Don Mohler
Appointed July of 2026
Don Mohler is the President and CEO of Mohler Communication Strategies. In 2018 he completed his term as Baltimore County Executive, serving as the Chief Executive of the third largest county in Maryland, a county that is larger than four states, representing over 830,000 residents, 21,000 businesses with a $3.15 billion operating and $700 million capital budget. Don has spent his entire career in public service. He began as a respected teacher, principal and central office administrator, including the responsibility of Assistant Superintendent for Communications and Community Outreach. Don served as a key advisor to four superintendents. Using the skills and lessons learned in the public education arena, Don then served as Communications Director and Chief of Staff to Baltimore County Executives Jim Smith and Kevin Kamenetz. He provided operational assistance by managing special projects and public events, reporting directly to the Baltimore County Executive, while managing access to the Executive. Don managed the organization’s internal and external communications, with an expertise in the area of crisis communication.
Don co-hosted a popular podcast, “Baltimore Positive.” He interviewed major political leaders, businessmen and women, civic leaders, and members of the media across the state and nation. The show was recognized at “Baltimore’s Best Conversation” by Baltimore Magazine. He also publishes a regular blog, “The Front Porch,” which is often republished by major media outlets in the state.
Most recently Don worked with Tradepoint Atlantic serving as the Chair of the Sparrows Point Alliance working to build support for the expansion of the Port of Baltimore to the Tradepoint site. The expansion will more than double the size of the port.
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