Land Use Council
The LUC was established in 1989 to represent the development community and the building industry by promoting safe, responsible, and affordable development. We advocate for public and private partnerships to achieve shared community goals by actively participating with elected officials to promote responsible and fair local government. Fundamentally, we provide programs and expertise that enhance the ability of our members to conduct their individual businesses with integrity and competence.
Active Engagement:
Active Engagement:
- Board quarterly meetings with Frederick County Executive and the City of Frederick Mayor
- Luncheons with informative guest speakers hosted twice a year
- Happy hours hosted twice a year to engage with elected officials, government staff, and others
- Advocacy with Maryland Building Industry Association at the Maryland General Assembly on matters important to the building industry
2026 Board of Directors
President
Michael Natelli,
Natelli Communities
Vice President
Dan Fryer,
Pleasants Development
Secretary -Treasurer
Chris Smariga,
Harris, Smariga & Associates Inc.
Director At Large
Alyse Cohen,
Cohenterprises, Inc.
Director At Large
Brandon Cannon,
Revo Development
Director At Large
Eric Soter,
Rodgers Consulting
Director At Large
Joe Ceci,
Fox & Associates
Director At Large
Paul Crone,
NVR, Inc.
Director At Large
Ralph Mobley,
Elm Street Development
Director At Large
Tony Checchia,
Verita Commercial Real Estate
Director At Large
Tracie Clabaugh,
The Clabaugh Law Firm
Board Counsel
Noel Manalo,
Offit Kurman
Immediate Past President
Lisa Graditor,
McCurdy, Dean & Graditor
Individual Membership $225, annually
Eligibility:
Member who employed by a firm or corporation that is devoted to Land Development or by a firm or corporation directly related to the Land Development in Frederick County.
Meetings:
Monthly brief from the Council’s Board of Directors on Frederick County and all its municipalities as it relates to engineering, water/sewer, APFO, etc.
Events:
Quarterly Council member-only events that are either luncheons or happy hours.
Eligibility:
Member who employed by a firm or corporation that is devoted to Land Development or by a firm or corporation directly related to the Land Development in Frederick County.
Meetings:
Monthly brief from the Council’s Board of Directors on Frederick County and all its municipalities as it relates to engineering, water/sewer, APFO, etc.
Events:
Quarterly Council member-only events that are either luncheons or happy hours.