Maryland Environmental Service (MES) announced today that Daniel D. Faoro was recently appointed as the organization’s Managing Director, Communications. In this role, Faoro will lead communications programs for the $160MM-revenue, Baltimore area, not-for-profit.

Immediately prior to his new role with MES, Faoro worked for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) as Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. In addition, over his distinguished career, Faoro held positions including in the George W. Bush White House as Director of Communications, Office of Management and Administration, as Director of Passenger Development Services at the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), Vice President of Membership and Business Development at the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), Vice President of Development and Special Assistant to the President at Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and Vice President of Communications, Marketing and Production at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS).

“We’re delighted to welcome such an accomplished and talented professional as Dan to our incredible team,” said MES CEO Roy McGrath. “Throughout his career, Dan has effectively driven communication strategy for top, national and state organizations. At the National Electrical Contractors Association, Dan led an organization-wide marketing and communication strategy. At the Maryland Aviation Administration, he led a team of PR, marketing and web professionals in developing a new, class-leading technology for BWI Airport. Dan has demonstrated himself as a seasoned communications leader and will be invaluable in achieving MES’ communication goals,” added McGrath.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to join the dedicated MES team at such an important time as MES’ 50th anniversary, and eager to begin contributing to the innovative and important work that MES does to protect and improve the environment in Maryland and the region,” said Faoro.

About MES

Established in 1970, MES is the 25th largest organization by revenue in the Baltimore area, operating approximately 1,000 environmental projects and services across the Mid-Atlantic region, and employing over 850 teammates. An independent, self-supporting agency of the State of Maryland, MES enhances and protects Maryland’s environment through innovative solutions to the region’s most complex environmental challenges. As a unique, not-for-profit public corporation, MES combines public sector commitment to environmental protection with private sector flexibility and responsiveness. MES receives no direct State operations funding and does not have regulatory authority. More than two-thirds of MES’ revenues flow directly to private sector business partners. To learn more, visit www.menv.com.