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   Richard Griffin

   Richard is the director of the Department of Economic Development for the City of Frederick, Maryland since 2002.  An accomplished economic developer and urban planner with 15 years of professional experience, he has worked in economic development and urban planning for city, county, regional, and non-profit organizations – including the Appalachian Council of Governments in Greenville, SC, the City of Seattle, WA, Loudoun County, VA, and the Downtown Frederick Partnership, in Frederick, MD.  A veteran, Richard also served in the US Army in Germany with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and with the North Carolina Army National Guard.
     Richard holds degrees from Western Carolina University and Clemson University.  He and his wife Lynne and sons Andrew and Daniel live in the Baker Park community near downtown Frederick.