The Future of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

Born on February 8, 1963 in Boksburg, South Africa, Gavin was raised in Perth, Australia by his single mother, Pauline. He attended Belmont City College located in Australia’s southwest coastal area near the Indian Ocean. Gavin worked his way across the world after departing Perth in 1984 after he dropped anchor in Spa Creek in 1992 with only $200 in his pocket, fell in love with Annapolis for its unique blend of history, maritime culture, and small-town friendliness, and fell in love again when he met future wife, Annapolis local Julie Williams. They married in 1997 and together they are now raising two children. From his first job as a server at a downtown restaurant, Gavin showed the vision and entrepreneurial spirit for which he is so well known. He quickly learned the basics of business, raised capital, and navigated bureaucracy to open Annapolis' first independent coffee shop in 1993. In time, Gavin began to see potential in West Street – then considered the “wrong part of town,” where drug deals and prostitution were common. He opened his first restaurant there in 2000.The success of that enterprise encouraged Gavin to establish additional ventures in the same corridor. Becoming a successful businessman was just the beginning for Gavin. His dedication to West Street and its communities inspired Gavin to help create the Sunday Arts Festivals, followed by the Annapolis Fringe Festival, the Chocolate Binge Festival, the Annapolis Color Run, West Street Holiday Light Canopy, and the wildly popular Dining Under the Stars. Gavin is committed to preserving the historic character of Annapolis with leadership and vision to ensure it remains a dynamic, living city. This is why he challenged and defeated the City’s plan to demolish 100-year-old homes on West Street to make way for an 800-car garage. This area is now the West Village Precinct – a flourishing hub for local businesses, residents, and visitors. Gavin knows that community connections are at the heart of West Street’s transformation. He has served on the boards of Friends of St. Johns College, Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County’s Citizens Advisory Board, and the West Street Business Association. Gavin also is a member of the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the NAACP and a founder of the Annapolis Arts District. He is longtime champion of public art and supporter of local musicians. Elected Mayor of Annapolis in November 2017, Gavin is committed to bringing together business owners, community leaders, and residents to develop innovative ideas and economic opportunities for Main Street, Maryland Ave, West Annapolis and all parts of the city. These include 21st century transit solutions, a more transparent development process, strong community policing, and greater focus on the needs of the local community. Gavin imagines an inclusive city, full of opportunities for all residents as part of his One Annapolis vision. He is committed to our shared community and our shared future. His vision is for a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive Annapolis with infrastructure, services, and events that make it a wonderful place to work and live for all.

Timothy Hogan is a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry, with specialized experience in financing, acquisition and disposition, and the redevelopment and repositioning of land assets. Founded in 1985, Hogan celebrated its 30th year in business in 2015, and is known as the pre-eminent land consulting, advisory, and brokerage firm in the State of Maryland. In addition to his responsibilities as President, Mr. Hogan manages Hogan’s land investment platform where Hogan acquires and develops for its own account and on behalf of its investors. Mr. Hogan supervises all land transactions, land acquisition and assemblage, supervision of zoning and entitlements, engineering and permitting, and budget management. His many land development projects span several real estate sectors to include residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and mixed use, as well as affordable housing. Hogan acts as development manager on approximately 50 real estate development projects across 9 different jurisdictions in the Washington DC metro area and one residential PUD in the Carolinas. Mr. Hogan holds a B.S. in Finance from the RH Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland College Park where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was nominated as the Commencement Speaker. He is an active member of the Economic Club of Washington, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA), and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Mr. Hogan has been with Hogan since 1999. Prior to joining the Hogan, Mr. Hogan worked with Rodgers Consulting in Montgomery County, Maryland and Ridgecrest Investments in Frederick, Maryland.

Samuel Snead’s extensive background and proven track record in the transportation sector make him the perfect candidate to serve the public. His leadership skills and innovative thinking will be an asset to the Anne Arundel County as well as all Marylanders in his role on state boards and regional transportation boards. Mr. Snead brings a wealth of experience in transportation planning, policy development and project management. Since 2021, he has served as Transportation Officer of the Anne Arundel County Department of Transportation. Prior to that, he was a head transportation planner for Baltimore County, and served with the U.S. Department of Transportation as a senior program manager. Additionally, he has held transportation positions with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization; Arlington County, Va.; and in the private sector as a transportation planner/engineer. Mr. Snead holds a bachelor’s degree in urban studies with a focus on infrastructure from Brown University, a master’s in community planning from the University of Rhode Island, and a master’s in management from American Public University. Throughout his career, Mr. Snead has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and has consistently worked toward advancing transportation initiatives that positively impact communities. His knowledge of transit, traffic, bicycle and pedestrian system planning , and his strategic vision will help us navigate the complex transportation challenges and opportunities we face as a community greatly benefit the community.

As Principal/Broker of Douglas Commercial, LLC, Scott Douglas has over 17 years of commercial real estate experience. He specializes in both sales and leasing. He has represented both local and national companies across a broad spectrum of industries including technology, professional services, biotech, insurance and retail. He is recognized for his ability to leverage his contacts and resources to accelerate transaction times for his clients.