Governor Ehrlich to
Honor James T. Brady with the Governor’s Leadership Award
Baltimore, March 9,
2005 –Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. will honor James T. Brady, Managing Director
Mid-Atlantic of Ballantrae International, Ltd with the Governor’s Leadership Award
during Maryland’s 9th Annual International Business Leadership Awards
celebration. The World Trade Center
Institute, the Department of Business and Economic Development and Phillips Foods will
host this event at the James Rouse Visionary Center, a part of the American Visionary Arts
Museum, on Wednesday, March 30, 2005. The Governor’s Leadership Award is presented
annually to a person who exemplifies dedication, vision and leadership in support of
Maryland’s international relations.
This year’s award winner, James T. Brady, has demonstrated a long-standing history of
exceptional commitment to Maryland and to the international community. Mr. Brady serves as
a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Constellation
Energy Group, McCormick & Company, Inc., Aether Systems, Inc., T. Rowe Price Group,
Inc. and Swales Aerospace. He is a frequent presenter to professional groups on issues
relating to corporate governance and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. “As a
business executive of the State and on the Board of Directors of McCormick, Jim sets
himself apart as a man of true integrity, impeccable detail, excellent wisdom and guidance
plus an excellent skill to do what is right. He
also has an uncanny ability to do a deep dive on the real meaningful areas and provides
the State with excellence in leadership and a willingness to tackle the tough
issues.” Robert J. Lawless, President, CEO and Chairman, McCormick and Company, Inc.
Jim Brady spent most of his career with Arthur Andersen, an international accounting and
consulting firm; he spent 17 years as Managing Partner of the Long Island and Baltimore
offices. His successor in Baltimore, Bill
Crowley, recalls Jim’s unequivocal commitment to the office, people, practice and
client services. These traits were especially
useful while Jim was the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic
Development. “During Jim’s tenure
[May 1995 through April 1998] he raised awareness on business development and was
successful at making the state more attractive from business and lifestyle
perspectives,” said Crowley.
Jim’s commitment has been similarly matched outside of the office. “Jim’s
community involvement is second to none; he has been involved in civic groups and
nonprofits – he has crossed all lines, wherever there was a need, Jim jumped in and
devoted his time and energy,” Crowley stated. This
becomes very apparent when reading the list of Mr. Brady’s activities. He has served as the
Co-Chair of two Maryland gubernatorial transition teams (1994 and 2002) and he is Co-Chair
of the Maryland Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission. In addition, he is Chairman of
the Frederick County Business Development Advisory Council, a Trustee of Center Stage, a
Trustee of Mount Saint Mary’s College, a Board member of Maryland Business for
Responsive Government and the Maryland Humanities Council, a member of the Board of
Visitors of the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, a member of the Advisory
Council of the Johns Hopkins School of Professional Studies in Business and Education and
Chairman of the B & O Railroad Museum Board of Directors. “Jim’s
efforts during the rebuilding of the B&O Railroad Museum demonstrate his strength as a
leader,” said Courtney Wilson, director of the B&O Railroad Museum. “He is an incredible mentor, a wonderful
counselor, and provides and maintains a high level of trust with everyone he works
with.”
The Governor’s Leadership Award winner is nominated by the World Trade Center
Institute Board of Directors and selected by the Governor.
Jim Brady is among a select few who have received the award in the past,
including 2004 winner Chairman, CEO and President of McCormick and Company, Robert
Lawless.
Jim Brady is married to Fran Brady and they have two grown children.
Date: March 30, 2005
Time: 5:15 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Location: Jim Rouse Visionary Center, a part of the American Visionary Arts Museum, 800
Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
Refreshments/International Buffet/Global Music Celebration
Cost: $100 WTCI members/$125 Non Members