![[photo, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/leg/images/1198-1-08338b.jpg)
COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY'S COUNTY- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Rebecca Bolton Bridgett, Ed.D., County Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1321
e-mail: rebecca.bridgett@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/countyadmin.asp
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ETHICS COMMISSION
Diane L. Gleissner, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1700; e-mail: diane.gleissner@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/voluntr/ethics.asp
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
David L. Willenborg, Chair (chosen by Commission in July)
Lawrence Crabtree; Jean-Marie Hansen; Joseph I. Russell; John Austerman, 2021; Kathleen McLernan-Walz (alternate), 2020.
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Tony Jones, Public Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1342; e-mail: tony.jones@stmarysmd.com
Vacancy, Communications Coordinator
web: www.stmarysmd.com/pio/
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
L. Jeannett Cudmore, Director & Chief Financial Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1202
e-mail: jeannett.cudmore@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/finance/
Patricia M. Stiegman, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1211
e-mail: patty.stiegman@stmarysmd.com
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Catherine Pratson, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1100
e-mail: catherine.pratson@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/hro/index.asp
RETIREE BENEFIT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Robert Kelly, Chief Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1007
e-mail: helpdesk@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/IT/
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Eric Benson, Supervisor
web: www.stmarysmd.com/gis/index.asp
COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Christine L. (Christy) Kelly (R), County Treasurer, 2022
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4472, ext. 3302
e-mail: christy.kelly@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/treasurer/
Department of Aging & Human Services, Garvey Senior Center, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Meetings: 4th Monday, 1:00 p.m.
HOME & COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES DIVISION
FAMILY VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:30 p.m.
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Representing County Commissioners: Cynthia A. Brown
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by qualified students of County public school system in April to 1-year term: Naggena Ohri, student (nonvoting), 2020
Ex officio: James Scott Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.; last Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SAFETY & SECURITY
Margaret Brent Middle School, 29675 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT SERVICES
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS
DIVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICES
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
Wellness & Aquatics Center (Building D), Leonardtown Campus, College of Southern Maryland, Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Ex officio (nonvoting): Rebecca Bolton Bridgett, Ed.D., County Administrator; John F. Hartline, Executive Director, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland; Rear Admiral Shane G. Gahagan, U.S. Navy Commander, and Gary K. Kessler, Executive Director, Aircraft Division, Naval Air Warfare Center.
St. Mary's County Library System, 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Board of Elections, 41650 Tudor Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, May 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Health Department, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Susan D. Bonnel; Gloria A. Daniels; Lanny Lancaster; Michael R. Merican; Kathleen O'Brien, Ph.D.; Lori K. Werrell. Terms expire 2016.
Representing County Commissioners: Cynthia A. Brown
Ex officio: Peter V. Cucinotta, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; K. Christy Holt Chesser, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Charles E. Ridgell III, Ed.D., designee of Chair, Board of Education; Meenakshi Garg Brewster, M.D., Health Officer; Alexis Zoss, Director of Social Services; Richard D. Fritz, Esq., State's Attorney; Gerald J. Riviello, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Capt. Deborah L. Deidrich, designee of Sheriff; Daniel B. Schaidt, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Lisa Thomas, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday (March, June, Sept., Dec.), 9:00 a.m.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Meetings: 3rd Monday (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.), 10:00 a.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Courthouse, 41605 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Tamara E. Hildebrand, Administrator (301) 475-7844, ext. 1600
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Ex officio: Michael P. Schroeder, Director, Aircraft Division Technology Transfer Office, Naval Air Warfare Center.
AGRICULTURE & SEAFOOD DIVISION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
TOURISM DIVISION
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
LAND USE BOARD
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Appointed by State Soil Conservation Committee to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT
PERMITS
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Ex officio: Michael Oliver, designee of Commanding Officer, Patuxent Naval Air Station
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AIRPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION
Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:00 p.m.
BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION
CAPITAL PROJECTS DIVISION
CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTIONS DIVISION
COUNTY HIGHWAYS DIVISION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION
RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Peter Butt; Regina Faden; Lynn Fitrell; Mary J. Pettit; Christopher Shea. Terms expire 2022.
PARKS DIVISION
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
© Copyright Maryland State Archives
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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DEPARTMENT OF AGING & HUMAN SERVICES
Lori Jennings-Harris, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1070
P. O. Box 653
Garvey Senior Center, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: lori.harris@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/
COMMISSION ON AGING
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Gail Murdock, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2020
Linda Fry, 2020; Catherine Herndon, 2020; Annmarie K. Abell, 2021; Omonigho O. Olumese, 2021; Sandra T. Simmons, 2021; Joseph M. Adams, Sr., 2022; Keith B. Schuktaft, 2022; two vacancies.
(301) 475-4200, ext. *1061
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/hcbs-overview.asp
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HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Cynthia A. Brown, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1847
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: cynthia.brown@stmarysmd.com
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
COMMISSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Cheniora High, Chair
Ian Fairclough, 2021; Keegan Zimmerman, 2021; Amber Herbert, 2022; Virginia Morris, 2022; Christine Meyer (alternate), 2021.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Vante Burkes, 2022; Joanna Colvin, 2022; Scott Stillings, 2022; Alexis Zoss, 2022.
Kelsey R. M. Bush, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1848; e-mail: kelsey.bush@stmarysmd.com
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Norma Pipkin, Chair
Elizabeth Knisley, 2018; Brenda Scheufele, 2018; Juanita Nether, 2019; Jennifer Brown, 2021; Marta Kelsey, 2021; Brenda Scheufele, 2021.
SENIOR CENTER OPERATIONS DIVISION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/senior-operations-overview.asp
Garvey Senior Activity Center, Leonardtown (301) 475-4200, ext. *1050
Loffler Senior Activity Center, Great Mills (301) 475-4200, ext. *1658
Northern Senior Activity Center, Charlotte Hall (301) 475-4200, ext. *3101
Deborah B. Barker, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1064; fax: (301) 475-4503
e-mail: debbie.barker@stmarysmd.com
Dennis L. Nicholson, Executive Director (301) 866-6590, ext. 1434; fax: (301) 737-7929
21155 Lexwood Drive, Suite C, Lexington Park, MD 20653
e-mail: dnicholson@stmaryshousing.org
web: http://stmaryshousing.org/
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Staff: Anita M. Jones (301) 866-6590, ext. 1434; e-mail: ajones@stmaryshousing.org
Daniel H. Raley, Chair (chosen by Housing Authority Board in June, 1-year term) 2018
Michelle Camaioni, 2018; Joshua S. Brewster, Esq., 2019; Agnes Butler, 2019; Darlene Johnson, 2019; Michelle J. Armsworthy, 2020; Erin Ramos, 2020; Alexis Zoss, 2023.
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Alexis Zoss, Director (240) 895-7000, (301) 392-6601
P. O. Box 509
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0509
e-mail: alexis.zoss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/st-marys-county/
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Michele Burnette, Chair (chosen by Board), 2013
Patricia K. Duncan, 2017; Carol W. Geck, 2017; Bernard Lake, 2017; Tanya Oakes, 2017; Treasea A. Johnson, 2023.SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Rose Frederick, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2020
Wanda D. Brown, Esq., 2019; Richard L. Buckler, 2019; Ella M. Somerville, 2019; Michael L. Blackwell, 2020; Annette Wood, 2020; Adam Dyson, 2021; Rev. Katie Paul, 2021.
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 475-5511, ext. 177
e-mail: boe@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.org/boe
Karin M. Bailey, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Dist. 3, 2022
Mary C. (Cathy) Allen, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), At Large, 2020
Rita Weaver, Dist. 1, 2022
James J. Davis, Dist. 2, 2020
Mary M. Washington, Dist. 4, 2020
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
James Scott Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2023
P. O. Box 641
23610 Moakley St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0641
(301) 475-5511, ext. 32178
e-mail: jssmith@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.org/
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OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNICATIONS
Jeffrey A. Maher, Ph.D., Chief Strategic Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 32133; e-mail: jamaher@smcps.org
F. Michael Wyant, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32235; e-mail: fmyant@smcps.org
DIVISION OF FISCAL SERVICES & HUMAN RESOURCES
Tammy S. McCourt, Assistant Superintendent (301) 475-5511, ext. 32247; e-mail: tsmccourt@smcps.org
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Dale P. Farrell, Ed.D., Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32194; e-mail: dpfarrell@smcps.org
Maureen C. Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent (301) 475-5511, ext. 32178; e-mail: mcmontgomery@smcps.org
ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Alexander C. Jaffurs, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32106; e-mail: acjaffurs@smcps.org
Lisa E. Bachner, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32249; e-mail: lebachner@smcps.org
Scott Szczerbiak, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32206; e-mail: sszczerbiak@smcps.org
Cheryl A. Long, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32150; e-mail: clong@smcps.org
Kelly M. Hall, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32136; e-mail: kmhall@smcps.org
Jeffrey A. Walker, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent (301) 475-4256, ext. 7; e-mail: jawalker@smcps.org
CAPITAL PLANNING & GREEN SCHOOLS
Kimberly A. Howe, Supervisor (301) 475-4256, ext. 6; e-mail: kahowe@smcps.org
Paola Laino, Supervisor (301) 475-4256, ext. 3; e-mail: plaino@smcps.org
Megan A. Doran, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 5; e-mail: madoran@smcps.org
David L. Howard, Director (301) 475-2138; e-mail: dlhoward@smcps.org
Steven M. Whidden, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 1; e-mail: smwhidden@smcps.org
Ashley B. Varner, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 4; e-mail: abvarner@smcps.org
Jeffrey K. Thompson, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 2; e-mail: jkthompson@smcps.org
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COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Leonardtown Campus)
Tracy A. Harris, Ph.D., Dean (240) 725-5300, (240) 725-5313
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1758
e-mail: tharris1@csmd.edu
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/leonardtown-campus/
SOUTHERN MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER
Appointed by Board of Governors:
Ben O. Latigo, Ph.D., Interim Executive Director (301) 737-2500, ext. 202
44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
e-mail: blatigo@smhec.org
web: www.smhec.org/BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Joseph A. Anderson III, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2014
Roland M. (Mike) Colina, Sr., 2017; Glen R. Ives, 2017; Sarah E. Rosier, 2017; Larry M. Egbert, 2018; George F. Hurlburt, 2018; Michelle Guidry, 2019; Pierre J. Thuot, 2019; Denise A. Barnes, 2020; Rose V. Frederick, 2020; John F. Keane, 2020.
LIBRARY SYSTEM
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Michael Blackwell, Director (301) 475-2846, ext. 1013
23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 9601
e-mail: mblackwell@stmalib.org
web: www.stmalib.org/
Mary Anne Bowman, Deputy Director
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
Carolyn Guy, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in Jan., 1-year term), 2016
James P. Hanley, 2017; Janice T. Walthour, 2017; Carolyn Beth Roth, 2020; Tressa Setlak, 2020; Sandi Haustein, 2021; Michael Dunn, 2023.
ELECTIONS
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BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2023
Kenneth F. Boothe (R); Mary E. Coombs (R); John E. Payne (R); Theresa Ann Raley (D); Rebecca J. Wathen (D). Terms expire 2023.
Wendy M. Adkins, Election Director (301) 475-7844, ext. 1100; fax: (301) 475-4077
P. O. Box 197
41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0197
e-mail: wendy.adkins@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/supervisorofelections/EMPLOYMENT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND JOBSOURCE
Cheryl L. Thorne, Supervisor (301) 475-8300; fax: (301) 475-5595
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building,Suite 1307
23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: cheryl.thorne@maryland.gov
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd/
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
web: http://tccsmd.org/
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtmlHEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Meenakshi Garg Brewster, M.D., Health Officer (301) 475-4330, (410) 475-4317; fax: (301) 475-4350
![[photo, St. Mary's County Health Department, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08319b.jpg)
P. O. Box 316
21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0316
e-mail: meenakshi.brewster@maryland.gov
web: www.smchd.org/
BOARD OF HEALTH
County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
Tracy L. Kubinec, Deputy Health Officer & Chief of Staff (301) 475-4377, (301) 475-4305
e-mail: tracy.kubinec@maryland.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Daryl W. Calvano, Director (301) 475-4321, (301) 475-4335
e-mail: daryl.calvano@maryland.gov
Libby Blair, R.N., Director (301) 475-3616, (301) 475-4394
e-mail: libby.blair@maryland.gov
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Drug & Alcohol Advisory Council]
Staff: Maryellen Kraese (301) 475-4200, ext. 1681; e-mail: maryellen.kraese@stmarysmd.com
Maryellen Kraese, Chair (chosen by Council), 2016
Terry Gray Prochnow, R.N., Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: terry.prochnow@maryland.gov
LAW OFFICES
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Appointed by County Commissioners:
David A. Weiskopf, Esq., Acting County Attorney (301) 475-4200, ext. *1700
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: david.weiskopf@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/countyattorney/
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Michael Beach, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 880-2830; fax: (301) 475-4130
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: mbeach@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/st-marys
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Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Richard D. Fritz, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2022
P. O. Box 1755
John Hanson Briscoe Circuit Courthouse of St. Mary's County
41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1755
(301) 475-7844
e-mail: richard.fritz@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/sao/
LICENSING
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE BOARD
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Mark Denietolis, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2020
April D. Trossbach, 2022; David L. Willenborg, 2022; Barbara Hill, 2024; Leonard L. Kohl, Jr., 2024.
P. O. Box 653
41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: tamara.hildebrand@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/alcohol/BeverageBoard.asp
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Mark W. Muir, Secretary; e-mail: mark.muir@maryland.gov
Michael S. Sirk, Chair
PLANNING
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Appointed by County Commissioners:
Christopher Kaselemis, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1405
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: chris.kaselemis@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/ded/
Bennett G. Wilson, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1407
e-mail: bennett.wilson@stmarysmd.com
AGRICULTURAL, SEAFOOD & FORESTRY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Wynne Briscoe, Chair (chosen by Economic Development Commission in Dec., 1-year term), 2019
John Austerman, 2018; Philip Langley, 2018; Carlos Bravo, 2019; Philip H. Dorsey III, Esq., 2019; Thomas B. Watts, 2019; Lisa Creason, 2020; William (B. J.) Hall, 2020; Tracy A. Harris, Ph.D., 2020; Elizabeth Torgerson, 2020; Laura Clarke, 2021; Thomas W. Sanders, 2021.
Donna K. Sasscer, Manager (240) 309-4021
e-mail: donna.sasscer@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/ded/agseafood.asp
Adam Mawyer, Economic Development Specialist (301) 475-4200, ext. *1401
Katherine Stormont, Economic Development Specialist (301) 475-4200, ext. *1406
Vacancy, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1404
web: www.visitstmarysmd.com/
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Canada geese near Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland, May 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners:
William B. Hunt, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1503
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: bill.hunt@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/lugm/
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms
Appointed by County Commissioners
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Jacqueline Dyson; Nick Colvin, 2022.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Carol Moody, Chair
Teresa Wilson, 2020; Eve Love, 2021; Ginger Newman-Askew, 2021; Kent Randall, 2021.
Appointed by County CommissionersPLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 5-year terms:
James Howard Thompson, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2019
Martin A. Siebert, 2019; Christopher C. (Clarke) Guy, 2020; Joseph L. Van Kirk, 2020; Harold (Hal) Willard, 2020; Joseph Fazekas, 2022; William Hall, 2022; Caroline King (alternate).
web: http://stmarysscd.com/
Robert C. Cooper, Chair
Benjamin Beale; Stanley J. Boothe; B. Alfred Knott; Donald Ocker; Jeffrey Raley, Sr.
ADMINISTRATION
Shelia Smith, Office Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1503
e-mail: shelia.smith@stmarysmd.com
Vacancy, Senior Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 1541
e-mail: bill.hunt@stmarysmd.com
Robert E. Bowles, Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. *1522
e-mail: bob.bowles@stmarysmd.com
Clarence E. McAdory, Jr., Zoning Compliance Supervisor (301) 475-4200, ext. *1582
e-mail: clarence.mcadory@stmarysmd.com
Harry E. Knight, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1560
e-mail: harry.knight@stmarysmd.com
Yvonne Chaillet, Zoning Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1523
e-mail: yvonne.chaillet@stmarysmd.com
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 3-year terms:
George Allen Hayden, Sr., Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2020
William Greene, 2018; Lynn Delahay, 2020; D. Wayne Miedzinski, 2020; John Brown, 2021; Rich Richardson (alternate), 2020.
PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Stephen E. Walker, Director (chosen by County Commissioners) (301) 475-4200, ext. *1013
P. O. Box 653
23090 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: steve.walker@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/
EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Daniel Davis, Chair
Anthony J. Malaspina, Supervisor (301) 475-4200, ext. *2115
e-mail: tony.malaspina@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/animalcontrol.asp
TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Kimberly Holt, 2020
Christopher Thompson, Chief (301) 475-4200, ext. *2120
Edward G. (Gerald) Gardiner, Jr., Director (appointed by Governor) (301) 475-4200, ext. *2124
e-mail: gerald.gardiner@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/ema.asp
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/emergencyservices.asp
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
John A. Nelson, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Southern Region (443) 550-6820; 1-800-629-9882 (toll free)
200 Duke St., Suite 1500, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: johna.nelson@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmsro@maryland.govPUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
John F. Deatrick, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 73510
P. O. Box 508
44825 St. Andrew's Church Road, California, MD 20619 - 0508
e-mail: john.deatrick@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/
METROPOLITAN COMMISSION
George A. Erichsen, Executive Director (301) 737-7400, ext. 235; e-mail: gerichsen@metcom.org
Stephen L. King Administration Building, 23121 Camden Way, California, MD 20619
web: www.metcom.org
John J. Carey, Dists. 2 & 9, Chair (chosen by Commission in June, 1-year term), 2018
Alice Gaskin, Dist. 1
Michael J. Mummaugh, Dist. 3
Bryan M. Barthelme, Sr., Dists. 4 & 5, 2020
George M. (Mike) Thompson, Dist. 6, 2020
Robert A. Russell, Dist. 7, 2021
Rudolph K. (Keith) Fairfax, Jr., Dist. 8, 2020
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Scott C. Anderson; James Andreacci; Karen Gardner; Nick A. Moats; Lemuel Proctor; Brian L. Schroeder; Laura Carrington, 2019; James Hensley, 2019; Adam Dyson, 2021; Bernice Williams, 2021.
Allison Swint, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73511
44200 Airport Road, Suite 800, California, MD 20619
e-mail: allison.swint@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/Airportinfo.asp
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Eric Pratson, Chair, 2020
Andre Swygert, 2018; James Alexander, 2019; Brian L. Schroeder, 2019; James Hicks, 2019; Ted Klapka, 2020; Robert Lightstone, 2020; Craig Nixon, 2020; Kazvin Olmeda, 2020; Carrie Kelly, (alternate) 2020.
Randy Miedzinski, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 71155
e-mail: randy.miedzinski@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/BuildingServicesOverview.asp
Gary W. Whipple, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 73565
e-mail: gary.whipple@stmarysmd.com
William B. Buckler, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73531
e-mail: willie.buckler@stmarysmd.com
Richard P. Tarr, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73540
e-mail: richard.tarr@stmarysmd.com
Sharon White, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73527
e-mail: developmentreview@stmarysmd.com
Nicholas T. Zurkan, Manager (301) 863-8400, ext. 3550
e-mail: nicholas.zurkan@stmarysmd.com
Jacqueline (Jackie) Fournier, Manager (301) 866-6794
e-mail: jacque.fournier@stmarysmd.com
RECREATION
![[photo, Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08352b.jpg)
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Arthur Shepherd, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1811
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: arthur.shepherd@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/
![[photo, Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08345b.jpg)
BOARD OF RECREATION & PARKS
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Nick Colvin, 2022
MUSEUM DIVISION
Karen E. Stone, Director (301) 769-3235
e-mail: karen.stone@stmarysmd.com
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Peter News, 2018.
David M. Guyther, Supervisor (301) 863-6068
e-mail: david.guyther@stmarysmd.com
![[photo, Margaret Brent Recreation Center, 29679 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08296c.jpg)
RECREATION DIVISION
Jessica Hale, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1804
e-mail: jessica.hale@stmarysmd.com
Margaret Brent Recreation Center, 29679 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
WICOMICO SHORES GOLF COURSE
Nick Isom, Manager (301) 884-4601
e-mail: nick.isom@stmarysmd.com
ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
James Hodges, 2018; Thomas Dixon, 2021; Patrick Dugan, 2021.
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