![[photo, County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wo/images/buildings/1198-1-08957c.jpg)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS- ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Harold L. Higgins, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 632-1194
e-mail: admin@co.worcester.md.us
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ETHICS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Joseph Stigler, 2020; David Deutsch, 2021; Bruce Spangler, 2021; Mickey Ashby, 2022.
LOCAL [VIDEO LOTTERY] DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
James Rosenberg, Chair, 2017
Ronald Taylor, 2014; Mary Beth Carozza, 2018; James N. Mathias, Jr., 2018; Charles J. Otto, 2018; Michael Donnelly, 2019; Mark Wittmyer, 2019; John C. (Charlie) Dorman, 2020; Richard W. Meehan, 2020; Rodney Murray, 2020; David Massey, 2021; William G. (Gee) Williams III, 2021; Cam Bunting, 2022; Matt Gordon, 2022; Faith Mumford, 2022; Roxanne Rounds, 2023.
BUDGET OFFICE
Kathleen J. Whited, Budget Officer (410) 632-1194, ext. 1010; e-mail: kwhited@co.worcester.md.us
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
Kimberly A. Moses, Public Information Officer (410) 632-1194; e-mail: kmoses@co.worcester.md.us
FINANCE OFFICE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Phillip G. Thompson, Treasurer & Finance Officer (410) 632-0686
e-mail: pthompson@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/treasurer
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Stacey E. Norton, Director (410) 632-0090; fax: (410) 632-5614
e-mail: snorton@co.worcester.md.us, humanresources@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/hr
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HEALTH BENEFITS REVIEW COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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COMMISSION ON AGING
Robert Hart, Executive Director (410) 632-1277; fax: (443) 203-2630
P. O. Box 159
Charles & Martha Fulton Senior Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0159
e-mail: robh@worcoa.org
web: http://worcoa.org/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Tommy Tucker, Chair, 2021
Cynthia Malament, 2019.
James Covington; Clifford Gannett; Bonita Ann Gisriel; Lloyd Parks; Larry Walton. Terms expire 2020.
Joyce Cottman; Frederick Grant; Tommy Mason; Helen Whaley. Terms expire 2022.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Madison J. (Jim) Bunting
Meetings:
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SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Maryland Access Point of Worcester County
4767 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0159
(410) 632-9915; fax: (410) 632-2613
e-mail: worcoa@worcoa.org
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Co-Chair
Mary E. (Liz) Mumford, Co-Chair, 2022
Hope Carmean, 2019; Julia Phillips, 2019; Cristi Graham, 2020; Laura Morrison, 2020; Kelly O'Keane, 2020; Kelly Riwniak, 2020; Terri Shockley, 2020; Tamara White, 2020; Darlene Bowen, 2021; Bess Cropper, 2021; Gwendolyn Lehman, 2021; Kimberly List, 2021; Elizabeth Rodier, 2021; Colleen Colson, 2022.
Meetings:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD (Initiative to Preserve Families Board)
Eloise Henry-Gordy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2020
Ira (Buck) Shockley, 2019; Amy Rothermel, 2020; Mark Frostrom, 2021; Matthew Gordon, 2022.
Jessica L. Sexauer, Acting Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1025
P. O. Box 129
305 Bank St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 - 0129
e-mail: jessica.sexauer@maryland.gov
web: http://worcester.md.networkofcare.org/ph/services/agency.aspx?pid=WorcesterCountyLocalManagementBoard_1059_11_0
![[photo, Department of Social Services, 299 Commerce St., Snow Hill, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wo/images/buildings/1198-1-09008b.jpg)
- DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Roberta A. Baldwin, Director (410) 677-6806; fax: (410) 677-6810
P. O. Box 39
299 Commerce St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0039
e-mail: roberta.baldwin@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/worcester-county/
Department of Social Services, 299 Commerce St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Nancy Howard, 2019
Thomas Donoway; Jack Ferry; LuAnn Siler; Brandy Trader. Terms expire 2020.
Roberta A. Baldwin; Melissa Banks; Kenneth A. Widra, Ph.D. Terms expire 2021.
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(Somerset & Worcester Counties)
Worcester County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Board)
Jennifer L. Hysan, 2019; Helen B. Lockwood, 2019; Cynthia Hunter Roman, Ed.D., 2019; Terry L. Smith, 2021; Valerie L. Turner, 2023.
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Cathy S. Gallagher, 2017; Faith Coleman, 2018; Harry Hammond, 2018; Voncelia S. Brown, 2019; Maria Campione-Lawrence, 2019; Mary White, 2019; Nancy Howard, 2020; Ronnie White, 2020; Roberta A. Baldwin, 2021.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Diana W. Purnell
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 12:00 noon
ADMINISTRATION
Mary Beth Quillen, Assistant Director (410) 677-6834
e-mail: marybeth.quillen@maryland.gov
CHILD SUPPORT
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 332-6347
COMPUTER INFORMATION SERVICES
George King, Computer Specialist (410) 677-6815
e-mail: george.king@maryland.gov
FAMILY INVESTMENT
Ellen K. Payne, Assistant Director (410) 677-6882
e-mail: ellen.payne@maryland.gov
SERVICES
Jamie L. Manning, Assistant Director (410) 677-6876
e-mail: jamie.manning@maryland.gov
EDUCATION
- BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: http://worcesterk12.org/district_leadership/board_of_education
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Eric W. Cropper, Sr., President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 6, 2022
Sara D. Thompson, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 3, 2020
William E. Buchanan, Dist. 1, 2022
Barry Q. Brittingham, Sr., Dist. 2, 2020
William L. Gordy, Dist. 4, 2022
Elena J. McComas, Dist. 5, 2020
Todd A. Ferrante, Dist. 7, 2022
Nonvoting student members elected by high school student councils in June to 1-year terms: Darius Taylor, Pocomoke High School; Kamryn Purvis, Snow Hill High School; Maxwell Ewancio, Stephen Decatur High School. Terms expire 2020.
Ex officio: Louis H. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. (7:00 p.m., Nov. & March)
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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:
Louis H. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools, 2021
6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841
(410) 632-5020, (410) 632-5000
e-mail: lhtaylor@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
web: http://worcesterk12.org/
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PUBLIC RELATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Carrie N. Sterrs, Coordinator (410) 632-5092; e-mail: cnsterrs@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
FINANCE
Vincent E. Tolbert, Chief Financial Officer (410) 632-5062; e-mail: vetolbert@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
INSTRUCTION
Denise R. Shorts, Chief Academic Officer (410) 632-5025;
e-mail: drshorts@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
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ART, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MUSIC, & SAFE & DRUG FREE SCHOOLS
Tamara J. Mills, Coordinator (410) 632-5031; e-mail: tjmills@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
ELEMENTARY
Judith B. Rutkiewic, Coordinator (410) 632-5042; e-mail: jbrutkiewic@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
ENGLISH, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, & GUIDANCE
Donna R. Main, Ed.D., Coordinator (410) 632-5040; e-mail: drmain@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
MATHEMATICS
Kirsten P. Danisavich, Coordinator (410) 632-5042; e-mail: kdanisavich@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
SCIENCE
Jennifer L. Sills, Supervisor (410) 632-5044; e-mail: jlsills@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
SOCIAL STUDIES
Joshua L. Fradel, Ed.D., Coordinator (410) 632-5043; e-mail: jlfradel@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Rae A. Record, Supervisor (410) 632-5034; e-mail: rarecord@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Shirleen M. Church, Coordinator (410) 632-5091; e-mail: smchurch@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
TITLE I & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Cassidy M. Hamborsky, Coordinator (410) 632-5040; e-mail: cmhamborsky@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
OPERATIONS
Annette E. Wallace, Ed.D., Chief Operating Officer (410) 632-5076; e-mail: aewallace@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
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ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL & PUPIL SERVICES
L. Eloise Henry-Gordy, Pupil Services Specialist (410) 632-5079; e-mail: dlbunting@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
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BUS TRANSPORTATION
Kimberly G. Heiser, Manager (410) 632-5008; e-mail: kgheiser@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
FACILITIES
Joseph J. Price, Planner (410) 632-5014; e-mail: jjprice@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
School buses at Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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FOOD SERVICES
Odtis L. Collins, Coordinator (410) 632-5015; e-mail: olcollins@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
HUMAN RESOURCES
C. Dwayne Abt, Supervisor (410) 632-5077; e-mail: cdabt@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
Galen N. Anderson, Supervisor (410) 632-5007; e-mail: gnanderson@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
STUDENT, FAMILY, & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SERVICES
Nicole A. Selby, Supervisor (410) 632-5079; e-mail: naselby@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
TECHNOLOGY
Thomas E. Mascara, Coordinator (410) 632-5094; e-mail: temascara@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Diane L. Stulz, Coordinator (410) 632-5030;
e-mail: dlstulz@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
SAFETY
H. Stephen Price, Assistant Superintendent & Chief Safety Officer (410) 632-5076; e-mail: hsprice@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Anthony W. (Chip) Bertino, Jr.
Ex officio: Murray K. Hoy, Ed.D, President, Wor-Wic Community College
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. (except July & Aug.)
Snow Hill Branch, Worcester County Library, 307 North Washington St. Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. (except July & August)
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. (Jan., April, July, Oct.)
Patricia D. Jackson, Election Director (410) 632-1320; fax: (410) 632-3031
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
LAND PRESERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DIVISION
NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
Meetings:
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
PLUMBING & GAS DIVISION
Andrea L. Mathias, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (410) 632-1100, ext. 1004
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Diana W. Purnell
Ex officio: Jennifer L. Baumann, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Tracy A. Simpson, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; William L. Gordy, President, Board of Education; Katherine C. (Kat) Gunby, designee of Health Officer; Roberta A. Baldwin, Director of Social Services; Kristin Heiser, State's Attorney; W. Burton Anderson, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Col. Douglas A. Dods, designee of Sheriff; Donna J. Bounds, Warden, County Jail; Spencer Lee Tracy, Jr., Area Supervisor, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Trudy L. Brown, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings:
ADMINISTRATION
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
PLANNING, QUALITY & CORE SERVICE PROGRAM
MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY
PREVENTION
PUBLIC DEFENDER
STATE'S ATTORNEY
Diane Karsnitz, Deputy State's Attorney
CIRCUIT COURT DIVISION
DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
John Azzolini, Deputy Director (410) 632-3112
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.
Department of Economic Development, 100 Pearl St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
BUILDING DIVISION
CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION
DATA RESEARCH DIVISION
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
LIQUOR LICENSE CONTROL DIVISION
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
ZONING DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
DETENTION CENTER, see JAIL
County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FIRE MARSHAL
JAIL [DETENTION CENTER]
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
ROADS DIVISION
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
RECYCLING DIVISION
WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES DIVISION
WATER & SEWER ADVISORY COUNCILS
Richard Jendrek; James Spicknall. Terms expire 2022.
WASTEWATER ADVISORY BOARD
Meetings:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: James C. (Bud) Church
Meetings:
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
© Copyright Maryland State Archives
WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Murray K. (Ray) Hoy, Ed.D., President (410) 334-2800
32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804
e-mail: rhoy@worwic.edu
web: www.worwic.edu/BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Worcester County members appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
William H. Kerbin, 2019; William Cooper, 2020; Lorraine D. Purnell-Ayres, 2021; Russell W. Blake, 2023.
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LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Jennifer M. Ranck, Director (410) 632-2600
307 North Washington St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1099
e-mail: jranck@worcesterlibrary.org
web: www.worcesterlibrary.org/
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Ronald L. Cascio, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2019
Holly H. Anderson, 2021; Donald J. (Jamie) Bailey, 2021; Nancy Howard, 2021; Rosemary S. Keech, 2022; Leslie Mulligan, 2023; Jeff Smith, 2024; Patricia Tomasovic, 2024.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board, 4-year term), 2023
Kay A. Hickman (D); Linda Ates Moran (R); Edward A. Rodier, Jr. (R); Audrey V. Wahl (R); Martina Barnes Wharton (D). Terms expire 2023.
100 Belt St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1310
e-mail: patricia.jackson@maryland.gov
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/electionsEMPLOYMENT
LOWER SHORE ONE-STOP JOB MARKET
LOWER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
web: www.lswa.org
Jason Cunha, 2019; Walter Maizel, 2020.
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 334-6800; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml
ENVIRONMENT
![[photo, County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wo/images/buildings/1198-1-08953c.jpg)
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Robert J. Mitchell, Director (410) 632-1220, ext. 1601; fax: (410) 632-2012
Government Center, Room 1306
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1195
e-mail: bmitchell@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/env
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
(410) 632-1220
Katherine G. Munson, Planner (410) 632-1220, ext. 1302
David M. Bradford, Administrator (410) 632-1220, ext. 1143
e-mail: dbradford@co.worcester.md.us
SHORELINE COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Katherine G. Munson, Program Administrator (410) 632-1220, ext. 1302; e-mail: kmunson@co.worcester.md.us
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Kathy Drew, 2021; Alan Hudson, 2022; Ed Phillips, 2022.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Thomas Babcock; Dean Ennis; George Solyak. Terms expire 2022.
Isle of Wight Center, 13070 St. Martin's Neck Road, Bishopville, MD 21813
(410) 352-3057; fax: (410) 352-3289
HEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Rebecca L. (Becky) Jones, R.N., Health Officer (410) 632-1100, ext. 1205; (410) 632-3366
P. O. Box 249
6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0249
e-mail: rjones@maryland.gov
web: www.worcesterhealth.org/
e-mail: andrea.mathias@maryland.gov
BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Drug & Alcohol Council]
Staff: Brenda M. Laws (410) 632-1100, ext. 1024; e-mail: brenda.laws@maryland.gov
Col. Douglas A. Dods, Chair (chosen by Council in June, two-year term), 2022
Roy W. Cragway, Jr., 2020; Kim Moses, 2020; Donna Nordstrom, 2021; Sue Abell-Rodden, 2022; Eric S. Gray, 2022; Mimi Dean, 2023; James Freeman, Jr., 2023; Jennifer C. LaMade, 2023.
Heather A. Barton, Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1210
e-mail: heather.barton@maryland.gov
Tracy L. Tilghman, Director (410) 629-0164, ext. 142
e-mail: tracy.tilghman@maryland.gov
Edward A. Potetz, Director (410) 352-3234
e-mail: edward.potetz@maryland.gov
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CASE MANAGEMENT
Eric S. Gray, Director (410) 629-0164, ext. 132; e-mail: eric.gray@maryland.gov
Jane R. Apson, Ph.D., Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1230
e-mail: jane.apson@maryland.gov
HEALTH PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL
Jennifer C. LaMade, Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1154; e-mail: jennifer.lamade@maryland.gov
P. O. Box 249
6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0249
web: www.worcester.md.networkofcare.org
Katherine C. (Kat) Gunby, Director (410) 632-0056
e-mail: katherine.gunby@maryland.govLAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Maureen Lanigan Howarth, Esq., County Attorney (410) 632-1194
Government Center, Room 1103
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: mhowarth@co.worcester.md.us
Appointed by Public Defender:
Chasity N. Simpson, Esq., Disrict Public Defender (410) 632-1951, ext. 300; fax: (410) 632-0943
101 West Green St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: csimpson@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/worcester
Kristin Heiser, State's Attorney, 2022
106 Franklin St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-2166; fax: (410) 632-3250
e-mail: sao@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/sao
(410) 632-2166; fax: (410) 632-3250
(410) 632-2177; fax: (410) 632-2175
LICENSING
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & PERMITTING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Roy M. Case, 2023.
Laura Burns-Reinhart, Executive Director (410) 632-1250; fax: (410) 632-3010
5363 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: lburns-reinhart@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/liquor
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Robert Clarke, Secretary; e-mail: rob.clarke@maryland.gov
Richard G. Holland, Sr., Chair
PLANNING
![[photo, Department of Economic Development, 100 Pearl St., Snow Hill, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wo/images/buildings/1198-1-08948c.jpg)
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Meredith M. (Merry) Mears, Director (410) 632-3112; fax: (410) 632-5631
100 Pearl St., Suite B, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: mmears@co.worcester.md.us
web: http://chooseworcester.org/
e-mail: jazzolini@co.worcester.md.us
ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Robert A. Fisher, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term) 2021
Joshua C. Nordstrom, 2017; Thomas E. Terry, 2019; John Glorioso, 2020; Marc Scher, 2020; Ashley Harrison, 2021; Ralph E. Shockley, 2021; Natoshia C. Owens, 2023.
![[photo, County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wo/images/buildings/1198-1-08958c.jpg)
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & PERMITTING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Edward A. Tudor, Director (410) 632-1200, ext. 1100; fax: (410) 632-3008
Government Center, Room 1201
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1070
e-mail: drpdir@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp
Phyllis H. Wimbrow, Deputy Director (410) 632-1200, ext. 1110
e-mail: pwimbrow@co.worcester.md.us
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff: Jennifer K. Keener (410) 632-1200, ext. 1123; e-mail: jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us
Michael T. Diffendal, Chair (chosen by Board of County Commissioners in July, 1-year term), 2020
Brooks Clayville, 2017; Jay Knerr, 2019; Gerard N. Barbierri, 2020; Richard L. (Rick) Wells, 2021; Marlene E. Ott, 2023; Betty M. Smith, 2024.
Staff: Jennifer K. Keener (410) 632-1200, ext. 1123; e-mail: jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us
April Mariner, Manager (410) 632-1200, ext. 1170; e-mail: amariner@co.worcester.md.us
William (Bill) Bradshaw, Administrator/County Engineer (410) 632-1200, ext. 1150
e-mail: bbradshaw@co.worcester.md.us
BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Michael Poole, 2021; Mark Bargar, 2022; James Wilson, 2022; Elbert Davis, 2023.
Janet Davis, Manager (410) 632-1200, ext. 1144; e-mail: jdavis@co.worcester.md.us
Carol Ross, Manager (410) 632-1200, ext. 1160; e-mail: cross@co.worcester.md.us
Jo Ellen R. Bynum, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1171
e-mail: jbynum@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp/rehab
HOUSING REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Sharon Teagle, 2015; Donna Dillon, 2017; John Glorioso, 2017; Scott Tingle, 2017; Jake Mitrecic, 2019; C. D. Hall, 2022; Debbie Hileman, 2022.
April R. Payne, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1120; e-mail: apayne@co.worcester.md.us
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
(410) 632-1200, ext. 1120
William E. Esham, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2021
R. Charles Nichols, 2023. Alternate: Martha W. Pusey, 2020; Reese F. Cropper III, 2021.
Kelly L. Henry, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1130
e-mail: khenry@co.worcester.md.us
Jennifer K. Keener, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1123
e-mail: jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Staff: Jennifer K. Keener (410) 632-1200, ext. 1123; e-mail: jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us
David Dypsky, Chair, 2020
Joseph W. Green, Jr., 2020; Glenn Irwin, 2020; Thomas Babcock, 2021; Robert M. Purcell, 2021; Larry Fykes, 2022; James L. Purnell, Jr., 2022.
PUBLIC SAFETY
ANIMAL CONTROL
Susan Rantz, Chief Animal Control Officer (410) 632-1340; fax: (410) 632-5662
6201 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: admin@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/animal
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EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
John W. (Billy) Birch, Jr., Director (410) 632-3080; fax: (410) 632-4686
Government Center, Room 1002
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1000
e-mail: bbirch@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/emergency
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 9:00 a.m. (Jan., April, July & Oct.)
Appointed by Governor:
John W. (Billy) Birch, Jr., Director (410) 632-3080
e-mail: bbirch@co.worcester.md.us
Brian K. Jones, Manager (410) 632-9301
e-mail: bjones@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/emergency/technology
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jeffrey A. McMahon, Fire Marshal (410) 632-5666; fax: (410) 632-5664
e-mail: jmcmahon@wcfmo.org
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/fmo
Donna J. Bounds, Warden (410) 632-1300; fax: (410) 632-3002
P. O. Box 189
5022 Joyner Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0189
e-mail: dbounds@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/jail
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
John H. Tustin, Director (410) 632-5623; fax: (410) 632-1753
6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: jtustin@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks
COUNTY ENGINEER
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
William Bradshaw, County Engineer (410) 632-5623
FLEET MANAGEMENT
Derrick Babcock, Superintendent (410) 632-5675; e-mail: dbabcock@co.worcester.md.us
Kenneth J. Whited, Superintendent (410) 632-3766; fax: (410) 632-1753; e-mail: maint@ezy.net
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/maintenance
Frank Adkins, Superintendent (410) 632-2244; fax: (410) 632-0020; e-mail: fadkins@co.worcester.md.us
5764 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, MD 21863
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/roads
Michael Mitchell, Solid Waste Manager (410) 632-3177; fax: (410) 632-3000; e-mail: mmitchell@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/waste
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Stephen M. Brown, 2021; James Latchum, 2021; Wendell Purnell, 2021; Vaughn White, 2021; George Linvill, 2022.
Ronald Taylor, Recycling Manager (410) 632-3177; e-mail: rtaylor@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/recycling
John S. Ross, Deputy Director (410) 641-5251; e-mail: jross@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/water
WATER ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Todd Ferrante; Martin Kwesko; Gregory Slater; Keith Swanton. Terms expire 2021.
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Paige A. Hurley, Director (410) 632-2144
6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: worcorec@ezy.net
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/rec
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Norman R. Bunting, Jr., 2021; John F. Gehrig, Jr., 2022; Alvin (Hondo) Handy, 2022.
TOURISM
TOURISM OFFICE
Lisa Challenger, Director (410) 632-3617; 1-800-852-0335 (toll free)
104 West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: econ@ezy.net
web: http://visitworcester.org/
TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Michael Day, 2019; Gregory Purnell, 2022; Barbara Tull, 2023.
TRANSPORTATION
SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY: WICOMICO REGIONAL AIRPORT
5485 Airport Terminal Road, Unit A, Salisbury, Maryland 21804
(410) 548-4827
e-mail: hello@flysbyairport.com
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