HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Sameer Sidh, Chief of Staff (410) 313-0809; e-mail: ssidh@howardcountymd.gov
Jennifer D. Jones, Deputy Chief of Staff (410) 313-4308; e-mail: jdjones@howardcountymd.gov
Kimberly Pruim, Director of Constituent Services & Community Partnerships (410) 313-3395; e-mail: kpruim@howardcountymd.gov
Shaina A. Hernandez, Senior Advisor for Policy (410) 313-2172; e-mail: shernandez@howardcountymd.gov

ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Executive:
Lonnie R. Robbins, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 313-2020
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: lrobbins@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration

Angela Lagdemo Cabellon, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Innovation Officer (410) 313-2020
e-mail: acabellon@howardcountymd.gov

George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF BUDGET
Holly H. Sun, Ph.D., Administrator (410) 313-2077
e-mail: hsun@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Budget
SPENDING AFFORDABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Chair: Holly H. Sun, Ph.D., Administrator, Office of Budget

OFFICE OF CENTRAL FLEET
Robert Phillips, Administrator (410) 313-0723
e-mail: rophillips@howardcountymd.gov


OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY
Joshua O. Feldmark, Director (410) 313-6551, (410) 313-0700
e-mail: jofeldmark@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Community-Sustainability

AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION BOARD
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning/Boards-and-Commissions/Agricultural-Preservation-Board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Mickey Day, Chair James W. Brown, 2025; Ann Jones; Abby Gibbon; Cathy Hudson; Savannah Kaiss; Denny Patrick.

Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
web: http://livegreenhoward.com/local-and-regional-environmental-updates/office-environ-sustainability/environ-sustainability-board/
www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Community-Sustainability/Environmental-Sustainability

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Olivia D. Farrow, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2020
Amber D. Butler; Chen Chi Chang; Christine E. Conn; John Dove; Georgia Eacker; Kelly Hensing; Nancy McAllister; Thomas Paxton; Ann M. Strozyk; Christopher C. Tsien; Athena A. Verghis; Edward Wilson.

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m..

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Maureen Evans Arthur, Director (410) 313-3075
e-mail: marthurs@howardcountymd.gov


OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Anju A. Bennett, Administrator (410) 313-2033
Ascend One Building, 2nd floor
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia MD 21045
e-mail: abennett@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Human-Resources

PENSION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
(410) 313-2033; e-mail: abennett@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Human-Resources/Retirement/Pension-Oversight-Commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair
Mitchell W. Stringer, 2022; Jae Chon, 2023; David Jordan, 2024; Michelle RhodesBrown, 2025; Louis Hutt, 2025.

PERSONNEL BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Vivian M. Lawyer, Chair

OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Yolanda F. Sonnier, Esq., Administrator (410) 313-6430
e-mail: yfsonnier@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Human-Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
(410) 313-6430
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/human-rights-commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Scott B. Markow, Chair, 2023
Mabrooka Chaudhry; Hector Garcia; Gabriel Terrasa. Terms expire 2022.

Robert F. Ford, Jr., 2023; Leslie P. Salgado-Tamayo, 2023.

Lynda Earle; Joan Hash; Peter Hwang. Terms expire 2024.

Chuen-Chin B. (Bianca) Chang; Tiffany Murray Releford, Esq.; Kui Zhao. Terms expire 2025.

Vacancy, student member

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY COMMISSION
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-holiday-commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Abbie Diane Martin, Ed.D., Chair, 2024


Maurice C. Frazier; Chalise Cassandra Latimer; Kurt W. Wall; Tracy I. Williams.

Bert J. Hash, Jr., 2021; Yetta Harper Roggerson, 2021; Caroline Harper, Ph.D., 2022; Daniel Thomas Nairn, 2022; Hunter Craig, 2023; Bonnie Sorak, 2023; Teresa Garcia, 2024 Tina Horn, 2024; Kimberly McCauley, 2024; Clarita G. Frazier Dawson, M.D., 2025; Brett Vess, 2025.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Lawrence T. Lewis III, student, 2021

Meetings: 1st Wednesday (except July)

OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Mark S. Miller, Administrator (410) 313-2022; fax: (410) 313-3390
e-mail: msmiller@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Public-Information

OFFICE OF PURCHASING
Dean P. Hof, Administrator (410) 313-4239
Gateway Building, Suite 501
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: dhof@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Purchasing

OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Amy Lanham, Administrator (410) 313-6390; fax: (410) 313-6399
e-mail: alanham@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/RiskManagement

OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION
Bruce Gartner, Administrator (410) 313-0702, (410) 313-3130
e-mail: bgartner@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Transportation

MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Bruce Gartner, Executive Secretary (410) 313-0702; e-mail: bgartner@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/multimodal-transportation-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Lawrence J. Schoen, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Edward (Ted) Cochran, Ph.D.; David Drasin, Ph.D.; Shahriar Etemadi; Alice Giles; Monica L. Simon; Richard A. F. (Rick) Wilson, Jr.; David C. Zinner; Phillip M. Dodge, 2025; Marlene S. Hendler, 2026.

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY (RTA) OF CENTRAL MARYLAND
Cristin Tolen, General Manager (301) 957-3621; 1-800-270-9553 (toll free); e-mail: consumer@transitRTA.com


OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Francine R. Trout, Director (410) 290-2620, (410) 313-4600
Columbia Workforce Center, Suite D
7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: owd@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Workforce-Development

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Rafiu O. Ighile, Director (410) 313-2195
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: righile@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Finance

Lobby, George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

REVENUE AUTHORITY
Staff: Paul Thompson (410) 313-2113
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/revenue-authority

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Brandee L. Ganz, Director (410) 313-3500
Ascend One Building, 2nd floor
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia MD 21045
e-mail: bganz@@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Technology-and-Communication

OFFICE OF CABLE ADMINISTRATION
Donna Richardson, Administrator (410) 313-3318
e-mail: drichardson@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/cable-administration
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/cable-advisory-committee

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
John C. Graybeal, Chair
David T. Kreutzinger; Perry Priestly; Mary L. Weeks; one vacancy.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept. Dec.)

COMMUNICATION SERVICES
COMPUTER OPERATIONS
CYBER SECURITY
eGOVERNMENT
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SERVICES
Jacqueline R. (Jackie) Scott, Director (410) 313-6400
9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: communityresources@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Community-Resources-and-Services

Cheryl Mattis, Deputy Director (410) 313-6400
e-mail: cmattis@howardcountymd.gov

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Stephanie Adibe, Executive Secretary (410) 313-6400; e-mail: sadibe@howardcountymd.gov
e-mail: women@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/cfw

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Rhonda J. Jones, Ed.D., Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term)
Mae Beale; Jessica Obiageli Epps; Farida Guzdar; Pam Lanman Guzzone; Sherine B. Hargrove; Kashonna Holland; Maxine F. Kellman-Allen; Dianne M. Paulus; Phyllis S. Zolotorow, 2025; three vacancies.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Ellie Oyebode, student (nonvoting), 2021

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

OFFICE ON ADA COORDINATION
Michelle A. Henry, Coordinator (410) 313-6431
e-mail: ada@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Community-Resources-and-Services/Office-of-ADA-Coordination
COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/cod


Doug Lea, Chair
Adeniyi Michael Adekoya, Elizabeth Benevides; Heidi A. Burghardt; Nicole V. Czarnecki; Arthur C. Gold; Joshua R. Hirsh; Ande Kolp; Marian Vessels; Mia C. Williams; Karen Wood; four vacancies.

Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)

DISABILITY SERVICES
Michelle A. Henry, Coordinator (410) 313-6431; e-mail: mhenry@howardcountymd.gov

OFFICE ON AGING & INDEPENDENCE
Jenna L. Crawley, Administrator (410) 313-6410
e-mail: aging@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Community-Resources-and-Services/Office-on-Aging-and-Independence

COMMISSION ON AGING
e-mail: coa@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/COA

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Reginald S. Avery, Ph.D., Chair, 2025
Jennifer Asher; Angela Boyter; Peter Brunner; Wei Guo; Susan Hailman; Victoria Hathaway; Elizabeth E. Kromm, Ph.D.; Julia Mattis; Michael McPherson; Eletta Morse; Mark Stinson; Michael Willis; Sue Song, 2025.

Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(410) 313-6410

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT OF HOWARD COUNTY
9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-1234; e-mail: map@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.marylandaccesspoint.info/consumer/index.php

OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Erin Bonzon, Administrator (410) 313-1940
9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: children@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/children

EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/launchintolearning


Lisa Davis, Co-Chair
Deborah Yare, Co-Chair


COMMISSION FOR TRANSITIONING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/HCCTSD


OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Rose J. Burton, Administrator (410) 313-6400
e-mail: partnerships@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/csp

BOARD TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/bpss


Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Kashona Holland, Chair, 2022
Brad Cross, 2019; Kimberly A. Salazar, 2019; Sherry M. Banks, 2020; Stan Levi, 2020; Joan Driessen, 2021; Lisa L. Jablonover, 2021; Bita Dayhoff, 2022; Jennifer Pollitt Hill, 2022; Ayesha B. Holmes, 2023; Vanita Leatherwood, 2023; Jennifer Broderick, 2024; Mariana Izraelson, Psy.D., 2024; Aisha N. Masood, 2024.

Ex-officio: Kelly A. Cimino, Director, Department of Housing & Community Development; Peter F. Engel, Executive Director, Housing Commission; Kathleen H. Hetherington, Ed.D., President, Howard Community College; Jama G. Acuff, Director, Department of Corrections; Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent, Public School System; Lisa D. Myers, Chief, Police Department; Maureen J. Rossman, M.D., Health Officer; Jacqueline R. Scott, Director, Department of Community Resources & Services; Francine R. Trout, Director, Office of Workplace Development.

COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS
Michelle L. White, Manager (410) 313-6400; e-mail: mlwhite@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/coc


COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
Megan Godfrey Jackson, Manager (410) 313-6400; e-mail: mgodfrey@howardcountymd.gov

OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
Tracy D. Rezvani, Administrator (410) 313-6420
e-mail: consumer@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Community-Resources-and-Services/Office-of-Consumer-Protection

ADVISORY BOARD ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS
(410) 313-6400
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/CPAB

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Sandra Price, Chair
Patricia Branch; Rosa Angelica Maymi; Judy McCormick; Robert Jerome Rollerson; Young Ran Smith; Richard Weisenhoff, Ed.D. Terms expire 2025.

OFFICE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
Andrea Nunez, Manager (410) 313-6558
e-mail: anunez@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/ohtp

HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Yolanda F. Sonnier, Esq., Chair
Jon Steuernagle, M.D., 2021; Alicia Altamirano, Esq., 2022; Monica Krebbs, 2023.
Christina J. Bostick; Charles (Chuck) Chandler; Andrew Heilinger; Vinithia Nithianandam. Terms expire 2024.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 1:00 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

OFFICE OF LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
Kimberly Eisenreich, Administrator (410) 313-6400; e-mail: keisenreich@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/lcb

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Local Children's Board]
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Dawn Duignan, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2022
Sharon Afework; Charmayne Anderson; Erica Byrne; Kelly A. Cimino; Rev. Regina M. Clay; Elizabeth Copeland; Bita Dayhoff; A. Raul Delerme; Co-Tu Doan; Leandro Fazolini; Hector Garcia; Richard H. Gibson, Jr.; Tonya Kennon; Timothy Madden; Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D.; Lisa D. Myers; Edisa Padder; Melissa Rosenberg; Maura J. Rossman, M.D.; Jacqueline R. Scott; Francine R. Trout; Fayth Bowie (student).

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.

OFFICE OF VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
Lisa B. Terry, Manager (410) 313-6400
e-mail: veterans@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/veterans

COMMISSION FOR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/vetcomm

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Howard T. Mooney, Jr., Chair
Jennifer Anthony; Reginald T. Avery; Michael A. Blum; Steven M. Bolen; Jonathan K. Branch; Robert M. Gillette; Nafrettifi D. Griffin; Michael Griggs; James Gregory Jolissaint, M.D.; Kelly L. Kesler; Robert P. Lowell; Keith McGuire; Robert Moore; Craig C. Porterfield; Paul P. Rivers.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (except July & Aug.)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Stephen Liggett-Creel, Director (410) 872-8260
9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: howco.dss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/howard-county/

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
(410) 872-8260; e-mail: howco.dss@maryland.gov

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Archano Leon-Guerrero, Chair, 2024
Candace Ball; Renee Bitner; Fred (Chip) Coover; Michelle Henry; Michelle Melotti; Eletta Morse; Steven Plakitsis. Nikki Young-Person, 2024.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 9:00 a.m. (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.)

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Charmayne M. C. Anderson, 2024; Patricia E. Soffen, 2024; Jacalyn C. Blackwell-White, M.D., 2026; Stephanie C. Lansey, 2026; Donald J. Pressler, 2026; John E. Kelly, 2026; one vacancy.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Shuron A. Morton, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2019
Ulysses M. Currie, 2016; Danilsa M. Marciniak, 2017; Donna M. Blackwell, 2018; Eileen Diggs, 2018; Robert F. Rossomondo, 2018; Marjorie Valin, 2018; Robin Steele, 2019; Melissa H. Teitelbaum.

Ex officio: Jacqueline R. (Jackie) Scott, Director, Dept. of Community Resources & Services

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 4:00 p.m.

CHILD, ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES
Michael D. Demidenko, Assistant Director (410) 872-8264
e-mail: mike.demidenko@maryland.gov

CHILD SUPPORT
Tori H. Hatchett, Assistant Director (410) 872-8766
e-mail: tori.hatchett@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT
Elaine Hutchison, Assistant Director (410) 872-8262
e-mail: elaine.hutchison@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
(410) 313-7194; fax: (410) 313-6833
e-mail: boe@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/board/


Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Vicky Cutroneo, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2022
Antonia Barkley Watts, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2024
Chao Wu, Ph.D., 2022
Christina Delmont-Small, 2024
Yun Lu, Ph.D., 2024
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, 2024
Jolene Mosley, 2024

Elected by students (grades 8-11) in May, 1-year term: Abisola Ayoola, student,* 2023
*(may not vote on budget or personnel issues)

Ex officio: Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 4:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (formerly Citizens Advisory Committee)
c/o Division of Communications, Department of Education
10910 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2026
10910 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6677
e-mail: kathy_agans@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Mark C. Blom, Esq., General Counsel (410) 313-6604; e-mail: mark_blom@hcpss.org


OFFICE OF GRANTS, POLICY, & STRATEGY
Karalee Turner-Little, Deputy Superintendent (410) 313-6814; e-mail: karalee_turnerlittle@hcpss.org


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Justin Benedict, Executive Director of Information Technology (410) 313-6844; e-mail: justin_benedict@hcpss.org

DIVISION OF ACADEMICS
William Barnes, Chief Academic Officer (410) 313-8486; e-mail: william_barnes@hcpss.org

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & ASSESSMENT
Ebony Y. Langford-Brown, Executive Director (410) 313-5686; e-mail: ebony_landford-brown@hcpss.org

PROGRAM INNOVATION & STUDENT WELL-BEING
Caroline Walker, Ph.D., Executive Director (410) 313-7136; e-mail: caroline.walker@hcpss.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Terrell (Terri) Savage, Ed.D., Executive Director (410) 313-5353; e-mail: terrell_savage@hcpss.org

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
Jahantab Siddiqui, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 313-6680; e-mail: jahantab_siddiqui@hcpss.org

BUDGET
Darin Conforti, Executive Director (410) 313-8205; e-mail: darin_conforti@hcpss.org

DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
David Larner, Acting Chief Human Resource & Leadership Development Officer (410) 313-7498; e-mail: david_larner@hcpss.org

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Kevin Gilbert, Ed.D., Director (410) 313-8483; e-mail: kevin_gilbert@hcpss.org


HUMAN RESOURCES
Nicole Carter, Executive Director (410) 313-6698; e-mail: nicole_carter@hcpss.org

TEACHER & PARAPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
Juliann M. Dibble, Director (410) 313-7337; e-mail: juliann_dibble@hcpss.org

DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
Scott Washington, Acting Chief Operating Officer (410) 313-5654; e-mail: scott_washington@hcpss.org

CAPITAL PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Daniel Lubeley, Acting Director (410) 313-6807; e-mail: daniel_lubeley@hcpss.org

OPERATIONS
Bruce Gist, Executive Director (410) 313-6798; e-mail: bruce_gist@hcpss.org

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Brian Ralph, Director (410) 313-6736; e-mail: brian_ralph@hcpss.org

TRANSPORTATION
David Ramsay, Director (410) 313-6726; e-mail: david_ramsay@hcpss.org

PURCHASING
Douglas B. Pindell, Jr., Director (410) 313-6722; e-mail: douglas_pindell@hcpss.org

SCHOOL FACILITIES
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 313-7088

SECURITY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Thomas McNeal, Director (410) 313-8875; e-mail: thomas_mcneal@hcpss.org

DIVISION OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT & INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Anissa Brown Dennis, Executive Director (410) 313-6607; e-mail: anissa_browndennis@hcpss.org

AREA 1
Patrick Saunderson, Community Superintendent (410) 313-1720; e-mail: patrick_saunderson@hcpss.org

AREA 2
Theo Cramer, Ed.D., Community Superintendent (410) 313-6609; e-mail: theo_cramer@hcpss.org

AREA 3
Kendra V. Johnson, Ph.D., Community Superintendent (410) 313-1543; e-mail: kendra_johnson@hcpss.org

COMMUNITY, PARENT & SCHOOL OUTREACH
James LeMon, Executive Director (410) 313-6607; e-mail: james_lemon@hcpss.org

HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Daria J. Willis, Ph.D., President (443) 518-1820, (410) 313-4820
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 - 3197
e-mail: president@howardcc.edu
web: www.howardcc.edu/

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Felicita Sola-Carter, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2026
Natalie C. Ziegler, 2021; Christopher G. Marasco, 2023; Frank S. Turner, 2024; Sean P. Keller, 2025; Carl S. Perkins, Ed.D., 2025; Mohammed Shafeeq Ahmed, M.D., 2028.

Ex officio: Kathleen B. Hetherington, Ed.D., President, Howard Community College

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Tonya Kennon, President & Chief Executive Officer (410) 313-7750
9411 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
e-mail: kennont@hclibrary.org
web: http://hclibrary.org/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms: 2021
Anne R. Markus, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2022
Bruce I. Rothschild, 2020; Ankur P. (Andy) Delal, 2021; Louise B. Reimer, 2021; Philip Dodge, 2022; Robert Mentz, 2022; Thomas K. Munns, 2022.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (Jan., March, June, Sept., Nov.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Donna Kay Thewes (R), President (chosen by Board), 2023
Ann M. Balcerzak, Esq. (D); Diane L. Butler (R); Timothy J. Mummert, Esq. (R); Raymond M. Rankin (D). Terms expire 2023.

Meetings: 4th Monday, 4:00 p.m.

Guy C. Mickley, Election Director (410) 313-5820
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: gmickley@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Board-of-Elections

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 368-5300; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

WORKFORCE CENTER
Julia A. Givens, Labor Exchange Administrator (410) 290-2600; fax: (410) 312-0834
Columbia Workforce Center, Suite D
7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: julie.givens@maryland.gov
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/howard/

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Maura J. Rossman, M.D., Health Officer (410) 313-6363, (410) 313-6300, 1-800-313-6300 (toll free)
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
e-mail: maura.rossman@maryland.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health

Elizabeth P. Menachery, M.D., Medical Director (410) 313-6109
e-mail: elizabeth.menachery@maryland.gov

BOARD OF HEALTH
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Boards

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Jason P. Bashura, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2021
Judith A. Chernoff, M.D.; Emily Greenberger; Erica Martin; Paul G. Nagy, Ph.D.; Audra Nixon; Jill A. RachBeisel, M.D.; Matthew Reber; three vacancies.

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

Meetings: 2nd Thursday

HEALTH POLICY & PLANNING
Felicia Pailen, Director (410) 313-6239; e-mail: fpailen@howardcountymd.gov


HUMAN RESOURCES
Shelley N. English, Director (410) 313-6361; e-mail: senglish@howardcountymd.gov

PUBLIC INFORMATION
Lisa M. de Hernandez, Public Information Officer (410) 313-6353; e-mail: ldehernandez@howardcountymd.gov

ADMINISTRATION
Antigone R. Vickery, Deputy Health Officer (410) 313-5839
e-mail: avickery@howardcountymd.gov
BUREAU OF ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Shanika M. Cooper, Director (410) 313-5845; e-mail: shanika.cooper1@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Roe Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, Ph.D., Director (410) 313-6281; e-mail: roe.rodgers-bonaccorsy@maryland.gov

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board]
Staff: Roe Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, Ph.D. (410) 313-6202
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Boards

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Janet Edelman, Chair (chosen by Council in Nov., 1-year term), 2021
Michele Brown; Julie Cleveland; Mark Donovan; James Filipczak; Stephen Foster; Brook Hubbard; Cindy Kirk; Bruce MacDonald; Kelly Proctor; Andre’a Watkins; John Way; Orlando Wright; Hilari Young; four vacancies.

Ex officio: Stephanie Picard Porter, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Jacqueline R. Scott, Director, Dept. of Community Resources & Services; Jack Kavanagh, Director, Dept. of Corrections; Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools; Roe Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, Ph.D., designee of Health Officer; Linda M. Zumbrun, designee of Director of Social Services; Meghan Skaggs, Esq., designee of State's Attorney; Robert Ehrhardt, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Katie Turner, designee of Police Chief; Darrell E. Horney, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Kevin A. Hogan, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

BUREAU OF CHILD HEALTH
Jacqueline R. Douge, M.D., Director (410) 313-7569; e-mail: jacqueline.douge@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Andrea Raid, Director (410) 313-7509; e-mail: andrea.raid@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Sheila A. Palmiotto, R.N., Director (410) 313-9109; e-mail: spalmiotto@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 313-2640

HOUSING

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Kelly A. Cimino, Director (410) 313-6318
Gateway Building, Suite 224
9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: kcimino@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Housing
HOUSING COMMISSION
Peter F. Engel, Executive Director (443) 518-7800
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: info@househoward.org
web: www.househoward.org/

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Elizabeth S. Homan, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2026
Donzella Curtis, 2020; Jacqueline Alexander, 2022; Paul K. Casey, 2023; Ian Kennedy, 2023; Patricia Warr Marshall, 2025; Bert J. Hash, Jr., 2026.

LAW OFFICES

OFFICE OF LAW
Appointed by County Executive:
Gary W. Kuc, Esq., County Solicitor (410) 313-2100
Carroll Building, 3450 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: gkuc@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Office-of-Law

Carroll Building, 3450 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Kristen Bowen Perry, Deputy County Solicitor (410) 313-2100
e-mail: kperry@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Office-of-Law/Ethics-Commission
PUBLIC ETHICS COMMISSION
Kristen Bowen Perry, Executive Secretary (410) 313-2103; e-mail: kperry@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Office-of-Law/Ethics-Commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Charles Fuller, Chair
Joanne M. Drielak; Jonathan N. Kromm; Joseph J. Markwordt; Jean Xu.

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Allison Sayers, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 480-7777; fax: (410) 480-7775
District Court/Multi-Service Center, 3451 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: allison.sayers@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/howard

Howard County District Court/Multi-Service Center, 3451 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Joshua J. Felsen, Deputy State's Attorney (410) 313-2108

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

Carroll Building, 3450 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, LICENSES, & PERMITS
Appointed by County Executive:
Robert J. Frances, Director (410) 313-3946, (410) 313-2433
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: bfrances@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Inspections-Licenses-and-Permits

Department of Inspections, Licenses, & Permits, George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Robin Regner, Administrator (410) 313-2395; fax: (410) 313-3297
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: rregner@howardcountymd.gov
web: http://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License

County Council, ex officio, constitutes Board of License Commissioners.
David G. Yungmann, Chair (chosen by County Council in Dec., 1-year term)
Christiana M. Rigby, Vice-Chair (chosen by County Council in Dec., 1-year term)


ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Heather Gaetano, Chair
Xi Stephen Chen.

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
James Eierdam, Secretary; e-mail: james.eierdam@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Tricia Valentine, Chair

PLANNING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Appointed by Board of Directors:
Lawrence F. Twele, Chief Executive Officer & President (410) 313-6500
Gateway Building, Suite 500
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: ltwele@hceda.org
web: www.hceda.org/
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Cyndi Y. Gula, Chair (appointed by Board, 1-year term), 2024
Margaret E. Dean, 2022; Milton W. Matthews, 2022; Anuja Sonalker, Ph.D., 2022; Marcellus P. Frye, Jr., 2023; Larry S. (Lee) Hencshel, 2023; Charles A. (Chuck) Phillips, Jr., 2023; William C. Rovito, 2023; Andrea H. LeWinter, 2024; Richard M. Lombardo, 2024; Jimmy H. Rhee, 2024; William C. Stone, 2024; one vacancy.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
MID-MARYLAND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Tracey Lee Turner, Executive Director
(410) 313-6550; fax: (410) 313-7515; e-mail: tlturner@hceda.org
9250 Bendix Road, Columbia, MD 21045

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
Appointed by County Executive:
Amy L. Gowan, Director (410) 313-2350; fax: (410) 313-3042
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: agowan@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning

George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Peter G. Conrad, Deputy Director (410) 313-4352; e-mail: pconrad@howardcountymd.gov

DESIGN ADVISORY PANEL
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/design-advisory-panel

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Fred Marino, Chair
Robert Gorman; Ethan Marchant; Sujit Mishra; Larry Quarrick; Juan Rodriguez; Vivian Chi Stone.

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL PLAN TASK FORCE

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
(410) 313-4428
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/historic-preservation-commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Allan Shad, Chair
Drew Roth; Bruno Reich; Eileen Tennor; Erica Zoren.

PLANNING BOARD
Amy L. Gowan, Executive Secretary (410) 313-4301; e-mail: planningboard@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/planning-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Edward Coleman, Chair (chosen by Board in Feb., 1-year term), 2024
Phillips S. Engelke, 2018; Erica C. Roberts, 2019; Delphine P. (Tudy) Adler, 2025; Kevin McAiley, 2026.

Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

CEMETERY PRESERVATION BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Elizabeth Larney, Chair
Michael Bennett; Frederick Dorsey; Chip Plitt; Edward Glawe; Roberta Kelly.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


Meetings: 4th Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

ZONING BOARD
web: http://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Zoning-Land-Use/Zoning-Board

County Council, ex officio, constitutes Zoning Board.
Deb Jung, Chair (chosen by County Council in Dec., 1-year term)
Elizabeth M. (Liz) Walsh, Vice-Chair (chosen by County Council in Dec., 1-year term)

DIVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE & COMMUNITY PLANNING
Kristin O'Connor, Chief (410) 313-4321
e-mail: koconnor@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
Chad Edmondson, Chief (410) 313-2406
e-mail: cedmondson@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT
Anthony Cataldo, Chief (410) 313-4390
e-mail: acataldo@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF RESEARCH
Jeffrey P. Bronow, Chief (410) 313-4370
e-mail: jbronow@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Beth Burgess, Chief (410) 313-4345
e-mail: bburgess@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC SERVICE
Geoff Goins, Chief (410) 313-4350
e-mail: ggoins@howardcountymd.gov

PUBLIC SAFETY

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Appointed by County Executive:
Jama G. Acuff, Director (410) 313-5230, (410) 313-5200; fax: (410) 313-5226
P. O. Box 250
Detention Center, 7301 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794 - 0250
e-mail: jacuff@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Corrections

Andrea King-Wessels, Deputy Director

CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY

DETENTION CENTER


DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive:
Louis G. Winston, Chief (410) 313-6000; fax: (410) 313-6027
2201 Warwick Way, Marriottsville, MD 21104
e-mail: lwinston@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/fire-and-rescue-services


COMMUNITY OUTREACH & MEDIA AFFAIRS
Vacancy, Director (410) 313-0841


JAMES N. ROBEY PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER
2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville, MD 21104

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Governor:
Michael J. Hinson, Director (410) 313-6030; fax: (410) 461-0009; e-mail: mjhinson@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Fire-and-Rescue/Office-Of-Emergency-Management

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMAND
Robert Smeltzer, Deputy Chief (410) 313-5975
e-mail: rsmeltzer@howardcountymd.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
LOGISTICS

OPERATIONS COMMAND
Gordon Wallace, Deputy Chief (410) 313-5992
e-mail: gwallace@howardcountymd.gov


EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU
OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL


PLANNING COMMAND
John D. Jerome, Deputy Chief (410) 313-6006
e-mail: jjerome@howardcountymd.gov


EDUCATION & TRAINING
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES BUREAU

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Appointed by County Executive:
Gregory J. Der, Chief (410) 313-3200, (410) 313-2203; fax: (410) 313-6060
Warfield Building, 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: hcpd@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/police

County Police Headquarters, Warfield Building, 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Andrew Hall, Sr., Chair (chosen by Council, 2-year term), (410) 313-2203; e-mail: info@howardcountymd.gov


Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY POLICING

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Nellie A. Hutt, Esq., Chair, 2025
James R. Gormley, 2023; Herman L. Charity, 2024; Arnettia S. Wyre, Esq, 2024; Brenda J. McChriston, 2025; Ricardo Morales, 2025; Paul P. Rivers, 2025.

OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Sherry T. Llewelyn (410) 313-2236; e-mail: stllewelyn@howardcountymd.gov

ADMINISTRATION
Maj. Luther M. Johnson, Deputy Chief (410) 313-2240
e-mail: lmjohnson@howardcountymd.gov
HUMAN RESOURCES BUREAU
Capt. James Marshall, Commander (410) 313-2255; e-mail: jmarshall@howardcountymd.gov

INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY BUREAU
Capt. Darin Chambers, Commander (410) 313-2270; e-mail: dchambers@howardcountymd.gov

MANAGEMENT SERVICES BUREAU
Capt. Steven Lampe, Commander (410) 313-3270; e-mail: slampe@howardcountymd.gov

ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
Deborah M. Baracco, Administrator (410) 313-2780; e-mail: dbaracco@howardcountymd.gov
8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD 21045
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Police/Animal-Control
ANIMAL MATTERS HEARING BOARD
(410) 313-2780
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Police/Animal-Control/Animal-Matters-Hearing-Board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Connie M. Molter, Chair
Deborah Baracco; Flavia Delmastro; Debra Edelmann; Nicolas Orechwa, Esq.; Elaine R. Ritchey; Dorothy Ruck; Barry Sanders; Paula M. Schultz; Laree Siddiqui; Frances F. LoPresti, 2025.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

INVESTIGATIONS & SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
Maj. Mary Levy, Deputy Chief (410) 313-4778
e-mail: mlevy@howardcountymd.gov

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Capt. Cory A. Zirk, Commander (410) 313-2220; e-mail: czirk@howardcountymd.gov

INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT BUREAU
Capt. Todd I. Leppert, Commander (410) 313-2220; e-mail: tleppert@howardcountymd.gov

SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
Capt. Chris Neubauer, Commander (410) 313-3750; e-mail: cneubauer@howardcountymd.gov

OPERATIONS COMMAND
Maj. Thomas Ehart, Deputy Chief (410) 313-2207
e-mail: tehart@howardcountymd.gov
OPERATIONS SUPPORT BUREAU
Capt. Justin Baker, Commander (410) 313-2207; e-mail: jbaker@howardcountymd.gov

NORTHERN DISTRICT PATROL
Capt. Christopher Williams, Commander (410) 313-2208; e-mail: cwilliams@howardcountymd.gov

SOUTHERN DISTRICT PATROL
Capt. Michael I. Yetter, Commander (410) 313-3717; e-mail: myetter@howardcountymd.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Executive:
Thomas Meunier, Director (410) 313-4401, (410) 313-4400; fax: (410) 313-3408
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: publicworks@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Public-Works

George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Cory J. Summerson, Chair
Abby Glassberg; Pedro Ramirez; Brandon Robinson; Alan Whitworth.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

BUREAU OF ENGINEERING
Thomas Butler, Deputy Director (410) 313-6140
9250 Bendix Road, Columbia, MD 21045
e-mail: tbutler@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Mark DeLuca, Chief (410) 313-4414
Gateway Building, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: mdeluca@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF FACILITIES
Mark C. Stromdahl, Chief (410) 313-2700
9250 Bendix Road, Columbia, MD 21045
e-mail: mcstromdahl@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF HIGHWAYS
Kris Jagarapu, Chief (410) 313-7470
4301 Route 32, Dayton, MD 21036
e-mail: kjagarapu@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF UTILITIES
Arthur Shapiro, Chief (410) 313-4912
8250 Old Montgomery Road, Columbia, MD 21045
e-mail: ashapiro@howardcountymd.gov

Howard County Sanitary Sewer manhole cover, Main St. & Ellicott Mills Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
A. Raul Delerme, Director (410) 313-4689, (410) 313-4700
7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046 - 1677
e-mail: recparks@howardcountymd.gov, rdelerme@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks
RECREATION & PARKS BOARD
(410) 313-4700
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/advisoryboard

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Sylvia Ramsey, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term)
Edward Coleman; A. Raul Delerme; Thomas M. Franklin; David Grabowski; Herman L. Charity, 2025.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Eduardo Marin, student, 2021

Ex officio: Antonia Barkley Watts, designee of Chair, Board of Education; Erica C. Roberts, Chair, Planning Board.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

TOURISM

TOURISM OFFICE
Amanda Hof, Executive Director (410) 313-1900; 1-800-288-8747 (toll free)
P. O. Box 9
8267 Main St., Ellicott City, MD 21043 - 0009
e-mail: amanda@howardcountytourism.com
web: www.visithowardcounty.com/

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