A new group of accomplished business leaders were appointed at the September 21 meeting of Better Business Bureau (BBB)’s Board of Directors. This year, the nonprofit announced a new executive committee, as well as, the addition of two new directors to its 30-seat board.

The executive committee consists of President and Secretary Angie Barnett, president and CEO, BBB of Greater Maryland and Chair Arlene Thayer, COO, KatzAbosch, P.A.; Melissa McGuire, partner, McGuire Moore, LLC; W. Bruce Quackenbush, Jr., vice president and co-owner, American Contracting Services, Inc.; and William H. Thrush, Jr. managing principal, Friedman, Framme & Thrush, P.A.

Two newly elected directors bring a wealth of business acumen to their roles.

Andrew Altman is president and CEO of Best Buy Waterproofing LLC, a full-service basement waterproofing, moisture control and mold remediation company located in Columbia, Maryland. With over 30 years of experience, Altman is passionate about creating a value-driven company, while building strong, long-term relationships with customers. He’s a “make it happen” leader, who wants to help BBB innovate and thrive.

Roy White is president and CEO of Diverse Concepts, Inc., a minority-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned, small business that has been providing technology solutions and consulting to government and private sector clients since June 2002. He’s active in a number of civic organizations and is also board member of the National Small Business Association Leadership Council. White wants to apply his experience to help other small businesses grow through the use of technology, digital marketing and BBB Accreditation.

To be considered for a Board position, the applicant’s company must be BBB Accredited and in good standing. Interested individuals submitted applications for current vacancies, participated in phone interviews, and met in-person for interviews with the board’s Nominating Committee.

The Board’s primary responsibility is governance and leadership. It sets policy, approves new applicants for Accreditation, and advances BBB's mission. The full Board meets an average of four times per year, in addition to conducting an annual retreat. Members are expected to recruit a minimum of two new BBB members each year, financially support BBB events, and serve on at least one committee during a portion of their three-year term.

Altman and White join other board members Chris Barber, director, Cheaper Than A Geek!!!; Jeffrey Baxter; vice president, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co; Kathleen Bridgeman, director of financial services, Hague Quality Water of MD, Inc. and Chesapeake Cooler Company, LLC; Ronald N. Carstens, Jr., director of distribution system ops., BGE; Kevin Crysler, president, Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel & NE PG; Diane Devaney, president, Devaney & Associates; Peggy Feeney, director of human resources, Von Paris Moving & Storage; Evelyn Gaines, CEO and president, G&G Solutions LLC; Edward Hernández, senior manager of business development, McCormick & Co.; Brian Hubbard, vice president, Kelly; Danielle Lozano, director of client loyalty and compliance, ClearOne Advantage; Tim Lucky, president, GTL Remodeling, Inc.; John Martindale, CEO, Brothers Services Company; Brenda McChriston, CEO and principal, Spectrum HR Solutions; Randy McCluskey; Allison M. Mulford, associate general counsel, Prometic Inc.; Angela Murphy, COO, EZShield; Greg Pierce, president, SPARKS! Marketing Communications; Jeff Plummer, secretary, treasurer, owner, S&L Productions, Inc.; Tom Rayner, president, Plumb Construction Company, Inc.; Jaron Rice, founder and CEO, Magothy Payments; and Legal Counsel Kimberly S. Grimsley, Esq., Oliver Grimsley.

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