James Rzepkowski

ames Rzepkowski Assistant Secretary - Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning at MD Dept of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Baltimore, Maryland Area Connect Connect with James Rzepkowski Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation University of Maryland See contact info 500+ connections Enthusiastic and experienced professional specializing in Government Affairs, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Education & Training Programs, and College Relations. Specialties: Public Policy, Issue Advocacy, Legislative Process, Public Testimony, Coalition Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development Program Management, Workforce Investment System, Grant Writing, Federal, State, and Local Government Relations, Political Campaigns and Fundraising. Show less Show less of James’ summary Experience Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Assistant Secretary - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning Company NameMaryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Dates EmployedFeb 2015 – Present Employment Duration4 yrs 4 mos LocationBaltimore, Maryland Area CENG, LLC Director of Workforce Development Company NameCENG, LLC Dates Employed2007 – 2014 Employment Duration7 yrs LocationBaltimore, Maryland Area Mr. Rzepkowski oversees the company’s workforce development initiative developing strategic partnerships with educational institutions to provide for a skilled and qualified workforce to meet the growing needs of the energy industry. Mr. Rzepkowski represents Constellation Energy Nuclear Group (CENG) on numerous national and local workforce development organizations including the Center for Energy Workforce Development, the Energy Providers Coalition for Education, the Nuclear Energy Institute's Nuclear Talent Taskforce, and the Maryland State Energy Sector Partnership. See less Anne Arundel County Member, Board of Appeals Company NameAnne Arundel County Dates EmployedJan 2007 – Dec 2010 Employment Duration4 yrs LocationAnnapolis, MD Mr. Rzepkowski was appointed to the Anne Arundel County Board of Appeals in January 2007 to a four-year term by vote of the Anne Arundel County Council. The independent seven member quasi-judicial Board renders final decisions on appeals related to zoning, licenses, permits, and executive, administrative, and judicatory orders in Anne Arundel County. Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Assistant Secretary - Rural Region Company NameMaryland Department of Business and Economic Development Dates Employed2003 – 2007 Employment Duration4 yrs Appointed by Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. on May 1, 2003, Assistant Secretary Rzepkowski oversaw the Department’s business retention, expansion, and attraction activities including administering state workforce training grants in the fifteen rural counties of Maryland including the nine counties on the Eastern Shore, three in Southern Maryland, and three in Western Maryland. See less Maryland General Assembly State Delegate Company NameMaryland General Assembly Dates EmployedJan 1995 – Apr 2003 Employment Duration8 yrs 4 mos Delegate James E. Rzepkowski (R-District 32- Anne Arundel) was re-elected to a third consecutive four-year term in the Maryland House of Delegates in the 2002 Election. First elected in 1994, he was a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee serving on the Transportation, Education, and Finance Resources (Gaming) sub-committees. During the 2003 Session, Delegate Rzepkowski was appointed to serve as the Chief Deputy Minority Whip in the House Republican Caucus making him one of four members of the senior leadership team. In 2000, he was awarded the Legislative Leadership Award by the ARC of Maryland for his work on behalf of the developmentally disabled. He served as Vice Chairman of the Anne Arundel County Delegation during the 1997 session and was named “1996 Legislator of the Year” by the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. See less Education University of Maryland University of Maryland Degree NameB.A. Field Of StudyGovernment and Politics Dates attended or expected graduation 1989 – 1993 Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Omicorn Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Maryland Medallion Society, Catholic Student Community Pastoral Council, Golden Key National Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society Leadership MD Class of 2005 Leadership MD Class of 2005 Dates attended or expected graduation 2005 – 2005