KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
![[photo, R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, High St., Chestertown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ke/images/5458-7-029b.jpg)
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
P. Thomas Mason, President, 2022
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-4600; fax: (410) 778-7482
e-mail: kentcounty@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/government
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Administration |
Community Services |
Education |
Elections |
Employment |
Health |
Law Offices |
Licensing |
Natural Resources |
Planning |
Public Safety |
Public Works |
Recreation |
Tourism |
ADMINISTRATION
- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Shelley L. Heller, County Administrator (410) 778-4600, (410) 778-3805
e-mail: sherman@kentgov.org
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ETHICS COMMISSION
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/ethics
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
R. Stewart Barroll, Chair (chosen by Board of County Commissioners, 3-year term), 2020
Maryann Ruehrmund, 2019; John Carroll, 2020; Linda Cooke, 2020; S. Lansing Williams, 2022; one vacancy.
FINANCE OFFICE
Patricia M. Merritt, Finance Officer (410) 778-7478
e-mail: pmerritt@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/finance
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
S. Martin Hale, Director (410) 778-7595
e-mail: mhale@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/human-resources
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
C. Scott Boone, Director (410) 778-5315
e-mail: itdirector@kentgov.org
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- UPPER SHORE AGING
Gary R. Gunther, Executive Director (410) 778-6000, (410) 758-6500; 1-800-721-6651
Senior Center, 100 Schauber Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 - 0089
e-mail: usaging@intercom.net
web: www.uppershoreaging.org/
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COMMISSION ON AGING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Muriel Cole, Co-Chair
Carolyn Sorge, Co-Chair, 2022
Wayne D. Benjamin, M.D., 2020; Olythea B. Hunley, 2020; Mary Etta Reedy, 2020; Philip F. Cicconi, 2021; Barbara Francher, 2021; Glenn Michael, 2021; Margie Baker, 2022; Samuel Johnston, 2022; Ray Long, 2022; Marilyn Snowden, 2022.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Muriel Cole
Meetings: 3rd Friday, 10:30 a.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)
LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(410) 778-6000
MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
- SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
(410) 778-2564; fax: (410) 758-9994
SENIOR CENTER
(410) 778-2564; fax: (410) 758-9994
- LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Family & Community Partnerships of Kent County]
Rosemary Ramsey Granillo, Executive Director (410) 810-2673; fax: (410) 810-2674
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, Courthouse Annex, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/lmb
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
William J. Clark, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Jamie Barrett, 2021
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 12:00 p.m. (except July & Dec.)
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with the approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Shelly L. Neal-Edwards, Director (410) 810-7600, (410) 810-7720; fax: (410) 778-2932
P. O. Box 670
350 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 - 0670
e-mail: shellyl.neal-edwards@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/kent-county/
- CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(Kent & Queen Anne's Counties)
Kent County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
William J. Taylor, 2010; Kyle K. Kirby, Esq., 2020; two vacancies.
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Staff: Patricia Dahle (410) 810-7600; e-mail: patricia.dahle@maryland.gov
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Kevin J. Karpowicz, M.D., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2019
Karen Dionisio, 2018; Rosalie B. Kuechler, 2019; Charlotte J. Potts, 2019; William J. Washington, 2019; Beverly H. Birkmire, 2020; Tracey Williams, 2020; Olythea (Lee) Hunley, 2021; one vacancy.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Robert N. Jacob, Jr.
Ex officio: Shelly L. Neal-Edwards, Director, Department of Social Services
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 3:30 p.m. (except Aug., Dec.)
EDUCATION
- BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: www.boarddocs.com/mabe/kcps/Board.nsf/Public
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Joseph Goetz, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2020
Patricia K. (Trish) McGee, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2022
A. Bryan Williams, 2020
Wendy Costa, Ed.D., 2022
Nivek M. Johnson, 2022
Elected by student representatives of Kent County High School in April, 1-year term: Annie Squire Southworth, student (nonvoting), 2020
Ex officio: Karen M. Couch, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 1st Monday, 6:30 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:
Karen M. Couch, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2021
5608 Boundary Ave., Chestertown, MD 21661
(410) 778-7113
e-mail: kcouch@kent.k12.md.us
web: www.kent.k12.md.us/
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
John Johnson, Supervisor (410) 778-7141; e-mail: jjohnson@kent.k12.md.us
FINANCE
Alleesa M. E. Stewart, Supervisor (410) 778-7123; e-mail: astewart@kent.k12.md.us
FOOD SERVICE SUPPORT
Judy Usilton, Supervisor (410) 778-7174; e-mail: jusilton@kent.k12.md.us
HUMAN RESOURCES
Edward J. Silver, Jr., Supervisor (410) 778-7135, (410) 778-1595; e-mail: esilver@kent.k12.md.us
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Wendy Doyle Keen, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 778-7164; e-mail: wkeen@kent.k12.md.us
STUDENT SERVICES & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Tracey Williams, Supervisor (410) 778-3170; e-mail: twilliams@kent.k12.md.us
TEACHING & LEARNING
Gina Jachimowicz, Director (410) 778-2355; e-mail: gjachimowicz@kent.k12.md.us
TECHNOLOGY
Laura Jacob, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 778-7139; e-mail: ljacob@kent.k12.md.us
TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT
Joseph Wheeler, Supervisor (410) 778-7117; e-mail: jwheeler@kent.k12.md.us
- CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Clifford P. Coppersmith, Ph.D., President (410) 758-1537
P. O. Box 8
1000 College Circle, Route 213 & Route 50, Wye Mills, MD 21679 - 0008
e-mail: asimpson@chesapeake.edu
web: www.chesapeake.edu/
- BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Kent County members appointed by Governor with House of Delegates advice & consent to 5-year terms: Robert S. Grace, 2021; Brenda W. Shorter, 2025.
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 4:00 p.m. (except May, July, Nov.)
- PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jacqueline M. Adams, Director (410) 778-3636
408 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 - 1312
e-mail: jadams@kent.lib.md.us
web: www.kent.lib.md.us/
- BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Charles Lerner, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2019
Earl R. Runde, 2020; Elizabeth Tully, 2021; Bronwyn Jones, 2022; Alan Austin, 2024; Sabine T. Minney, 2024; John (Jay) Silcox, 2024.
Ex officio: Jacqueline M. Adams, Director, Public Library
Meetings: 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m.
ELECTIONS
- BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with House of Delegates consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board), 2019
Traci Back (R); Scott W. Lockerman (R); Lola G. Price, 2023; Paul M. Showalter (D); Lisa N. Thompson (D). Terms expire 2019.
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
Cheemoandia Blake, Election Director (410) 778-0038; 1-800-222-8683 (toll free); fax: (410) 778-0265
135 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620 - 1141
e-mail: elections@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcountyelections.org/
EMPLOYMENT
- CAREER CENTER
Carolyn G. Brooks, Supervisor (410) 778-3525; fax: (410) 778-3527
Kent Family Center, 601 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: cbrooks@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/uppershore/
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UPPER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
web: www.uswib.org/
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 334-6800; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml
HEALTH
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
William H. Webb, Health Officer (410) 778-1350, (410) 778-2409
125 South Lynchburg St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: william.webb@maryland.gov
web: http://kenthd.org/
Leland D. Spencer, M.D., Medical Officer (410) 778-1350
e-mail: leland.spencer@maryland.gov
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
ADULT HEALTH SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 778-7049
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ADDICTION SERVICES
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Andrew Pons, Director (410) 778-6404, ext. 3225
A. F. Whittset Center, 300 Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: andrew.pons@maryland.gov
CHILD & SCHOOL HEALTH
Gail E. Vucci, R.N., Director (410) 778-7919
e-mail: gail.vucci@maryland.gov
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Charlene J. Perry, R.N., Director (410) 778-1050
e-mail: charlene.perry@maryland.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
John C. Beskid, Director (410) 778-2142
e-mail: john.beskid@maryland.gov
FAMILY PLANNING & COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM
Rita C. Kulley, Director (410) 778-1350, ext. 7040
e-mail: rita.kulley@maryland.gov
HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS
Andrea J. Edwards, R.N., Director (410) 778-7970
e-mail: andrea.edwards@maryland.gov
MANAGED CARE SERVICES & GERIATRIC EVALUATION SERVICES
Jayne G. Lane, Director (410) 778-7039
e-mail: jayne.lane@maryland.gov
- DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Behavioral Health Council]
Staff: Typhne B. Hammer (410) 778-2616, ext. 3269; e-mail: typhne.hammer@maryland.gov
Timothy A. Dove, Chair, 2019
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Sherrie Tilghman, 2017; Herbert Dennis, 2019; Holly Ireland, 2019; Jennifer Moore, 2019; Steven W. Moore, 2019; Julia K. Handzo, 2020; Andrew M. Pons, 2020; Carmelyn C. Bachman, 2021; Tina Carter, 2021; D. Wayne Darrell, 2021; Annette D. Duckery, 2021; Beth Everett, 2021; Rosemary Ramsey Granillo, 2021; Virginia Gregg, 2021; Jacquie Kendall, 2021; Benjamin G. Kohl, Ph.D., 2021; John F. Plaskon, 2021; Janice Steffy, 2021.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Robert N. Jacob, Jr.
Ex officio: Harris P. Murphy, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; John E. Nunn III, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Karen A. Couch, Ed.D., designee of President, Board of Education; William H. Webb, Health Officer; Shelly L. Neal-Edwards, Director of Social Services; Bryan P. DiGregory, State's Attorney; Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender; John F. Price IV, Sheriff; William J. Clark, Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Tressa L. Ball, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 12:00 noon (March, June, Sept., Dec.)
REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
LAW OFFICES
- COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Thomas N. Yeager, County Attorney (410) 810-0428; e-mail: yeagerlawoffice@baybroadband.net
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 778-0809
400 South Cross St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: tstofa@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/kent
- STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Bryan P. DiGregory, Esq. (D) State's Attorney, 2022
205 Cannon St., Suite 2, Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-7450
web: www.sao.kentcounty.com/
LICENSING
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BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, serves as Board of License Commissioners.
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-7435
NATURAL RESOURCES
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FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
M. Teresa (Teri) Batchelor, Secretary; e-mail: teri.batchelor@maryland.gov
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Andrew T. Simmons, Chair
PLANNING
- OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Jamie L. Williams, Economic Development Coordinator (410) 810-2168
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: jwilliams@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/economic-development
![[photo, R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ke/images/5458-7-031b.jpg)
- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, HOUSING, & ZONING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Amy G. Moredock, Director (410) 778-7423; fax: (410) 810-2932
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center
400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: amoredock@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/planning
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms
AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agriccomm
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
BAY BRIDGE MONITORING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/histpres
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Elizabeth Beckley, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2019
PLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.kentcounty.com/planning/planning-commission
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Elizabeth H. Morris, Chair (chosen by Commission in March, 1-year term), 2020
William M. Crowding III, 2019; Joseph Hickman, 2022; Kimberly Kohl, 2022; James E. Saunders, 2023; William S. Sutton II, 2023.
Representing Board of County Commissioners (ex offico): P. Thomas Mason
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
PUBLIC LANDINGS & FACILITIES BOARD
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 7:45 p.m.
RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Staff: Tonya Thomas (410) 778-7467; e-mail: tthomas@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/zoningapp
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Albert S. Townsend, D.M.V., Chair (chosen by Board in March, 1-year term), 2021
John R. Massey, 2020; Patricia Joan O. Horsey, 2021; David Hill (alternate), 2019.
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY PLANNING
Vacancy, Community Planner (410) 810-2220
ENFORCEMENT
M. Richard Myers, Jr., Chief Enforcement Officer (410) 778-7437
e-mail: rmyers@kentgov.org
HOUSING
Sandy L. Adams, Manager (410) 778-7426
e-mail: bkerbin@kentgov.org
PUBLIC SAFETY
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ANIMAL CONTROL
Edward L. Birkmire, Executive Director (410) 778-3648; 1-866-661-7387 (toll free)
10720 Augustine Herman Highway, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: ebirkmire@hughes.net
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DETENTION CENTER
Herbert Dennis, Warden (410) 778-6025
104 Vickers Drive, Unit A, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: hdennis@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/kcdc
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
D. Wayne Darrell, Director (410) 778-7458; fax: (410) 778-4601
104 Vickers Drive, Unit D, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: wdarrell@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/oes
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Matthew D. Stevens, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609, ext. 302
e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmuero@maryland.gov
PUBLIC WORKS
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Michael S. Moulds, Director (410) 778-7439
709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: dpw@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/pubworks
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ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Martin T. Holden, Director (410) 778-7448
e-mail: mholden@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Robert K. Merritt, Director (410) 778-7410
e-mail: rmerritt@kentgov.org
ROADS DIVISION
Daniel T. Voshell, Director (410) 778-4252
e-mail: dvoshell@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/roads
WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Greg Swartz, Acting Director (410) 778-3287
e-mail: gswartz@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/water
RECREATION
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Myra S. Butler, Director (410) 778-1948, (410) 778-4602
P. O. Box 67
County Community Center, 10041 Worton Road, Worton, MD 21678 - 0067
e-mail: info@kentparksandrec.org
web: http://kentparksandrec.org/
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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Melinda Bookwalter, Chair, 2021
Melissa Taylor Cannon, 2017; Mary Fisher, 2018; Faye J. Little, 2020; J. Bryan Williams, 2020; Penny Usilton, 2021; one vacancy.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Robert N. Jacob, Jr.
Ex officio: James Wright, designee of Director of Public Works
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. (Jan. & Feb.: 2nd Monday)
TOURISM
OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENTBernadette Bowman, Director (410) 778-0416
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: bbowman@kentcounty.com
web: www.kentcounty.com/tourism
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TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Shirley Loller, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2019
Casey Carroll, 2017; Gregory W. Waddell, 2017; John R. (J.R.) Alfree, Jr., 2018; Suzanne R. Einstein, 2019; Nancy McGuire, 2019; Karen Willis, 2019; Suzanne Einstein, 2022; Sandy Scott, 2022.
Ex officio: Bernadette Bowman, Director, Office of Tourism Development; James Luff, Chair, Economic Development Commission.
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
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