KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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

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/
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.

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/

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/

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/
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

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


BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADULT HEALTH SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 778-7049


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

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


INSPECTIONS & PERMITS

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Jan. to 3-year terms:
James Luff, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2020
Tracey Williams, 2019; Aaron Bramble, 2020; Cindy Genther, 2020; Robert N. Jacob, Jr., 2020; Robert W. Story, 2020; Kate Goodall-Gray, 2021.

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Jan. to 1-year term: Trae Hoffner, student, 2019; one vacancy.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Robert N. Jacob, Jr.

Ex officio: Jaime L. Williams, Economic Development Coordinator

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.

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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.

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

INSPECTIONS & PERMITS
1-800-242-6342 (toll free)

PUBLIC SAFETY

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

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

EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE

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

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
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

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/

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

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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