Kendel Ehrlich

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Kendel Ehrlich
First Lady of Maryland
In office
January 15, 2003 – January 17, 2007
Preceded by Jennifer Crawford Glendening
Succeeded by Catherine Curran O'Malley
Personal details
Born Kendel Sibiski
(1961-10-08) October 8, 1961
Baltimore, Maryland
Spouse(s) Robert Ehrlich (m. July 24, 1993)[1]
Children Drew Robert (age 14)[2] and Joshua Taylor (age 9)[3]
Alma mater University of Delaware (1983),[4] University of Baltimore School of Law (1987)[5]
Occupation Assistant Public Defender (1990–1995);[4] County Prosecutor (4 years);[6] Cable television Lawyer, Consultant, Producer (1997–2007);[7] Bank Director (from 2007)[8][9]
Profession Attorney (licensed 1987)[10]

Kendel Sibiski Ehrlich is the former First Lady of Maryland, having served from 2003 to 2007 during the administration of Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich.[11][12] She is the first woman of Polish descent to have been Maryland's First Lady.[1]

From 1990 to 1995,[4] Ehrlich was an Assistant Public Defender in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.[6][13] She also served for four years as a prosecutor with Harford County, Maryland.[6] From 1997 to 2007, Ehrlich worked for Comcast Cable in various capacities,[14] initially as a lawyer, then part-time as a consultant and later a television show producer.[7] An attorney, Mrs. Ehrlich was active in various policy issues while serving as First Lady.[11] After her husband left office, Ehrlich took a job as a Director for BankAnnapolis.[8]

On October 3, 2003, during her first year as First Lady, Mrs. Ehrlich spoke at a domestic violence function and made the statement, "You know, really, if I had an opportunity to shoot Britney Spears, I think I would." She apologized to Spears, and a spokesperson later said that the incident "inadvertently used a figure of speech."[15]

Since leaving public office, Ehrlich and her husband have hosted a Saturday radio show on WBAL-AM.[16][17] By mid-2009, rumors began to surface regarding the prospect of Kendel Ehrlich's running for elected office herself.[6] Her husband was defeated by Martin O'Malley in the 2006 and 2010 Maryland gubernatorial races.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Poremski, Richard P. (2006-11-07). "Kendel Sibiski Ehrlich – Maryland's 1st Polish First Lady". Polish Culture. Jagoda Urban-Klaehn. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  2. ↑ "CPWN Newsletter" (PDF). cpwnet.org. Chesapeake Professional Women's Network. September 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-16. 
  3. ↑ Nitkin, David (April 23, 2004). "For baby Ehrlich, gifts of glitterati". mcall.com (The Morning Call). Retrieved 2009-08-16. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Canavan, Kathy (2003). "At home in the governor's mansion". UD Messenger. University of Delaware. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  5. ↑ "Putting the Bully Pulpit to Good Use". University of Baltimore Alumni Magazine. University of Baltimore. Spring 2003. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Smitherman, Laura (August 9, 2009). "Kendel Ehrlich weighing run?". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2009-08-16. "She served five years as a public defender in Anne Arundel County..." 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Green, Andrew A. (March 8, 2006). "Kendel Ehrlich Reveals Salary". redorbit.com (The Baltimore Sun). Retrieved 2009-08-16. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "BankAnnapolis :: Officers & Directors :: Kendel S. Ehrlich". snl.com. SNL Financial. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  9. ↑ "BankAnnapolis Names Kendel Ehrlich to Board of Directors". AllBusiness.com (Gale Group). 2007-01-22. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  10. ↑ "Kendel Sibiski Ehrlich". Avvo. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mosk, Matthew (2005-06-26). "A Light-as-Air Image Veils Kendel Ehrlich's Political Heft". The Washington Post (The Washington Post Company). Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  12. ↑ "2006 Speakers" (PDF). mdfamilies.org. Association of Maryland Families. 2006. pp. 8–9. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  13. ↑ Funk, Deborah (July 29, 1992). "'Car Trouble' Robber Pleads Guilty, Gets Drug Treatment". hometownannapolis.com (The Capital). Retrieved 2009-08-16. 
  14. ↑ "Kendel S. Ehrlich Profile". forbes.com. Retrieved 2009-08-16. 
  15. ↑ "Mrs. Ehrlich: I Really Regret Making Britney Statement". WBAL TV (Internet Broadcasting Systems). 2003-10-09. Retrieved 2008-07-30. 
  16. ↑ Wagner, John (March 18, 2007). "Ehrlich Out of Office but Not Out of Sight". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2009-08-16. 
  17. ↑ "Robert and Kendel Ehrlich Show". radiotime.com. RadioTime. Retrieved 2009-08-16. 
Honorary titles
Preceded by
Jennifer Crawford Glendening		 First Lady of Maryland
January 15, 2003 – January 17, 2007 		Succeeded by
Catherine Curran O'Malley


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