BMI Elects New Board Members

Baltimore Museum of Industry Elects New Board Members

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – The Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) is pleased to announce the election of Chris Van Bavel, Richard Roe, Carole Jefferson and Harvey Floyd to its Board of Trustees.  Their terms start immediately and run for three consecutive years.

            “Our four newest members bring years of experience in management, marketing and development and information technology, all which will help the BMI to continue its mission to the public,” states Mr. Woodward BMI Director. Chris Van Bavel is presently the National Recruiting Manager for Reznick Group.  Since his appointment he has grown to oversee and manage Reznick’s Group corporate team nation wide.  “I’ve been a Baltimore resident my entire life.  I’ve had a passion for the city that I feel is represented by the work being accomplished at the BMI. After attending several social functions hosted at the site I immediately felt the desire to learn more about the organization. I am very excited to begin the responsibility of a Trustee and look forward to keeping the BMI an active and vibrant part of Baltimore’s culture,” states Van Bavel.      Richard Roe, Vice President of Information Technology for WebbMason, coordinates and oversees all custom technology development functions across WebbMason corporate and remote offices.  "I wanted to get involved with an organization that gives back to our school children.  Having a wife that is an educator has made me very focused on what is available for Maryland school children.  BMI has made a positive impact on not only my 4 children, but also over 80,000 children yearly.  My involvement with BMI will allow me to help them continue this impact for future children,” Mr. Roe said.  

            Carole Jefferson has worked for Becton Deckinson and Company for more than 25 years.  She’s been involved in the development and marketing of both manual and automated microbiology systems.  “The BMI is the one organization that brings the long and very active industrial history of Baltimore to life for many visitors and school children.  Baltimore continues to expand, evolve and grow its industrial base and I am interested in supporting BMI's efforts,” states Jefferson.  

            Finally, Harvey M. Floyd, PE, is KCI’s Chief Client Services Officer reporting directly to the CEO.  Floyd says, “I took this position because I have always been impressed with the way the museum tells the history of Baltimore. I have lived all of my life in the Baltimore area and my parents and grandparents worked at many of the companies highlighted in the museum. I would like my children and grand children to know the Baltimore that I know.    My goals are to raise the level of awareness of the museum and make it a vital part of the Baltimore community and a premier tourist destination.”

             The Board of Trustees oversees the institution which was founded in 1977 as a project of the Mayor's Office of the City of Baltimore.  The private non-profit educational institution was established to preserve the City's rapidly disappearing industrial heritage. Today, the BMI services over 160,000 visitors a year, participating in school field trips, public programs, Engineering Challenges and more.  Roland H. Woodward, BMI Director says, “A committed and involved Board is vital to the growth and development of the museum.  I believe our new Board members are ready to accomplish the tasks ahead of them.”