Aaron Miscenich
Executive Director
Aaron has worked with companies from the concept stage all the way through growth and maturity. On the economic development side, he has managed efforts that have created a knowledge-based economy in Louisiana through public and private funding including federal, state, and local sources, public/private partnerships, and straight development capital.
Alajah Parker
Administrative Assistant
As administrative assistant, Alajah strives to create effective and efficient office communication, as well as supports for all. She is a dedicated problem solver with over 6 years of customer service experience.
Beau Bown
Director of Communications & Marketing
As Director of Communication and Marketing, Beau promotes bwtech@UMBC with digital communication tools and creates marketing initiatives for the research park. While attending Utah State University, Beau gained experience working at a LIVE-events agency, where he created promotional content for popular brands. Beau has also worked as a freelance video editor, graphic designer and media strategist (GFX, UX/UI) for the past 6 years.
Bobbie Soellner
Business Manager
As bwtech’s Business Manager, Bobbie brings 20 years of UMBC Business & Grant, Experience to the Research Park team. Starting her career at UMBC in Financial Services as an Administrative Assistant, she continued her career as a Human Resources Specialist. Before joining The College of Engineering, Information Technology, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Maryland, University College and then became a Sr. Grant Specialist for the Shared Services Center in COEIT. Bobbie has just completed her Master Certificate at the University of Maryland Baltimore in Research Administration. At bwtech, Bobbie is the point of contact for any UMBC & Research Park Corporation business and grant management.
Brenda Jackson
Administrative Assistant I
Casina Rice
Program Management Specialist
Casina manages and coordinates events at bwtech South, including the rental and concierge services those events entail. Casina also manages tenant billing for the South campus. She is a member of the Baltimore Marketing Association and is the founder of two mission-driven companies, Faith Flos and BlankCanvas2Art.
David J. Fink, PhD
Entrepreneur in Residence
Dave has worked in biotechnology and biomedical product development for more than 40 years and founded or was a top officer of seven start-ups. In addition to advising life science incubator companies at bwtech@UMBC, he is the Site Miner for UMBC research that, with support from the Maryland Innovation Initiative, holds the potential for commercialization.
Hillel Glazer
MII Site Miner
Hillel specializes in delivery. He has worldwide, industry-spanning experience in a career of over 30 years in engineering, performance, manufacturing, quality, compliance, and transformations. He has been in a number of startup and growth companies where he helped them unclog bottlenecks to scale to meet demand. He transfers the deep understanding of what needs to be done along with why it needs to be done and why it works leaving engagements with new capabilities to decide when and how to get work done on their own.
Jerry Bechler
Multi Trades Chief II
Marjorie Cota
Directer of Entrepreneurial Services
As bwtech’s Director of Entrepreneurial Services, Marjie brings 25+ years entrepreneurial experience in working with companies of a variety of sizes and industries. She has developed numerous relationships throughout the country and has assisted in developing startups from conception all the way through second-stage growth and maturity. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana State University and has worked for a number of years in the Baltimore/DC area. Marjie completes our bwtech team and will assist our clients in growing to new levels.
Rita Classen
Business Consultant
Rita works in the business office at bwtech, handling tenant billings and financials at North Campus. She is a Baltimore native and a graduate of University of Baltimore. Prior to coming to bwtech, Rita worked with her brother to jointly own and operate a small business for 9 years.
Stacy Cotter
Administrative Assistant II
Walt Schultz
Director of Leasing and Facilities
Walt handles all leasing for bwtech@UMBC, manages the incubator and accelerator complexes, and is the point of initial contact for those seeking collaborative opportunities with UMBC faculty and staff. He had a distinguished career with the Maryland State Police before earning his real estate license and certification as a real estate property administrator.
Xiomara Olmeda
Cyber Incubator Manager
As bwtech's Cyber Incubator Manager, Xiomara develops and executes programs to support companies in the cyber incubator including Cync and the iCyber Center. She has a Bachelor's degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice. She has also earned several cybersecurity certifications.