BALTIMORE, MD (01/06/09) –The Greater Baltimore Technology Council (GBTC) announced today that Paul Mauritz, Principal of Harbour Wave Technologies will succeed Ann Quinn, Senior Vice President of SC&H Capital, as Chair of the organization.  Quinn, who has served as GBTC Chair since January 2006, will step down at the GBTC’s Annual Meeting, to be held in January 2009.

“Paul Mauritz has been involved with the GBTC for years, has dedicated a tremendous amount of time, and knows both the organization and Greater Baltimore’s technology community very well,” says GBTC Executive Director, Steve Kozak. “His entrepreneurial background, depth of experience, and success in the tech arena make him an ideal fit for the chairman position.”

“The Board’s unanimous approval of Paul as the new chairman is a reflection of the dedication that he has demonstrated to the GBTC and the region.  Paul has the characteristics that you look for in a great chairman, he’s smart, connected, and full of energy and enthusiasm for this next chapter in his GBTC involvement,” explains GBTC Nomination Committee Chair George Nemphos.

“I am energized by the opportunity to be more deeply involved with the GBTC and in the region.  The GBTC plays a critical role in the continuing success of Greater Baltimore’s technology community.  I have the fortunate opportunity to step into a deeper role with a growing and thriving organization; the leadership from Ann, Steve and the board have been the key drivers behind the GBTC’s success,” said Mauritz.  “I am proud to be the Council’s new Chair, and look forward to helping the GBTC continue to build and grow the region’s technology community.”

Mauritz joined Breakaway Games after serving as the Director of Assistant Secretary for Technology Strategy and Business Development at the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) where he was responsible for driving the effort to position Maryland as a leader in technology and for business growth across the State. A versatile team player, with experience in both large and small organizations, he has led companies through all phases of the business lifecycle—from startup and launch; through growth, M&A and restructuring; to successful sale. 

Mauritz was responsible for corporate and business development, sales, marketing and product management for BreakAway’s serious games products. Prior to joining DBED, he served as the founding President of Netcordia, Inc., a leading provider of Network Management focused Appliances, as well as the principal of Four-M Associates, a business accelerator where he provided C-level executive consulting to a variety of technology based businesses.

He has also co-founded technology companies such as TidePoint and Xcellacom; led the growth of Professional Services companies such as RPM Consulting and SSDS – in both cases, resulting in an acquisition; and managed business units in mid-sized and large technology based companies.

In addition to Paul Mauritz, the GBTC has added seven new members to its board of directors for the 2009 year.  New additions include, Greg Cangialosi, President & CEO of Blue Sky Factory, Inc., Christopher Desautelle, CFO, Metastorm, Inc., Andy Jones, General Partner, Boulder Ventures, Eric Orlinsky, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP, Paul Palmieri, President & CEO, Millennial Media, Jim Stanker, Partner, Audit Grant Thornton LLP, Harry Thomasian Jr., Strategic Growth Markets Leader Ernst & Young LLP.  Each of the new members brings extensive industry knowledge to the GBTC.