CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
![[photo, Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ch/images/1198-1-721b.jpg)
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Reuben B. Collins II (D), President, 2022
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 645-0550, (301) 645-0582, (301) 870-3000
e-mail: murphyp@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Administration |
Community Services |
Education |
Elections |
Employment |
Health |
Law Offices |
Licensing |
Natural Resources |
Planning |
Public Safety |
Public Works |
Recreation |
Transportation |
ADMINISTRATION
- ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Mark J. Belton, County Administrator (301) 645-0550/3, (301) 870-3000
e-mail: beltonm@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/coadmin/welcome
Deborah E. Hall, Deputy County Administrator (301) 396-8869
e-mail: halld@charlescountymd.gov
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CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
ETHICS COMMISSION
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/commissioners/boards/ethics-commission
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Rev. Robert Charles Buehler, Chair (chosen by Commission)
Natalie Cotton; Lisa Elliott; Stephen Fitzgerald, Esq.; Henry Collins, Jr., 2021. Alternate: Cindy Falkenstein, 2020.
NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Kellie Troese, Chair
Thomas Brown; Craig Hickeson; Tamisha Keitt; Rita Murphy; Brant Romero; Bonnie Scoggins.
RURAL BROADBAND TASK FORCE
e-mail: broadbandtaskforce@charlescountymd.gov
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Jennifer L. Harris, Public Information Officer (301) 645-0580; e-mail: harrisj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/media-services/media-services
DEPARTMENT OF FISCAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Jenifer M. Ellin, Director (301) 645-0550
e-mail: ellinj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/welcome
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ACCOUNTING DIVISION
William G. DeAtley, Chief (301) 645-0567; e-mail: deatleyw@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/accounting/accounting-accounts-payable
BUDGET DIVISION
Jacob J. (Jake) Dyer, Chief (301) 645-0572; e-mail: dyerj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/budgetprocess
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Evelyn H. Jacobson, Chief (301) 645-0713, (301) 645-0738; fax: (301) 645-0723 e-mail: jacobsoe@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/it/information-technology
PURCHASING DIVISION
Shanna L. Reese, Chief (301) 645-0558; e-mail: reeses@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/purchasing/purchasing
TREASURY DIVISION
Eric L. Jackson, Chief (301) 645-0701; e-mail: jacksone@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/fas/treasury/treasury
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Megan Donnick, Acting Director (301) 645-0585; (301) 645-0578, ext. 2578; (301) 870-2681
e-mail: donnickm@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/hr/welcome
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PENSION PLAN COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Senior Transportation: VanGO
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Dina M. Barclay, Director (301) 934-9305, ext. 5129; (301) 934-0129; fax: (301) 934-0139
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 - 3126
e-mail: barclayd@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/cs
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COMMISSION ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Angie Kay Keese; Tonya Kay Speer.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD (Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, & Families)
Vacancy, Coordinator (301) 394-9305
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/local-management-board/charles-county-advocacy-council-children-youth-and-families-local-management
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board, 2-year term)
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 2:00 p.m. (Jan. Feb., March, April, May, June, Sept., Oct.)
COMMISSION FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Neil Johnson, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners)
Rebecca Ammar; Tanya Barnett; Larraine Blount-Stewart; James Buckingham; Laurie Cangelosi; Robert Henry; William Johnson; Francine Morgan; Marilyn Ragin; Travis Rahill; Olga Roberts; Tokosonia Sydnor-Smith; Kabir Tompkins; Christine Zayas.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Maxine Griffin Somerville, Chair
Danielle Jones; Aretha Larson; Eileen Lynch; La'Kenya Walter.
Jennifer L. Clancy; Evelyn M. Gwynn; Sarita Spencer; Patricia J. Stine; Sandra Swinson. Terms expire 2021.
Daniella Djiogan; Aretha Larsen; Russell Scott; Clarissa Stroud-Kemp; Robbie Wilson. Terms expire 2022.
CHILD CARE PROGRAM
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/cs/childcare/child-care
VISION 2020 PROGRAM
AGING & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Lisa M. Furlow, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5100, (301) 934-0100
e-mail: furlowl@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/cs/aging/aging-and-senior-programs
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AREA COUNCIL ON AGING
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/area-council-on-aging
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Linda Stansbury, Chair
Rachelle Andrews-Mobley; Elaine Brown; Tiffany Brown; Laura Butrick; Theodora Carr; Kumiah Harrison; Lauretta Miles; Mattie Satterfield.
Representing County Commissioners: Thomasina Procter (Sina) Coates, Esq.
MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677
1-855-843-9725 (toll free)
e-mail: mdaccesspoint@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services/maryland-access-point
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
SENIOR CENTERS
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services/senior-centers
- HOUSING AUTHORITY DIVISION
Rita J. Wood, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5130; (301) 934-0130
e-mail: woodr@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/cs/housing/housing-authority
- HOUSING COMMISSION [AUTHORITY BOARD]
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners, 1-year term)
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Therese A. Wolf, Director (301) 392-6600; fax: (301) 870-3958
200 Kent Ave., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: charles.codss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/charles-county/
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ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Robert L. Foster, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2022
Fred W. Bowman, 2018; Gail P. Radcliff, 2020; Brandy L. Thompson, 2020; Roberta Berry, 2022; John A. Coller, 2022; Kamilah Way, 2022.
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Kristi Wilson-Hill, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
Marian Ashton; Theresa Caesar; Kathleen Seifert; Zebenoise Warren; Maria Weaver-Brooks; Marilyn Evans, 2017; Kelly M. Winters, 2017; Natasha Durkins, 2018.
Representing County Commissioners: Amanda M. Stewart
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 3:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATION
Maurice S. Butler, Assistant Director (301) 392-6631
e-mail: maurice.butler@maryland.gov
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Cynthia Russell, Assistant Director (301) 392-6415
e-mail: cindy.russell@maryland.gov
FAMILY, ADULT & CHILDREN SERVICES
Tanisha Sanders, Ph.D. Assistant Director (301) 392-6701
e-mail: tanisha.sanders@maryland.gov
FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Susan Seufert, Assistant Director (301) 392-6560
e-mail: susan.seufert@maryland.gov
EDUCATION
- BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 934-7224
web: www.ccboe.com/index.php/about-us
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Virginia R. McGraw, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term)
Latina L. Wilson, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term)
Jennifer S. Abell; Tajala Battle-Lockhart; Elizabeth Brown; David Hancock; Michael K. Lukas. Terms expire 2022.
Elected by Charles County Association of Student Councils in May to 1-year term: Ian Herd, student (nonvoting), 2021
Ex officio: Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
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CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2021
P. O. Box 2770
Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 2770
(301) 932-6610, (301) 934-7223, (301) 870-3814
e-mail: khill@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/
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ACCOUNTABILITY
Clifford Eichel, Director (301) 934-7307; e-mail: ceichel@ccboe.com
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA RELATIONS
Katherine M. (Katie) O'Malley-Simpson, Director (301) 934-7221; e-mail: komalley@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/index.php/communications
SAFETY & SECURITY
Jason Stoddard, Director (301) 392-5550; e-mail: jstoddard@ccboe.com
FISCAL SERVICES
Randolph A. Sotomayor, Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7350; e-mail: rsotomayor@ccboe.com
INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Amy L. Hollstein, Deputy Superintendent (301) 934-7377; e-mail: ahollstein@ccboe.com
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Nikial M. Majors, Executive Director (301) 934-7230; e-mail: nmajors@ccboe.com
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Charmaine Thompson, Chief (301) 934-7260; e-mail: cthompson@ccboe.com
SCHOOLS
Marvin L. Jones, Executive Director (301) 934-7365
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Arden Sotomayor, Ph.D., Director (301) 392-7587; e-mail: asotomayor@ccboe.com
STUDENT SERVICES
Kathy Kiessling, Director (301) 392-7510; e-mail: kkiessling@ccboe.com
SUPPORTING SERVICES
Michael L. Heim, Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7270; e-mail: mheim@ccboe.com
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PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Steven M. Andritz, Director (301) 934-7296; e-mail: sandritz@ccboe.com
TRANSPORTATION
Bradley J. Snow, Director (301) 934-7262; e-mail: bsnow@ccboe.com
- COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Maureen Murphy, Ph.D., President (301) 934-7625, (301) 934-2251, (301) 870-3008
P. O. Box 910
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 0910
e-mail: mmurphy@csmd.edu
e-mail: info@csmd.edu (general information)
web: www.csmd.edu/
- BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Christy M. Lombardi, 2021; Cordelia Postell, 2022; Shawn B. Coates, 2023; John W. Roache, M.D., 2023; Jose M. Gonzalez, 2024; Kenneth W. Abell, 2025; Sonja M. Cox, 2025; Samuel C. Jones, 2025; Jay W. Webster, 2025.
Ex officio: Maureen Murphy, Ph.D., President, College of Southern Maryland
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CENTER FOR TRADES & ENERGY TRAINING
17 Irongate Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 539-4730
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/center-for-trades-and-energy-training/
CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION TRAINING
5825 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-7791, (301) 392-5493; fax: (301) 392-0462
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/center-for-transportation-training/
WALDORF CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
3261 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20202 - 3223
(301) 645-4303, (301) 870-6013 (DC); fax: (301) 870-6939
e-mail: waldinfo@csmd.edu
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/waldorf-center/
- PUBLIC LIBRARY
Keith Wayne Thompson, Interim Executive Director (301) 934-9001, ext. 120, (301) 870-3520; tty/tdd: (301) 934-9090
2 Garrett Ave., La Plata, MD 20646 - 5959
e-mail: kthompson@ccplonline.org
web: https://ccplonline.org/
- BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners in Jan. to 4-year terms:
Claudia Bellony-Atanga, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees), 2020
Margarita Rhoden, 2020; Kiran Sitoula, 2020; Danielle Staudt, 2022; Samantha Lynch Johnson, 2023; Vesselina Stoytcheva, 2023; one vacancy.
Representing County Commissioners: Amanda M. Stewart
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 5:00 p.m. (except July, Aug.)
ELECTIONS
- BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Katherine M. (Katie) O'Malley-Simpson (R), President (chosen by Board), 2023
Fern G. Brown (D); Dorothy C. Duffield (R); Craig J. Renner (R); Norman J. Saunders, Sr. (D). Terms expire 2023.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Tracy A. Dickerson, Election Director (301) 934-8972, (301) 870-3167; 1-800-222-VOTE (toll free); fax: (301) 934-6487
P. O. Box 908
201 East Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 0908
e-mail: dickerst@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/boe/welcome
EMPLOYMENT
- SOUTHERN MARYLAND JOBSOURCE
Christine Shelton, Labor Exchange Administrator (301) 645-8712; fax: (301) 645-8713
175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD 20602
e-mail: cshelton@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd/
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
[WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD]
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml
HEALTH
- HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Suzan C. Lowry, M.D., Health Officer (301) 609-6901
P. O. Box 1050
4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695 - 1050
e-mail: suzan.lowry@maryland.gov
web: www.charlescountyhealth.org/
James C. Bridgers, Jr., Ph.D., Deputy Health Officer (301) 609-6903
e-mail: james.bridgers@maryland.gov
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BOARD OF HEALTH
County Commissioners, ex officio, serve as Board of Health.
ADMINISTRATION
Karen Murphy, Director (301) 609-6906
e-mail: karenl.murphy@maryland.gov
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES
Julie A. Misero, Director (301) 609-6828
e-mail: juliea.misero@maryland.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Lisa Laschalt, Director (301) 609-6758
e-mail: lisa.laschalt@maryland.gov
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (301) 609-6730
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MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners
MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY DIVISION (Public Mental Health System)
Karyn M. Black, Director (301) 396-6901; e-mail: karynm.black@maryland.gov
NURSING & COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Keena V. Carter, Director (301) 609-6801
e-mail: keena.carter@maryland.gov
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE SERVICES
Donna J. Thomas, Director (301) 609-6761
e-mail: donnaj.thomas@maryland.gov
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Sara A. Haina, Director (301) 609-6616
e-mail: sara.haina@maryland.gov
- DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Staff: Sara A. Haina (301) 609-6616; e-mail: sara.haina@maryland.gov
Helen I. Harrington, Chair (chosen by Council in July, 2-year term)
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Michael D. Beach, Esq.; Jennifer Conte; Steven Davis, Ph.D.; Brian Gardner; Deborah Hall; Quentin Love; Pat Seldon. Terms expire 2020.
Representing County Commissioners: Robert A. Rucci
Ex officio: Helen I. Harrington, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; W. Louis Hennessy, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Tanisha Sanders, designee of President, Board of Education; Sara A. Haina, designee of Health Officer; Regina Patente, designee of Director of Social Services; Karen R. Piper, Esq., designee of State's Attorney; William F. Renahan, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Troy D. Berry, Sheriff; Gary R. Ruble, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; vacancy, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday 5:30 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.)
LAW OFFICES
- COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by County Administrator:
E. Wesley Adams III, County Attorney (301) 645-0555, (301) 870-2260
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/coattny/welcome
- PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Michael D. Beach, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 539-7330; fax: (301) 392-3851, (301) 392-3212
200 Kent Ave., Suite 102, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: mbeach@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/charles
![[photo, Charles County Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ch/images/i006083b.jpg)
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Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Anthony B. (Tony) Covington, Esq. (D), State's Attorney, 2022
P. O. Box 3065
Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 3065
(301) 932-3350, (301) 870-3413, (301) 932-3305
e-mail: covingtt@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/sao/welcome
County Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, Maryland, April 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
LICENSING
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BOARD OF ELECTRICIAL EXAMINERS
GAMING PERMIT REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: John Elliott; Walter Gordon; Julius Henderson; Kathleen Quade; Andrew Rossignol; Maria Team; Benjamin Watkins; Melody Weschler.
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board of License Commissioners, 1-year term)
Kathleen C. Quade, 2019; Guy N. Black, 2021; Ronald H. Grubman, 2021; Frederick Scott, 2022; William Winters, 2022.
Lisa A. Bailey, Clerk
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 396-8865, (301) 645-0555, (301) 870-2260
e-mail: baileyl@charlescountymd.gov
NATURAL RESOURCES
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FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Luke Marcek, Secretary; e-mail: lucas.marcek@maryland.gov
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Brian Klaas, Chair
PLANNING
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Darrell A. Brown, Director (301) 885-1343
10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite, 206, White Plains, MD 20695 - 3056
e-mail: brownd@meetcharlescounty.com
web: www.meetcharlescounty.com/
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DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS REVIEW COMMITTEE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Lucretia Freeman-Buster, Chief
![[photo, Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ch/images/1198-1-718b.jpg)
- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Christina R. Pompa, Acting Director (301) 645-0693, (301) 645-0627
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: pompac@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pgm
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Christina R. Pompa, Deputy Director (301) 645-0693
e-mail: pompac@charlescountymd.gov
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AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Helen Cheseldine; Franklin Robinson; Benjamin Schultz.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff: Melissa R. Hively (301) 638-2409; e-mail: hivelym@charlescountymd.gov
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 4-year terms:
Wayne G. Magoon, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners in Dec., 1-year term), 2022
Gilbert O. (Buddy) Bowling, Jr., 2020; Viki Marckel, 2020; Richard C. Viohl, Jr., 2020; Angela E. Sherard, 2021; Robin Barnes, 2022; William Murray, 2022; Kevin Wedding, 2022.
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00 p.m.
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
(301) 638-3028
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
Staff: Siarah N. Beall (301) 645-0632; e-mail: bealls@charlescountymd.gov
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term)
Sean E. Johnston, 2019; Melissa Simonson, 2021; Marvin Blake II; Claude Henry Humbert, 2022; Britany Waddell, 2022; Benjamin Watkins, 2022. Alternate: Kathleen Seay, 2019.
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
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RURAL PLANNING & ZONING TASK FORCE
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CODES, PERMITS, & INSPECTION SERVICES DIVISION
Raymond N. Shumaker, Chief (301) 645-0627
e-mail: shumaker@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pgm/cpis/codes-permits-inspection-services
PLANNING DIVISION
Jason R. Groth, Chief (301) 396-5814
e-mail: grothj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pgm/planning/planning
TRANSIT DIVISION
Jeffry P. Barnett, Chief (301) 934-0102
e-mail: barnettj@charlescountymd.gov
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VANGO (public transportation system)
(301) 609-7917; fax: (301) 632-6330
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pgm/vango/vango
PUBLIC SAFETY
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DETENTION CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
William D. Stephens, Director (301) 609-3401
10425 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: stephenw@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/es/welcome
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BOARD OF FIRE & RESCUE COMMISSIONERS
Staff: Deborah L. Green (240) 435-0171; e-mail: dgreenchc@yahoo.com
George O. Lyon, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2023
Appointed by Governor with County Commissioners' approval to 4-year terms: John J. Conlon, Jr., 2019; George O. Lyon, 2019.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: George O. Lyon, 2017; Edward Holland III, 2020.
Representing County Commissioners: Robert A. Rucci
Representing Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services: Robert E. Collins, 2015
Representing Charles County Volunteer Firemen's Association: Thomas M. Edwards, 2015
P. O. Box 2150
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 2150
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
Jennifer L. Adams, Emergency Services Specialist (301) 609-3430; e-mail: adamsjen@charlescountymd.gov
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
C. Edward Tucker, Chief (301) 609-3400, ext. 3, (301) 609-3425
e-mail: tuckere@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/es/animalcontrol/animal-control
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ANIMAL MATTERS HEARING BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Matthew Cook; Eva Lightfoot; Elizabeth McWey Shelton.
TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Kimberly A. Stephens, Supervisor (301) 932-1713; e-mail: stephenk@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/es/animalshelter/tri-county-animal-shelter
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Michelle L. Lilly, Chief (301) 609-3429
e-mail: lillym@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/es/em/emergency-management
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
John L. Filer, Chief (301) 609-3428
e-mail: filerj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/es/ems/emergency-medical-services-ems
Kevin G. Seaman, M.D., Jurisdictional Medical Director
FIRE & EMS COMMUNICATIONS
Anthony (Tony) Rose, Chief (301) 609-3550; fax: (301) 609-3556
e-mail: roset@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/es/communications/fire-and-ems-communications
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
John A. Nelson, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal, Southern Region (443) 550-6820; 1-866-629-9882 (toll free)
Louis L. Goldstein District Court/Multi-Service Center, Suite 1500
200 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: johna.nelson@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmsro@maryland.gov
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BOARD OF FIRE & RESCUE COMMISSIONERS
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Commissioners:
William A. Shreve, Sr., Director (301) 609-5601
5310 Hawthorne Rd., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: shreveb@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/welcome
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FACILITIES DIVISION
Terri D. Kahouk, Deputy Director (301) 932-3441
10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
Mailing address: 1001 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: kahoukt@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/facilities/la-plata-office-facilities
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BUILDINGS & TRADES
John E. Earle, Chief (301) 932-3491; e-mail: earlej@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/bt/buildings-and-trades
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Merrill Baker III, Chief (301) 932-3440; e-mail: bakerm@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/environmental/environmental-resources
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LANDFILL OPERATIONS
Brian M. Vogel, Landfill & Recycling Site Superintendent (301) 932-3038; e-mail: vogelb@charlescountymd.gov
Orlando D. Powell, Landfill & Recycling Site Superintendent (301) 932-3038; e-mail: powello@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/landfill/landfill-operations
- RECYCLING PROGRAM
(301) 932-5656
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/recycling/curbside-recycling
ROADS
Stephen T. Staples, Chief (301) 932-3455; e-mail: stapless@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/roads/roads
UTILITIES DIVISION
Gregory T. Boykin, Deputy Director (301) 609-7400
5310 Hawthorne Road, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: boyking@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/utilities/mattawoman-office-utilities
- WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Michelle Bolton, Chair
John H. Stevens, Chief (301) 396-5847; e-mail: stevensj@charlescountymd.gov
10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/cs/capital-services
OPERATIONS SUPPORT TEAM
James R. Sizemore, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: sizemorj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/welcome
WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TEAM
Semyon (Sam) Simanovsky, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: simanovs@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/wsoperations/watersewer-operations-and-maintenance
WATER & WASTEWATER TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
Edward M. Gorham, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: gorhame@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pw/tech_support/technical-support
RECREATION
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS & TOURISM
Eileen B. Minnick, Director (301) 932-3470
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 - 3126
e-mail: minnicke@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/rpt/recreation-parks-tourism
- PARKS & GROUNDS DIVISION
John T. Snow, Chief (301) 932-3470
e-mail: snowjn@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountyparks.com/
RECREATION DIVISION
Samuel J. Drury, Chief (301) 932-3470
e-mail: drurys@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/rpt/recreation/recreation
TOURISM DIVISION
Kellie S. Hinkle, Chief (301) 396-5839
e-mail: hinklek@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/tourism
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CRAIN MEMORIAL WELCOME CENTER
Catherine M. Herbert, Tourism Marketing Coordinator (301) 396-5819
12480 Crain Highway, Newburg, MD 20664 - 2302
e-mail: herbertc@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/coadmin/tourism/crain-memorial-welcome-center
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