MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Maj. Gen. Timothy E. Gowen, Adjutant General (410) 576-6097

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Brig. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, Assistant Adjutant General for Army (410) 576-6094
Brig. Gen. Edward S. Jones, Assistant Adjutant General for Air (410) 234-3800
Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Lorenza Cooper, Commanding General, Maryland Defense Force (410) 653-6792
Russell J. Strickland, Director, Maryland Emergency Management Agency (410) 517-3601

Fifth Regiment Armory, 219 29th Division St., Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2288
(410) 576-6000; fax: (410) 576-6079
web: http://military.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Fifth Regiment Armory, 29th Division St., Baltimore, Maryland, January 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

MILITARY DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL

(D50H0101, formerly 23.08.01)
FY2020 appropriation: $4,318,397; authorized positions: 23
Maj. Gen. Timothy E. Gowen, Adjutant General (appointed by Governor) (410) 576-6097; fax: (410) 576-6079
e-mail: timothy.e.gowen.mil@mail.mil

Maj. Chantal M. Fogarty, Executive Officer (410) 576-6193; e-mail: chantal.m.fogarty.mil@mail.mil
Capt. Aaron M. Thomas, Aide de Camp (301) 576-6097; e-mail: aaron.m.thomas1.mil@mail.mil
Vacancy, Executive Associate (410) 576-6097

Col. Mark S. Lent, Inspector General (410) 702-9624; e-mail: mark.s.lent.mil@mail.mil
Col. Stephen M. Doyle, Senior Staff Judge Advocate (410) 576-6031; e-mail: stephen.m.doyle.mil@mail.mil
CSM Perlisa D. Wilson, Senior Enlisted Leader (410) 576-6095; e-mail: perlisa.d.wilson.mil@mail.mil


Col. Michael W. Duplechain, Human Resources Officer (410) 576-6044; e-mail: michael.w.duplechain.mil@mail.mil
Col. Eric B. Allely, M.D., State Surgeon (304) 264-4800; e-mail: eric.b.allely.mil@mail.mil
Lt. Col. Y. S. (Lonny) Wortham, State Chaplain (410) 576-6138; e-mail: yorlondo.s.wortham.mil@mail.mil


LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Catherine A. Kelly, Director (410) 576-6163
e-mail: catherine.a.kelly26.nfg@mail.mil

Vacancy, Legislative Affairs Officer (410) 576-6066


PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Maj. Kurt M. Rauschenberger, Public Affairs Officer (410) 576-6179
e-mail: kurt.m.rauschenberger.mil@mail.mil

U. S. PROPERTY & FISCAL OFFICE FOR MARYLAND
Col. Jeffrey M. Knepshield, Property & Fiscal Officer (410) 278-8450
e-mail: jeffrey.m.knepshield.mil@mail.mil

JOINT STAFF
Brig. Gen. Adam R. Flasch, Director of Joint Forces Headquarters Staff (410) 702-9022


COUNTERDRUG PROGRAM
Lt. Col. Kirk Regina, Director (410) 576-6135

MILITARY SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES
Lt. Col. Daniel L. Collins, Director (410) 702-9027
e-mail: daniel.l.collins3.mil@mail.mil

STATE OPERATIONS
(D50H0105)
FY2020 appropriation: $6,322,168; authorized positions: 69.5
Col. (ret.) Nathan H. Crum, Chief of Staff (410) 576-6167
e-mail: nathan.h.crum.nfg@mail.mil

ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Executive Officer & Director of Adminstration (410) 576-6167

HUMAN RESOURCES
Nicholas E. Pindale, Personnel Officer (410) 234-3832; e-mail: nicholas.pindale@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Robert W. Bishop, Information Technology Manager & Department Webmaster (410) 234-3821; e-mail: robert.bishop@maryland.gov

MILITARY ARCHIVES
Matthew D. Gary (410) 576-6120; e-mail: matthew.d.gary.nfg@mail.mil

FINANCE
John S. Nickerson, State Finance Director (410) 234-3818
e-mail: john.nickerson1@maryland.gov

CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT
Catherine L. Nash, Procurement Officer (410) 234-3819; e-mail: catherine.nash@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES
E. Scott Gordon, Chief (410) 234-3829; e-mail: scott.gordon@maryland.gov

FREE STATE CHALLENGE
Karilynn Dunmeyer, Director (410) 436-3301; 1-800-820-6692 (toll free); fax: (410) 306-1829
e-mail: karilynn.dunmeyer@maryland.gov
web: http://freestatemil.maryland.gov/

INSTALLATIONS
Col. (ret.) Kirk A. Yaukey, Director (410) 576-6074
e-mail: kirk.a.yaukey.nfg@mail.mil

STATE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Kirsten M. Williamson, Program Equity Officer (410) 576-6161
e-mail: kirsten.williamson@maryland.gov

VETERANS AFFAIRS HONOR GUARD
Arnold L. Bundy, Director (410) 576-6133; fax: (410) 576-6191
e-mail: arnold.bundy@maryland.gov
web: http://military.maryland.gov/mdng/Pages/default.aspx

MARYLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD

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(D50H0102, formerly 23.08.01.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $4,706,053; authorized positions: 52
Brig. Gen. Edward S. Jones, Assistant Adjutant General for Air (appointed by Governor) (410) 234-3800
e-mail: edward.s.jones.mil@mail.mil
web: www.175wg.ang.af.mil/

A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), Maryland Air National Guard, Martin State Airport, 701 Wilson Point Road, Baltimore, Maryland, October 2018. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.

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DIRECTOR OF STAFF FOR AIR
Lt. Col. Maria N. McElroy, Director of Staff (410) 234-3801
e-mail: maria.n.mcelroy.mil@mail.mil
STATE COMMAND
CMM Anthony D. Sims, State Command Chief (410) 918-6639; e-mail: anthony.d.sims3.mil@mail.mil

WING COMMAND (175th WING)
Brig. Gen. Paul D. Johnson, Wing Commander (410) 918-6420; e-mail: paul.d.johnson20.mil@mail.mil

CMSgt. Paul D. Muggli, Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant (410) 918-6859; e-mail: paul.d.muggli.mil@mail.mil

MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

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(D50H0103, formerly 23.08.01.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $13,321,350; authorized positions: 90
Brig. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, Assistant Adjutant General for Army (410) 576-6094
e-mail: janeen.l.birckhead.mil@mail.mil
web: http://mdarmyguard.com/

Maryland Army National Guard, City Hall, 100 North Holliday St., Baltimore, Maryland, May 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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CSM James M. Nugent, State Command Sergeant Major (410) 576-6069


CHIEF OF STAFF FOR ARMY
Col. Andrew W. Collins, Chief of Staff (410) 576-6090
e-mail: andrew.w.collins.mil@mail.mil


Lt. Col. Latisha Lewis, Assistant Chief of Staff (410) 576-6092


29th INFANTRY DIVISION (LIGHT) - SUPPORT
Vacancy, Assistant Division Commander-Support
29th COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE
Col. Mark M. Beckler, Commander (775) 223-4416

58th TROOP COMMAND
Col. Joseph D. Reale, Commander (202) 578-2258


70th REGIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Col. Daniel S. Williams, Commander (401) 612-4167

JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS (JFHQ)
Maj. Christa Nieland, Commander (410) 533-5987

58th EXPEDITIONARY MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BRIGADE
Col. Julie Minde, Commander (410) 616-0574

READINESS CENTERS & MILITARY RESERVATIONS

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ALLEGANY COUNTY
Cumberland - Capt. Thomas Price Readiness Center (301) 759-2619

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Annapolis - Lt. Col. (MD) E. Leslie Medford Readiness Center (410) 974-7400
Glen Burnie - First Regiment Armory (410) 768-1919

First Regiment Armory (now Readiness Center), 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, Maryland, October 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


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BALTIMORE CITY
Fifth Regiment Armory (410) 576-6000
Lt. Col. Melvin H. Cade Readiness Center (410) 566-2170

BALTIMORE COUNTY
Catonsville - Maj. Gen. William J. Witte Readiness Center (410) 788-7080
Dundalk - CSM Jerome M. Grollman Readiness Center (410) 284-6500
Glen Arm - Gunpowder Military Reservation (410) 592-9571
Glen Arm - Maj. Gen. William C. Purnell Readiness Center (410) 592-2536
Martin State Airport - Warfield Air National Guard Base (410) 918-6210
Parkville - CW4 Melvin Sherr Readiness Center (410) 661-2353
Pikesville Military Reservation (410) 653-6755
Pikesville - Maj. Gen. (MD) John Purley Cooper, Jr. Armory (410) 653-6700
Reisterstown - Camp Fretterd Military Reservation (410) 833-1992
Reisterstown - Camp Fretterd Readiness Center (410) 517-3744
Towson Readiness Center (410) 337-6772
Towson - Maj. Gen. (MD) Harry C. Ruhl Readiness Center (410) 821-1246

CARROLL COUNTY
Westminster - Maj. Gen. Henry C. Evans Readiness Center (410) 876-1228

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CECIL COUNTY
Elkton - Lt. Col. James Victor McCool Readiness Center (410) 398-2350

CHARLES COUNTY
La Plata - Brig. Gen. William Smallwood Readiness Center (301) 932-2799

FREDERICK COUNTY
Frederick - Capt. Michael Cresap Armory (now Readiness Center) (301) 662-3461

James Victor McCool Armory (now Readiness Center), Elkton, Maryland, February 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


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HARFORD COUNTY
Aberdeen - Army Aviation Support Facilities - Col. William C. Baxter Hangar & Edward J. Weide Airfield, Aberdeen Proving Ground (410) 436-2891
Aberdeen - Edgewood Armory (410) 671-2451
Bel Air - Lt. Gen. (MD) Milton A. Reckord Armory (410) 879-7667
Edgewood - Lauderick Creek Training Site (410) 436-2811
Havre de Grace Military Reservation (410) 278-8450

HOWARD COUNTY
Ellicott City - Brig. Gen. Thomas B. Baker Readiness Center (410) 465-5003

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Olney - Col. Henry A. Cole Readiness Center (301) 572-4860
White Oak - Maj. Gen. George M. Gelston Readiness Center (301) 572-4860

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
Cheltenham - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Readiness Center (301) 782-7193
Greenbelt - Maj. Gen. (Brevet) John R. Kenly Readiness Center (301) 220-7407
Laurel - Pvt. Henry Costin Readiness Center (301) 210-2039

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY
Queen Anne - Col. Victor P. Gillespie Readiness Center (410) 820-2061

TALBOT COUNTY
Easton - Brig. Gen. Louis G. Smith Readiness Center (410) 822-0313

WASHINGTON COUNTY
Cascade - Maj. Gen. Boyd M. Cook Readiness Center, Fort Ritchie (301) 241-4624
Hagerstown - Brig. Gen. (MD) Randolph Millholland Readiness Center (301) 791-4028
Hancock - Brig. Gen. Thomas B. Baker Training Site (301) 678-6912

WICOMICO COUNTY
Salisbury - CSM Blair Lee Crockett Readiness Center (410) 543-6704

MARYLAND DEFENSE FORCE

Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Lorenza Cooper, Commanding General (410) 653-6792
e-mail: publicaffairs@mddf.maryland.gov
web: http://mddf.maryland.gov

MARYLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

(D50H0106, changed from D50H02, formerly 23.08.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $66,375,922; authorized positions: 67
Russell J. Strickland, Director (appointed by Governor); (410) 517-3601; 1-800-422-8799 (toll free, Maryland); 1-877-636-2872 (toll free)
e-mail: russell.strickland@maryland.gov
fax: (410) 517-3610
web: http://mema.maryland.gov

Charles A. (Chas) Eby, Deputy Executive Director (410) 517-3605; e-mail: chas.eby@maryland.gov


Terry E. Thompson, Chief of Staff (410) 517-3604; e-mail: terrye.thompson@maryland.gov
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Terry E. Thompson, Coordinator (410) 517-3604; e-mail: terrye.thompson@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms:
Ronald E. Gill, Jr., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
John J. Allen, Jr.; Michael J. Berna; Jonathan H. Bratt; Douglas W. Brown; Timothy K. Cameron; Jonathan M. Dayton; Jonathan D. Favorite; Dwayne C. Freeman; Tiffany D. Green; Adrian J. Grieve; Earl F. (Buddy) Hance; Jasper D. Jones; Joseph L. Lafleur; Jennifer L. Martin, Esq.; Ryan A. Miller; Thomas C. Moran; Robert H. Poole; Anna L. Sierra; Kevin J. Simmons; Clay B. Stamp; Bruce A. Wahl; Stephen A. Wantz; David L. Willenborg. Terms expire 2022.

MARYLAND STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
Emergency Management Advisory Council constitutes Maryland State Emergency Response Commission.
Terry E. Thompson, Coordinator (410) 517-3604; e-mail: terrye.thompson@maryland.gov

SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE MARYLAND STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
Ronald E. Gill, Jr., Chair (chosen by Emergency Management Advisory Council)
John P. Bentley; Richard K. Brooks III; Richard D. (Rick) Butler; Geoffrey L. Donahue; John E. (Jack) Markey; Christopher A. Thompson.

REGIONAL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM


CAPITAL REGION (Frederick, Montgomery & Prince George's Counties)
Kelly L. McGuire, Liaison Officer (443) 865-9511; e-mail: kelly.mcguire@maryland.gov

CENTRAL REGION (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford & Howard Counties, & Baltimore City)
John E. Dulina, Liaison Officer (443) 865-8638; e-mail: john.dulina@maryland.gov

EASTERN REGION
(Upper Shore: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Talbot & Queen Anne's counties)
William L. Hildebrand, Upper Shore Liaison Officer (443) 744-9073; e-mail: william.hildebrand@maryland.gov


(Lower Shore: Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester counties)
Edward S. Werkheiser, Lower Shore Liaison Officer (443) 865-9118; e-mail: edward.werkheiser@maryland.gov

SOUTHERN REGION (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties)
Kelly L. McGuire, Liaison Officer (443) 865-9511; e-mail: kelly.mcguire@maryland.gov

WESTERN REGION (Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties)
John S. Reginaldi, Liaison Officer (443) 855-9514; e-mail: john.reginaldi@maryland.gov

CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
Marcia S. Deppen, Director (410) 517-3638; e-mail: marcia.deppen@maryland.gov


Elizabeth M. Webster, Assistant Director (410) 504-3124; e-mail: elizabeth.webster@maryland.gov


MARYLAND JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER
Gary C. Zamerski, Manager (410) 517-3646; e-mail: gary.zamerski@maryland.gov

STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Jeremy A. Scheinker, Manager (410) 517-3618; e-mail: jeremy.scheinker@maryland.gov

PLANNING BRANCH
Vacancy, Manager (410) 517-5105

TRAINING & EXERCISE BRANCH
Vacancy, Manager (302) 584-5948

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION DIRECTORATE
Kyle R. Overly, Director (410) 517-3636; e-mail: kyle.overly@maryland.gov

EXTERNAL OUTREACH BRANCH
Jorge Castillo, Manager (410) 517-3624; e-mail: jorge.castillo@maryland.gov
COMMUNITY & FAITH-BASED LIAISON
Jessica L. Nusbaum, Individual Assistance Officer (410) 517-3640; e-mail: jessica.nusbaum@maryland.gov

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 517-3600

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Edward J. McDonough, Public Information Officer (410) 517-5609; e-mail: ed.mcdonough@maryland.gov

PRIVATE SECTOR INTEGRATION
Vacancy, Private Sector Liaison (410) 517-3600

MITIGATION & RECOVERY PROGRAM
JaLeesa Tate, State Hazards Mitigation Officer (410) 517-3617; e-mail: jaleesa.tate@maryland.gov
Jihane Ambroise, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (410) 517-3649; e-mail: jihane.ambroise@maryland.gov


MISSION SUPPORT DIRECTORATE
Robert B. Thomas, Jr., Director (410) 517-3603; e-mail: robert.thomasjr@maryland.gov


Vacancy, Assistant Director & Chief Financial Officer (410) 517-3603

GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Janet Moncrieffe, Grants Branch Manager (410) 517-3622; e-mail: janet.moncrieffe@maryland.gov


HUMAN RESOURCES
Kristina L. Metzger, Manager (410) 517-3615; e-mail: kristi.metzger@maryland.gov

BUDGET & FINANCE BRANCH
Robert Poler, Chief (410) 517-3643; e-mail: robert.poler@maryland.gov

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Sara Bender, Public Assistance Officer (410) 517-3620; e-mail: sara.bender@maryland.gov
John Harding, Jr., Deputy Public Assistance Officer (410) 517-5112; e-mail: john.harding@maryland.gov

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