M&T Bank

 As a proud partner of the Baltimore Station, we are thrilled to see everyone here in honor of this cause that makes a difference in the lives of those who have served our country. As a bank committed to our community, we recognize the incredible value of this organization and the people involved. And what better way to support a good cause than to eat some delicious chili? We have a great team of M&T employees from our Veterans Resource group and we hope you love our recipe! Thank you all for being here to support such an incredible effort for our military veterans, and hope you enjoy the festivities!

 

Fuchs NA

Fuchs North America is a leading provider of premium spices and custom seasoning blends. Originally known as Baltimore Spice, Fuchs North America has been part of the Fuchs Group since 1990, the world's largest privately held spice and seasoning company with 70+ years of innovation and experience serving the food manufacturing, foodservice, and retail segments.

 

MartinFed

 MartinFed provides for the safety and security of the nation through Cybersecurity, Advanced IT, and Mission Support Services. Our diverse missions for the United States government and commercial clients are supported by extraordinary team members who display drive, curiosity, humility, and pursue excellence. In addition to professionalism, we believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work through philanthropic involvement and contributions. MartinFed values an environment of continuous improvement and innovation by equipping our teams for success every day.

 

 

MMHA

The Maryland Multi-Housing Chili Team lead by Lori Crook & Myles Crum is so excited to be back competing in our 8th Star's Stripes and Chow Chili Cook-Off!  We are excited to show off our award-winning chili while helping to raise funds for The Baltimore Station!  The Maryland Multi-Housing Association has been a longtime supporter of The Station, and we are passionate about the mission! We plan on going big for the 10th Annual event so don't miss your chance to support a great cause and eat some great chili!  

 

 

SAME

 The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is a nonprofit, professional engineering education organization that promotes a culture of readiness, leadership development, and industry collaboration within the A/E/C fields. Founded in 1920, the Society has 100 Posts and more than 50 Student Chapter and Field Chapter Posts throughout the world. The SAME Baltimore Post has been a proud community partner to The Baltimore Station for over 10 years and serves a philanthropic role in the Baltimore area by investing in programs that provide our members, youth, veterans, and others within the engineering community with extensive opportunities to develop and grow both personally and professionally. 

 

BGE

We are steadfast in our commitment to work safely, to provide excellent customer service, to innovate with intent and purpose and to ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace.

With a history of more than 200 years of service as the first gas utility in the U.S., BGE has a long-standing commitment to our customers and the community. It began in 1816 when Rembrandt Peale lit the first gas lamp in Baltimore, and it continues two centuries later with BGE and our customers still leading the way in energy innovation.

Quick Facts

  • Service Area: electric, 2,300 square miles; gas, 800 square miles
  • Customers: 1.3 million electric; 700,000 natural gas
  • Employees: approx. 3,200
  • Substations: 244, plus 92 company owned on customer property
  • Distribution & Transmission Power Lines: 26,600 circuit miles distribution; 1,300 circuit miles transmission
  • Natural Gas Pipeline Network: 7,600 miles

We Are the Largest Electric and Natural Gas Utility in Central Maryland

BGE serves more than 1.3 million electric customers and more than nearly 700,000 gas customers in a diverse, 2,300-square-mile area encompassing Baltimore City and all or part of 10 central Maryland counties.

 

 

WPG Financial

At WPG Financial Group, we're passionate about financial planning, but today we're trading spreadsheets for spices and portfolios for pots! Serving the community with sound financial advice and now, some sensational chili, we're here to celebrate Baltimore Station's 10th anniversary with a dash of fun and a sprinkle of spice.

Our Chili: Our secret ingredient? A pinch of passion and a whole lot of heart! Whether it's crafting a robust retirement plan or simmering a savory chili, we know how to bring the heat. Our recipe is as well-balanced as a diversified portfolio, blending the perfect mix of flavors for a rich, hearty, and unforgettable taste.

Fun Fact: Our team may be known for crunching numbers, but we also know how to crunch those tortilla chips! And just like a great investment strategy, our chili has a little bit of everything - a solid base, some spicy surprises, and a satisfying finish.

Meet the Team:

Steve Gessner: Our Chief Chili Officer, bringing the perfect blend of spice and strategy.
Todd Paradise: The Flavor Fiduciary, making sure every bite is a solid investment in taste.
Nicole Reese: The Pepper Planner, ensuring our chili packs a punch without busting your taste bud budget.
Patrick Bollinger: The Savory Specialist, balancing flavors like we balance your financial goals.
Nick Rumke: The Heat Harmonizer, a master of blending spices and adjusting heat levels to ensure every bowl of chili achieves perfect harmony.
Why We're Here: We're proud to support Baltimore Station, an organization dedicated to helping veterans transition to self-sufficiency. Just as we guide our clients to financial stability, we believe in the importance of helping others find their path to success.

Join us for a bowl of our award-winning chili, and let's cook up some community spirit together!

 

The Nelson Family

Yeehaw! Team Nelson is back to rustle up a win! This is our fourth time competing in Stars, Stripes, and Chow Chili Cook-off. Our wild west posse consists of "Sizzlin Spurs" Nelly and "Cayenne Cowgirl" Kalaya, both Army retirees. Rounding out the posse is our little buckaroo Isabella, "Sagebrush" Sandi, and "Lone Star" Lydia. Our chili consistently packs a punch, leaving competitors and judges alike hollerin' for more. For Team Nelson, it's not just about the chili - it's about ropin' in good times and raisin' funds for a worthy cause! The Baltimore Station holds a special place in our family's heart. We truly believe in their mission and have seen firsthand the difference the program makes. We are looking forward to returning. So, stop on by and lasso up some chili straight from the chuckwagon!

 

 

Element Fleet

   Element Co-Chairs Tracy Rowan & Marines Veteran Sa'd Maxwell, Army Veteran Marc Hawkins, Navy Veteran Tasha Alexander, and Element employees Mike Rogers, and Jasmine Johnson.

    The Veterans Business Resource Group (BRG) Co-Chairs are also known as 'The Wonder Twins' and have been volunteering together for 5 years at The Baltimore Station, The Well, Wreaths Across America, Polar Bear Plunge, and other Veteran or Women at Risk organizations. Bonding over volunteering has led them to be best friends and they are especially passionate about Veterans as Sa'd served with the Marines and Tracy has multiple Veterans in her family.

      The other members of the Chili Cookoff team are Army Veteran, Marc Hawkins, Navy Veteran Tasha Alexandar; and Element employees Mike Rogers & Jasmine Johnson. All members are involved with one or more of nine Element BRGs . As an organization Element takes great pride in giving back to our community and feel that those folks that do not are really missing out. The sense of community and the great feeling we get from helping others means everything to us. In the words of WAA, We Remember, We Honor, and We Teach!

 

 

 

VALOR @ T. Rowe Price

VALOR is a business resource group at T. Rowe Price that honors the contributions of veterans and their families by promoting a collaborative culture that values the strength and experience the military community brings to our firm.  While we have resourced volunteers for TBS' Chili Cookoff for years - this year we have also decided to roll our sleeves up and cook too!  Who's hungry?

 

 

Jimmy's Famous Seafood

Jimmy's Famous Seafood is thrilled to spice things up at this year's Baltimore Chili Cook-Off! Known for our legendary crab cakes and delicious seafood dishes, we're excited to bring our culinary expertise to the world of chili. With 50 years of serving beloved recipes we're ready to show that when it comes to bold flavors, we do more than just seafood.