The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
November 19, 2025
M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Welcomes New Commissioner Dr. Billy Okoye
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) welcomes Dr. Billy Okoye as a member of the five-member Planning Board. Appointed by Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy and confirmed by the Prince George’s County Council following a public hearing, Okoye was sworn in on Monday, November 17, 2025. Okoye succeeds former Prince George’s County Planning Board Vice Chair, Dorothy Bailey, whose four-year term will end on June 15, 2027. Okoye will join Chairman Darryl Barnes and Vice Chair Manuel Geraldo for the meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025.
“On behalf of M-NCPPC and the Prince George’s County Planning Board, we welcome Commissioner Okoye to the Commission,” said M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Chairman Darryl Barnes. “His experience in business, community advocacy, real estate, and technology will offer a new dynamic to our forward-thinking Planning Board and award-winning agency.”
“My professional journey has given me a practical ground-level understanding of our County’s vision for growth as outlined in the 2035 plan – the guiding framework for sustainable and equitable development across communities,” said Commissioner Okoye. “I look forward to our collaborative work to revitalize the inner beltway neighborhoods into vibrant, transit-oriented economic hubs that attract jobs and opportunities.”
In addition to serving on the Prince George’s County Planning Board, the Planning Board members work with their colleagues on the Montgomery County Planning Board and meet monthly as the M-NCPPC’s full Commission. Together, the commissioners have oversight of decisions for the Montgomery and Prince George’s region.
About Dr. Billy Okoye
Dr. Okoye possesses more than 20 years of experience in business, community advocacy, real estate, and technology. As founder and principal broker of Sold 100 Real Estate, Inc., he led a team of more than 50 agents and oversaw more than $250 million in closed real estate transactions. Additionally, he serves as group managing director of BMO General Contractors and founder of Autograph Solar where he has advanced innovation in both the construction and clean energy sectors. He serves as Chairman of the United African Advisory Board under the Office of Prince George’s County Executive Braveboy where he has been instrumental in strengthening community engagement and representation.
Dr. Okoye earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and anthropology from Abia State University and a certificate in information technologies from the International Computer Institute. He received a professional doctorate in business administration from the Chartered Institute of Business Managers. In addition, Okoye holds multiple professional credentials including certifications from the Graduate REALTOR® Institute and EPRO Technology, as well as real estate broker licenses with the State of Maryland and District of Columbia.
About the Prince George’s County Planning Board
The Prince George’s County Planning Board, together with the Montgomery County Planning Board, make up The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – a bi-county agency established by State law in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain, and administer a regional system of parks and administer a general plan for the physical development of both counties. In Prince George’s County, the agency also administers the public recreation program. The Planning Board’s responsibilities include supervising preparation of land use plans and comprehensive zoning maps, advising the County Council on zoning map amendment and special exception applications, and reviewing and approving site plans and subdivisions. The Board also oversees the Commission’s work in the County, as carried out by the Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments. In Prince George’s County, the Planning Board’s full-time Chair and four part-time members are appointed by the Prince George’s County Executive and confirmed by the Prince George’s County Council, serving overlapping four-year terms.
Visit www.pgplanningboard.org for more information.
About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Founded in 1927, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a nationally recognized leader in land use planning, parks, and recreation achieving countless awards for innovation, stewardship and exemplary vision for enhancing the lives of current and future generations. The agency, which is chartered by the State of Maryland, has geographic authority in the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County region, which are the two Maryland counties surrounding Washington, DC.
The agency improves the well-being of over two-million residents and countless visitors within this region by:
- Planning for the coordinated and harmonious physical growth and development of the region
- Protecting and stewarding natural, cultural, and historical resources
- Providing an award-winning system of parks
- Creating recreational experiences that enhance the quality of life of all individuals
- Planning great communities that are vibrant, livable, accessible and sustainable
The Commission is comprised of seven distinct departments, each led by their respective Department Head. The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, and the Prince George’s County Planning Department carry out services for the Prince George’s County region. Montgomery Parks and Montgomery Planning carry out services for Montgomery County. Bi-county corporate management is carried out by the Department of Human Resources and Management, the Department of Finance, and the Office of the General Counsel. Other Bi-county functions include the Office of Inspector General, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Merit System Board.
The Commission’s governing body is comprised of ten Commissioners, five appointed to the Montgomery Planning Board and five appointed to the Prince George’s County Planning Board, which have oversight of decisions for the Montgomery and Prince George’s region. The Commission appoints the bi-county officers of the Executive Director, Secretary-Treasurer, and General Counsel.
Assistance
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Contact:
Calista Black
Chief Communications Officer
calista.black@mncppc.org | 301-952-3038
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