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Dr. Brendan Fitzsimmons accepted his role as President of Groh Enterprises in early 2021. While he has been involved with the company for over 25 years, his interest in the stock market led him to join Ferris, Baker Watts – now RBC Wealth Management – in 1999. He closed that chapter so he could continue the Groh legacy left by his father-in-law. Brendan believes in giving back to the community and has served as president of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra and the Washington County Historical Society. He has also served on the boards of the Washington County Free Library and the Washington County Arts Council and is currently a member of the board of trustees of Meritus Medical Center.
Brendan attended Swarthmore College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music and history. From there, he completed graduate school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a Master of Arts degree in Historical Musicology. He also holds a Ph.D. in Business Management, with a specialty in Finance from Capella University. In 2010, Brendan was designated an Accredited Wealth Manager from Michigan State University.
Brendan and his wife, Katie, reside in Williamsport with their two children. He is an avid reader who has been known to disappear into a book for days and enjoys spending time with his family of ski enthusiasts. Several years ago, he began coaching his son’s lacrosse team and has become a huge fan of the sport. Brendan is also a certified swim official with both USA Swimming and the National Federation of High Schools. He and his wife are also heavily involved with the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, which is located in downtown Hagerstown.
Christina Line is the newest member of the Groh Enterprises family, recently joining us as our Administrative Coordinator in June 2021. She brings with her 14 years of experience working within the community by providing direct service to residents, as well as building professional partnerships with organizations that offer resources to those in need. Specifically, she has dedicated her professional career to providing support and guidance that encourages self-advocacy. Christina has worked with at-risk youth, as well as their families, and adults re-entering the community from incarceration, as well as those struggling with mental health or substance abuse.
Christina earned an Associate of Science degree in Administration of Justice at Hagerstown Community College in 2007, followed by her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, minoring in Criminology and Delinquency, at Hood College in 2009. In 2017, during her employment with the Division of Juvenile Services, she completed the West Virginia Corrections Academy, during which time she was awarded with achieving the highest academic grade overall.
Christina has been a resident of Franklin County, PA for the past 5 years, but she is a Hagerstown native. She has two sons, ages 12 and 4, who share her compassion for animals. She was involved in various activities growing up and continues to enjoy healthy activity where she can be competitive. Christina loves listening to music and takes it with her wherever she is. She also enjoys the beach, roller coasters, and watching comedy shows.
Clifford (“Cliff”) Adkins is our facilities manager and has been with Groh Enterprises since April 2020. Prior to that, he has had more than 30 years of experience in home improvement. During that time, he developed and practiced proficiency in a diverse cache of skills which allow him to perform his services efficiently. He is passionate about his work and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. Cliff oversees all maintenance repairs and improvements for all Groh properties.
Cliff attended South Hagerstown High School before being accepted into the masonry program at the Vocational Technical High School. He started working at age 15 and developed the skills he has today through on-the-job training. Cliff has always valued the effort of hard work and dedication to completing tasks with efficiency.
Cliff resides in Hagerstown with his girlfriend, Wendy. He has four children and six grandchildren, all of whom reside locally. He loves gardening and takes time to properly care for the vegetables he grows. Cliff also enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and riding his four-wheeler. As a young adult, he enjoyed drag racing motorcycles. When he finally takes time to relax at home, he spends time playing with his dog and watching comedy shows.
