Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland, February 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary (410) 537-3893; e-mail: suzanne.dorsey1@maryland.gov
Devon L. Dodson, Assistant Secretary (410) 537-4499; e-mail: devon.dodson1@maryland.gov
Roberta R. (Bobbie) James, Esq., Assistant Secretary (410) 537-3083; e-mail: bobbie.james@maryland.gov
COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Staff: Christopher M. Beck (410) 260-8719; e-mail: christopher.beck@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/mccc
Chair: Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of the Environment
Charmaine Brown, Co-Chair
Kim L. Coble, Co-Chair
Anne M. Lindner, Co-Chair
Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms: Russell R. Dickerson, Ph.D., 2023; Jane Marie Kirschling, Ph.D., 2023.
Appointed by Senate President: Jesse Iliff; Paul G. Pinsky; Michael Powell; James W. Strong; one vacancy.
Appointed by House Speaker: Beth Harber; Gerald Jackson; Anne M. Lindner; David Smedick; Dana M. Stein.
Appointed by Maryland Association of Counties: Mark J. Belton
Appointed by Farm Bureau: Wayne Stafford
Appointed by Maryland Municipal League: Michael E. Bibb
Ex officio: Dereck E. Davis, State Treasurer; Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture; Ellington E. Churchill, Jr., Secretary of General Services; Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources; Robert S. McCord, Esq., Secretary of Planning; James F. Ports, Jr., Secretary of Transportation; Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools; Mary Beth Tung, Esq., Ph.D., Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Peter Goodwin, Ph.D., President, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Charles C. Deegan, Chair, Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays.
MARYLAND WATER QUALITY TRADING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: vacancy (410) 537-3901
Susan F. Payne (410) 841-5897; e-mail: susan.payne@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/pages/wqtac.aspx
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture & Secretary of the Environment: Thomas Ballentine; Patrice M. Bubar; James A. Caldwell; Valerie Connelly; Deborah Herr Cornwell; Candace L. Donoho; Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D.; James Edward; Brent Fewell, Esq.; Patricia Gleason; Terron L. Hillsman, Ph.D.; Mark L. Hoffman; Matthew R. Holloway; George Kelly; Leslie (Les) Knapp, Jr.; Stephen W. Lafferty; Erik Michelson; Thomas M. Middleton; Shannon K. Moore; Douglas E. Myers; Daniel T. Nees; David A. Nemazie; Susan F. Payne; Talmage Petty; Christopher Pomeroy, J.D.; Dusty Rood; Mindy Selman; Robert E. Shreeve; Phillip Stafford; Lindsay D. Thompson; Lisa A. Wainger, Ph.D.; Sara Walker.
Lauren Franke, Facilitator
c/o Maryland Environmental Service
259 Najoles Road, Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 729-8384
e-mail: lfran@menv.com
OFFICE OF AUDIT
Cierra L. Neville, Acting Manager (410) 537-3062
e-mail: cierra.neville@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF BUDGET & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
Terri A. Wilson, Director
(410) 537-4155
e-mail: terria.wilson@maryland.gov
ENGINEERING & CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Walid M. Saffouri, Director (410) 537-3757; e-mail: walid.saffouri@maryland.gov
Seyed Mehdi Majedi, Deputy Director (410) 537-3724; e-mail: mehdi.majedi@maryland.gov
WATER & WASTEWATER PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Sunita P. Boyle, Chief (410) 537-3425; e-mail: sunita.boyle@maryland.gov
MARYLAND WATER QUALITY FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
Jeffrey K. Fretwell, Director (410) 537-4481; e-mail: jeffrey.fretwell@maryland.gov
Michael Roberts, Deputy Director (410) 537-3972; e-mail: michael.roberts@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Mark H. Shaffer, Director (410) 537-3056; e-mail: mark.shaffer1@maryland.gov
Jay A. Apperson, Deputy Director (410) 537-3012; e-mail: jay.apperson@maryland.gov
Amanda R. Redmiles, Interdepartmental Information (PIA) Liaison (410) 537-4120; e-mail: amanda.redmiles@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF COUNSEL
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION COMPLIANCE SECTION
RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COORDINATION
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT & CUSTOMER SERVICE
SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMCOMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Lisa A. Jones, Coordinator (410) 537-3172
e-mail: lisaa.jones@maryland.gov
Andrea Saum Baker, Principal Counsel (410) 537-3049; e-mail: andrea.baker@maryland.gov
Lynn R. Angotti, Deputy Counsel (410) 537-3058; e-mail: lynn.angotti@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Counsel (410) 537-3040
Elaine McNeil, EEO/ADA Manager (410) 537-3152; e-mail: elaine.mcneil@maryland.gov
Linda K. Mason, EEO/ADA Officer (410) 537-3580; e-mail: linda.mason2@maryland.gov
Geoffrey L. Donahue, Director (410) 537-3868
e-mail: geoffrey.donahue@maryland.gov
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SECTION
Neil A. Jones, Haz-Mat Response Supervisor (410) 537-3985; e-mail: neil.jones@maryland.gov
Robert J. Swann, Haz-Mat Response Supervisor (410) 537-3977; e-mail: robert.swann@maryland.gov
Rose Clark, Head (410) 537-3153; e-mail: rose.clark@maryland.gov
Zack Barthel, Radiological Health Physicist (410) 537-4284; e-mail: zack.barthel@maryland.gov
James F. Way, Radiological Health Physicist (410) 537-3790; e-mail: james.way@maryland.gov
James M. Purvis, Chief Information Officer
(410) 537-3114
e-mail: james.purvis@maryland.gov
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, DATA INTEGRATION, & ACCESS DIVISION
Harry W. Smith, Manager (410) 537-4491
e-mail: harry.smith@maryland.gov
Gary P. Anastasio, Director (410) 537-4022
e-mail: gary.anastasio1@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 537-4499
Tyler D. Abbott, Director (410) 537-3537
e-mail: tyler.abbott@maryland.gov
Susan M. Battle-McDonald, Director (410) 537-4111
e-mail: sue.battle-mcdonald@maryland.gov
Laura Armstrong, Director (410) 537-4119
e-mail: laura.armstrong@maryland.gov
AIR & RADIATION ADMINISTRATION
(U00A0701, formerly 39.01.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $17,706,002; authorized positions: 161
Christopher Hoagland, Director (410) 537-3255; e-mail: chris.hoagland@maryland.gov
Angelo J. Bianca, Deputy Director (410) 537-3260; e-mail: angelo.bianca@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/pages/index.aspx
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 5-year terms:
OFFICE OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION
ANALYTICAL LABORATORY SECTION
DATA MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION
AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
EASTERN SHORE
WESTERN MARYLAND
PROCESS COMPLIANCE DIVISION
COMBUSTION & METALLURGICAL DIVISION
CLIMATE CHANGE DIVISION
REGULATIONS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM
MOBILE SOURCES CONTROL PROGRAM
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT DIVISION
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE DIVISION
RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 4-year terms:
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS DIVISION
CONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Governor (10 with advice of Secretary of the Environment; 3 with Senate advice & consent) to 10-year terms:
SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING FACILITIES WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment:
LAND RESTORATION PROGRAM
NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) & SITE ASSESSMENT
STATE ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION DIVISION
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM
LEAD COMPLIANCE DIVISION
LEAD SURVEILLANCE DIVISION
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Appointed by Senate President: Jill P. Carter. Esq.
Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Jeffrey S. Barclay, 2021; Richard B. Moran, 2023; Timothy B. Schwinabart, 2023; Michael Lynch, 2024.
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: William J. Pegg, Ph.D.; Michael Beard; John E. Carey.
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Rande W. Brown; George A. Eberling; Alan W. Klotz.
Soil Conservation District representatives: Adam Heavner, Allegany County; Roger Kitzmiller, Garrett County.
ABANDONED MINE LAND DIVISION
COAL MINING DIVISION [BUREAU OF MINES]
MINERALS, OIL & GAS DIVISION
Oil tank, Locust Point, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
REMEDIATION DIVISION
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
BIOSOLIDS DIVISION
WASTE DIVERSION DIVISION
SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMITTING & REGULATIONS
SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS DIVISION
TECHNICAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS PROGRAM
CONTRACTS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SECTION
CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
HAZARDOUS WASTE CERTIFICATIONS/MANIFESTS & REPORTING SECTION
LEAD RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MONITORING
OFFICE OF FISCAL SERVICES
Paul M. Koenig, Deputy Director (410) 537-4404
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 537-3103
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Matthew C. Rowe, Assistant Director (410) 537-3578; e-mail: matthew.rowe@maryland.gov
INSPECTION DIVISIONS
EASTERN SHORE INSPECTION DIVISION
WESTERN MARYLAND INSPECTION DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & STANDARDS PROGRAM
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS SECTION
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS SECTION
FIELD SERVICES PROGRAM
TMDL MONITORING SECTION
COMPLIANCE MONITORING DIVISION
POLLUTION SOURCE ASSESSMENT SECTION
PUBLIC DRINKING-WATER MONITORING SECTION
SHELLFISH MONITORING SECTION
INTEGRATED WATER PLANNING PROGRAM
WATER QUALITY MODELING & TMDL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
WATER RESOURCES PLANNING DIVISION
WATERSHED RESTORATION DIVISION
OPERATIONAL SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
PROGRAM REVIEW DIVISION
SEDIMENT & STORMWATER PLAN REVIEW DIVISION
INDUSTRIAL & GENERAL DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER PERMITS DIVISION
MUNICIPAL PERMITS DIVISION
ON-SITE SYSTEMS DIVISION
WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Russell V. Kelley, Ph.D.; Denise M. Settar; one vacancy.
STATE BOARD OF WELL DRILLERS
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of the Environment & Senate advice & consent to 2-year terms:
COMPLIANCE, TRACKING & OPERATOR CERTIFICATION DIVISION
ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
SOURCE PROTECTION & APPROPRIATION DIVISION
WETLANDS & WATERWAYS PROGRAM
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of the Environment and Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Christopher P. McCabe; Robert C. Murtha, Jr.; Tammy K. Roberson; Joshua W. Schleupner; Douglas F. Suess. Terms expire 2022.
NONTIDAL WETLANDS & WATERWAYS DIVISION
TIDAL WETLANDS DIVISION
WATERWAY CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
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AIR QUALITY CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Randy E. Mosier (410) 537-4488; e-mail: randy.mosier@maryland.gov
John Quinn, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment), 2020
Todd R. Chason, Esq., 2020; Jonathan S. Kays, 2020; Julian A. Levy, Jr., 2020; Sania Amr, M.D., 2021; Benjamin F. Hobbs, Ph.D., 2022; Sara Tomlinson, 2022; Weston S. Young, 2022; Stephen M. Bunker, 2023; Thomas Killeen, 2023; Ross J. Salawitch, Ph.D., 2023; Lawrence J. Schoen, 2023; Robert Wright, 2023; John H. Kumm, 2024; Leta M. Mach, 2024.
Shawne Stephens-Drake, Manager (410) 537-3250
e-mail: shawne.stephens-drake1@maryland.govAIR MONITORING PROGRAM
David J. Krask, Manager (410) 537-3756
e-mail: david.krask@maryland.govAIR QUALITY MEASUREMENTS, MODELING, & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Michael F. Woodman, Chief (410) 537-3229
e-mail: michael.woodman@maryland.gov
Acefaw T. Belay, Chief (410) 537-4461
e-mail: acefaw.belay@maryland.gov
Ryan P. Auvil, Chief (410) 537-4027
e-mail: ryan.auvil@maryland.gov
B. Frank Courtright, Manager (410) 537-4225; (410) 537-3215 (24-hour response)
e-mail: frank.courtright@maryland.gov
ASBESTOS DIVISION
Lorraine Anderson, Chief (410) 537-3809
e-mail: lorraine.anderson@maryland.gov
Herbert K. Janssen, Chief (410) 537-3909
e-mail: herbert.janssen@maryland.gov
CENTRAL MARYLAND
Natalie J. Wolff, Section Head (410) 537-3226; e-mail: natalie.wolff@maryland.gov
Michelle L. Walston, Specialist (410) 713-3680; e-mail: michelle.walston@maryland.gov
Tamara L. Davis, Sanitarian (301) 689-5756; e-mail: tamara.davis@maryland.gov
INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Ralph H. Hall, Chief (410) 537-4225
e-mail: ralph.hall@maryland.gov
Parsuram Ramnarain, Chief (410) 537-4225
e-mail: pars.ramnarain@maryland.govAIR QUALITY PERMITS PROGRAM
Suna Y. Sariscak, Chief (410) 537-4129
e-mail: suna.sariscak@maryland.govCHEMICAL & MINERAL DIVISION
Justin C. Hsu, Chief (410) 537-3225
e-mail: justin.hsu@maryland.gov
William V. Paul, Chief (410) 537-3225
e-mail: bill.paul@maryland.gov
AIR QUALITY PLANNING PROGRAM
Vacancy, Manager (410) 537-4125
AIR QUALITY POLICY & PLANNING DIVISION
Roger E. Thunell, Chief (410) 537-3273
e-mail: roger.thunell@maryland.gov
Luke Wisniewski, Chief (410) 537-3193
e-mail: luke.wisniewski@maryland.gov
Randy E. Mosier, Chief (410) 537-4488
e-mail: randy.mosier@maryland.gov
Christopher M. Beck, Acting Manager (410) 537-3291
e-mail: christopher.beck@maryland.gov
Marcia A. Ways, Manager
(410) 537-3270
e-mail: marcia.ways@maryland.govCERTIFICATION & AUDITING DIVISION
Margaret (Peggy) M. Courtright, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: peggy.courtright@maryland.gov
Timothy S. Shepherd, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: tim.shepherd@maryland.gov
Kathleen J. Field, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: kathleen.field@maryland.gov
Eva S. Nair, Manager (410) 537-3300
e-mail: eva.nair@maryland.govRADIATION CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Eva S. Nair (410) 537-3300; e-mail: eva.nair@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/radiologicalhealth/pages/radiationboard.aspx
Richard S. Hudes, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment), 2021
Gregory D. Smith, 2020; Sean Austin, 2021; Thomas J. Beck, Sc.D., 2021; David R. Bisson, 2021; Josephine M. Piccone, Ph.D., 2021; John S. Wojtowycz, 2021; David J. O'Neill, Ph.D., 2022; Jeanette A. Linder, M.D., 2022; Mahadevappa Mahesh, Ph.D., 2022; Doreen Williams, 2022; Allen Brodsky, 2023.
RADIATION MACHINES DIVISION
Shannon L. Page, D.D.S., Chief (410) 537-4214
e-mail: spage@maryland.gov
Charles R. Cox, Chief (410) 537-4212
e-mail: charles.cox@maryland.gov
LAND & MATERIALS ADMINISTRATION
(U00A06, formerly 39.01.06)
FY2021 appropriation: $32,548,094; authorized positions: 241.5
Kaley V. Laleker, Director (410) 537-3304; e-mail: kaley.laleker@maryland.gov
Stephanie Cobb-Williams, Deputy Director (410) 537-3431; stephanie.cobb-williams@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/Pages/index.aspx
STATE BIOSOLIDS TASK FORCE
Y. Thomas Yoo, Chair (410) 537-3403; e-mail: thomas.yoo@maryland.gov
Rufus L. Chaney, Ph.D.; Robin D. Davidoff; Gary K. Felton, Ph.D.; Kurt Fuchs; Greg J. Gannon; Stephen C. Gerwin; Sharon Hogan; Andrew Holtan; James Lewis; Patricia D. Millner; Chris Peot; Timothy Pilkowski; Fred Samadani; Patricia M. Steinhilber, Ph.D.; Lori Stone; Frederick A. Streett; Lisa Williams; James F. Worthington.
Staff: Edward C. Hammerberg (410) 537-3314; e-mail: ed.hammerberg@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Council from public members)
Susan C. Kenney, 2011; Amy E. Brown, Ph.D., 2015; Jessica D. L. Medicus, 2021; Kenneth G. Younger, 2022; Cristina Campbell Harris, 2024; Shawn A. Seaman, 2024; Robert J. Hofstetter, 2025; Michael T. Redding, 2030; James C. Tolle, Jr., 2031; Craig A. Upson, 2031; Jason D. McNew, 2032; two vacancies.
Staff: Edward M. Dexter (410) 537-3315; e-mail: ed.dexter@maryland.gov
Edward M. Dexter, Chair
Linda Andrews; Valerie S. Androutsopoulos; Arleen Charfitz; Steven Charfitz; Brent R. Dilts; Michael Ensor; Mark Foster; Bruce Giordano; Pamela Metz Kasemeyer, Esq.; Leslie Knapp, Jr.; Dawn Perry; Joshua Proudfoot; Ford Schulmann; Lori Scozzafava; Ronald Shapiro; Christopher W. Skaggs; David Smith; Michael J. Taylor; Paul Tharp; Steven G. Tomczewski; Douglas Williams.
Barbara S. Krupiarz, Manager (410) 537-3437
e-mail: barbara.krupiarz@maryland.gov
FEDERAL ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION DIVISION
Ira P. May, Chief (410) 537-3458
e-mail: ira.may@maryland.gov
FEDERAL INSTALLATION RESTORATION
Curtis DeTore, Chief (410) 537-3437; e-mail: curtis.detore@maryland.gov
Peggy G. Williams, Chief (410) 537-3493; e-mail: peggy.williams@maryland.gov
Brian J. Dietz, Chief (410) 537-3493
e-mail: bdietz@maryland.gov
(formerly U00A0607)
Shante A. Branch, Manager (410) 537-3825
e-mail: shante.branch@maryland.gov
LEAD ACCREDITATION & OVERSIGHT DIVISION
Michelle A. Armiger, Chief (410) 537-4317
e-mail: michelle.armiger@maryland.gov
Jonathan R. Klanderud, Chief (410) 537-3827
e-mail: jonathan.klanderud@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Head (410) 537-3844
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION COMMISSION
Staff: Wendy L. Phillips (410) 537-3305; e-mail: wendy.phillips@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/leadpoisoningprevention/pages/lppcommission.aspx
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Susan DiGaetano-Kleinhammer, 2018; Leonidas A. Newton, 2018; Manjula D. Paul, 2022; Paul T. Rogers, M.D., 2022; Adam D. Skolnik, 2022; Jacob Benzaquen, 2023; Benita A. Cooper, 2023; Jack A. Daniels, 2023; Anna L. Davis, Esq., 2023; Barbara A. Moore, 2023; Mary Beth Haller, 2024; Jeffrey Barclay, 2024; Paula T. Montgomery, 2024; Ruth Ann Norton, 2024; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., 2025; Christina L. Peusch, 2025; one vacancy.
MINING PROGRAM
Molly A. Michaelson, Administrator (410) 537-3557
e-mail: molly.michaelson@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/mining/Pages/index.aspx
LAND RECLAMATION COMMITTEE
Staff: Michael Garner (301) 689-1460; e-mail: mike.garner@maryland.gov
Matthew Rowley; e-mail: matthew.rowley@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/workwithmde/pages/landreclamationcommittee.aspx
Michael Garner, Chief (301) 689-1460
e-mail: mike.garner@maryland.gov
John E. Carey, Chief (301) 689-1442
e-mail: john.carey@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3568
OIL CONTROL PROGRAM
Christopher H. Ralston, Manager (410) 537-3470
e-mail: chris.ralston@maryland.gov
COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Thomas L. Walter, Chief (410) 537-3473
e-mail: tom.walter@maryland.gov
PERMITS & SUPPORT DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3412
Andrew B. Miller, Chief (410) 537-3389
e-mail: andrew.miller@maryland.gov
Clarence J. (John) Sullivan, Manager (410) 537-3314
e-mail: john.sullivan1@maryland.gov
ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS DIVISION
Clarence J. (John) Sullivan, Chief (410) 537-3314
e-mail: darren.alles@maryland.gov
Young T. (Thomas) Yoo, Chief (410) 537-3403
e-mail: thomas.yoo@maryland.gov
David M. Mrgich, Chief (410) 537-3314
e-mail: dave.mrgich@maryland.gov
Edward M. Dexter, Manager (410) 537-3315
e-mail: ed.dexter@maryland.gov
COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Brian W. Coblentz, Chief (410) 537-3315
e-mail: brian.coblentz@maryland.gov
Edward C. Hammerberg, Supervisor (410) 537-3314
e-mail: ed.hammerberg@maryland.gov
Andrew Grenzer, Chief (410) 537-3315
e-mail: andrew.grenzer@maryland.gov
Cynthia F. Keller, Manager (410) 537-3311
e-mail: cynthia.keller@maryland.gov
BUDGET MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS DIVISION
Diana M. Williams, Chief (410) 537-3949
e-mail: diana.williams1@maryland.gov
BUDGET & RECORDS MANAGEMENT SECTION
Kristy L. Walsh, Administrator (410) 537-3312; e-mail: kristy.walsh@maryland.gov
Dorothy M. Hall, Administrator (410) 537-3862; e-mail: dorothy.hall@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Head (410) 537-3865
Jesse N. Salter, Chief (410) 537-3392
e-mail: jesse.salter@maryland.gov
ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE SECTION
Christopher T. Denbleyker, Supervisor (410) 537-3836; e-mail: chris.denbleyker@maryland.gov
Jennifer L. Hopper, Administrator (410) 537-3350; e-mail: jennifer.hopper@maryland.gov
Jocelyn Thomas, Administrator (410) 537-3846; e-mail: jocelyn.thomas2@maryland.gov
OPERATIONAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
(U00A0202, formerly 39.01.02.02)
FY2021 appropriation: $9,901,746; authorized positions: 45
Thomas J. French, Director (410) 537-3116; fax: (410) 537-3740; e-mail: tom.french@maryland.gov
June B. Dwyer, Deputy Director (410) 537-4014; e-mail: june.dwyer1@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES
Lorrie M. Del Pizzo, Director (410) 537-4482
e-mail: lorrie.delpizzo@maryland.gov
Paul D. Kadin, Director (410) 537-3140
e-mail: paul.kadin@maryland.gov
William M. Williams, Jr., Director (410) 537-3137
e-mail: bill.williams@maryland.gov
e-mail: paul.koenig@@maryland.gov
Michelle N. Romney, Director (410) 537-4278
e-mail: michelle.romney@maryland.gov
William L. Kamberger, Jr., Director (410) 537-3076
e-mail: william.kamberger@maryland.gov
June B. Dwyer, Records Officer (410) 537-4014
e-mail: june.dwyer1@maryland.gov
WATER & SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
(U00A0401, formerly 39.01.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $40,849,352; authorized positions: 325.5
D. Lee Currey, Director (410) 537-3567; fax: (410) 537-3874; e-mail: lee.currey@maryland.gov
Heather W. Barthel, Deputy Director (410) 537-3145; e-mail: heather.barthel@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/Pages/index.aspx
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 537-3145
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Harry E. Hunsicker, Manager (410) 537-3529; e-mail: harry.hunsicker@maryland.gov
Andrew K. Gosden, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3510; e-mail: andrew.gosden@maryland.gov
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Sharon E. Talley, Chief (410) 537-3978
e-mail: sharon.talley@maryland.gov
CENTRAL MARYLAND INSPECTION DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3528
Paul Ferreri, Chief (410) 901-4020; e-mail: paul.ferreri@maryland.gov
Scott F. Boylan, Chief (301) 689-8494; e-mail: scott.boylan@maryland.gov
John G. Backus, Manager (410) 537-3965
e-mail: john.backus@maryland.gov
PUBLIC HEALTH SECTION
Kathy L. Brohawn, Head (410) 537-3608
e-mail: kathy.brohawn@maryland.gov
MARYLAND HEALTHY BEACHES PROGRAM
Heather D. Merritt, Coordinator (410) 537-3618; e-mail: heather.merritt@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandhealthybeaches.org/
Fred N. Schenerman, Head (410) 537-4121
e-mail: fred.schenerman@maryland.gov
Matthew M. Stover, Head (410) 537-3611
e-mail: matthew.stover@maryland.gov
William R. Beatty, Manager (443) 482-2702
e-mail: william.beatty@maryland.gov
CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION
Allison B. O'Hanlon, Chief (443) 482-2726
e-mail: allison.ohanlon@maryland.gov
INTENSIVE STUDIES SECTION
Dennis J. Rasmussen, Head (443) 482-2727; e-mail: dennis.rasmussen@maryland.gov
Shawn Lowman, Head (443) 482-2722; e-mail: shawn.lowman@maryland.gov
William N. Evans, Chief (443) 482-2706
e-mail: william.evans@maryland.gov
BIOREGULATORY MONITORING & RESPONSE DIVISION
Charles A. Poukish, Head (410) 482-2732; e-mail: charles.poukish@maryland.gov
Marcia L. Potter, Head (443) 482-2713; e-mail: marcia.potter@maryland.gov
John D. Holt, Head (410) 446-7432; e-mail: john.holt@maryland.gov
John R. (Rusty) McKay, Head (443) 482-2712; e-mail: john.mckay@maryland.gov
Dinorah K. Dalmasy, Manager (410) 537-3902; e-mail: dinorah.dalmasy@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3901
TMDL DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3901
SECTION 319 NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Charles Eric Ruby, Supervisor (410) 537-3685; e-mail: eric.ruby@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-4415
Robin L. Pellicano, Chief (410) 537-3860
e-mail: robin.pellicano@maryland.gov
Jeff J. White, Chief (410) 537-3567
e-mail: jeff.white@maryland.gov
Antonia C. Jenkins, Acting Manager (410) 537-3720
e-mail: antonia.jenkins2@maryland.gov
SEDIMENT, STORMWATER & DAM SAFETY PROGRAM
Jennifer M. Smith, Manager (410) 537-3543; e-mail: jenniferm.smith@maryland.gov
Raymond P. Bahr, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3561; e-mail: raymond.bahr@maryland.govDAM SAFETY DIVISION
Harald W. (Hal) Van Aller, Chief (410) 537-3538
e-mail: hal.vanaller@maryland.gov
Stewart R. Comstock, Chief (410) 537-3550
e-mail: stewart.comstock@maryland.gov
Amanda P. Malcolm, Chief (410) 537-3563
e-mail: amanda.malcolm@maryland.govWASTEWATER PERMITS PROGRAM
Edwal F. Stone, Manager (410) 537-3599; e-mail: ed.stone@maryland.gov
Ching-Tzone T. Tien, Ph.D., Deputy Manager (410) 537-3662; e-mail: ching-tzone.tien@maryland.gov
GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3566
Michael E. Richardson, Jr., Chief (410) 537-3654
e-mail: michael.richardson@maryland.gov
Paul S. Hlavinka, Chief (410) 537-3631
e-mail: paul.hlavinka@maryland.gov
Yen-Der Cheng, Chief (410) 537-3363
e-mail: yen-der.cheng@maryland.gov
Naomi R. (Nony) Howell, Chief (410) 537-3779
e-mail: naomi.howell@maryland.gov
(formerly U00A0402)
Gregory C. Busch, Manager (410) 537-3702; fax: (410) 537-3157; e-mail: gregory.busch@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3702
STATE BOARD OF WATERWORKS & WASTE SYSTEMS OPERATORS
Duane M. Johnson, Acting Secretary (410) 537-4162; e-mail: duane.johnson2@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/environmentalboards/pages/bww.aspx
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
James A. Price, Jr., 2023; Sterling Bruce Darner, 2024; Benjamin Thompson, 2025; Douglas R. Abbott, Jr., 2026; Edward F. Hogan, 2026; Clark Howells, 2026; Connie M. Luffman, 2026; Joseph A. Wright, 2026.
Duane M. Johnson, Acting Executive Director (410) 537-4466; e-mail: duane.johnson2@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/environmentalboards/pages/boardofwelldrillers.aspx
Hahns S. Hairston, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Larry D. Brenneman; Michael T. Hall; David B. Hartman; David M. Kelly; Robert A. Peoples; Heather A. Quinn. Terms expire 2024.
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3393
Alexander P. McNamee, Chief (410) 537-3586
e-mail: alex.mcnamee@maryland.gov
Nancy P. Reilman, Chief (410) 537-3729
e-mail: nancy.reilman@maryland.gov
John W. Grace, Chief (410) 537-3714
e-mail: john.grace@maryland.gov
Heather L. Nelson, Acting Manager (410) 537-3528; e-mail: hnelson@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3528
MARINE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD
Staff: Thomas G. Blair (410) 537-3249; e-mail: tom.blair@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/wetlandsandwaterways/pages/marinecontractors.aspx
Milton A. Rehbein III, Chair (chosen by Board), 2022
Andrew R. Hanas. Term expires 2019.
Amanda L. Sigillito, Chief (410) 537-3766
e-mail: amanda.sigillito@maryland.gov
Tammy K. Roberson, Chief (410) 537-3746
e-mail: tammy.roberson@maryland.gov
William P. Seiger, Chief (410) 537-3821
e-mail: william.seiger@maryland.gov
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