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July 31, 2020

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY & CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Robert L. Green, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services (410) 339-5005, (410) 209-4014
[photo, Hampton Plaza, 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland] Christopher R. McCully, Deputy Secretary, Administration (410) 339-5041
J. Michael Zeigler, Deputy Secretary, Operations (410) 339-5060
Carolyn J. Scruggs, Assistant Secretary, Programs, Treatment, & Re-Entry (410) 339-5008
Gary W. McLhinney, Assistant Secretary for Special Operations (410) 339-5021
C. Kevin Combs, Chief Information Officer (410) 585-3102

O. Wayne Hill, Commissioner of Correction (410) 585-3301
David R. Blumberg, Chair, Maryland Parole Commission (410) 585-3200
Martha L. Danner, Director of Parole & Probation (410) 585-3566
Lynda M. Bonieskie, Ph.D., Acting Director, Patuxent Institution (410) 799-3300
Albert L. Liebno, Jr., Acting Executive Director, Police & Correctional Training Commissions (410) 875-3400
Michael R. Resnick, Commissioner of Pretrial Detention & Services (410) 209-2039
Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel (410) 585-3072

Hampton Plaza, 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    Hampton Plaza, Suite 1000
    300 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 - 3020
    (410) 339-5000; fax: (410) 339-4240; tty: 1-800-735-2258 (Maryland Relay Service)
    web: http://news.maryland.gov/dpscs/home/

Agencies

Budget

Functions

Historical Evolution

Institutions

Organizational Chart

Organizational Structure

Origin

Reports

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

(Q00A0101, formerly 35.01.01.01)
FY2020 appropriation: $16,260,351; authorized positions: 85
Robert L. Green, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services (appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent)
(410) 339-5005, (410) 209-4014
e-mail: secretary.dpscs@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/oos.shtml

ADMINISTRATION

(Q00A01.10)
FY2020 appropriation: $31,493,225; authorized positions: 333
Christopher R. McCully, Deputy Secretary for Administration (410) 339-5041
e-mail: christopher.mccully1@maryland.gov

      ADMINISTRATION & EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES
      Tara D. Nelson, Deputy Director (410) 585-3360
      e-mail: tara.nelson@maryland.gov

      EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION & OPERATIONAL SERVICES
      Sandra E. Regler, Deputy Director (410) 585-3944
      e-mail: sandra.regler@maryland.gov

[photo, Public Safety Education & Training Center, 6852 Fourth St., Sykesville, Maryland]

Public Safety Education & Training Center, 6852 Fourth St., Sykesville, Maryland, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

          MARYLAND POLICE TRAINING & STANDARDS COMMISSION
          Albert L. Liebno, Jr., Acting Executive Director (chosen by Commission with Governor's approval) (410) 875-3400; e-mail: albert.liebno@maryland.gov

          Troy B. Berry, Acting Chair (chosen by Commission in Oct., 1-year term)

          Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Barbara L. Duncan, 2019; Michael B. Finegan, Ph.D., 2019; Matthew G. Alonsozana, 2020; Troy D. Berry, 2020; Capt. William M. Crabbs, 2020; Miguel Dennis, 2021; Allison M. Ehart, 2021; Marcus E. Pollock, 2021.

          Appointed by Senate President: Michael J. Hough; William C. Smith.

          Appointed by House Speaker: Michael A. Jackson; Jazz M. Lewis.

          Representing Maryland State's Attorneys Association: Richard Gibson

          Representing Wor-Wic Program Advisory Committee - Criminal Justice: Joseph J. Gamble

          Ex officio: Zenita Wickham Hurley, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Col. Woodrow W. (Jerry) Jones, Secretary of State Police; Michael S. Harrison, Police Commissioner, Baltimore City; Jennifer C. Boone, Special Agent-in-Charge, Baltimore Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Thomas Simpson, designee of President, Maryland Law Enforcement Officers, Inc.; Henry P. (Hank) Stawinski III, President, Maryland Chiefs of Police Association; Jeffrey R. Gahler, President, Maryland Sheriffs' Association; Ismael Vince Canales, President, Fraternal Order of Police, Maryland; David A. Spencer, Chair, Police Executive Association, Maryland Municipal League; Amal E. Awad, designee of President, Police Chiefs' Association of Prince George's County.

          CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION
          Robert L. Green, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services (410) 339-5005

          Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Christopher S. Duffy, 2019; Wallis Q. Norman, 2020; LaMonte E. Cooke, 2021; two vacancies.

          Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Lynette E. Holmes

          Appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services: O. Wayne Hill

          Appointed by Maryland Higher Education Commission: Beverly J. O'Bryant, Ph.D.

          Appointed by Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons: Symphar Charles

          Ex officio: Zenita Wickham Hurley, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Sam J. Abed, Secretary of Juvenile Services; J. Michael Zeigler, Deputy Secretary, Operations, Dept. of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Thomas D. Reece, President, Maryland Correctional Administrators Association; Melinda C. Grenier, President, Maryland Criminal Justice Association; Jeffrey R. Gahler, President, Maryland Sheriffs' Association.

[photo, Public Safety Education & Training Center, 6852 Fourth St., Sykesville, Maryland]


Public Safety Education & Training Center, 6852 Fourth St., Sykesville, Maryland, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OPERATIONS

(Q00A02, formerly Q00A0108)
FY2020 appropriation: $56,698,475; authorized positions: 455
J. Michael Zeigler, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 339-5007
e-mail: michael.zeigler@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS & SERVICES
(Q00A0203)
FY2020 appropriation: $5,034,693; authorized positions: 41
Patricia C. Goins-Johnson, Executive Director (410) 585-3303
e-mail: patricia.goins-johnson@maryland.gov

[photo, Patuxent Institution, Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland] PATUXENT INSTITUTION
(Q00D0001, formerly Q00R0206, formerly 35.04.00) (Jessup)
FY2020 appropriation: $56,293,796; authorized positions: 427
Lynda M. Bonieskie, Ph.D., Acting Director (appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services) (410) 799-3300
e-mail: lynda.bonieskie@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/patuxent.shtml

Patuxent Institution, Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland, March 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

        BOARD OF REVIEW
        Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
        Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
        John R. Simpson, Esq., 2015; Evelyn White-Lloyd, 2018; Margaret R. Doxzen, 2019; Madeline L. Coxson, 2023; Randall S. Nero, Ph.D., 2024.

        Ex officio: Lynda M. Bonieskie, Ph.D., Acting Director, Patuxent Institution; Laura Y. Armstead, Acting Warden, Patuxent Institution; Leslie A. Earll, M.D., Associate Director, Patuxent Institution; Erin B. Shaffer, Psy.D., Associate Director, Patuxent Institution.

        CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD
        Staff: Rose M. Thompson (410) 799-7267; e-mail: rose.thompson@maryland.gov

        Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of the Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services:
        Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
        Leonia G. Burley; George R. Hardinger; Jack Kavanaugh; Randall S. Nero, Ph.D.; Richard B. Rosenblatt, J.D.

      EDUCATION
      N. Nadine Snowden, Principal (410) 799-7279
      e-mail: nadine.snowden@maryland.gov

      FINANCE DEPARTMENT
      Octavia N. Robinson, Fiscal Administrator (410) 540-5720
      e-mail: octavia.robinson@maryland.gov

      MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      Ricky L. Gardner, Director (410) 799-3400, ext. 4395
      e-mail: ricky.gardner@maryland.gov

      PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
      Kyia P. Underwood, Personnel Officer (410) 799-7592
      e-mail: kyia.underwood@maryland.gov

      DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
      MEDICAL LIAISON CONTRACTOR
      MEDICAL SUPERVISION
      MENTAL HEALTH SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT
      PSYCHIATRY SERVICES
[photo, Patuxent Institution, Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland]

Patuxent Institution, Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland, March 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

        DIETARY DEPARTMENT
        MAIL SERVICES
        MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
        RE-ENTRY FACILITY SECURITY
        TRAINING
        VOLUNTEER SERVICES

      SECURITY
      Winnie R. Mott, Chief of Security (410) 799-7277
      e-mail: winnie.mott@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF CORRECTION

(Q00B0101, formerly 35.02.00)
FY2020 appropriation: $6,776,594; authorized positions: 58
O. Wayne Hill, Commissioner of Correction (appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval & Senate advice & consent) (410) 585-3301; e-mail: wayne.hill1@maryland.gov
Annie D. Harvey, Deputy Commissioner of Correction (410) 585-3448; e-mail: annie.harvey@maryland.gov
J. Philip Morgan, Assistant Commissioner of Correction, Eastern Region; e-mail: phil.morgan@maryland.gov
Frank B. Bishop, Jr., Assistant Commissioner of Correction, Western Region; e-mail: frank.bishop@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/corrections/

            CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - BALTIMORE REGION
            Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
            Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
            Melvin D. Warren, 1996; Edward E. Fox, Jr., 2001; Sarah L. Matthews, 2002; Malik A. Rahman, 2002; William H. Gunn, Jr., 2003; one vacancy.

            CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - CUMBERLAND REGION
            Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
            Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
            Gary J. Durr, 2009; Robert L. Lewis, 2010; Diana L. Loar, 2011; W. Stephen Young, 2011; Homer W. Hoover, 2012; Robert C. Webster, Jr., 2012; Edward J. Crowe, 2013.

            CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - HAGERSTOWN REGION
            Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
            Patricia Weber-Wolford, Chair (chosen by Committee), 1999
            Lori Hoffman, 1999; James L. Sprecher, Sr., 1999; Ira Kauffman, 2002; James E. Shifler, 2003; Lt. John S. Moulton, Jr., 2004; William E. Pennington, Jr., 2004.

            CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - JESSUP REGION
            Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
            Coleman Eldridge, Chair (chosen by Committee), 2011
            Fred G. Steffens, 2010; Margaret R. Kalinowski, 2010; Reed C. Coble, 2011; John M. Grant, 2016; Leonia G. Burley, 2017; Ellen Moss, 2019.

            CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - SOMERSET COUNTY
            Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
            Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
            James N. Ring, 1997; Morris A. Bozman, 2001; Robert W. Murphey, 2001; Mattie W. Dryden, 2003; Lauren C. Taylor, 2003; one vacancy.

          TECHNOLOGY
          Jay E. Miller, Manager (410) 585-3489; e-mail: jay.miller@maryland.gov

        CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION UNIT
        Carlos Bivens, Director (410) 585-3925; e-mail: carlos.bivens@maryland.gov

        POLICY, PROCEDURES & AUDITS
        Angel Savage-Price, Director (410) 585-3310; e-mail: asavage-price@maryland.gov

    MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES
    (Q00A0301, formerly Q00B0901, formerly 35.02.09.01)
    FY2020 appropriation: $54,824,009; authorized positions: 182
    Stephen D. Sanders, Chief Executive Officer (410) 540-5479
    e-mail: stephen.sanders@maryland.gov
    web: www.mce.md.gov/

        MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
        H. David Jenkins, Executive Director (410) 540-5472; e-mail: harold.jenkins@maryland.gov

        Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Council in July, 1-year term)
        Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Council in July, 1-year term)

        Appointed by Governor: Fred D. Mason, III; Sarah A. Myers; Alice L. Wirth.

        Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Melvin Forbes; Jack R. Weber, Jr. Terms expire 2017.

        Nakia Zaahir; two vacancies. Terms expire 2020.

        Appointed by Comptroller of Maryland: John T. Gontrum

        Appointed by Senate President: Douglas J. J. Peters

        Appointed by House Speaker: vacancy

        Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Pamila J. Brown

        Appointed by Chancellor, University System of Maryland: Joseph Evans

        Ex officio: O. Wayne Hill, Commissioner of Correction; Stephen D. Sanders, Chief Executive Officer, Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

          CUSTOMER COUNCIL
          Staff: Ashley L. Lohr (410) 540-5405; e-mail: ashley.lohr@maryland.gov

          Chair: Stephen D. Sanders, Chief Executive Officer, Maryland Correctional Enterprises

          Appointed by Governor: three vacancies

          Appointed by Department Secretaries: Johnathan R. (John) West, Dept. of Budget & Management; Brenda Lee, Dept. of Commerce; Danny J. Mays, Dept. of General Services; Calvin T. Johnson, Maryland Dept. of Health; Curtis J. Murray, Dept. of Human Resources; vacancy, Dept. of Transportation; Daniel D. Schuster, Maryland Higher Education Commission.

        PROJECTS
        Vacancy, Director (410) 540-5405

      ADMINISTRATION
      Mark K. Rowley, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 540-5412
      e-mail: mark.rowley@maryland.gov

      OPERATIONS
      Vacancy, Chief Operating Officer (410) 540-5402

        FIELD SERVICES
          CENTRAL WAREHOUSE
          EASTERN SHORE REGION
          HAGERSTOWN REGION
          JESSUP REGION
        MARKETING
        SALES

      CENTRAL MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (Sykesville)
      (Q00S0210, formerly Q00T0205, formerly Q00B0611, formerly 35.02.06.11)
      FY2020 appropriation: $17,096,008; authorized positions: 118
      James Q. Harris, Administrator (410) 781-4444
      e-mail: james.harris1@maryland.gov

[photo, Eastern Correctional Institution, 30420 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland]

Eastern Correctional Institution, 30420 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

[photo, Eastern Correctional Institution Training Building, Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland] ADDICTIONS COUNSELING
FOOD SERVICE
HEALTH SERVICES
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK
STAFF TRAINING
VOLUNTEER SERVICES


Eastern Correctional Institution Training Building, Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

        OPERATIONS
        Vacancy, Assistant Warden (410) 845-4000, ext. 4085

          CASE MANAGEMENT, EAST COMPOUND
          Amy M. Gragg, Manager (410) 845-4075; e-mail: amy.gragg@maryland.gov

          CASE MANAGEMENT, WEST COMPOUND
          Vacancy, Manager (410) 845-4078

          SECURITY
          Monika L. Brittingham, Chief of Security (410) 845-4000, ext. 4105; e-mail: monika.brittingham@maryland.gov

        PROGRAMS & SERVICES
        Walter S. Holmes, Assistant Warden (410) 845-4000, ext. 4085; e-mail: walter.holmes@maryland.gov

[photo, Minimum Security Compound, Eastern Correctional Institution Annex, 30430 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland]



Minimum Security Compound, [Eastern Correctional Institution Annex], 30430 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DIVISION OF PAROLE & PROBATION

(Q00C0201, formerly Q00C02, formerly 35.03.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $19,358,929; authorized positions: 116
Martha L. Danner, Director (appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval & Senate advice & consent) (410) 585-3566; 1-877-227-8031 (toll free)
e-mail: martha.danner@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/parole_and_probation/

DIVISION OF PRETRIAL DETENTION & SERVICES

(Q00T04, formerly Q00P00, 35.15.00)
FY2020 appropriation: $243,535,255; authorized positions: 2,012.6
Michael R. Resnick, Commissioner of Pretrial Detention & Services
(appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval) (410) 209-2039; e-mail: michael.resnick@maryland.gov
Leon A. King II, Deputy Commissioner (410) 209-4284; e-mail: leon.king@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/pretrial-detention/

      ADDICTIONS ASSESSMENT UNIT
      Collettia M. Hawkins-Brown, Manager (443) 984-1857

      ADMINISTRATION & CASE PROCESSING
      Marie B. Hisley, Administrative Officer (410) 986-5914; e-mail: marie.hisley@maryland.gov

      CASE MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION SERVICES SECTION
      Louis F. Karko, Manager (410) 986-5940; e-mail: louis.karko@maryland.gov

      INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES SECTION
      Gina J. Flowers, Manager (410) 545-8159; e-mail: gina.flowers@maryland.gov

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