TEDCO Promotes Geyssel Gonzalez as New Deputy CFO to Drive Growth

TEDCO Promotes Geyssel Gonzalez to Deputy Chief Financial Officer

TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, has made headlines with the promotion of Geyssel Gonzalez to the role of Deputy Chief Financial Officer. TEDCO has established itself as a key player in bolstering the state's technology sector and has now positioned Gonzalez to lead the financial operations of the organization, which manages assets totaling approximately $200 million.

With her elevated title, Gonzalez's responsibilities will extend beyond traditional financial management. She will be tasked with ensuring that all financial activities reflect transparency and precision in reporting, which is crucial for building trust within the community and among stakeholders. Her promotion is seen as a critical step in driving TEDCO’s mission forward and reinforcing its commitment to advancing Maryland's economic landscape.

According to Troy LeMaile-Stovall, the CEO of TEDCO, Gonzalez has been a significant asset to the organization. Over the years, she has played an important role in the implementation of advanced forecasting measures as well as optimizing real-time financial reporting systems. These improvements are critical as TEDCO aims to position itself as a leader among venture capital investors in the Mid-Atlantic region, where it ranks #5 according to Pitchbook data.

Gonzalez's background is nothing short of impressive. She comes to this new role as a seasoned finance executive, with a strong track record in strategic financial management, operational efficiency, and process automation. Before joining TEDCO, she held influential positions at both the Nuclear Energy Institute and the International Association for Dental Research. In these roles, she led significant initiatives such as enterprise resource planning system implementations and managed cross-functional teams to enhance financial planning and compliance.

Her dedication has not gone unnoticed by her colleagues. Terry Rauh, Chief Finance and Operations Officer at TEDCO, commended her commitment to the organization and her alignment with TEDCO's overall goals. The expectation is that under Gonzalez's leadership, TEDCO will experience even greater advancements in financial processes and will maintain its focus on transparency and efficiency as it serves Maryland's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Gonzalez’s educational credentials further underscore her capabilities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Franklin University and is currently pursuing an MBA at the esteemed Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Furthermore, as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she embodies a results-oriented mindset, emphasizing precision and strategic decision-making which are essential for supporting the growth and sustainability of TEDCO's financial framework.

Expressing her enthusiasm for this new opportunity, Gonzalez stated, "I am honored to step into the role of deputy chief financial officer to further enhance TEDCO's financial processes. This promotion reflects my commitment to TEDCO's mission of leading innovation to market."

As TEDCO takes these important steps, observers will be keen to see how Gonzalez's leadership will influence the financial strategy and overall growth of the organization in the coming years. Given TEDCO's significant contributions, amounting to $2.7 billion in statewide economic activity as of 2023, her role is pivotal in continuing to drive progress and innovation in Maryland's technology sector.

For more information on TEDCO and its initiatives, you can visit www.tedcomd.com.