The current Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission members are:
EVERETT D. BROWNING, SR. – CHAIR
Mr. Browning is the President/CEO of C.O.M.B.O. Solutions LLC (Coalition of Minority Business Owners), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. C.O.M.B.O. Solutions has more than 30 years’ experience as a top consultant for strategic mission support, cyber solutions, management services and intelligence operations.
Mr. Browning has dedicated his life to service and sacrifice as a community advocate for veterans, youths, and minority small business owners. A decorated retired U.S. Navy Chief and Gulf War veteran, Mr. Browning possesses degrees/certifications in communications, program management, education, and acquisition. He currently serves as the Eastern Region Chair for the Small Business Administration’s Regional Regulator Fairness Board. He is a former Acting Chair and 1st Vice Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party and served on the DNC African-American, Small Business, and Veterans Caucuses.
As Co-founder and Chairman of C.O.M.B.O., Mr. Browning has collaborated with politicians, business leaders, educators, and community leaders across the state and country to develop political outreach programs focused on health and wellness, economic empowerment, and education for families, small businesses, veterans, domestic violence victims and returning citizens. Additionally, as Vice President of the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County he has championed youth initiatives focused on addressing challenges facing the most vulnerable citizens of Maryland.
ADE ADEBISI
Mr. Adebisi is a business executive and Founder and President of Ascellon Corporation where he has provided leadership for the company’s growth since its founding in 1996. Ascellon Corporation is a diversified professional services and information technology company, specializing in healthcare quality improvement, cybersecurity, quality management systems, and program management solutions. The company has employees in 28 states and abroad, with its global headquarters in Landover, Maryland.
Mr. Adebisi previously worked in program management, technology and management consulting at global consulting firms KPMG, Price Waterhouse, and Ernst and Young. He is an expert at applying technology and fostering innovation to increase revenue and improve business processes. Mr. Adebisi earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Tampa’s John H. Sykes School of Business in 1983 and a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration with a minor in Economics in 1981. He is a member of the National Association Corporate Directors, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees at The University of Tampa.
Mr. Adebisi’s nonprofit board experience includes serving as Commodore, Board Member and Past Treasurer of Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis; Board of Directors of the Foundation Schools of Montgomery County; and Treasurer of the National Black MBA Association. Mr. Adebisi’s charitable activities include support for the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington as an adult volunteer and corporate sponsor.
MARIANA C. CORDIER
Mariana C. Cordier is an attorney, lecturer, and community leader with more than 20 years of experience in litigation, public policy, and organizational leadership. She currently works in federal litigation and was previously the founding partner of Cordier Law Office, LLC, where she represented individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Ms. Cordier has remained active in civic and professional organizations across Maryland and internationally. She served as Chair of the Montgomery County Redistricting Commission and previously served on the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs and the Montgomery County Executive’s Latino Advisory Board. She is a former President of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association and was the first woman elected as the Secretary General of the Inter-American Bar Association. In that role, she helped lead initiatives focused on access to justice, the rule of law, domestic violence prevention, and anti-trafficking efforts throughout the Americas.
In addition to her work in law and community service, Ms. Cordier serves as a lecturer at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, teaching courses on public policy and law. She has also taken part in judicial and legal education initiatives both in the United States and internationally, including programs in Spain, England, and El Salvador.
Ms. Cordier earned her Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The American University. She speaks Spanish fluently.
DIANE CROGHAN
Ms. Croghan is the Vice President of Community Engagement and Chief of Staff at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Previously, she served in senior government positions, including Deputy Chief of Staff to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan from 2019 to 2021. In that role, she oversaw and managed the human services portfolio of state executive departments. She also served as a strategic adviser and statewide operational leader for the State of Maryland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to joining the Hogan Administration, Ms. Croghan was Chief of Staff to the Anne Arundel County Executive from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly, designing and implementing legislative initiatives and strategies with the goal of advancing caucus priorities. Ms. Croghan serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Annapolis and Anne Arundel YWCA, and on the Board of Directors for RISE for Autism, and the External Advisory Board for the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park.
HAROLD E. HODGES
Harold Hodges is CEO of H. Elliot Associates, operator of TutorCoachPool, a management consulting and educational training firm based in Rockville. In addition, he is Director of Administration and Finance for the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin.
Previously, Mr. Hodges spent 19 years at the U.S. State Department as a Foreign Service Officer, and a Budget Director. He has managed more than $1 billion in funds and has served in various administrative operational roles including finance, information technology and human resources.
A subject matter expert in Federal budgeting, financial management and strategic planning, Mr. Hodges earned degrees from Dartmouth (BA in Economics, 1988), New York University (MBA in Finance, 1997), and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (MA in International Economics, 1992). He attributes his academic and professional success to his upbringing in South Los Angeles and the drive to do extraordinary things in the face of insurmountable odds. Mr. Hodges serves on the Charter Commission for the City of Rockville and the Financial Advisory Board of the City of Rockville.
NICHOLAS J. MOSBY
Mr. Mosby is the President and Founder of Allegiance Intel Group (AI Group), a Baltimore-based government relations and business development firm. He also serves as Vice President of Operations for GLOM Global, a health and human services company specializing in behavioral and mental health support.
A dedicated public servant and leader with more than 17 years of experience, Mr. Mosby served as the 23rd President of the Baltimore City Council and President of the Board of Estimates. He was the first Council President in Baltimore City history to be granted expanded authority over the city’s $4 billion budget. During his tenure, the city experienced record declines in violence and saw a significant expansion in the construction of schools and recreation centers.
Prior to serving on the City Council, Mr. Mosby represented Maryland’s 40th District in the House of Delegates. There, he served on the Ways and Means Committee, including as Vice Chair of the Election Law Subcommittee, and was a member of both the Racing and Gaming and Financial Resources subcommittees. He was also appointed to the Marijuana Legalization Work Group, the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, and the Pimlico Community Development Authority.
Mr. Mosby holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tuskegee University. He previously worked in network engineering, project management, and cloud storage data center design and construction as a Senior Principal Engineer for Verizon Communications.