Special Olympics Maryland today announced the appointment of Ron Freeman as its Baltimore Region Director. Within this new role, Freeman will define, implement, manage and evaluate fully integrated program development and management plans throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Additionally, he will design and implement strategies to recruit and retain more athletes and volunteers while increasing the frequency and quality of competition opportunities.

Prior to joining the Special Olympics team, Freeman worked as a Principal Systems Analyst at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), providing consistent, logical and repeatable processes, procedures and solutions. He also served as the team lead for various workgroups throughout the company.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ron to our team, as his background and passion for giving back adds an important layer to our growth efforts throughout the Baltimore region,” said Jim Schmutz, Special Olympics Maryland President & CEO. “We are looking forward to collaborating with Ron on new avenues to take our organization to the next level, continuing to educate and raise awareness for our cause and providing athletes with enhanced opportunities to compete, learn and grow.”

Freeman has volunteered with Special Olympics Maryland over the last 13 years, assuming numerous roles, including venue director for the Summer (2013-16) and Winter Games (2013-15). Freeman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McDaniel College.