The Daily Record has named Salisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach to its 2015 listing of Influential Marylanders. The SU President joins Dr. Peggy Naleppa, President/CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center, as the lone Eastern Shore recipients of the recognition.
Fifty-one honorees were selected by the editors of The Daily Record for their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Maryland in the following areas: civic leadership, communications, education, finance, freestyle, general business, health care, law, philanthropy, real estate and technology. Elected officials are not eligible for this award because they are by nature influential. The Daily Record launched Influential Marylanders in 2006.
“The 51 individuals being recognized this year as Influential Marylanders stand out above others in their industries. They are influencing the business community, the state and often beyond,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, publisher of The Daily Record. “What they say is important, and what they do makes a difference in the lives of many Marylanders. The Daily Record is pleased to honor them.”
This is latest accolade the Baltimore-based newspaper has bestowed upon Dudley-Eshbach. In 2012, the publication named her among Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs. The paper also ranked her among Maryland’s Top 100 Women three times, inducting her into its Circle of Excellence in 2010.
The winners will be recognized on Thursday, March 26, at a reception at 5:30 p.m. at The Grand Lodge, 304 International Circle in Cockeysville. Other honorees include Kevin Plank, CEO and chairman of the board, Under Armour; Brig. Gen. Linda L. Singh, adjutant general, Maryland National Guard; David D. Smith, CEO and president, Sinclair Broadcast Group; John Racanelli, CEO, National Aquarium; Arne Sorenson, president and CEO, Marriott International Inc.; and Marin Alsop, music director, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
