transformation, highlighted by her 150-pound weight loss journey, fuels her commitment to inspire others. She actively engages in her community, serving on various boards and initiating empowering events like the International Womens Day Conference, all aimed at uplifting fellow entrepreneurs and fostering resilience.
Paul Frey
CEO, Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Paul Frey, IOM, joined the Washington County (Md.) Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO in September 2014. Paul previously worked for the Frederick County Chamber (Md.) of Commerce for four years, first as Vice President and then as Acting President. After graduating college in 1983, Paul worked for 20 years operating Roy Rogers Restaurants for The Plamondon Companies, an entity specializing in the hospitality industry. In 2001, Paul founded Clear Path Organization Consulting, a management consulting firm specializing in helping organizations get results. Paul assisted businesses, community organizations, and nonprofit entities in getting results through innovation and accountability. Paul also worked in the franchising field, helping a number of organizations franchise their respective business models. Paul earned his BS degree from Towson University, his MBA from Mount Saint Mary’s University, and his MS in Organization Development from The Johns Hopkins University. He graduated from the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organizational Management in 2015. In 2018, Paul was recognized as Chamber Executive of the Year by the Maryland Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE).
Paul was born in Eugene, Oregon, attended kindergarten in Berlin, Germany, and was raised in Frederick, Maryland. Paul has been married to his wife, Laurie, for 39 years. They reside in Smithsburg, Md., and have three married daughters and seven grandchildren.
Paul was born in Eugene, Oregon, attended kindergarten in Berlin, Germany, and was raised in Frederick, Maryland. Paul has been married to his wife, Laurie, for 39 years. They reside in Smithsburg, Md., and have three married daughters and seven grandchildren.
Vijay-Kumar Solanki
Development Consultant
d'Vinci Interactive, LLC
Vijay-Kumar Solanki has been employed at d'Vinci Interactive, LLC since 2004, where they have been involved with all aspects of the business. With a wealth of experience spanning nearly two decades, Vijay has played a key role in shaping the company's strategic direction and operational success.
In addition to their professional career, Vijay has served two full terms as a County Commissioner on the Washington County Commission for Women, advocating for community development, gender equality, and public policy improvements.
Further reflecting their commitment to advancing education in genomics, Vijay is a full member of the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG). In this role, they contribute
In addition to their professional career, Vijay has served two full terms as a County Commissioner on the Washington County Commission for Women, advocating for community development, gender equality, and public policy improvements.
Further reflecting their commitment to advancing education in genomics, Vijay is a full member of the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG). In this role, they contribute
Rob McCoy
Business Performance Architect
Build A Better Business
Rob McCoy specializes in helping organizations improve their operations, marketing, sales, and other business processes through data-informed decisions.
Herb Melrath
Business Consultant,
Maryland SBDC, Washington County
Herb joined the Maryland Small Business Development Center as a Business Consultant after running a successful coffee business for 13 years. As part of that success, he enjoyed helping other business owners get started, market, and grow their businesses. Before the coffee business, he worked 20 years in the in-vitro diagnostic industry in various roles from Quality Assurance to Manager of Product Development. Herb has worked with multiple non-profits and organizations in the community. Herb is passionate about helping small businesses succeed and assisting entrepreneurs with bringing their ideas to fruition
Greg Mills
Chief Operating Officer
Warehouse Cinemas
Warehouse Cinemas
Greg Mills is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Warehouse Cinemas. A structural engineer by trade, Greg's has a natural inclination toward metrics-driven strategy, deal structuring, financial analysis, and operations. He holds a BS in Engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.
Tereance Moore
Mentor, SCORE
Tereance is the owner of Tereance Moore Consulting, LLC, which provides start-up, sustainability, and growth consultations to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, and Tereance Moore Properties which focuses on creating generational wealth through homeownership. Tereance is also a co-founder and Center Director of the nonprofit Mediation First, Inc, which provides free conflict resolution services to the community, courts, schools, prisons, and businesses. He spent nearly two decades in the financial sector working as a Sr. Project Management supporting Client Servicing, Fraud, Risk and Credit Operations, and Technology globally before starting his businesses.
Richard A. Roberts
Business Coach
Buying, Selling, Merging Companies
Richard Roberts graduated from what is now VCU with a Business degree. After working for AT&T, he became Executive Director of the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Virginia and the Pennsylvania Plumbing Contractors Association where he lobbied for public health laws and taught business procedures to contractors. He moved to Hagerstown to work for Home Construction Corporation, building and selling new homes. Richard started a metal-working business, and sold it to Gulf+Western, Inc. a conglomerate with a factory in Philadelphia. Shortly, when G+W Corporate closed that division, he bought half of the Philadelphia division from G+W. He started a business in Ohio, He closed that and moved to Chicago to assist a friend in buying Reliance Tool and Mfg. Co., a larger metal-working company. He worked there as Director of Corporate Development for 25 years, buying and selling several companies, and pieces of companies. In total he has been involved in over 20 transactions involving starting, buying, merging and selling companies, or parts of companies. In his spare time he writes non-fiction stories.
Kelly Beckley Shank
Business Coach
The Shank Company
Early in her career, Kelly knew she wanted to do something big and make a difference. Eventually, her many experiences merged into a passion for helping business owners and leaders. Based in Washington County, The Shank Company challenges clients to find success through purpose-driven coaching and consulting.
Two decades working with businesses and ministries of all sizes—small businesses, family farms, a billion-dollar corporation, non-profits, and local churches—gives Kelly the knowledge and experience her clients deserve. She specializes in asking hard questions, starting awkward conversations, and tackling the administrative details others dislike. When not working, you can find Kelly either at home with her family on their farm or on a plane to Guatemala. Ask her about opportunities to support 4-H and FFA entrepreneurs through the Washington County Youth Market Sale and her work with Forever Changed International.
Two decades working with businesses and ministries of all sizes—small businesses, family farms, a billion-dollar corporation, non-profits, and local churches—gives Kelly the knowledge and experience her clients deserve. She specializes in asking hard questions, starting awkward conversations, and tackling the administrative details others dislike. When not working, you can find Kelly either at home with her family on their farm or on a plane to Guatemala. Ask her about opportunities to support 4-H and FFA entrepreneurs through the Washington County Youth Market Sale and her work with Forever Changed International.
Timothy Shanklin
Vice President, Sales & Leasing
Tyler Duncan Realty Partners
Tyler Duncan Realty Partners
Tim has rejoined Tyler Duncan Realty Partners specializing in commercial sales and
leasing, with a special focus on tenant representation. Having previously served as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate at Tyler, Tim brings over 30 years of commercial real estate experience to the team, from local and national brokerages such as MacKenzie
Commercial Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway Bowen Realty Commercial Division, Corridor
Resnick Commercial Real Estate, Scheer Partners, and industry giant Transwestern Commercial Services. Tim is a native of Baltimore having attended Loyola Blakefield and the University of Maryland College Park obtaining a B.S and a M.S. in a biological, life science discipline. During that time, Tim was inducted into three national Bioscience scholastic honor societies. During that time earning the M.S. degree, and in the immediate years thereafter, Tim taught multiple courses at University of Maryland University College, University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture as well as Howard County Community College. Tim is extremely familiar with tenant improvement and base building costs, lease negotiations and financial analysis on leases and investment properties and is currently representing many tenants in negotiating for a wide variety of tenant uses including office, warehouse and biotech lab facilities.
leasing, with a special focus on tenant representation. Having previously served as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate at Tyler, Tim brings over 30 years of commercial real estate experience to the team, from local and national brokerages such as MacKenzie
Commercial Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway Bowen Realty Commercial Division, Corridor
Resnick Commercial Real Estate, Scheer Partners, and industry giant Transwestern Commercial Services. Tim is a native of Baltimore having attended Loyola Blakefield and the University of Maryland College Park obtaining a B.S and a M.S. in a biological, life science discipline. During that time, Tim was inducted into three national Bioscience scholastic honor societies. During that time earning the M.S. degree, and in the immediate years thereafter, Tim taught multiple courses at University of Maryland University College, University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture as well as Howard County Community College. Tim is extremely familiar with tenant improvement and base building costs, lease negotiations and financial analysis on leases and investment properties and is currently representing many tenants in negotiating for a wide variety of tenant uses including office, warehouse and biotech lab facilities.
Mason Scuderi
President
d’Vinci Interactive
A force behind d'Vinci Interactive since 1996, Mason oversees day-to-day operations and leads the d'Vinci team as they produce award winning eLearning, educational websites, learning experiences and web applications. Mason drives d'Vinci processes, efficiency, and impact. He brings over twenty years of experience in educational technology. Mason is a native of Maryland and an alumnus of Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design
Dan Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Ship Simply
Jean Radish
Founder
OpEx Process Consulting
Jean is an accomplished professional with over three decades of experience as a process improvement specialist and leadership coach. Her passion lies in assisting businesses in overcoming workflow obstacles to achieve their full potential. With a hands-on, team-based approach, she has earned a reputation for supporting organizations in the manufacturing and service industries to scale effectively, while simultaneously enhancing profitability, capacity, and reputation. Jean’s expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset in helping businesses reach the next level of success. Jean is both a Certified Process Improvement Specialist and a Certified Executive Coach
Mary Ellen Waltemire
Leadership Coach and Facilitator
One Step Closer
Mary Ellen Waltemire is a Leadership Coach and Facilitator. She has over 35 years of leadership, management, mentoring, and professional/personal development experience. Her personal philosophy of “do what you love, love what you do” is evident in energetic and purposeful interactions with her clients that include individuals, businesses, and organizations. Through the years, Mary Ellen has coached, mentored, and trained individuals to achieve success in their personal and professional goals, finding that sweet spot on their career path while managing personal and professional change. She listens well, providing thoughtful feedback while empowering and inspiring individuals to achieve their unique goals. Mary Ellen’s engaging presentation style is appreciated by many who have participated in her workshops, seminars, and training sessions. She enjoys teaching and offers custom learning opportunities in time planning, the power of choice, communication, effective leadership, teambuilding among others. She has extensive experience in facilitation with groups and organizations that are working to move forward through strategic thinking, team building and purposeful planning. Mary Ellen holds a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University, a master’s degree in Counseling & Guidance from Hood College, and an MBA from Frostburg State University. She studied the Core Energy Coaching Process and earned her Coach certification from Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). As an additional part of the iPEC training, she became an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). In 2017, she earned the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coach Federation and was recently certified as a Personify Leadership trainer. Additionally, she is a certified facilitator, completing the Georgetown University Facilitation Program.
Jen Ward
Fractional CFO
Assigned Financial Solutions
Jen Ward is the founder of Assigned Financial Solutions a virtual firm offering bookkeeping and fractional CFO services for Small Business CEO's.
Jen has lived in Washington County her life and is excited to help the community of local entrepreneurs and business owners understand and use their numbers.
Jen has lived in Washington County her life and is excited to help the community of local entrepreneurs and business owners understand and use their numbers.
Michael Weiss
Chief Marketing Officer
TransPromotion
Michael Weiss has spent his career in sales, marketing and leadership. He started over 20 years ago as a pharmaceutical sales rep in the Washington DC area and most recently was the President of his family business Weiss Bros. Michael currently is part owner in several businesses including Stash & Co, District, and Transpromotion.