Cicero Salles was named the White Oak Planning Manager on Tuesday by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich.
In his role, Salles will serve as Elrich’s representative for the White Oak Science Gateway (WOSG) Master Area, and other East County development efforts, including the US29 Corridor, a county press release said.
Salles has more than 35 years of professional experience in both the public and private sectors. He was previously the Chief of the Traffic Studies Section for the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation. In the private sector, Salles worked on the implementation of National Harbor— a mixed-use development project along the Potomac River in Prince George’s County. He was also part of the development of Beech Tree, a prestigious golf course community with approximately 1,700 homes.
Salles has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park where he also received a Master of Science degree in Transportation Engineering.
“I am excited about the appointment of Cicero Salles, who comes to us with a strong background with unique qualifications needed to accelerate our efforts to advance developments in East County,” County Executive Elrich said. “I am committed to supporting the residents and continued investment in East County, and Cicero will be an important part of that effort.”
The WOSG Master Plan was adopted in 2014 by the county council and it serves as the foundation for the development of White Oak’s major centers including Hillandale, White Oak/Fairlamnd, and the Life Sciences/FDA Village, the county said. Salles will work with the East County Regional Office Director and serve as a liaison between community stakeholders, advisory groups, businesses, developmental partners and county departments.
“Mr. Salles will bring experience needed in building broad-based consensus on issues from a variety of engaged stakeholders and groups in the region including developers, residents, businesses and elected officials,” Jewru Bandeh, director of the County’s Eastern Regional Services Office said. “He will be working closely with the East County Regional Director to advance developments and community building goals in East County”
