DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

• Network of Care for Veterans & Service Members

Jeffrey Building, 4th floor, 16 Francis St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 260-3838; 1-866-793-1577 (toll free); fax: (410) 216-7928
e-mail: mdveteransinfo@mdva.state.md.us
web: www.mdva.state.md.us/
www.va.gov/healtheligibility (veterans health eligibility)

Korean War veterans, St. Patrick's Day Parade, East Pratt St., Baltimore, Maryland, March 16, 2008. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Jeffrey Building, 16 Francis St., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Wilbert B. Forbes, Sr., Deputy Secretary (410) 260-3843
e-mail: bforbes@mdva.state.md.us

Katharine S. Sonntag, Executive Assistant (410) 260-3838

COUNSEL
Steven G. Hildenbrand, Assistant Attorney General (410) 585-3070

MARYLAND VETERANS COMMISSION

(410) 260-3838

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Chief Warrant Officer Fred L. Shinbur, U.S.A. (ret.), Chair (chosen by Governor), 2011

Raymond H. Glock. Term expires 2008.

Eugene H. Albert; Maj. Cathy S. Hampton (ret.); Alex Ilczuk. Terms expire 2009.

Claude L. Callegary, Esq.; Stephen O. Cunnion; Sgt. Maj. Kenneth L. McCall, Sr., U.S.A. (ret.). Terms expire 2010.

Gordon B. Browning, Ed.D.; Col. Erwin A. Burtnick; James M. Gay, Jr.; William P. Gillette; Thomas B. Insley, Sr.; Marian Cody James; John A. Jarosinski; Col. Harvey T. Kaplan; Ernest E. Law; Capt. William L. Self, U.S.N. (ret.); Leroy E. Thornton; Constance A. Walker. Terms expire 2011.

Paul R. Gunther; Gary D. Knight; John Holmes Meyers, Sr.; Robert Reuter; Thomas D. Wallace; Harry E. Yaukey, Sr.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2012.

Lynn R. Patton. Term expires 2013.

MARYLAND VETERANS HOME COMMISSION

Sharon M. Mattia, Director, Veterans Home Program (301) 884-8171; 1-800-522-8387 (toll free, Maryland); fax: (301) 884-8036
e-mail: vethome@charhall.org
web: www.charhall.org

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms with Senate advice & consent:
Robert M. Johnson, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2013
Col. Mary Rozina Boyd, U.S.A.F. (ret.), Vice-Chair & Secretary, 2011
Kathryn Smith Gleeson, 2009; Maj. Alfred N. Simmons, U.S.A. (ret.), 2009; Thomas J. Vanderhorst, 2009; Capt. John H. Fellowes, U.S.N. (ret.), 2011; Brig. Gen. Warner I. Sumpter, 2011; Thomas L. Davis, 2012; Rev. Calvin Johnson, 2012; Maj. Gen. Andrew H. Anderson, U.S.A. (ret.), 2013; Toni Rae King, 2013.

Ex officio: Martin J. O'Malley, Governor; C. Bernard (Bernie) Fowler, designee of Senate President; John F. Wood, Jr., designee of House Speaker.

WAR MEMORIAL COMMISSION
(formerly H00A0103, and 28.01.01.03)
(410) 396-8013

Wilson J. Thornton, Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission in Sept. to 2-year term), 2012

Appointed by Secretary of Veterans Affairs with Governor's approval to 5-year terms: Harold R. Wright, Jr., M.D., 2009; Edward H. Ballard, 2010; Michael Mooney, 2011; Wilson J. Thornton, Jr., 2012; one vacancy.

Appointed by Mayor of Baltimore to 5-year terms: William B. Proctor, 2008; Norman Johnson, 2009; Earl W. Nesbitt, 2010; John E. Brandau, 2012; one vacancy.

War Memorial Building, 101 North Gay St., Baltimore, Maryland, June 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING
Douglas W. Henley, Executive Director (410) 396-8013; fax: (410) 545-0192
e-mail: warmemorial@verizon.net

FINANCE & PERSONNEL

John R. Kearns, Chief Financial Officer (410) 230-4444, ext. 6460
e-mail: jkearns@mdva.state.md.us

FISCAL SERVICES
Frank R. Martino, Chief (410) 230-4444, ext. 6459
e-mail: frankmartino_47@hotmail.com

PERSONNEL SERVICES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 230-4444

OUTREACH & ADVOCACY

(D55P0011)
FY2010 appropriation: $210,260; authorized positions:
Robert C. Sharps, Director (410) 260-3842
e-mail: bsharps@mdva.state.md.us

Catherine M. (Cate) Conroy, Deputy Director (410) 260-3840
e-mail: cconroy@mdva.state.md.us

CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME
(D55P0005, formerly D56Q00 & 23.17.00)
FY2010 appropriation: $13,469,331; authorized positions:
Sharon M. Mattia, Director (301) 884-8171, ext. 1401
e-mail: smattia@charhall.org

Michael Farr, Deputy Director (301) 884-8171, ext. 1412
e-mail: mfarr@charhall.org

VETERANS CEMETERY PROGRAM
(D55P0002, formerly 23.15.00.02)
FY2010 appropriation: $3,252,490; authorized positions:
Christopher T. Piscitelli, Director, Cemetery & Memorial Programs (410) 923-6981
e-mail: ctpiscitelli@verizon.net

WASHINGTON CEMETERY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
William R. Divelbiss, President (chosen by Board)
David A. Foltz, Ph.D.; John C. Frye. Terms expire 2008.

VETERANS CEMETERIES

ALLEGANY COUNTY (Rocky Gap)
Ronald G. Platt, Superintendent (301) 777-2185; fax: (301) 777-2402
Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, Rocky Gap State Park, 14205 Pleasant Valley Road, NE, Flintstone, MD 21530
e-mail: rplatt@dishmail.net

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY (Crownsville)
Virginia P. (Pat) Ritter, Superintendent (410) 987-6320; fax: (410) 987-3920
Crownsville State Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032
e-mail: vp.ritter@verizon.net

BALTIMORE COUNTY (Garrison Forest)
Kenneth McKisset, Superintendent (410) 363-6090; fax: (410) 363-1533
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
e-mail: kenneth.mckisset@va.gov

DORCHESTER COUNTY (Hurlock)
Bruce W. Webster, Superintendent (410) 943-3420; fax: (410) 943-3680
Eastern Shore State Veterans Cemetery, 6827 East New Market, Ellwood Road, Hurlock, MD 21643
e-mail: brucewebster@amtechpc.com

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY (Cheltenham)
Martin F. Fahey, Superintendent (301) 372-6398; fax: (301) 782-7310
Cheltenham State Veterans Cemetery, P. O. Box 10, 11301 Crain Highway (U.S. Route 301), Cheltenham, MD 20623 - 0010
e-mail: redfahey@verizon.net

VETERANS MEMORIALS & MONUMENTS PROGRAM
(D55P0003, formerly 23.15.00.03)
FY2010 appropriation: $397,799; authorized positions:
Patrick M. Tracy, Assistant Director (410) 354-3550
e-mail: pmtracy@verizon.net

MARYLAND KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL
Canton Waterfront Park, 2903 Boston St., Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 354-3550

MARYLAND VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
Middle Branch Park, 2825 South Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225
(410) 354-3550

MARYLAND WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
Route 450 at Naval Academy Bridge, 1920 Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 354-3550

VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM
(D55P0001, formerly 23.15.00.01)
FY2010 appropriation: $1,105,903; authorized positions:
Paul M. Prozialeck, Director (chosen by Secretary of Veterans Affairs with Commission approval)
(410) 230-4444; 1-800-446-4926 (toll free); fax: (410) 230-4445
e-mail: paul.prozialeck@va.gov

VETERANS APPEALS
E. W. Seabrook Hull, Jr., Chief (410) 230-4444
e-mail: seabrook.hull@va.gov

VETERANS CLAIMS
David Clark, Chief (410) 230-4444
e-mail: dave.clark@va.gov

Cindy A. Smith, Veterans Service Officer (410) 230-4444
e-mail: cindy.a.smith@va.gov

BALTIMORE SERVICE CENTER
David Clark, Veterans Service Officer (410) 230-4444; 1-800-446-4926 (toll free)
G. H. Fallon Federal Building, Room 1231, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201
e-mail: dave.clark@va.gov
fax: (410) 230-4445

G. H. Fallon Federal Building, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, Maryland, April 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CECIL COUNTY
Workforce Center, 1275 West Pulaski Highway, Elkton, MD 21921
American Legion Home, Joseph L. Davis Post 47, 501 St. John St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078

HARFORD COUNTY
Workforce Center, Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014

CUMBERLAND SERVICE CENTER
Susan G. Knisley, Veterans Service Officer (301) 759-5251/2
12501 Willbrook Road, Room 2-014, Cumberland, MD 21502

ALLEGANY COUNTY
American Legion Home, 27 West Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532
Senior Citizens Center, 7 Hanekamp St., Lonaconing, MD 21539
American Legion Post, P. O. Box 155, Washington St., Westernport, MD 21562 - 0155

GARRETT COUNTY
American Legion Post 71 (across from County hospital), P. O. Box 104, Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 - 0104

EASTERN SHORE SERVICE CENTER
Janet C. Thomas, Area Supervisor 1-800-446-4926 (toll free); fax: (410) 221-1834
6827 E. New Market Ellwood Road, Hurlock, MD 21643

CAROLINE COUNTY
Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton, MD 21629

DORCHESTER COUNTY
County Office Building, Room 106, 501 Court Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY
Senior Citizens Building, 4802 Main St., Grasonville, MD 21638

SOMERSET COUNTY
Lower Shore One-Stop Job Market, 917 Mt. Herman Road, Suite 1, Salisbury, MD 21804

TALBOT COUNTY
Career Center, Bay Street Plaza, 301 Bay St., Easton, MD 21601

WICOMICO COUNTY
Lower Shore One-Stop Job Market, 917 Mt. Herman Road, Suite 1, Salisbury, MD 21804

WORCESTER COUNTY
Lower Shore One-Stop Job Market, 917 Mt. Herman Road, Suite 1, Salisbury, MD 21804

FREDERICK SERVICE CENTER
George Kauffman, Veterans Service Officer (301) 694-2155
Multi-Service Center, 100 West Patrick St., Room 2020, Frederick, MD 21701

CARROLL COUNTY
Workforce Center, 125 Airport Drive, Suite 10, Westminster, MD 21157

WASHINGTON COUNTY
One-Stop Job Center, Suite 100, 14 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740

LANDOVER SERVICE CENTER
Garry Brown, Veterans Service Officer (301) 909-6325
425 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Montgomery Works One-Stop Center
South Office Building, 1st floor, Westfield Shoppingtown Mall, 11002 Viers Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
Veterans Affairs Community Clinic, Suite T-4, 7525 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770

ST. MARY'S COUNTY
Garvey Senior Center, Governmental Center Complex, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
Maryland Departments
Maryland Independent Agencies
Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards
Maryland Universities & Colleges
Maryland Counties
Maryland Municipalities
Maryland at a Glance

Maryland Manual On-Line

Search the Manual
e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us