Governor, State of Maryland, 2015 – 2023

• Served as the chief executive officer of a state with an annual budget of more than $60 billion, and more than 100,000 state employees.
• Led Maryland’s economic transformation, improving the state’s overall economic performance from 49th to 6th in the nation.
• Implemented tax cuts over eight consecutive years, totaling $4.7 billion, while eliminating a record $5.1 billion deficit and achieving a record $5.5 billion surplus.
• Managed the state’s response to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Baltimore riots.
• Reduced healthcare premiums by over 30% and made historic investments in education, infrastructure, and environmental protection.
• Successfully addressed partisan gerrymandering to ensure fair electoral processes.

Chairman, National Governors Association, 2019 – 2020

• Led the complete reorganization of the National Governors Association, streamlining operations to make the organization more efficient, effective, and responsive to the needs of governors nationwide.
• Spearheaded the national effort to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, leading the National Governors Association’s (NGA) Chair’s Initiative on Infrastructure to rally support across all 50 states.
• Brought together governors, senators, and House leaders from both parties at the Annapolis Infrastructure Summit, where negotiations laid the foundation for the final Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Played a key role in transforming a politically gridlocked issue into a historic bipartisan achievement.
• Led the nation’s governors through the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating state and federal responses to ensure public health and safety.
• Advocated for state-led solutions to national challenges, strengthening federal-state partnerships in economic development, public health, and transportation.

Chairman, Appalachian Regional Commission, 2022 – 2023

• Collaborated with federal and state partners to promote economic development across 423 counties in 13 states.
• Advanced strategic investment priorities to strengthen economic growth and community capacity in the Appalachian region.

Chairman, Chesapeake Executive Council, 2018-2021

• Led the six state regional commission of federal state partners to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay, securing funding for environmental conservation and promoting sustainable practices.
• Resulted in the Chesapeake Bay being restored to the cleanest water quality levels in recorded history. 

Founder, An America United, 2019 – Present

• Founded a national 501(c)(4) advocacy group dedicated to bridging political divides and promoting bipartisan, common-sense solutions.
• Established a nationally sought voice on how to unite Americans and address critical issues through collaborative approaches.

Founder, Change Maryland, 2011 – 2018

• Created the largest non-partisan grassroots citizen organization in Maryland’s history.
• Engaged citizens across the state to successfully lobby a Democratic legislature to enact lower taxes, government accountability, and pro-business policies.

Cabinet Secretary, State of Maryland, 2003 – 2007

• Managed the appointment of approximately 7,000 individuals to all three branches of state government including Cabinet Secretaries, Judges, Legislators, and key leadership in agencies, boards, and commissions.
• Collaborated with state leadership to align appointments with policy objectives and promote effective governance.

Founder and Chairman, The Hogan Companies, 1985 – Present

• Founded and led a group of related entities involved in real estate investment, development, brokerage and consulting.
• Expanded the company into a leading presence in Maryland’s real estate sector, demonstrating entrepreneurial acumen and strategic growth.