Maryland Stadium Authority
The Mission and Vision Statement
Established by the General Assembly in 1986, the original mission was to build, manage, and maintain quality facilities to retain Major League Baseball and return the National Football League to Maryland.
For over 35 years, the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) has completed projects in partnership with local governments, universities, and the private sector throughout Maryland. These include convention centers, museums, theaters, parks, schools, and campus centers in addition to sports arenas. They have been completed on time, and budget.
The MSA is committed to enhancing the Maryland experience for those who live, work and visit here.
In addition, MSA currently oversees projects such as the 21st Century School Buildings Program and Project C.O.R.E., or Creating Opportunities for Renewal and Enterprise, which orchestrates the demolition of blighted structures throughout Baltimore City.
The Sports Commission for the State of Maryland, known as Maryland Sports, is a division of MSA and has been since its existence in 2008.
Mission:
- To plan, finance, build, and manage sports and entertainment facilities in Maryland.
- Provide enjoyment, enrichment, education, and business opportunities for citizens.
- Develop partnerships with local governments, universities, private enterprises, and the community.
Vision:
The Maryland Stadium Authority is more than the name implies. Its projects promote historic preservation, adaptive reuse, community redevelopment, cultural arts, and civic pride. In planning selected projects, MSA has the latitude to negotiate with other government jurisdictions, and other departments within the State. Its mandate includes creating public-private partnerships for financing and operating facilities.
The Maryland Stadium Authority is a catalyst for improving quality of life and creating a climate where industry can flourish. Every project undertaken by MSA has contributed to the community where it is located and the local economy it helps support.
The Maryland Stadium Authority represents more than buildings. Its continuing legacy is found in activities and attractions that entertain and educate, enriching the Maryland experience for those who live, work, and visit here. They provide a link with our past and investment in our future. They offer opportunities for our business sector while offering an enjoyable experience for citizens of all ages and interests. They represent civic pride; fostering community and shared experiences.
The Maryland Stadium Authority is a place where commerce and culture meet the public sector’s ability to provide these amenities for its citizens.
Customer Service Promise:
The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with services in the following manner:
- Friendly and Courteous: We will be helpful and supportive and have a positive attitude and passion for what we do.
- Timely and Responsive: We will be proactive, take initiative, and will try to anticipate your needs.
- Accurate and Consistent: We will always aim for 100% accuracy, and be consistent in how we interpret and implement state policies and procedures.
- Accessible and Convenient: We will continue to simplify and improve access to information and resources.
- Truthful and Transparent: We will advance a culture of honesty, clarity, and trust.
Our History
Our HistoryFor over 35 years, the Maryland Stadium Authority has completed projects in partnership with local governments, universities, and the private sector throughout Maryland. These include convention centers, museums, theaters, parks, and campus centers in addition to sports arenas. They have been completed on time, and budget. The Maryland Stadium Authority is committed to enhancing the lives of all those who visit our 85-acre Camden Yards Sports Complex- whether for work or play and for those who utilize the projects we have developed throughout the state. The Maryland Stadium Authority was established by legislation and enacted by the State of Maryland on July 1, 1986, to select a site and develop financing alternatives for stadium facilities in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. On July 1, 1987, the law was amended to enable the construction of new facilities, including baseball and football stadiums, in the Camden Yards area of Baltimore City. The amendment also established MSA as an independent unit in the Executive Branch of the State government. From then on, MSA has continued to grow and thrive over the next three decades.
Current Positions
Office Administrator
Baltimore, Maryland•Part-time
Executive Assistant I - MD Sports/Marketing & Communications
Baltimore, Maryland•Contract
Facilities Manager
Baltimore, Maryland•Full-time
Multi Trades Worker - Events (Contractual)
Baltimore, Maryland•Contract
Audio-Visual Communications Specialist
Baltimore, Maryland•Full-time
Board of Directors
Chairman
Craig A. Thompson
Board Members
Leonard J. Attman
Joseph C. Bryce
William Cole
Lee Coplan
Artis G. Hampshire-Cowan
Maggie McIntosh
Manervia W. Riddick
Jodi C. Stanalonis
Justin A. Williams
Craig A. Thompson
Board Members
Leonard J. Attman
Joseph C. Bryce
William Cole
Lee Coplan
Artis G. Hampshire-Cowan
Maggie McIntosh
Manervia W. Riddick
Jodi C. Stanalonis
Justin A. Williams