Prior to working for the County Executive, Bernie worked for Ducks Unlimited for seven years as a federal and state lobbyist and then in managing the organization’s conservation delivery in the Atlantic Region (Maryland to Maine). In this role he was responsible for partnering with federal, state and non-profit organizations on land acquisition and wetland restoration projects on private lands or public lands such as Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

Bernie began his professional career working for then-Congressman Bob Ehrlich first as a Legislative Assistant on Capitol Hill and then as a Policy Advisor for Governor Ehrlich in Annapolis where he oversaw the legislative and policy efforts of the Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, Planning and Transportation. Bernie also worked on multiple statewide and local elections in Maryland.

A graduate of Princeton University, Bernie and his wife Keely live in Annapolis with their four children. Bernie has been an active volunteer as a basketball, soccer, lacrosse and softball coach.