Howard County Executive Kenneth Ulman announced that Todd Allen, the county's human resources administrator, was named the "Jack Foster Executive of the Year" at the Local Government Personnel Association Professional Conference and Awards Luncheon Nov. 6 in Washington. Allen was selected for the award based on his outstanding performance as the human resources administrator and for his leadership in addressing the diverse challenges faced by county employees during the past 18 months.

Colette Roberts, co-founder and chairwoman of the Howard County chapter of PFLAG -- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays -- announced that she is stepping down from the post she has held for the entire 15 years the chapter has been in existence. Her resignation is effective Jan. 1.

Under Roberts' leadership, the chapter grew not only in size but also in the impact it had on the lives of those Howard County families who have struggled with coming to terms with a family member who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered.

As the principal contact for the chapter, Roberts periodically received phone calls from parents and family members in distress, and through patience and understanding, she was able to avert a serious crisis in most instances.

Pat English, the mother of a gay son and currently the chapter's membership chairwoman, will succeed Roberts as chapter chairwoman.

Jim Truby, president of Synthesis Inc., of Columbia, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges as trustee at large. The association is the voice and advocate for Maryland's 16 community colleges and a resource for member institutions. Truby currently chairs the board of trustees of Howard Community College.

Synthesis Inc. acts as Owner's Representatives for clients helping to plan and manage the development of their facilities. They specialize in working with nonprofits, colleges, and health care organizations.

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