Hood President Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., Named to Frederick County Chamber Board of Directors

Hood College is proud to announce that President Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., has been elected to the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. 

Hood College and the Frederick Chamber have long partnered to strengthen Frederick County’s educational access, building a more knowledgeable and prepared workforce, and contributing to the intellectual capital of the community. 

The Frederick Chamber joined the NeighborHOOD Partners Program in 2021, offering tuition discounts up to a value of $15,000 for Chamber member employees, their spouses and dependent children who are degree-seeking and enrolled either full-time at the undergraduate level or part-time at the graduate level.

“Leadership is about serving, connecting and building a strong community,” says Helen Propheter, President & CEO. “We’re honored to have such an influential Board of Directors, we are excited to welcome our newest members, and we are grateful for their leadership and commitment to our Chamber.”  

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business and provides strategic leadership and engagement in building the future of business and the community through information, collaboration, advocacy and services on behalf of the employers in our community. 

Members include small businesses, corporations, associations, nonprofits and individual professionals. Since 1912 the Chamber has worked diligently with local government, education, private industry and a host of other agencies and organizations to improve the business environment and promote Frederick County as a premier community in which to live, work and do business.

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