Former Gov. Parris N. Glendening is joining Scarlet Oak Strategies, the public affairs and political consulting firm founded by his son, Raymond.
Scarlet Oak recently opened an Annapolis office on State Circle and continues to have a location in downtown Washington, D.C.
The former governor will join the firm in a senior adviser role.
Earlier this year, he announced he would step down from Smart Growth America after more than 20 years at the non-profit formed to fight suburban sprawl.
An announcement from the firm touted Glendening’s vast experience as an elected official and as an environmental advocate for smart growth, housing, clean energy, transit and fighting climate change.
“I am honored and excited to be joining the Scarlet Oak Strategies team,” Glendening said, noting that he has worked over the years with many of the firm’s current clients including The Truth Initiative, Jacoby Development, and Edison Electric Institute.
“My goal is straight forward, to assist our clients to prosper and do well and at the same time help make the world a little better place for all people,” he said in a written statement.
Glendening’s more than 30 years in elective office began as a city council member in Hyattsville and continued through two terms on the Prince George’s County Council, three terms as county executive and two terms as governor.
Raymond Glendening said while it is a personal honor to work with his father, “it is even more humbling to have someone of Governor Glendening’s distinct experience and expertise in industries we are so focused on [on] our team.”
In addition to his work with Scarlet Oak, Parris Glendening continues to teach at Johns Hopkins University’s Carey School of Business.
Danielle E. Gaines
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Danielle Gaines worked for Maryland Matters from September 2018 to January 2024. She covered government and politics for Maryland Matters for two years before moving into an editing position, ultimately serving as editor-in-chief for nearly three years. Previously, she spent six years at The Frederick News-Post ― as the paper’s principal government and politics reporter for half that time, covering courts and legal affairs before that. She also reported for the now-defunct The Gazette of Politics and Business in Maryland and previously worked as a county government and education reporter at The Merced Sun-Star in California’s Central Valley.
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