Maryland picks new port commissioner

Maryland picks new port commissioner Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has named Peta N. Rickhaus to the Maryland Port Commission.
   Rickhaus, who once led the state’s Department of General Services for a decade, replaces former commissioner Brenda Dandy. Her term will last three years.
      She previously worked as a senior vice president for Buchart-Horn Inc., an international engineering and construction firm.
   O’Malley said Rickhaus’ state government experience handling real estate matters will be an asset on the Port of Baltimore’s policymaking body.