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The Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology

The Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology

Academics + Business + Research + Prime Location = Company Success

 

PIC MC

The Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology, or PIC MC, is MC's integrated academic, business, and research campus located in Germantown, Maryland.

MC, a nationally and internationally renowned multicampus community college, serves nearly 50,000 highly diverse students per year in 140+ programs of study to include biotechnology, cybersecurity, engineering, nursing, and allied health. Many MC students participate in undergraduate research, internships, academic competitions and conferences, and then transfer to top four-year institutions to complete baccalaureate and advanced degrees.

The area is home to more than 350 bioscience companies and key federal institutions, including the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Walter Reed Army Institute for Research.

Surrounded by woodlands, the site provides immediate access to the I-270 technology corridor. The park is currently being developed to accommodate life sciences, cybersecurity, and other technology companies.

PIC MC is growing to fit the needs of our area. Learn more (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) about PIC MC, and take our Virtual Tour.


The PIC MC Foundation

The Foundation supports the Innovation Complex, providing an integrated academic, business, and research environment. Through the Foundation, MC provides space for economic development. Entrepreneurs are provided a resource-rich location. Students gain access to internships and interaction with industry professionals.

We supply the workforce. Matching the needs of our evolving workforce with the proper training and education programs is an ever present challenge. At MC we constantly strive to be relevant to needs of the county’s employers, our community, and our students. Read the Workforce Development Impact Report (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) to learn more.

Foundation Officers
Chair

Gail Folena-Wasserman, PhD
Retired
Senior Vice President, Biopharmaceutical Development
MedImmune

 

Vice Chair

Stephen D. Cain, PhD
Chief of Staff/Chief Strategy Officer
Montgomery College


Treasurer

Allen P. DeLeon, CPA, PFS
Retired
Founding Partner
DeLeon & Stang, CPAs and Advisors 

Immediate Past Chair

John G. Compton, PhD
Retired
Cofounder and Consultant of GeneDX

 

Secretary

Yum Yu Cheng, Esq.
Principal and General Counsel
United Solutions

Directors

Kelli Brooks
Partner/Managing Director of Finance
Urban Atlantic

Dr. Monica Brown
SVP, Student Affairs
Montgomery College

Stephen D. Cain, PhD
Chief of Staff/Chief Strategy Officer
Montgomery College

Yum Yu Cheng, Esq.
Principal and General Counsel
United Solutions

Sherwin Collette
SVP, Administrative and Fiscal Services
Montgomery College

John G. Compton, PhD
Retired
Cofounder and Consultant of GeneDX

Hermann Cruz
Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Advisor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Allen P. DeLeon, CPA, PFS
Retired
Founding Partner
DeLeon & Stang, CPAs and Advisors 

Sharon Fechter
Interim SVP, Academic Affairs
Montgomery College

Gail Folena-Wasserman, PhD
Retired
Senior Vice President, Biopharmaceutical Development
AstraZeneca

Angela Graham
President & CEO
Quality Biological, Inc.

Stephen Z. Kaufman, JD 
Retired
Senior Partner Emeritus
Linowes and Blocher LLP

Manish Kothari
President & CEO
Sheladia Associates, Inc.

Margaret W. Latimer
Retired
Vice President and Provost, Collegewide STEM Unit and Germantown Campus of Montgomery College

Perry Paylor
Deputy State's Attorney
Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County

Orit Scharf, PhD
Executive Director Scientific Writing and CMC Project Management
AstraZeneca

Tony Spearman-Leach
Director of Development and Philanthropy
The National Academy of Public Administration

Kristine Warner
Managing Partner
Mair & Warner Public Relations and Marketing

Doug Wrenn
Principal
Rodgers Consulting, Inc.

Zach Zwicker
Director, Field Operations
Advanced Technology Services (ATS)

Ex Officio
Dr. Jermaine F. Williams
President
Montgomery College
Staff
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Tommy Luginbill
Executive Director
Office: 240-567-2238
Mobile: 240-587-1090
thomas.luginbill@montgomerycollege.edu

A seasoned leader in community development and innovation, Tommy’s journey began in Montgomery County, where he developed a passion for community engagement. 

Tommy’s experience as the director of the Entrepreneur & Innovation Institute at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) gave him invaluable insights into fostering innovation within the academic framework. At CSM, he orchestrated the revitalization of the town of Indian Head, transforming blighted buildings into centers of urban renewal. One significant result of this venture was establishing the Velocity Center, exemplifying his capabilities in real estate management, strategic planning, and community engagement. 

Managing the Techport Incubator at the University of Maryland College Park further expanded his horizons in nurturing start-ups and fostering a culture of innovation, showcasing a proficiency in asset management and partnership/workforce development.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tommy took the initiative to co-found Southern Maryland Loves You, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring that the community had access to essential protective equipment. This effort required adept navigation of dynamic FDA policies and a collaborative approach with medical institutions and tech companies. His role in the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association of Maryland, xTech Accelerator, as well as his recent engagement at financial consulting firm Aronson (now Aprio) further highlight his leadership, board management, and business development depth.

Tommy has a master’s in Entrepreneurship & Accounting from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business and a bachelor’s in Corporate Finance from the University of Delaware.

Melanie Kandel
Board Relations and Marketing Director
Office: 240-567-8062
Mobile: 240-678-6277
melanie.kandel@montgomerycollege.edu

PIC MC Office Location

Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology (PIC MC)
Montgomery College
Paul Peck Academic and Innovation Building, Room 101B
20271 Goldenrod Lane (office location)
20200 Observation Drive, PK 101B (mailing address)
Germantown, MD 20876


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