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Marco V. Ávila

President & CEO, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | VP, WSP USA
Infrastructure Engineering & Regional Business Advocacy

P.E.MDHCC CEOVP WSP USAInfrastructure Leader 38+ Years EngineeringMDHCC PresidentCivil Engineer
About

Statewide Business Advocacy & Infrastructure Leadership

Marco V. Ávila, P.E., is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC) and Vice President / Senior Supervising Engineer at WSP USA.

With over 38 years of distinguished civil engineering and infrastructure leadership, Marco has led marquee regional transportation mega-projects including the I-95 Express Toll Lanes, the Purple Line Light Rail, and the Governor Harry Nice Memorial Bridge replacement. Since taking the helm of MDHCC in 2019, he has built the chamber into a statewide economic powerhouse championing business advocacy, access to capital, and workforce development. He also serves as Founder of the MDHCC Foundation and CEO of The Healing Hands Foundation.

Advocacy Vision

“Economic vitality depends on robust infrastructure, vibrant small businesses, and equitable access to capital. When we empower our diverse business community, the entire regional economy thrives.”

Leadership

Core Leadership Areas

Statewide Business Advocacy & Capital Access

Championing legislation, supplier diversity, and procurement contracts for regional businesses.

Major Transportation Infrastructure (P.E.)

Directing complex civil engineering, transit systems, and bridge replacement mega-projects across Maryland.

Philanthropic & Educational Foundations

Empowering the next generation through scholarships via the Maryland Hispanic Chamber Foundation.

Capabilities

Core Competency Areas

P.E. Licensed
MDHCC President
WSP USA VP
Civil Engineering
Infrastructure Programs
Economic Development
Chamber Leadership
Loyola Sellinger Board
Career

Career Journey

President, CEO & Chairman

Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC) • 2019 -- Present

Directing statewide chamber representing over 70,000 Hispanic-owned businesses and corporate partners.

Vice President & Senior Supervising Engineer

WSP USA • 2005 -- Present

Leading multi-billion dollar transportation infrastructure and civil engineering programs.

Past President

Engineering Society of Baltimore (ESB) • 2015 -- 2016

Led regional professional engineering association.

By the Numbers

38+
Years in Engineering
P.E.
Professional Engineer
1,000+
Chamber Members
$1B+
Infrastructure Programs
Credentials

Engineering Credentials

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

State of Maryland & Commonwealth of Virginia

B.S. & M.S. in Civil & Structural Engineering

University School of Engineering

Leadership

Boards & Foundations

Maryland Hispanic Chamber Foundation (MDHCF)

Founder & Board Chair

Sellinger School of Business, Loyola University

Board of Sponsors

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Fellow / Member

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