Mr. George L. Shepard

Posted in: Legal/Regulatory/Judicial, State & Municipal Services/Privatization

Adjunct Professor , University of Baltimore
6F Ginger View Court
Cockeysville MD
21030
Work Fax: (410) 667-7917
Email: shepard@umbc.edu
Home: (410) 667-7917
Website: http://www.umbc.edu

Biography

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. Formerly staff member and researcher for a panel of experts and civic leaders appointed by Mayor Kurt Schmoke to recommend improvements for public education in Baltimore City (final report issued in December 1996).
Has held series of positions in marketing, sales, public relations and product development.

Academic Background

B.S.: University of Maryland at College Park (Business & Management).
M.S.: American University, Kogod College of Business (Public Relations).
M.B.A.: University of Baltimore, Merrick School of Business.

Publications or Presentations

"Local Regulatory Activity in the Cable Television Industry: The State of Cable Franchising," Ph.D. dissertation in progress at the University of Maryland. "Let There Be Light: The SEC's New Disclosure Requirements in the Municipal Securities Market," Public Budgeting and Finance, Summer 1996.

Issue Specialities

Cable television, education reform, school choice, vouchers, marketing, public relations, sales, planning, public policy, regulation.

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