P. O. Box 745
15045 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 - 0745
(301) 274-1922; (301) 870-2520 (Washington, DC area)
e-mail: info@tccsmd.org
web: www.tccsmd.org/
A Southern Maryland scene: Sailboats docked on St. Leonard Creek, Calvert County, Maryland, May 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Legislative members: Mark N. Fisher; Matt Morgan; Edith J. Patterson.
At Large members: Ellen Flowers-Fields; Christy Lombardi.
Ex officio (nonvoting): R. Michael Gill, Secretary of Commerce; Robert S. McCord, Esq., Secretary of Planning.
Terms expire 2023.
LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS
Southern Maryland Senate Delegation: John D. (Jack) Bailey; Arthur Ellis; Michael A. Jackson.
Southern Maryland House of Delegates Delegation: Gerald W. (Jerry) Clark; Brian M. Crosby; Debra M. Davis; Mark N. Fisher; Rachel R. Jones; Matt Morgan; Edith J. Patterson; Elizabeth G. (Susie) Proctor; C. T. Wilson.
CALVERT COUNTY MEMBERS
Board of County Commissioners: Christopher Gadway; Earl F. (Buddy) Hance; Michael R. Hart; Kelly D. McConkey; Steven R. Weems.
At-Large: Christy Lombardi
Nonvoting: Gregory Kernan; Julie Oberg.
CHARLES COUNTY MEMBERS
Board of County Commissioners: Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III; Thomasina Proctor (Sina) Coates, Esq.; Reuben B. Collins II; Robert A. Rucci; Amanda M. Stewart.
At-Large: Ellen Flowers-Fields
Nonvoting: Wayne Magoon; Kelly Robertson-Slagle.
ST. MARY'S COUNTY MEMBERS
Board of County Commissioners: Eric Scott Colvin; James Randy Guy; Michael L. Hewitt; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O'Connor.
At-Large: Scott Ostrow
Nonvoting: Christopher Kaselemis; James Howard Thompson.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John F. Hartline, Executive Director (301) 274-1922, ext. 312
e-mail: info@tccsmd.org
FINANCE
Melinda Bowling, Director (301) 274-1922, ext. 320; e-mail: mbowling@tccsmd.org
Karen Adams, Finance & Information Technology Coordinator (301) 274-1922, ext. 313; e-mail: kadams@tccsmd.org
Arlene Weaver, Finance & Administrative Coordinator (301) 274-1922, ext. 311; e-mail: aweaver@tccsmd.org
HUMAN RESOURCES
Sharon Meyer, Director & Executive Board Coordinator (301) 274-1922, ext. 326
e-mail: smeyer@tccsmd.org
INFRASTRUCTURE
George Kandathil, Infrastructure Planner & Coordinator (240) 496-2091
e-mail: gkandathil@tccsmd.org
TRANSPORTATION
George Clark, Transportation Specialist (301) 274-1922, ext. 319; e-mail: gclark@tccsmd.org
Yolanda Hipski, Regional Transit Coordinator (301) 274-1922, ext. 325; e-mail: yhipski@tccsmd.org
WORKFORCE
Ruth A. (Ruthy) Davis, Director (301) 274-1922, ext. 315, (240) 412-3292; e-mail: rdavis@tccsmd.org
Sandy Faucheux, Oversight Manager (301) 274-1922, ext. 323, (240) 687-1542; e-mail: sfaucheux@tccsmd.org
Formed on December 6, 1964, the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland fosters the economic and social development of the southern Maryland counties (Calvert County, Charles County, & St. Mary's County). In 1965, the Governor recognized the Council as the cooperative planning and development agency for Southern Maryland. The Council was established by statute in 1966 and became a tax-exempt corporation in 1970 (Chapter 586, Acts of 1966; Chapter 573, Acts of 1970). The Council's enabling law was reenacted as State general legislation in 1976 (Chapter 708, Acts of 1976). In 1984, the status of the Council as an independent agency was confirmed (Chapter 373, Acts of 1984).
The Council brings together local, State and federal resources to address issues in economic development; environmental protection; and regional resource management, which includes transportation, utilities, urban growth and development, housing, and public facilities and services. Annually, the Council submits its proposed programs and operating budget for the next fiscal year to the Department of Commerce. At least every four years, the Council reevaluates the General Development Plan for Southern Maryland, following the election of State and local officials (Chapter 36, Acts of 1979).
Thirty-seven members make up the Council. Twenty-nine are voting members, and eight nonvoting (Code Economic Development Article, secs. 13-601 through 13-640).
Appointed to 1-year terms: Kayla Griffith, 2022; one vacancy.
Appointed to 2-year terms: Joan Bearden, 2022; Linda Jones, 2022; Edward Goodman, 2021; Guy Kilpatric, 2022; two vacancies.
Appointed to 4-year terms: John D. (Jack) Bailey, 2023; William M. Hitte, 2023; Dan Donohue, 2024; Russell Shlagel, 2024; Tresor Thomas, 2024; Deana Tice, 2024; Willie Goddard, 2025; Rachel R. Jones.
Ex officio (nonvoting): Michael A. Jackson, Senator; Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture; Steven P. Wall, designee of Secretary of Commerce; Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D., Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park; John F. Hartline, Executive Director, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland; Todd B. Morgan, Chair, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland.
Nonvoting: Lisa Barge; Ronald Marney; Kelly Swann; Barbara Polito; Martin Proulx; Charles Rice; Charlie Sasscer; Donna K. Sasscer
Past Secretaries of Maryland Department of Agriculture: Earl F. (Buddy) Hance; Hagner Mister; Henry A. (Bud) Virts.
P. O. Box 745
15045 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 - 0745
(240) 528-8850
e-mail: info@smadc.com
web: https://smadc.com/
web: http://tccsmd.org/agriculture/
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Shelby Watson-Hampton, Executive Director
MARYLAND MARKET MONEY PROGRAM
Heather Hulsey, Program & Grants Manager
Cristina Berthelot, Program External Relations & Development Coordinator
MARKETING
Susan McQuilkin, Executive
Craig Sewell, Marketing & Livestock Manager
In 2000, the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) was convened by the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) to stabilize the agricultural enterprises of Southern Maryland, encompassing Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties. At that time, the State of Maryland had instituted a voluntary tobacco buy-out program, administered by SMADC to encourage farmers to stop growing tobacco.
The Commission's mission was to assist farmers in transitioning from tobacco production to alternative crops and agricultural enterprises; as such SMADC has dispersed the tobacco buyout monies to all buyout participants, developed a further regional plan for diversification, and continues to support farms and the future of agriculture by expanding and promoting a viable and profitable agricultural farming community in Southern Maryland by providing vision, support, research, grants, and marketing & promotion to area farmers. As new farm economies are being formed, SMADC helps to streamline regulations and reduce obstacles.
SMADC helps farmers create a profitable farming future and helps the public to understand the importance of local farms to the overall economy. To achieve that goal, SMADC is committed to helping connect local farmers to their consumers, as well as to protecting area farmland through local land preservation.
Twenty-three members constitute the SMADC Board. The Tri-County Council appoints nine members to 4-year terms, and eight members to 2-year terms. Representing specialized agricultural sectors, two members are appointed to one-year terms. Four members serve ex officio.
SOUTHERN MARYLAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Staff: Ruth A. (Ruthy) Davis (301) 274-1922, ext. 315; e-mail: rdavis@tccsmd.org
web: https://somdworkforceboard.org/
Michelle Nicholson, Chair
Kelly Williams, Vice-Chair
Carrie Akins; Doris Cammack-Spencer; Marcia Chase; Stacey M. Cook; Alan Crawley; Robin Cullers; Pennie Drinkard; Seth Erlin; Michael Ghosh; Elaine T. Hardee; Marcia Keeth; Christy Lombardi; Patricia Meszaros; Brian Miller; Todd B. Morgan; Maureen Murphy; Cindy Rauner; Mike Scott; Michelle Stewart; Stephanie Witte; Therese A. Wolf.
Ex officio: John F. Hartline, Executive Director, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland
QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
Ashley Raley, Workforce Operations Manager
SPECIAL POPULATIONS COMMITTEE
Ashley Raley, Workforce Operations Manager
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT COMMITTEE
Greg Holtz, Youth Services Manager
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