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Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of serving in many roles -- from working at a plant nursery as a teenager to serving as a zoning inspector in Gaithersburg, a land use principal with Rodgers Consulting, Kensington’s mayor, Maryland’s deputy secretary of state, the Sweatshop Fitness Center owner, the County Executive’s master plan ombudsman, and even dog walker. Of all these experiences, serving as the director of B-CC Regional Services office has been one of my greatest honors. That said, I am stepping down, effective March 27, 2026. This has not been an easy decision, but it is the right time for me to move on to the next chapter of my life and career.
Working with our community has been deeply meaningful to me. Every day offered a chance to solve problems, connect people to critical services, and support the wellbeing of our neighborhoods. Serving ten communities, twelve municipalities, and three urban districts has been a challenge. Any success I’ve had has been possible only because of the many partners who stood alongside me. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the individuals and organizations that made this possible:
• BCC Regional Services staff -- Lynn Barclay, newsletter editor, Thomas “T.J.” Dant, community projects manager, and Brandan Stuckey, urban district manager -- whose dedication and professionalism form the backbone of the team.
• Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board, volunteers who serve as the vital eyes and ears of our community.
• Bethesda Urban Partnership, including the Arts & Entertainment District, for keeping Bethesda vibrant and welcoming.
• Pike District Partnership, leading transformative efforts in North Bethesda with creativity and ambition.
• Friendship Heights Alliance, bringing fresh ideas, events, and renewed energy to the community.
• Public safety teams, our local police districts and fire/rescue personnel, both career and volunteer, for their daily service and protection.
• The three Chambers of Commerce -- Montgomery County, Rockville, and Greater Bethesda -- for championing our local economy.
• Municipal partners, the towns and villages whose collaboration strengthens our region.
• County leadership and department directors, for their consistent support and partnership over the years, especially former County Executive Ike Legget, current County Executive Marc Elrich, and the County Council as well as the UpCounty, East County, Silver Spring, and Mid-County regional directors.
I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and for the trust so many of you have placed in me. I leave knowing the work of B‑CC Regional Services will be in capable hands.
Peter Fosselman
Director, B‑CC Regional Services
(soon to be former director)
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