Comptroller of Maryland
Robin Funk is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Deputy Director of Human Resources for the Comptroller of Maryland since April 2019. In this role, Robin Funk oversees strategic human capital management for 1,100 employees, addressing compliance with regulations, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and employee development. Prior to this position, Robin Funk held various roles including Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Development and Engagement Officer, responsible for leadership training and the implementation of professional development programs. Previous experience includes a National Account Manager position at Mars, where Robin Funk managed distribution for nutritional supplements, and roles at Pfizer focused on sales training and development. Robin Funk also served as Assistant VP of Sales at Solgar Vitamin & Herb, enhancing export business for a wide range of nutritional products. Academic credentials include degrees from Florida State University and Columbia University.
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Comptroller of Maryland
The principal duty of the Comptroller of Maryland is to collect taxes. With a budget of $110 million, the agency collects approximately $16 billion a year in state and local tax revenue and provides services through 12 branch offices throughout the state. The major revenue sources are individual and business income taxes and sales and use taxes. The agency also collects taxes on motor fuel, estates, admissions and amusement, alcohol and tobacco. The Comptroller is the chief regulator of alcohol, tobacco and motor fuel products and protects consumers and small businesses through testing motor fuel quality, aggressively pursuing cigarette smugglers and safeguarding our state’s youth from dangerous caffeinated alcoholic beverages. By enforcing the collection of taxes, the comptroller is providing a level playing field for local businesses competing with out-of-state retailers who fail to pay their fair share. The Comptroller’s Office also audits taxpayers for compliance, handles delinquent tax collection and enforces license and unclaimed property laws. The agency publicizes forgotten bank accounts, insurance benefits and reunites taxpayers with their lost property. The office provides information technology services critical to the daily operation of most state agencies. Acting as Maryland's chief accountant, the comptroller pays the state's bills, maintains its books, prepares financial reports, and pays state employees.