![[photo, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/leg/images/1198-1-08338b.jpg)
COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY'S COUNTY- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by County Commissioners:
David A. Weiskopf, Esq., Interim County Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. 71320
e-mail: david.weiskopf@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/countyadmin/
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ETHICS COMMISSION
Diane L. Gleissner, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1700; e-mail: diane.gleissner@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=24
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
David L. Willenborg, Chair (chosen by Commission in July)
Lawrence Crabtree; Jean-Marie Hansen; Joseph I. Russell; John Austerman, 2021; Kathleen McLernan-Walz (alternate), 2020.
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
ALisa C. Casas, Public Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1342; e-mail: alisa.casas@stmarysmd.gov
Katherine A. (Alex) Huseman, Communications Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1340; e-mail: alex.huseman@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/pio/
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
L. Jeannett Cudmore, Director & Chief Financial Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1202
e-mail: jeannett.cudmore@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/finance/
Patricia M. Stiegman, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1211
e-mail: patty.stiegman@stmarysmd.com
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Catherine Pratson, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1100
e-mail: catherine.pratson@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/hro/index.asp
RETIREE BENEFIT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMISSION
Staff: Sharon Ferris; e-mail: sharon.ferris@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/Boards/minutes/?board=CRB
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Robert Kelly, Chief Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1007
e-mail: helpdesk@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/IT/
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Eric Benson, Supervisor
web: www.stmarysmd.com/it/gis/
COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Christine L. (Christy) Kelly (R), County Treasurer, 2022
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4472, ext. 3302
e-mail: christy.kelly@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/treasurer/
Department of Aging & Human Services, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Marie A. Bennett; Rowena N. Bossio; Catherine L. Buckler; Christine M. Morgan; Janet Newman; Omonigho O. Olumese; Janet J. Perryman. Terms expire 2024.
Meetings: 4th Monday, 1:00 p.m.
HOME & COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
FAMILY VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Jazmine A. Bottoms; Katherine M. Stone. Terms expire 2023.
Carolyn L. Guy; Marta Kelsey; Stepanie M. Storm. Terms expire 2024.
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:30 p.m.
LOFFLER SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
NORTHERN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Representing County Commissioners: Cynthia A. Brown
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by qualified students of County public school system in April to 1-year term: Manasa Iswara, student (nonvoting), 2023
Ex officio: James Scott Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.; last Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SAFETY & SECURITY
Margaret Brent Middle School, 29675 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT SERVICES
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS
DIVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICES
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
Wellness & Aquatics Center (Building D), Leonardtown Campus, College of Southern Maryland, Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Ex officio (nonvoting): Rebecca Bolton Bridgett, Ed.D., County Administrator; John F. Hartline, Executive Director, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland; Rear Admiral Shane G. Gahagan, U.S. Navy Commander, and Gary K. Kessler, Executive Director, Aircraft Division, Naval Air Warfare Center.
Mary Anne Bowman, Deputy Director (301) 475-2151
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Wendy M. Adkins, Election Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 71625; fax: (301) 475-4077
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Health Department, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Susan D. Bonnel; Gloria A. Daniels; Lanny Lancaster; Michael R. Merican; Kathleen O'Brien, Ph.D.; Lori K. Werrell. Terms expire 2016.
Representing County Commissioners: Cynthia A. Brown
Ex officio: Peter V. Cucinotta, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; K. Christy Holt Chesser, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Charles E. Ridgell III, Ed.D., designee of Chair, Board of Education; Meenakshi Garg Brewster, M.D., Health Officer; Alexis Zoss, Director of Social Services; Richard D. Fritz, Esq., State's Attorney; Gerald J. Riviello, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Capt. Deborah L. Deidrich, designee of Sheriff; Daniel B. Schaidt, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Lisa Thomas, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday (March, June, Sept., Dec.), 9:00 a.m.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Meetings: 3rd Monday (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.), 10:00 a.m.
LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Courthouse, 41605 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Tamara E. Hildebrand, Administrator (301) 475-7844, ext. 1600
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Representing Chamber of Commerce (nonvoting): Christine L Bergmark, Ph.D.
Representing Naval Air Warfare Center (nonvoting): Richard Tarr, Director, Aircraft Division Technology Transfer Office
AGRICULTURE & SEAFOOD DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
AGRICULTURAL, SEAFOOD & FORESTRY BOARD
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
TOURISM DIVISION
Harry E. Knight, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200 ext. *71560
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
LAND USE BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Appointed by State Soil Conservation Committee to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT
PERMITS
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Ex officio: Michael Oliver, designee of Commanding Officer, Patuxent Naval Air Station
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AIRPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION
Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:00 p.m.
BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION
CAPITAL PROJECTS DIVISION
CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTIONS DIVISION
COUNTY HIGHWAYS DIVISION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION
RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Michael L. Blackwell; Catherine A. Bowes, Ph.D.; Michael D. Brown; Robin Finnacom; Victor Govier; Karla A. Langhus. Terms expire 2025.
PARKS DIVISION
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
© Copyright Maryland State Archives
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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DEPARTMENT OF AGING & HUMAN SERVICES
Lori Jennings-Harris, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1070
P. O. Box 653
41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: lori.harris@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/
COMMISSION ON AGING
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=11
Carolyn L. Guy, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2023
Walter D. Boswell, D.B.A., 2022; Virginia Morris, 2023; Gail Murdock, 2023; Thomas J. Ridley, Jr., 2023.
(301) 475-4200, ext. *1061
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/hcbs-overview.asp
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HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Cynthia A. Brown, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1847
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: cynthia.brown@stmarysmd.com
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
COMMISSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=12
Barbara G. Hess, Chair (chosen by Commission for People with Disabilities, 1-year term), 2022
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=16
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=46
Vante Burkes, 2022; Joanna Colvin, 2022; Scott Stillings, 2022; Alexis Zoss, 2022.
Kelsey R. M. Bush, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1848; e-mail: kelsey.bush@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=40
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=14
Norma Pipkin, Chair, 2024
Kimberly Bannister; Juanita Nether; Taylor R. Spencer; Catherine A. Stewart; Kathleen Werner. Terms expire 2022.
SENIOR CENTER OPERATIONS DIVISION
Brandy Tulley, Division Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1063
e-mail: brandy.tulley@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/senior-operations-overview.asp
GARVEY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Angel Willer, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1080, (301) 475-4200, ext. 1072
P.O. Box 653
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: angelic.willer@stmarysmd.com
Candice Nelson, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1658, (301) 475-4200, ext. 1656
P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650
21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634
e-mail: candice.nelson@stmarysmd.com
Marie Noelle Lautieri, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 3101, (301) 475-4200, ext. 3102
P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650
29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
e-mail: marienoelle.lautieri@stmarysmd.com
Deborah B. Barker, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1064; fax: (301) 475-4503
e-mail: debbie.barker@stmarysmd.com
Dennis L. Nicholson, Executive Director (301) 866-6590, ext. 1434; fax: (301) 737-7929
21155 Lexwood Drive, Suite C, Lexington Park, MD 20653
e-mail: dnicholson@stmaryshousing.org
web: http://stmaryshousing.org/
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Staff: Anita M. Jones (301) 866-6590, ext. 1434; e-mail: ajones@stmaryshousing.org
Tina L. Dean, Chair (chosen by Housing Authority Board in June, 1-year term) 2025
Alexis Zoss, 2023; Roy H. Alvey, 2024; Michael D. Bellis, 2024; Joshua S. Brewster, Esq., 2024; Erin Ramos, 2025; Natalie Weech, 2025.
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Alexis Zoss, Director (240) 895-7000, (301) 392-6601
P. O. Box 509
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0509
e-mail: alexis.zoss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/st-marys-county/
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Michele Burnette, Chair (chosen by Board), 2013
Tanya Oakes, 2017; Joshua C. Payne, 2023; Patricia K. Duncan, 2025; Jolen Stone-Frank, 2025; Teresa Thomas, 2025; one vacancy.SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Staff: Angela Sacks (240) 895-7099; e-mail: angela.sacks@maryland.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=38
Michael L. Blackwell, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2024
Richard L. Buckler, 2022; Alycia E. Stack, 2022; Jeffrey Gibson, 2023; Annette Wood, 2023; Kyle Bishop, 2024; Anthony V Branch Sr, 2024.
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 475-5511, ext. 177
e-mail: boe@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.org/boe
Karin M. Bailey, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Dist. 3, 2022
Mary C. (Cathy) Allen, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), At Large, 2024
Rita Weaver, Dist. 1, 2022
James J. Davis, Dist. 2, 2024
Mary M. Washington, Dist. 4, 2024
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
James Scott Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2023
P. O. Box 641
23610 Moakley St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0641
(301) 475-5511, ext. 32178
e-mail: jssmith@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.org/
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OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNICATIONS
Jeffrey A. Maher, Ph.D., Chief Strategic Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 32133; e-mail: jamaher@smcps.org
F. Michael Wyant, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32235; e-mail: fmyant@smcps.org
DIVISION OF FISCAL SERVICES & HUMAN RESOURCES
Tammy S. McCourt, Assistant Superintendent (301) 475-5511, ext. 32247; e-mail: tsmccourt@smcps.org
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Dale P. Farrell, Ed.D., Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32194; e-mail: dpfarrell@smcps.org
Maureen C. Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent (301) 475-5511, ext. 32178; e-mail: mcmontgomery@smcps.org
ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Alexander C. Jaffurs, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32106; e-mail: acjaffurs@smcps.org
Lisa E. Bachner, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32249; e-mail: lebachner@smcps.org
Scott Szczerbiak, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32206; e-mail: sszczerbiak@smcps.org
Cheryl A. Long, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32150; e-mail: clong@smcps.org
Kelly M. Hall, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32136; e-mail: kmhall@smcps.org
Jeffrey A. Walker, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent (301) 475-4256, ext. 7; e-mail: jawalker@smcps.org
CAPITAL PLANNING & GREEN SCHOOLS
Kimberly A. Howe, Supervisor (301) 475-4256, ext. 6; e-mail: kahowe@smcps.org
Paola Laino, Supervisor (301) 475-4256, ext. 3; e-mail: plaino@smcps.org
Megan A. Doran, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 5; e-mail: madoran@smcps.org
David L. Howard, Director (301) 475-2138; e-mail: dlhoward@smcps.org
Steven M. Whidden, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 1; e-mail: smwhidden@smcps.org
Ashley B. Varner, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 4; e-mail: abvarner@smcps.org
Jeffrey K. Thompson, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 2; e-mail: jkthompson@smcps.org
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COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Leonardtown Campus)
Tracy A. Harris, Ph.D., Dean (240) 725-5300, (240) 725-5313
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1758
e-mail: tharris1@csmd.edu
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/leonardtown-campus/
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND AT SOUTHERN MARYLAND (formerly Southern Maryland Higher Education Center)
Appointed by Board of Governors:
Ben O. Latigo, Ph.D., Interim Executive Director (301) 737-2500, ext. 202
44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
e-mail: blatigo@smhec.org
web: www.usmsm.umd.edu/BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Joseph A. Anderson III, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2014
Roland M. (Mike) Colina, Sr., 2017; Glen R. Ives, 2017; Sarah E. Rosier, 2017; Larry M. Egbert, 2018; George F. Hurlburt, 2018; Michelle Guidry, 2019; Pierre J. Thuot, 2019; Denise A. Barnes, 2020; Rose V. Frederick, 2020; John F. Keane, 2020.
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Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Michael Blackwell, Director (301) 475-2151, ext. 5013
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 9601
e-mail: mblackwell@stmalib.org
web: www.stmalib.org/
ext. 5015 e-mail: mabowman@stmalib.org
Former St. Mary's County Library System building, 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
James P. Hanley, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in Jan., 1-year term), 2022
Janice T. Walthour, 2022; Michael K. Dunn, 2023; Tressa Setlak, 2025; John Walters, 2025; John Johnston, 2027; Thomas Russell, 2027.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
John E. (Jack) Payne (R), President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2023
Kenneth F. Boothe (R); Mary E. Coombs (R); Theresa (Ann) Raley (D); Rebecca J. Wathen (D). Terms expire 2023.
P. O. Box 197
23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: wendy.adkins@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/supervisorofelections/EMPLOYMENT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND JOBSOURCE
Cheryl L. Thorne, Supervisor (301) 475-8300; fax: (301) 475-5595
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building,Suite 1307
23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: cheryl.thorne@maryland.gov
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd/
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
web: http://tccsmd.org/
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtmlHEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Meenakshi Garg Brewster, M.D., Health Officer (301) 475-4330, (410) 475-4317; fax: (301) 475-4350
![[photo, St. Mary's County Health Department, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08319b.jpg)
P. O. Box 316
21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0316
e-mail: meenakshi.brewster@maryland.gov
web: www.smchd.org/
BOARD OF HEALTH
County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
Tracy L. Kubinec, Deputy Health Officer & Chief of Staff (301) 475-4377, (301) 475-4305
e-mail: tracy.kubinec@maryland.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Daryl W. Calvano, Director (301) 475-4321, (301) 475-4335
e-mail: daryl.calvano@maryland.gov
Libby Blair, R.N., Director (301) 475-3616, (301) 475-4394
e-mail: libby.blair@maryland.gov
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Drug & Alcohol Advisory Council]
Staff: Maryellen Kraese (301) 475-4200, ext. 1681; e-mail: maryellen.kraese@stmarysmd.com
Maryellen Kraese, Chair (chosen by Council), 2016
Tammy M. Loewe, Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: tammym.loewe@maryland.gov
Terry Gray Prochnow, R.N., Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: terry.prochnow@maryland.gov
LAW OFFICES
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Appointed by County Commissioners:
David A. Weiskopf, Esq., County Attorney (301) 475-4200, ext. 71700
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: david.weiskopf@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/countyattorney/
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Michele Harewood, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 539-7330, (301) 880-2830; fax: (301) 475-4130
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: michele.harewood@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/st-marys
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Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Richard D. Fritz, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2022
P. O. Box 1755
John Hanson Briscoe Circuit Courthouse of St. Mary's County
41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1755
(301) 475-7844
e-mail: richard.fritz@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/sao/
LICENSING
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE BOARD
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=44
David L. Willenborg, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Richard D. Watts, 2022; Barbara Hill, 2024; Leonard L. Kohl, Jr., 2024; Richard Y. Shin, 2026.
P. O. Box 653
41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: tamara.hildebrand@stmarysmd.com
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Mark W. Muir, Secretary; e-mail: mark.muir@maryland.gov
Michael S. Sirk, Chair
PLANNING
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Appointed by County Commissioners:
Christopher Kaselemis, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1405
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: chris.kaselemis@stmarysmd.com
web: www.yesstmarysmd.com/
Bennett G. Wilson, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1407
e-mail: bennett.wilson@stmarysmd.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=23
Elizabeth C. Torgerson, Chair (chosen by Economic Development Commission in Dec., 1-year term), 2022
Philip H. Dorsey III, Esq., 2022; Tristan J. Marino, 2022; Gerald E. Meyerman, 2022; Dale L. Moore, Ed.D., 2022; Lisa Creason, 2023; Barbara Ives, 2023; Theresa A. Mitchell, 2023; John Barr Jr., 2024; Curtis Brown, 2024; Brooke Higgs-Turner, 2024; Trisha R. Post, 2024.
Donna K. Sasscer, Manager (240) 309-4021
e-mail: donna.sasscer@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/ded/agseafood.asp
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms
Appointed by County Commissioners
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms
Adam Mawyer, Economic Development Specialist (301) 475-4200, ext. *1401
Katherine Stormont, Economic Development Specialist (301) 475-4200, ext. *1406
Vacancy, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1404
web: www.visitstmarysmd.com/
![[photo, Canada geese near Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/i004557b.jpg)
Canada geese near Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland, May 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
![[photo, Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08354b.jpg)
DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners:
William B. Hunt, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1503
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: bill.hunt@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/lugm/
e-mail: harry.knight@stmarysmd.com
COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Norman L. Dean Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission in July., 1-year term), 2023
Cristina V. Perez, 2022; George Thompson, 2022; Molly Boron, 2023; Melissa R. Rodriguez, 2023; Kristen Whitesell, 2024; Scott F. Clark, 2025.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=37
Teresa Wilson, Chair, 2024
Anibal Delgado, 2023; Peter Laporte, 2023; Craig R. Lukezic, 2023; Robert J. Hurry, 2024; Mary C. Mckay, 2024; Ginger A. Newman-Askew, 2024.
Appointed by County CommissionersPLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=25
James Howard Thompson, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2024
Joseph C. Fazekas, 2022; William R. Hall III, 2022; Merl Evans, 2023; Patricia Robrecht, 2024; Kim Summers, 2025; Joseph L. Van Kirk, 2025; Joseph A. St.Clair, (alternate).
web: http://stmarysscd.com/
Robert C. Cooper, Chair
Benjamin Beale; Stanley J. Boothe; B. Alfred Knott; Donald Ocker; Jeffrey Raley, Sr.
ADMINISTRATION
Amanda Yowell, Office Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 71503
e-mail: amanda.yowell@stmarysmd.com
Courtney Jenkins, Senior Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 71527
e-mail: courtney.jenkins@stmarysmd.com
Brandy Glenn, Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 71524
e-mail: brandy.glenn@stmarysmd.com
Larry W. Eberhard, Zoning Compliance Supervisor (301) 475-4200, ext. 71582
e-mail: larry.eberhard@stmarysmd.com
Amber Thompson, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. 71542
e-mail: amber.thompson@stmarysmd.com
Vacancy, Zoning Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1523
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=1
Daniel F. Ichniowski, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2023
Lynn Delahay, 2023; D. Wayne Miedzinski, 2023; Guy V. Bradley III, 2024; Ronald Payne Sr., 2024; Rich Richardson, 2024.
PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Stephen E. Walker, Director (chosen by County Commissioners) (301) 475-4200, ext. *1013
P. O. Box 653
23090 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: steve.walker@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/
EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=15
Daniel Davis, Chair
Joy L. Wilson, Supervisor (301) 475-8018
e-mail: joy.wilson@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/AnimalControl/
TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Kimberly Holt, 2020
Christopher Thompson, Chief (301) 475-4200, ext. *2120
Edward G. (Gerald) Gardiner, Jr., Director (appointed by Governor) (301) 475-4200, ext. *2124
e-mail: gerald.gardiner@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/ema/
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/emergencyservices.asp
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
John A. Nelson, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Southern Region (443) 550-6820; 1-800-629-9882 (toll free)
200 Duke St., Suite 1500, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: johna.nelson@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmsro@maryland.govPUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
James Gotsch, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 3510
P. O. Box 508
44825 St. Andrew's Church Road, California, MD 20619 - 0508
e-mail: james.gotsch@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/
METROPOLITAN COMMISSION
George A. Erichsen, Executive Director (301) 737-7400, ext. 235; e-mail: gerichsen@metcom.org
Stephen L. King Administration Building, 23121 Camden Way, California, MD 20619
web: www.metcom.org
John J. Carey, Dists. 2 & 9, Chair (chosen by Commission in June, 1-year term), 2018
Alice Gaskin, Dist. 1
Michael J. Mummaugh, Dist. 3
Bryan M. Barthelme, Sr., Dists. 4 & 5, 2020
George M. (Mike) Thompson, Dist. 6, 2020
Robert A. Russell, Dist. 7, 2021
Rudolph K. (Keith) Fairfax, Jr., Dist. 8, 2020
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Scott C. Anderson; James Andreacci; Karen Gardner; Nick A. Moats; Lemuel Proctor; Brian L. Schroeder; Laura Carrington, 2019; James Hensley, 2019; Adam Dyson, 2021; Bernice Williams, 2021.
Allison Swint, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73511
44200 Airport Road, Suite 800, California, MD 20619
e-mail: allison.swint@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/Airportinfo.asp
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Eric Pratson, Chair, 2020
Andre Swygert, 2018; James Alexander, 2019; Brian L. Schroeder, 2019; James Hicks, 2019; Ted Klapka, 2020; Robert Lightstone, 2020; Craig Nixon, 2020; Kazvin Olmeda, 2020; Carrie Kelly, (alternate) 2020.
Randy Miedzinski, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 71155
e-mail: randy.miedzinski@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/BuildingServicesOverview.asp
Gary W. Whipple, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 73565
e-mail: gary.whipple@stmarysmd.com
William B. Buckler, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73531
e-mail: willie.buckler@stmarysmd.com
Richard P. Tarr, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73540
e-mail: richard.tarr@stmarysmd.com
Sharon White, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73527
e-mail: developmentreview@stmarysmd.com
Nicholas T. Zurkan, Manager (301) 863-8400, ext. 3550
e-mail: nicholas.zurkan@stmarysmd.com
Jacqueline (Jackie) Fournier, Manager (301) 866-6794
e-mail: jacque.fournier@stmarysmd.com
RECREATION
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Vacancy, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1811
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
web: www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/
![[photo, Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08345b.jpg)
BOARD OF RECREATION & PARKS
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=18
Nick Colvin, 2022
Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
MUSEUM DIVISION
Karen E. Stone, Director (301) 769-3235
e-mail: karen.stone@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=2
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Lynn Fitrell, Chair, (chosen by Board in Nov., 1-year term), 2022
Regina M. Faden, Ph.D., 2022; Laura A. B. Friess, 2022; Mary J. Pettit, 2022; Walter D. Boswell, Ph.D., 2023; Amy M. Davis, 2024.
David M. Guyther, Supervisor (301) 863-6068
e-mail: david.guyther@stmarysmd.com
![[photo, Margaret Brent Recreation Center, 29679 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08296c.jpg)
RECREATION DIVISION
Jessica Hale, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1804
e-mail: jessica.hale@stmarysmd.com
Margaret Brent Recreation Center, 29679 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
WICOMICO SHORES GOLF COURSE
Nick Isom, Manager (301) 884-4601
e-mail: nick.isom@stmarysmd.com
ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
James Hodges, 2018; Thomas Dixon, 2021; Patrick Dugan, 2021.
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