Larry Giammo

former Mayor of Rockville

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About Larry

 

 

Larry Giammo, 43, grew up in Colesville (in eastern Montgomery County), where his parents continue to live today. Larry’s wife, Rebecca, originally from Albany, New York, is a writer for Zero to Three, a nonprofit focusing on early childhood development. Larry and Rebecca welcomed their daughter, Ella, in March 2002 and their son, Bennett, in April 2005.

 

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Ella, Larry, Rebecca and Bennett in November 2006

 

Larry's Leadership Experience

 

ü Six years as Mayor of Rockville

Larry was first elected Mayor in November 2001 and reelected in November 2003 and November 2005. He has worked hard to move the revitalization of Rockville's town center forward and to better manage growth in order to improve Rockville's quality of life. Under Larry's leadership, the city government has made important progress on a range of other issues. He has also built much stronger relationships between the City of Rockville and the county, state and federal governments in order to achieve Rockville's goals. For more information about the Rockville Mayor and City Council, click here. To learn more about Rockville's "council-manager" form of government, click here.

 

ü Five years on the Rockville Planning Commission

Larry's record as a planning commissioner demonstrates his thoughtfulness and his commitment to: balancing growth with road and school capacities, putting residents’ interests ahead of developers' interests, strengthening neighborhoods, and protecting the environment. To learn more about the Rockville Planning Commission, click here.

 

ü Key role in the development of the Town Center Master Plan

As chairperson of a town center master plan advisory committee, Larry developed and advanced the plan (adopted in 2001) for a new world-class, pedestrian-friendly town center with restaurants, shops, residential housing, and ample parking. This is the same vision that Larry is achieving as Mayor. To learn more about the current revitalization of Rockville's Town Center, click here.        

 

ü Proven track record as a senior executive and business leader

Prior to running for Mayor in 2001, Larry was the managing director of the Corporate Leadership Council, a Washington, DC-based firm that provides business management advice and best practices research to major companies worldwide. He played a key role in launching the business in 1993 and in growing it to over 100 employees and $30 million in annual revenue.

 

ü Results-oriented with key management skills

As a consultant with Mercer Management Consulting, Larry helped clients in the US and Australia achieve multi-million dollar operational improvements. He began his career with GE Information Services in Rockville and London, with responsibilities in financial analysis and budget management.

 

ü Relevant education:

s Master of Business Administration (MBA), Carnegie-Mellon University

s Bachelor degrees in Finance and Economics, University of Maryland

s Graduate of GE's Financial Management Program

 

ü Lifetime resident of Montgomery County

 

 


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