"Political journalists and other insiders tend to inflate and romanticize the influence of an especially savvy -- and media savvy -- advisor on the political dynamic. But in Foxwell's case, a lot of the mythology was true."
Josh Kurtz, Maryland Matters
Josh Kurtz, Maryland Matters
Len Foxwell founded Tred Avon Strategies to leverage his more than 25 years of experience in politics, government and public advocacy for his private and public sector clients.
His reputation as one of Maryland's elite political and communications strategists is well established. Legendary Annapolis political reporter Josh Kurtz once wrote that "there are plenty of operatives who are talented and indispensable to their bosses. But only Foxwell has actually changed the trajectory of Maryland politics."
Adam Pagnucco of Montgomery County's Seventh State had this to say:
"Len Foxwell...has been one of the state's top political strategists for 20 years. Name any county in the state and Foxwell will hold forth on its history, players, economy and politics. He studies these things like math students study geometry. He meticulously plans...initiatives to maximize their impact [and] get press attention...".
His reputation as one of Maryland's elite political and communications strategists is well established. Legendary Annapolis political reporter Josh Kurtz once wrote that "there are plenty of operatives who are talented and indispensable to their bosses. But only Foxwell has actually changed the trajectory of Maryland politics."
Adam Pagnucco of Montgomery County's Seventh State had this to say:
"Len Foxwell...has been one of the state's top political strategists for 20 years. Name any county in the state and Foxwell will hold forth on its history, players, economy and politics. He studies these things like math students study geometry. He meticulously plans...initiatives to maximize their impact [and] get press attention...".
Calling for an overhaul of Maryland’s craft beer laws at UNION Craft Brewing.
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With Maryland State Sen. Mary Washington (D-Baltimore City).
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From 2008 to 2020, Len served as chief of staff to the Comptroller of Maryland. During his tenure, the Maryland Comptroller's Office earned national renown for its successful efforts to protect state taxpayers from fraud, unethical tax preparers and predatory lenders, while utilizing state-of-the-art technology and data analytics to recapture more than $6 billion in unpaid taxes.
As the direct supervisor of the Comptroller's Field Enforcement Division, which serves as Maryland's chief regulator of alcohol beverages, Len worked directly with Maryland's distributors and retailers to remove highly dangerous products from package store shelves. As a highly visible leader in the coalition to modernize Maryland's outdated craft manufacturing, Len has helped facilitate an era of unprecedented growth for breweries, wineries and distilleries in every corner of the state.
Prior to joining the Comptroller of Maryland, Len served as Salisbury University's Special Assistant for Government and Community Relations, and prior to that as Director of Government Relations for the Greater Washington Board of Trade. In that role, Len played an active role in the effort to bring Major League Baseball back to Washington, DC after a 33-year absence. From 1998-2002, Len served as Director of Washington-Area Transit Programs for the Maryland Department of Transportation, after having served as Press Secretary for the successful re-election campaign of Governor Parris N. Glendening.
As the direct supervisor of the Comptroller's Field Enforcement Division, which serves as Maryland's chief regulator of alcohol beverages, Len worked directly with Maryland's distributors and retailers to remove highly dangerous products from package store shelves. As a highly visible leader in the coalition to modernize Maryland's outdated craft manufacturing, Len has helped facilitate an era of unprecedented growth for breweries, wineries and distilleries in every corner of the state.
Prior to joining the Comptroller of Maryland, Len served as Salisbury University's Special Assistant for Government and Community Relations, and prior to that as Director of Government Relations for the Greater Washington Board of Trade. In that role, Len played an active role in the effort to bring Major League Baseball back to Washington, DC after a 33-year absence. From 1998-2002, Len served as Director of Washington-Area Transit Programs for the Maryland Department of Transportation, after having served as Press Secretary for the successful re-election campaign of Governor Parris N. Glendening.
Touring the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum with Maryland State Sen. Cory McCray (D-Baltimore City).
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Toasting the success of RaR Brewing in Cambridge with Snifter’s Bistro owner Joe Petro, Maryland State Sen. Addie Eckardt (R-Dorchester) and RaR Co-founder J.T. Merryweather.
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Since 2016, Len has been an adjunct faculty member of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Leadership Education, where he has taught courses in professional writing and crisis communication. He is a graduate of Salisbury University, where he has served as both a frequent guest lecturer and as a board member of the University's Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement.
A longtime leader in youth sports on his native Eastern Shore, Len worked with his friends with the YMCA of the Chesapeake to create FC Tred Avon, a year-round youth soccer program for children throughout the Mid-Shore. Len has a daughter, Colleen, and a son, Darren.
He has also served since 2009 on the Board of Directors of the Easton Little League, including a two-year stint as its president. Len currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore, where he can indulge his obsession with baseball history.
A longtime leader in youth sports on his native Eastern Shore, Len worked with his friends with the YMCA of the Chesapeake to create FC Tred Avon, a year-round youth soccer program for children throughout the Mid-Shore. Len has a daughter, Colleen, and a son, Darren.
He has also served since 2009 on the Board of Directors of the Easton Little League, including a two-year stint as its president. Len currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore, where he can indulge his obsession with baseball history.
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