James ("Jim") L. Shea, Jr., President
Senior Associate
Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP
Jim is currently an attorney with Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP, located in Towson, Maryland. While attending law school, Jim Shea worked as a law clerk and summer associate for a medium-sized firm in Baltimore in general litigation. After graduating from law school, Jim served for 12 months as law clerk to the Honorable Kathleen G. Cox of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. Jim joined Royston in August of 2007 and has maintained a practice in a variety of areas involving general civil litigation since that time. Jim joined the CRCBC Board in the fall of 2023.
Henry Andrews, Secretary
Attorney
Kramon & Graham, P.A.
Henry is an attorney at a law firm in Baltimore, Maryland. His litigation practice covers a broad range of commercial matters, including construction, government contracts and procurement, business dissolutions, insurance contracts, employment, intellectual property, and tort claims. Henry regularly appears in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.
Kimberly Gaines, Treasurer
Director
Livable Frederick Planning & Design Office
Kimberly is a professional planner. She leads the long-range planning department in Maryland’s fastest growing county. Her work includes planning for land preservation, parks, infrastructure, and communities for new homes and businesses. Prior to her current position, Kimberly worked as a planner for the State of Maryland, where she was responsible for the creation of the State’s first Hazard Mitigation Plan, and in the private, non-profit sector for organizations focused on smart growth and historic preservation. Kimberly earned a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Chanel D. Newsome, Member
MBA, CFRE
Chanel is a seasoned philanthropy professional with over 25 years of fundraising experience in higher education, healthcare, and faith-based organizations. She currently serves as Director of Development for Annual and Planned Giving at Morgan State University, where she leads efforts to grow philanthropic support through meaningful engagement with alumni and donors. Her prior roles include development leadership positions at Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, MedStar Health, and Associated Black Charities.
A Baltimore native, Chanel holds a Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an MBA from American University. She is deeply committed to strengthening communities through donor-centric fundraising and service. Chanel is honored to join the Board of the Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County to support its mission of promoting peace and understanding in the community.