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Letter: Candidate: Warfield project important to Carroll’s future

“Warfield has long been the county’s primary economic development project and it has been almost 20 years in the making. As this rather complicated effort involving the State of Maryland, Carroll County and the Town of Sykesville finally comes to fruition, it will be critically important that we…” – Read Full Article

Ed Rothstein (Col. ret.) responds about Chelsea Manning’s political candidacy.

I was recently interviewed by WBAL Radio regarding Chelsea Manning’s filing for candidacy. Bottom line – I’m disgusted by what’s happening as I believe we need leaders to serve and not opportunists to try and take advantage for their selfish needs. Also, it was great to get a shout out on the air where I shared my basic views in moving forward. – Listen to the radio interview

Col. Rothstein Named Head of Anne Arundel Economic Development Corp.

“Rothstein named cybersecurity and health care as two growing industries he’d like to focus on, but said he wants to talk to community members and business leaders about where they think the greatest needs and challenges are. ‘It’s more important for me to be a good listener,’ he said.” – Read Full Article

Former Meade Commander to Lead Arundel Economic Development

“In a statement, Neuman said Rothstein has a “well-earned reputation as a connector” and she expects him to be a “dynamic link” between businesses and the county’s zoning and permitting officials.” – Read Full Article

Bay Bank Engages Col. Edward C. Rothstein to lead New Government Contracting and Cybersecurity Industry Group

“Ed Rothstein brings a wealth of knowledge in both government and commercial sectors of the cyber industry. He is a proven leader that will contribute greatly to the Bay Bank team, providing immediate results and value to our clients as we serve this growing industry.” – Read Full Article

Rothstein Winds Down His Time as Fort Meade Commander

“The evidence of Rothstein’s leadership is evident on base, as he oversaw the continued transformation of the installation. There’s a new PX building under construction, along with new privatized apartments, a new veterans’ health clinic and road improvements.” – Read Full Article

Outgoing Fort Meade Commander Reflects, Looks Ahead

“I found over time with the civilian workforce, it’s not just about losing the money that they’re losing with the 32-hour work week, but actually not being able to accomplish the job that they had in front of them. It is a piece of self-worth that they’re missing”, said Rothstein. – Read Full Article

Military Aims to Curb Service Member Suicides

“The key is communication to service members on what’s available to them. The key is good leadership and staying involved with those service members – to say that it is OK, it’s encouraged to seek help. It shows a sign of strength and resiliency to help yourself,” Rothstein said. – Read Full Article

Fort Meade Leader Ready for Sequester Furloughs, but Not Happy

“I’m frustrated, because my workers are so dedicated, that I’m now going to have to tell them, ‘You will only work four days a week. You will not work overtime,'” Rothstein said. – Read Full Article

Md. Military Bases Brace for Reductions

“This is going to be difficult,” said Col. Edward Rothstein, commander of Fort Meade. “It really does become very personal.” – Read Full Article

Fort Meade Garrison Commander Hosts First Town Hall Meeting

“Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein welcomed an estimated 100 people to the two-hour community event held Nov. 30 at McGill Training Center. The town hall, he said, was a way for him to get a better understanding of what needs to be done on post.” – Read Full Article

Fort Meade Commander Prepares for Deep Cuts

“On March 1, nearly 27,820 civilian Department of Defense workers at Fort George G. Meade, where Rothstein is garrison commander, will shift to a four-day work week and a 20 percent cut in pay. Rothstein said Thursday the impact will be massive. ‘I have to look at how this is going to impact everyone,’ he said. ‘To understand this, I have to walk in their shoes.'” – Read Full Article

Positively Carroll

“The second person recognized is Col. Edward Rothstein. Col. Rothstein is the current base commander of Fort Meade and although his command is outside of Carroll County, he is actually a county resident. He will be relinquishing his command of Fort Meade next week and the Board wanted to take a moment to thank him for all he’s done for Carroll. Under his command Carroll has had a voice during all BRAC and Fort Meade expansion discussions. The Board thanks him for including Carroll in these meetings; the Board believes that these meetings will help Carroll’s economic development efforts and they wish him well in his next command.” – Read Full Article