Maryland Stadium Authority Announces Retirement of Executive Director Michael Frenz

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Stadium Authority today announced the retirement of Michael J. Frenz. After serving 17 years as executive director, Frenz’s retirement will be effective April 30.

“Mike’s leadership has shaped the success of the Maryland Stadium Authority and his legacy will be felt for years to come,” said Maryland Stadium Authority Chair Craig Thompson. “We cannot thank him enough for his vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to making our mission a reality.”

As Maryland Stadium Authority executive director, Frenz delivered on several major projects for the State of Maryland, including $1.2 billion for stadium modernization for the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens, which was essential to securing new leases to keep both teams in Baltimore for the foreseeable future. Frenz also oversaw $200 million in Sports and Entertainment grant funding to help keep major league affiliations for Maryland minor league stadiums, including Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie; Perdue Stadium in Salisbury; Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf; and Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick.
“With his retirement, Mike leaves a strong legacy of leadership and accomplishment,” said former Maryland Stadium Authority Chair John Morton III. “With exemplary interpersonal skills and command of the facts, Mike inspired achievement by finding constructive solutions to complex and challenging issues.” 

Frenz was also instrumental in implementing the $1.1 billion 21st Century Schools Act to modernize aging infrastructure in 27 Baltimore City schools. He oversaw administration of 47 memoranda of understandings for projects across 19 Maryland counties under the Built to Learn Act—a $2.2 billion initiative to support public school construction statewide—and played a role in supporting the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative, which since 2018 has demolished nearly 1,300 vacant properties and turned the sites over to the City of Baltimore for redevelopment and community revitalization. 

“I have greatly enjoyed working for the Maryland State Authority (MSA) and the residents of the great state of Maryland,” said Michael J. Frenz. “I am proud of the people of MSA and the great work we have done to earn  the sterling reputation we enjoy.” 

Upon receiving notice of his retirement, the Maryland Stadium Authority engaged in a nationwide search for Frenz’s successor. Frenz will assist with the transition.