President & CEO, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | VP, WSP USA
Infrastructure Engineering & Regional Business Advocacy
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.
“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.”
Championing legislation, supplier diversity, and procurement contracts for regional businesses.
Directing complex civil engineering, transit systems, and bridge replacement mega-projects across Maryland.
Empowering the next generation through scholarships via the Maryland Hispanic Chamber Foundation.
Directing statewide chamber representing over 70,000 Hispanic-owned businesses and corporate partners.
Leading multi-billion dollar transportation infrastructure and civil engineering programs.
Led regional professional engineering association.
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