Somers Cove Marina Commission Executive Director Named

Somers Cove Marina Commission Executive Director Named

Dr. Lloyd S. Tyler IIICrisfield, Md.– Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John R. Griffin announced the appointment of Dr. Lloyd S. Tyler III of Crisfield as Executive Director of the newly formed Somers Cove Marina Commission. Dr. Tyler will assume the position effective December 17, 2008.

“My family has lived in the Smith Island/Crisfield region for 14 generations,” said Dr. Tyler. “I am thrilled to serve a facility so important to this area. I look forward to working with the Commission, slip holders and community to make Somers Cove Marina an even more valuable asset and have it be recognized as a premiere destination on the Chesapeake Bay.”

Dr. Tyler recently retired after serving 28 years in the Somerset County school system, most recently as a principal. He holds a doctorate in education.

“Dr. Tyler’s deep ties to the community, experience as an educator and project manager coupled with his excellent communication skills and abounding enthusiasm will result in sound management of Somers Cove Marina,” said Department of Natural Resources Secretary John R. Griffin.

The interview panel was made up of representatives from Somerset County, the City of Crisfield, and the Department of Natural Resources.

The State of Maryland officially transfers the operation of the marina to the Somers Cove Marina Commission on January 1, 2009. For more information on Somers Cove, visit http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/eastern/somerscove.html