Annapolis, MD; September 24, 2013 -- A grand opening party for the new ESA headquarters office in Annapolis, MD was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.

Governing Board members, Branch and Section leaders, ESA staff, and other visitors gathered to celebrate the new office space and to welcome in a new era for the Society.

ESA President Rob Wiedenmann and Executive Director David Gammel cut the traditional red ribbon, which was provided by the Annapolis Economic Development Corporation and the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation. Both organizations provided official citations welcoming ESA to their new home.
 
The new space provides ample collaborative workspace and meeting space to host ESA functions. The headquarters staff look forward to working in the new offices for many years to come.

President Rob Wiedenmann and Executive Director David Gammel cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the new ESA Headquarters in Annapolis, MD, along with Vice President-Elect Phil Mulder, Past President Grayson Brown, and Vice President Frank Zalom.

Visitors watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Partygoers enjoing food and drinks.

2011 President Del Delfosse with 2014 Eastern Branch President Paula Shrewsbury.

ESA Excutive Director David Gammel with past executive directors Paula Lettice and Ann Kenworthy.