![[photo, County Administration Building, 100 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wa/images/1198-1-797.jpg)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
John M. Martirano, Esq., County Administrator (240) 313-2237
e-mail: jmartirano@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/county-administrator/
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Vacancy, Chief Operations Officer (240) 313-2043
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CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Mindy Propst, Chair
Representing Board of County Commissioners: one vacancy
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE
(240) 313-2204
web: www.washco-md.net/county-clerk/boards-commissions/diversity-and-inclusion-committee/
Arthur W. Hicks, Chair (chosen by Committee), 2021
Carlos Mellott, 2019; Precious McDonald, 2020; Maria E. Wentzel, 2020; Carlos Reyes, 2020; ZSun-nee Miller-Matema, 2021.
Representing City of Hagerstown: Emily N. Keller
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Wayne K. Keefer
Ex officio: Melissa A. Williams, President, Board of Education.
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 5:30 p.m.
ETHICS COMMISSION
web: www.washco-md.net/ethics-commission/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
J. Emmet Burke, Ph.D., Chair, 2018
John Louderback, 2017; Walter Bell, 2018; Alan Levin, 2018; Brian A. Kane, 2020; Michelle R. Elzie, 2021; Lloyd S. (Steve) Swayne, 2021.
Meetings: as needed
SALARY STUDY COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Ray Foltz; Paul Frey; Jason Hose; Peter E. Perini Sr.; J.D. Repp; Richard Willson.
OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Vacancy, Chief Financial Officer (240) 313-2300
web: www.washco-md.net/budget-finance/
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OFFICE OF GRANT MANAGEMENT
Susan M. Buchanan, Director (240) 313-2040, (240) 313-2043
County Office Building, Room 2200
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: sbuchanan@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FUNDING COMMITTEE
GAMING COMMISSION
(240) 313-2040
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/charitable-gaming-program/gaming-commission/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners & County General Assembly Delegation in Oct. to 2-year terms:
Brian Getz, Chair (chosen by Commission in Oct., 1-year term) 2021
Sam Cool; Kay Hoffman; Tony Aravanis, 2021; Shad Hamilton, 2021; David Kline, 2023; Brandy Osborne, 2023.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. (Jan., March, May, Oct. & as needed)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Rick Curry, Purchasing Agent (240) 313-2332; e-mail: rcurry@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/purchasing-department/
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Vacancy, Director (240) 313-2356; fax: (240) 313-2351
web: www.washco-md.net/health-human-services/
Deborah Condo, Deputy Director, Human Resources (240) 313-2353
e-mail: dcondo@washco-md.net
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Joshua O'Neal, Director (240) 313-2262; fax: (240) 313-2261
e-mail: joneal@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/information-systems-home/
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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Vacancy, Deputy Director (240) 313-2260; fax: (240) 313-2261
web: www.washco-md.net/information-systems-home/it-home/
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
John E. (Bud) Gudmundson, Manager (240) 313-2277; e-mail: jeg01@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/gis-home/
INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS
web: www.washco-md.net/information-systems-home/it-infra-ops/
SOFTWARE SUPPORT & TRAINING
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
Mark Mades, Deputy Director (240) 313-2070; fax: (240) 313-2071; e-mail: mmades@washco-md.net
35 West Washington St., Room 104, Hagerstown, MD 21740
web: www.washco-md.net/information-systems-home/it-communications/
PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING
Danielle N. Crabb, Director (240) 313-2384
e-mail: dcrabb@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/pr-marketing/
COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Todd L. Hershey (D), County Treasurer, 2022
(240) 313-2110
e-mail: thershey@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/treasurers-office/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Wayne K. Keefer
Meetings: 3rd Friday, 11:00 a.m.
MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
SENIOR CENTER
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Wayne K. Keefer
Ex officio: Corinne Guglielmini, Executive Director, Housing Authority
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 12:00 p.m.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Jeffrey A. Cline
Susan M. Buchanan, Senior Grant Manager (240) 313-2092; fax: (240) 313-2091
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION ON AGING
Amy J. Olack, Executive Director (301) 790-0275, ext. 203
535 East Franklin St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: aolack@wccoaging.org
web: www.wccoaging.org/
Julie Ferrone, 2021; Paul Ward, 2021; Brenda Gordon, 2024.
LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(301) 790-0275; TDD: 1-800-735-2258 (toll free)
e-mail: info@wccoaging.org
web: www.wccoaging.org/programs-services/ombudsman-legal/
web: www.wccoaging.org/programs-services/long-term-care-services-resources/
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Amanda Distefano, Program Manager (301) 790-0275
e-mail: adistefano@wccoaging.org
(301) 790-0275
web: www.wccoaging.org/senior-center
Corinne Guglielmini, Executive Director (301) 791-3168, ext. 207
319 East Antietam St., 2nd floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: cguglielmini@hawcmd.org
web: www.hawcmd.org/
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Nicholas Hill, Chair (chosen by Board of Commissioners in Jan., 1-year term), 2024
Rev. Stanley Steele, 2018; Tasha Walls, 2018; Ayodeji Badaki, 2022; William K. Beard, Jr., 2022; Ronald B. Brezler, 2024; David B. Pool, 2024.
Staff: Rachel Souders (240) 313-2093; fax (240) 313-2091; e-mail: rsouders@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/local-management-board/
Deena Holder, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Brooke Grossman, 2020; Luis Flores, 2021; Patricia Leonard, 2021; Ladetra Robinson, 2021.
County Administration Building, Room 2200
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: sbuchanan@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/local-management-board/
![[photo, Washington County Dept. of Social Services, 122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wa/images/1198-1-795.jpg)
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
D. Michael Piercy, Director (240) 420-2120
122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: michael.piercy@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/washington-county/
Department of Social Services, 122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: March 4, May 6, Sept. 16, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m.
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Staff: Ann Pittman (240) 420-2340; e-mail: ann.pittman@maryland.gov
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Nettie M. Anderson-Burrs, Chair (chosen by Board), 2017
Judith W. Niedzielski, 2021; Jean E. Harries, 2023; Bonnie K. Leatherman, 2023; Joanne Morgan, 2023; Karen L. Nugent, 2023; one vacancy.
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
David B. Pool, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2021
Cynthia Brown, 2020; Carol Costello, 2020; Philip Kelly, 2020; Kathy Powderly, 2020; John (Steve) White III, 2020; Luis Flores, 2021; Norma J. Sappington, 2021; Bridget Jones-Smith, 2022.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Wayne K. Keefer
Meetings: 4th Monday, 5:30 p.m. (except July, Aug.)
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Gregory Edens; Starlene Hamilton; Teresa Spruill; David Swain. Terms expire 2023.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Shelita Jackson, 2020; Kelsi Munson, 2020; Chatsoni Brookes, 2021; Jillian Potter, 2021; Karen Gist, 2022; Barbara Martin, 2022; Amy Miller, 2022; Jessica Scott, 2022; Michele Sines, 2022; Tina Fraley, 2023.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by Washington County Association of Student Councils in June to 1-year term: Tanish Gupta, student (nonvoting), 2022
Ex officio: David T. Sovine, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. & 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
SECONDARY INSTRUCTION & STUDENT SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
SAFETY & SECURITY/RISK MANAGEMENT
TESTING & ACCOUNTABILITY
CURRICULUM, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION, & IMPROVEMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATION
LEGAL COUNSEL
OPERATIONS
FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TRANSPORTATION
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Ex officio: James S. Klauber, Sr., Ed.D., President, Hagerstown Community College
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND HAGERSTOWN
FREE LIBRARY
Ex officio: Jenny L. Bakos, Director, Washington County Free Library
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. (Jan., March, May, Sept., Nov.), also 3rd Tuesday in July
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.
Kaye E. Robucci, Election Director (240) 313-2050; fax: (240) 313-2062
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING
DEPARTMENT OF WATER QUALITY
Diana M. Gaviria, M.D., Deputy Health Officer & Medical Director (240) 313-3260
HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
ADDICTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Melissa Bartles; Rick Rock; April Rouzer. Terms expire 2012.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Gregory B. Murray
Ex officio: Brett R. Wilson, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Mark D. Thomas, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Melissa A. Williams, President, Board of Education; Rebecca R. Hogamier, designee of Health Officer; Stephanie Andrews, designee of Director of Social Services; Regina M. (Gina) Cirincion, State's Attorney; Charles Bailey, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Robert G. Leatherman, Jr., designee of Sheriff; Ricky E. Growden, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Jackie McDonnell, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation; Martin V. S. (Van) Evans, Warden, Detention Center.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
ADMINISTRATION
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY [Washington County Mental Health Authority, Inc.]
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
NURSING
PERSONNEL
PUBLIC INFORMATION
County Office Building, 33 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
ELECTRICAL BOARD OF EXAMINERS & SUPERVISORS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Vaun Marie Miles-Swain, Administrator
DIVISION OF PLAN REVIEW & PERMITTING
PLUMBING & MECHANICAL BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Monday, 3:00 p.m. (Jan., March., May, Nov.)
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Meetings: last Tuesday, 12:00 noon (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.)
WESTERN MARYLAND CONSORTIUM [WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD]
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner
Meetings: quarterly, as needed
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION BOARD
Meetings: as needed
ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
DIVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner
Meetings: 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
OPERATIONS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
REAL PROPERTY
CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
PLAN REVIEW & PERMITTING DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
PERMITS
PLAN REVIEW
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 4:30 p.m.
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 3:00 p.m. (except July, Nov.)
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
PARKS & FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
TRANSIT DEPARTMENT
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
© Copyright Maryland State Archives
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: http://wcpsmd.com/school-board
Melissa A. Williams, President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2024
Stanley E. Stouffer, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2024
Darrell E. Evans,* 2022
*(sworn in Dec. 1, 2020, to replace Jacqueline B. Fischer, who resigned Oct. 6, 2020)
Michael L. Guessford, 2022
Linda J. Murray, 2022
Pieter S. Bickford, 2024
April Zentmeyer, Ed.D., 2024
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
David T. Sovine, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2026
10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-2800, (301) 766-2816
e-mail: dasovine@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/
SCHOOL SECURITY TASK FORCE
David T. Sovine, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Douglas W. Mullendore, Co-Chair
John F. Barr; Victor V. Brito; Ibrahim Diallo; Wayne K. Keefer; Stanley E. Stouffer; Melissa A. Williams.
April E. Bishop, Deputy Superintendent (301) 766-2926; e-mail: bishoapr@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/deputy-superintendent
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION & COUNSELING
Jana Palmer, Executive Director (301) 766-2988; e-mail: palmejan@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/elementary-instruction
Richard P. Akers, Executive Director (301) 766-8604; e-mail: akersric@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/secondary-instruction
Theresa Baker, Director (301) 766-8784; e-mail: bakerthe@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/human-resources
Erin Anderson, Communications Officer (301) 766-2996; e-mail: andereri@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/public-information
Steven L. Ganley, Manager (301) 766-8757; e-mail: ganleste@wcps.k12.md.us
Maureen C. Margevich, Supervisor (301) 766-2847; e-mail: margemau@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/testing-accountability
Peggy A. Pugh, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer (301) 766-2920; e-mail: pughpeg@wcps.k12.md.us
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Vacancy, Chief Operations Officer (301) 766-2944
web: http://wcpsmd.com/instructional-technology
Jeffrey S. Gladhill, Director (301) 766-8605; e-mail: gladhjef@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/special-education
Anthony J. Trotta, Esq., Chief Legal Counsel (301) 766-2946; e-mail: trottant@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/office-legal-counsel
Jeffrey M. Proulx, Chief Operating Officer (301) 766-2827; e-mail: prouljef@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/budget-finance
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
Mark J. Mills, Director (301) 766-2978; e-mail: millsmar@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/facilities-maintenance-operations
Robert H. Rollins III, Director (301) 766-2982; e-mail: rollirob@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/facilities-planning-development
Michael Embly, Supervisor (301) 766-2896; e-mail: emblymi@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/food-nutrition-services
Robert Alton, Director (301) 766-2852; e-mail: altonrob@wcps.k12.md.us
Robert Alton, Supervisor (301) 766-2870; e-mail: altonrob@wcps.k12.md.us
Bryan Johnson, Supervisor (301) 766-2904; e-mail: johnsbry@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/transportation
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
James S. Klauber, Sr., Ed.D., President (240) 500-2233, (240) 500-2000
11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742 - 6590
e-mail: jklauber@hagerstowncc.edu
web: www.hagerstowncc.edu/BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
web: www.hagerstowncc.edu/about-hcc/president/board
Austin S. Abraham, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2026
Carolyn Williams Brooks, 2023; John D. Williamson, 2024; L. William Proctor, Jr., Esq., 2025; Gregory I. Snook, 2025; Thomas C. Newsomer, 2027; Paula A. Lampton, 2028.
Mark C. Halsey, Executive Director
32 West Washington St., Hagerstown MD 21740
(240) 527-2727
e-mail: mchalsey@hagerstown.usmd.edu
web: www.hagerstown.usmd.edu/
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Appointed by Chancellor, University System of Maryland to 3-year terms:
Peter E. Perini, Sr., Chair (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term)
Jenny L. Bakos, Director (301) 739-3250
100 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
web: www.washcolibrary.org/
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of Trustees to 6-year terms:
Stephen Schutte, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 3-year term), 2028
Albert J. Martin, 2024; Laurie Bender, 2026; Judith Chambers, 2026; Kimberly Hasley, 2026; Zachary Kieffer, 2026; Kristine McGee, 2026; Aaron Peteranecz, 2026; Katherine M. Oliver, 2028.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Martin A. Lumm (R), President (chosen by Board), 2023
William G. Blazes, Jr. (D); Tammy E. Downin (D); Connie L. Mozingo (R); James P. Schultheis (R). Terms expire 2023.
County Office Building, 35 West Washington St., Suite 101, Hagerstown, MD 21740 - 4834
e-mail: washco.elections@maryland.gov
web:
www.washco-mdelections.org/EMPLOYMENT
ONE-STOP JOB CENTER
Charles Hunt, Regional Administrator (301) 393-8200; fax: (301) 791-4673
14 North Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: charles.hunt@maryland.gov
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/west/
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 723-2000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtmlENVIRONMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Jeremy C. Mose, Director (240) 313-2600
16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, MD 21795
e-mail: jmose@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/enviromental-management/
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Eric Sarmiento, 2020; Rebecca Beecroft, 2022; Dennis Cumbie, 2022; Merle Holsinger, 2022; Aline Novak, 2022.
Clifford J. Engle, Deputy Director (240) 313-2790
e-mail: cengle@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/solid-waste-recycling/
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Davina Yutzy, Deputy Director (240) 313-2600
web: www.washco-md.net/water-quality/
HEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Earl E. Stoner, Health Officer (240) 313-3260
1302 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742
e-mail: earl.stoner@maryland.gov
web: https://washcohealth.org/
e-mail: diana.gaviria@maryland.gov
BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
ADVISORY COMMISSION TO BOARD OF HEALTH
Rebecca R. Hogamier, Director (240) 313-3283
e-mail: rebecca.hogamier@maryland.gov
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Jennifer L. Bricker, Chair (240) 313-2595; e-mail: jennifer.bricker@mdcourts.gov
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Daniel C. Triplett, Director (240) 313-3218
e-mail: daniel.triplett@maryland.gov
Victoria Sterling, Director (240) 313-3310
e-mail: wchd.bhs@maryland.gov
Laila Bunker, Director (240) 313-3290
e-mail: wchd.nrs@maryland.gov
Sara Lou Trescott, Director (240) 313-3400; fax: (301) 313-3424
e-mail: wchd.eh@maryland.gov
Roderick A. MacRae, Director (240) 313-3250
e-mail: rod.macrae@maryland.gov
Cindy B. Laugelli, Director (240) 313-3227
e-mail: cindy.laugelli@maryland.gov
Frank Marshall (Rick) Rock, Executive Director & Director of Adult Services (301) 739-2490; fax: (301) 739-2250
339 East Antietam St., Suite 5, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: rickr@wcmha.org
web: www.wcmha.org/
Rhonda Reid, Director (240) 313-3229
e-mail: rhonda.reid1@maryland.gov
Jessica Schoppert, Director (240) 313-3489
e-mail: jessica.schoppert@maryland.gov
Danielle R. Stahl, Public Information Officer (240) 313-3320
e-mail: danielle.stahl@maryland.gov
LAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Kirk C. Downey, Esq., County Attorney (240) 313-2230
County Administration Building, Room 213
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: kdowney@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/county-attorney/
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Brian Hutchison Esq., Acting District Public Defender (301) 791-4735; fax: (301) 739-8061
81 West Franklin St., Suite A, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: brian.hutchison@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/washington
![[photo, County Office Building, 33 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wa/images/1198-1-765.jpg)
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Regina M. (Gina) Cirincion,* State's Attorney, 2022
*(sworn in Dec. 31, 2021, to replace Charles P. Strong, Jr. (R), who resigned Dec. 31, 2021)
County Office Building, Room 302
33 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 - 4879
(240) 313-2000; e-mail: gcirincion@washco-md.net
web: www2.washco-md.net/sao/index.shtm
LICENSING
BUILDING CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Richard Eichelberger; Terry Feiser; Rebecca Gander; Michael Gehr; Les Grim; Ashley Holloway; Larry Iseminger; Daniel Matonak; Blaine Mowen; Frank Quillen; Carl Vogel.
Staff: Christa Hays (240) 313-2485; e-mail: chays@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/permitting/permitting-bds/permitting-electricboard/
Daniel Sterling, 2021; Robert J. Kochera, 2022; Steven Ryan, 2022; Charles E. Shindle, Jr.; 2022; Terry Molnar, 2023.
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Robert J. Buczkowski, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2027
Richard F. Newman, 2023; Alan J. Levin, 2025.
148 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-4591
web: www.wcliquorboard.com/
web: www.washco-md.net/plan-review-permitting/
(240) 313-2460
web: www.washco-md.net/permitting/permitting-bds/permitting-hvacbd/
Arnold Eby; Gary Price; Charles Semler; Brian Tana; William K. Vantz; Benjamin Ebersole, 2024; Michael Wathen, 2024.
2nd Monday, 3:00 p.m. (July, Sept.)
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
James Harris, Secretary; e-mail: jim.harris@maryland.gov
Judith W. Niedzielski, Chair
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Susan Small, Director (240) 313-2280, (240) 313-2287; fax: (240) 313-2281
County Administration Building, Suite 1401
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 - 4710
e-mail: ssmall@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/business-development/
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Debora K. Gilbert, Director (301) 791-3164, (301) 791-3076, ext. 124; fax: (301) 790-3502
e-mail: dgilbert@westernmarylandconsortium.org
web: http://westernmarylandconsortium.org/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jill L. Baker, Director (240) 313-2433; fax: (240) 313-2431
120 West Washington St., 2nd floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jbaker@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Justin Mayhue, 2019; Robert Murphy, 2019; Christopher Vincent, 2019; Vernell Doyle, 2020; Jane Hershey, 2020; Perry Jamieson, 2020; John Powell, 2020; John Schildt, 2020; George Anikis, 2021; Michael Barnhart, 2021; Landon Grove, 2021; Michael Wasiljov, 2021; Howard Ford, 2023.
(301) 432-2438
Jennifer D. Kinzer, Deputy Director (240) 313-2441
e-mail: jkinzer@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/
PLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/planning-commission/
Clinton H. Wiley, Chair (chosen by Commission in March, 1-year term), 2023
Robert E. (BJ) Goetz, Jr., 2022; Dennis E. Reeder, 2023; David H. Kline, 2024; Jeffrey Semler, 2025; Theresa M. Shank, 2027.
PUBLIC SAFETY
ANIMAL CONTROL
Kimberly Intino, Executive Director (301) 733-2060
e-mail: kintino@hswcmd.org
web: http://hswcmd.org/
ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY
Staff: Sandy Schulte (240) 313-2467; e-mail: sschulte@washco-md.net
Adam Greivell, Esq., Chair (chosen by Authority, 1-year term), 2013
Brittany Blankenship, 2020; Gary Kauffman, 2020; Daniel Mackley, 2022; Travis Poole, 2022; Edward Wumb, 2022; Ashley Schweinhart (alternate), 2020.
Appointed by Governor:
Charles T. (Tom) Brown, Jr., Manager (240) 313-4372
e-mail: cbrown@washco-md.net
R. David Hayes, Director (240) 313-4363; fax: (240) 313-2901
16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, MD 21795
e-mail: rhayes@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/emergency-services/
EMERGENCY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
C. Kingsley Poole, Chair, 2021
Oley Griffith, 2020; Ronald Horn, 2020; Michael Hosier, 2020; Brooke Grossman, 2021; Richard Hopkins, 2021; Kathryn Powderly, 2021; Gary Farrell, 2022; Robert (Dwayne) Lunsford, 2022.
Bardona J. Woods, Assistant Director (240) 313-2906
e-mail: bwoods@washco-md.net
ADMINISTRATION
Jennifer L. Swisher, Deputy Director (240) 313-4368; e-mail: jswisher@washco-md.net
Alan S. Crawford, Deputy Director (240) 313-4373; e-mail: acrawford@washco-md.net
David Chisholm, Assistant Director (240) 313-4367
e-mail: dchisholm@washco-md.net
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Jason M. Mowbray, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 766-3888; fax: (301) 766-3889
18345 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Drive, Suite 240, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: msp.osfmwro@maryland.gov
PUBLIC WORKS
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director (240) 313-2418
80 West Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Todd Moser, Administrator (240) 313-2460; fax: (240) 313-2401; e-mail: tmoser@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/engineering/real-prop-admin/
Richard K. Eichelberger, Jr., Director & Code Official (240) 313-2480; fax: (240) 313-2401
e-mail: reichelberger@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/construction-div/
Scott Hobbs, Director (240) 313-2407; fax: (240) 313-2401
e-mail: shobbs@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/engineering/
Ashley Holloway, Director & Zoning Administrator (240) 313-2443; fax: (240) 313-2461
e-mail: aholloway@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/plan-review-permitting/
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Staff: vacancy (240) 313-2469
web: www.washco-md.net/plan-review-permitting/zoning-appeals/
Paul W. Fulk, Chair, 2022
Jay Miller, 2018; John Cohill, 2019; William Gower, 2021; Michael Zampelli, 2022. Alternates: Tracie Felker, 2019; John D. Rinehart, 2019; Robert Myers, 2022.
Rebecca (Becky) Gander, Chief of Permits (240) 313-2466
e-mail: rgander@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/permitting/
Cody L. Shaw, Chief of Plan Review (240) 313-2442
e-mail: cshaw@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/plan-review/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Andrew Eshleman, Director (240) 313-2252; fax: (240) 313-2251
County Administration Building, Room 238
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: aeshleman@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public-works/
BLACK ROCK GOLF COURSE
Vacancy, Director (240) 313-2816
20025 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742
web: www.blackrockgolfcourse.com/
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC GOLF CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Matthew Dick, 2020; Scott Landis, 2020; Roy Lorshbaugh, 2020; Scott Matheny, 2021; Richard Block, 2022.
Garrison Plessinger, Director (240) 313-2777
18434 Showalter Road, Suite 1, Hagerstown, MD 21742 - 1381
e-mail: gplessinger@washco-md.net
web: www.flyhagerstown.com/
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Gary E. Bockrath, 2020; Rob Ferree, 2020; Robert E. (BJ) Goetz, Jr., 2020; Michael J. Hough, 2020; Norman Morin, 2020; John (Jack) Miller, 2021.
3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. (Dec.)
Vacancy, Director (240) 313-2720; fax: (301) 791-2897
601 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
web: www.washco-md.net/highways/
John Penenesi, Deputy Director (240) 313-2703
1307 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jpenenesi@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/parks-facilities/
RECREATION & PARKS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Kevin D. Cerrone, Director (240) 313-2750
e-mail: kcerrone@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/transit/
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