Date: January 28, 2026
Historic Annapolis is proud to welcome Elizabeth Mesora, Ermis Sfakiyanudis, and Diane Rey as the newest members of our Board of Trustees. Each brings a unique combination of leadership, professional expertise, and deep community commitment, all aligned with Historic Annapolis’ mission to preserve and share the stories of our city. Their collective experience will help guide the organization as we continue to expand our impact and engage new generations with Annapolis’ rich history.
Elizabeth Mesora: Elizabeth brings extensive experience as a senior interior designer. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design and a longtime Senior Associate at Gensler, she has contributed to a diverse portfolio of projects for clients including Goldman Sachs, the Department of Defense, and McCormick & Company. Her work has also been featured in leading industry publications, Contract Magazine and Interior Design Magazine.
Elizabeth has been instrumental in shaping the design vision for One Martin Street, bringing comprehensive experience across every phase of the design process.
Ermis Sfakiyanudis: Ermis is a serial entrepreneur and business leader with more than 20 years of experience guiding organizations through growth, change, and public engagement. He brings deep expertise in leadership, public relations, and strategic messaging, shaped in part by his tenure as CEO of Uproar PR. Ermis has served on multiple boards and is a frequent speaker on leadership and innovation.
In 2025, he served as Co-Chair of the Host Committee for HA’s Blazers. Bourbon. Cigars., demonstrating his strong commitment to advancing the organization’s mission and community impact.
Diane Rey: Diane brings a lifelong passion for Maryland history, community building, and preservation to Historic Annapolis. With ancestral roots in Anne Arundel County, she has built a career in marketing, communications, and journalism, including work with the Anne Arundel County Public Library and The Capital Gazette. Inspired by projects that involve the preservation and creative re-use of old properties, Diane is also the owner and steward of the historic Reynolds Tavern.
A dedicated volunteer, she previously served as a first-person re-enactor portraying Anne Catharine Green, helping bring Annapolis’ past to life through education and storytelling.
Board Leadership Transition
In addition to welcoming new trustees, we are pleased to announce changes in board leadership. Ann Covington of Covington Alsina has been named the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Ann has served several years on the board and has held several leadership roles including Governance Committee Chair, Treasurer, and a member of the Executive Committee. We are also pleased to have Mack Gilmor newly elected to serve as Treasurer of the Board. Mack is the Maryland Commercial Group Leader of Atlantic Union Bank and is engaged in several local community organizations.
We are grateful for the time, talent, and perspective each of our new board members brings to Historic Annapolis, and we thank Ann and Mack for their continued leadership. Their combined efforts strengthen our ability to steward Annapolis’ historic places and stories for future generations. Please join us in welcoming them and thanking them for their service and dedication to our mission.
