ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
David A. Eberly, Acting County Administrator (301) 777-2427
e-mail: deberly@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/admin/contact_info.htm

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Jerry L. Frantz, Director (301) 777-5916
e-mail: finance@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/finance/finance.html

GAMING OFFICE
Gerald M. Joy, Administrator (301) 722-5510
e-mail: gaming@allconet.org

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Elizabeth A. (Beth) Thomas, Coordinator (301) 777-2088
e-mail: bthomas@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/tech

TAX & UTILITIES OFFICE
William F. Lashbaugh III, Supervisor (301) 777-5965
e-mail: blashbaugh@allconet.org

HUMAN RESOURCES (PERSONNEL) OFFICE
Brian P. Westfall, Director (301) 777-2190
e-mail: bwestfall@allconet.org

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES [head start & early head start]
Michelle S. Howard, Director (301) 724-2547
441 North Centre St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: mhoward@allconet.org

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
David A. Eberly, Director

HOUSING SERVICES
Mary Jane Bonser, Chief (301) 777-2372
Courthouse, 30 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: mjbonser@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/housing/

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES [permits & enforcement]
James A. Squires, Chief (301) 777-5951
e-mail: jsquires@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/permits/

PLANNING SERVICES
Phillip R. Hager, Planning Coordinator (301) 777-2199, ext. 400
e-mail: phil.hager@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/plan/contact_info.htm

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Philip R. Hager, Executive Director (301) 777-2199, ext. 400; e-mail: phil.hager@allconet.org

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
E. William DuVall II, Chair (chosen by Commission in Feb., 1-year term), 2011
Edward T. Robinette, Sr., 2009; Rodger L. Uphold, 2009; William R. Davis, Jr., 2010; George W. Stimmel, 2010; N. Lois Crossland, 2011; Charles F. Norris, 2012; two vacancies.

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

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER SERVICES
Tammy Lawson, Director (301) 777-5970, ext. 143
e-mail: tlawson@allconet.org

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Cumberland Senior Citizens' Center
19 Frederick St., Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5970, ext. 110

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Susan Malone, Director (301) 777-5970, ext. 135
19 Frederick St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: smalone@allconet.org

Department of Housing and Community Resources, 19 Frederick St., Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
Richard E. Paulman, Ed.D., Director (301) 784-7000, (301) 784-7099; fax: (301) 784-7222
P. O. Box 1420
1 Frederick St., Cumberland, MD 21501 - 1420
e-mail: dpaulman@dhr.state.md.us
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/county/allegany/

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN (Allegany & Garrett Counties)
Allegany County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Carmen B. Jackson, Chair (chosen by Board), 2010
one vacancy

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
E. William DuVall, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2010
Debra Aymot, 2009; Nancy Forlifer, 2009; Natalie Tenaglio, 2009; Juanita Andrews, 2010; Kimberly Miltenberger, 2010; Dan H. Lewellen, 2011; Troy Raines, 2011.

Ex officio: Robert M. Hutcheson, County Commissioner

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.

ADMINISTRATION
Royce L. O'Baker, Assistant Director (301) 784-7175
e-mail: robaker@dhr.state.md.us

CHILD SUPPORT
Anita Harpold, Assistant Director (301) 784-7156
e-mail: aharpold@dhr.state.md.us

FAMILY INVESTMENT
William K. Walker, Assistant Director (301) 784-7022
e-mail: bwalker@dhr.state.md.us

SOCIAL SERVICES
Thomas R. Butler, Assistant Director (301) 784-7068
e-mail: tbutler@dhr.state.md.us

John J. Sangiovanni, Assistant Director (301) 784-7102
e-mail: jsangiov@dhr.state.md.us

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth, & family services]
Kathryn E. Delaney, Executive Director (301) 777-2008
P. O. Box 2235
128 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, MD 21503 - 2235
e-mail: kdelaney@allconet.org
web: http://lmb.allconet.org

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Jane M. Dawson, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2010
Karen A. Treber, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2010
Thomas G. Striplin, 2010
Jeffrey T. Metz, 2012
C. Fred Sloan, Ed.D., 2012

Elected by Convention of Allegany County Association of Student Councils in July to 1-year term: Alex Shin, student (nonvoting), 2009

Ex officio: James J. Stakem, President, Board of County Commissioners; David A. Cox, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools.

Board of Education, 108 Washington St., Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m., work session)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
David A. Cox, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2013
108 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2037
e-mail: dcox@allconet.org
web: www.boe.allconet.org

ADMINISTRATION
James M. Smith, Assistant Superintendent (301) 759-2033; e-mail: jimsmith@allconet.org

FACILITIES
Vincent G. Montana, Director (301) 759-2830; e-mail: vgmontana@allconet.org

FINANCE
Randall P. Bittinger, Director (301) 759-2024; e-mail: rbittinger@allconet.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
James M. Smith, Director (301) 759-2033; e-mail: jimsmith@allconet.org

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Nilufer H. (Nil) Grove, Director (301) 759-2070; e-mail: ngrove@allconet.org

MAINTENANCE & SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
William J. (Jay) Marley, Supervisor (301) 722-4968; e-mail: jmarley@allconet.org

SCHOOL & NUTRITION SERVICE
Stephen R. Wilson, Supervisor (301) 722-0636; e-mail: srwilson@allconet.org

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Jay W. Walbert, Director (301) 729-3773; e-mail: jwalbert@allconet.org

INSTRUCTION
Janet S. Wilson, Assistant Superintendent (301) 759-2053; e-mail: jtwilson@allconet.org

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Robert C. McKenzie, Director (301) 759-2046; e-mail: rmckenzie@allconet.org

SECONDARY EDUCATION
Karen J. Bundy, Director (301) 759-2008; e-mail: kbundy@allconet.org

SOCIAL STUDIES & SUMMER SCHOOL
Robert D. (Daniel) Whetzel, Acting Supervisor (301) 759-2049; e-mail: dwhetzel@allconet.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION & STUDENT SERVICES
Sheree H. Witt, Director (301) 759-2064; e-mail: switt@allconet.org

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Craig P. Schutz, Director (301) 759-2007; e-mail: cschutz@allconet.org

ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Bruce Exstrom, Ed.D., President (301) 784-5270
12401 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2596
e-mail: bexstrom@allegany.edu
web: www.allegany.edu

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Kim B. Leonard, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 6-year term), 2010
Victor R. Felipa, M.D., 2009; Jane A. Belt, 2011; James J. Ortiz, 2012; Barry P. Ronan, 2012; John J. McMullen, Jr., 2013. Joyce K. Lapp, 2014.

Ex officio: Bruce Exstrom, Ed.D., President, Allegany College

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

LIBRARY SYSTEM
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
John E. Taube, Director (301) 777-1200
31 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: jtaube@allconet.org
web: www.alleganycountylibrary.info

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Jeffrey S. Getty, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 5-year term), 2012
Sandra Grandstaff, 2010; Barbara Leasure, 2011; William Bingman, Ed.D., 2013; Kathy Rogers, 2013; Mary Beth Young, 2013.

Ex officio: John E. Taube, Director, Library System

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Patricia E. Malloy (D), President (chosen by Board), 2011
Georgia M. Martin (D); JoAnn Spiker (R). Substitutes: Lionel F. Baker (D); Richard L. DeVore, Jr. (R). Terms expire 2011.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Catherine O. Davis, Administrator (301) 777-5931; fax: (301) 777-2430
County Office Building, Suite 213, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2803
e-mail: elections@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/elections/election_home.htm

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ONE-STOP JOB CENTER
David F. Kennedy, Supervisor (301) 777-1221, ext. 308; fax: (301) 784-1702
McMullen Building, 138 Baltimore St., Suite 102, Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: dkennedy@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/alle/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 723-2000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.html

One-Stop Job Center [Job Service], McMullen Building, 138 Baltimore St., Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Sue V. Raver, M.D., Health Officer (301) 759-5000, (301) 759-5001; fax: (301) 777-5674
P. O. Box 1745
12501 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 21501 - 1745
e-mail: sraver@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.alleganyhealthdept.com/

Patrick J. Panuska, Deputy Health Officer (301) 759-5007
e-mail: panuskap@dhmh.state.md.us

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Staff: Carey L. Moffatt (301) 759-5269; e-mail: clmoffatt@yahoo.com

Sue V. Raver, M.D., Chair (chosen by Council)

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Jim Brenneman; Robert Cassidy; B. Renee Conner, J.D.; Jane Dawson; Spencer F. Deakin, Ph.D.; Chris Delaney; Lorelee M. Farrell; Michael Lewis; Carey Moffatt; Jeff O'Neal; James Pyles; Nancy Schrock; Cindy Shockey-Smith; Rodger D. Simons. Terms expire 2012.

Ex officio: Gary G. Leasure, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Edward A. Malloy, Jr., District Administrative Judge, District Court; Dale R. Lewis, designee of Board of County Commissioners; Jeffrey T. Metz, designee of President, Board of Education; Sue V. Raver, M.D., Health Officer; Richard E. Paulman, Ed.D., Director of Social Services; Michael O. Twigg, Esq., State's Attorney; Michael R. Burkey, Esq., District Public Defender; David A. Goad, Sheriff; Wayne Sloan, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Mark Moessinger, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 1st Friday, 8:30 a.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Carol A. Mason, Director (301) 759-5003
e-mail: masonc@dhmh.state.md.us

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Rodger D. Simons, Director (301) 759-5060
e-mail: rodgersimons@yahoo.com

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Brian P. Dicken, Director (301) 759-5041
e-mail: envhlth@hereintown.net
web: www.alleganyhealthdept.com/envhealth/index.html

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Kristi L. Wilson, Director (301) 759-5235
e-mail: jrowan@dhmh.state.md.us

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS OFFICE
Lesa A. Diehl, Director (301) 759-5075
e-mail: mhso@hereintown.net
web: www.hereintown.net/~mhso

NURSING & PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES
Carole A. Kenny, R.N., Director (301) 759-5111
e-mail: ckenny@dhmh.state.md.us

NUTRITION & WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) SERVICES
Jennifer L. Wilson, Director (301) 759-5021
e-mail: allegany_wic_jenn@yahoo.com

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
William M. Rudd, Esq., County Attorney (301) 777-5823
County Office Building, Suite 401, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2803
e-mail: co_attorney@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/attorney/contact_info.htm

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Michael R. Burkey, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 777-2142
248 North Mechanic St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: mburkey@opd.state.md.us

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Michael O. Twigg, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2010
59 Prospect Square, Suite 111, Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5962
e-mail: motwigg@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/sao/sao_home.htm

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Governor to 6-year terms:
Gerald C. Delaney, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2011
Michael W. Griffith, 2013; Frederick J. Hill, 2015.

County Office Building, Suite 202, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2803
(301) 724-6485

PERMITS & ENFORCEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Matthew W. Diaz, Director (301) 777-5967; 1-800-555-4080 (toll free)
County Office Building, Suite 414, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2803
e-mail: mdiaz@allconet.org
web: www.alleganyworks.org
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Barbara G. Buehl, Director (301) 777-5138; (301) 777-5132; 1-800-425-2067 (toll-free)
12 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: reba1@herintown.net
web: www.mdmountainside.com

PLANNING SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
W. Stephen Young, Director (301) 777-5933
County Office Building, Suite 300, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2803
e-mail: syoung@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/pworks/acpwd_welcome.htm

ENGINEERING DIVISION
Kevin T. Beachy, County Engineer (301) 777-5933
e-mail: kbeachy@allconet.org

ROADS DIVISION
James Lashley, Chief (301) 777-5955
e-mail: jlashley@allconet.org

TRANSIT DIVISION
James Stafford, Chief (301) 722-6360
e-mail: jstafford@allconet.org

UTILITIES DIVISION
Mark Yoder, Chief (301) 777-5942
e-mail: myoder@allconet.org

PUBLIC SAFETY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, HOMELAND SECURITY & BUREAU OF POLICE
Gary E. Moore, Director (301) 876-9155, ext. 110
e-mail: gmoore@allconet.org
web: http://www.gov.allconet.org/dpshs/index.htm
BUREAU OF POLICE
Gary E. Moore, Chief (301) 876-9155, ext. 110
e-mail: gmoore@allconet.org

J. Robert Dick, Deputy Chief (301) 777-1000; (301) 876-9155, ext. 103
e-mail: rdick@allconet.org

ANIMAL CONTROL
Camille R. Carrico, Manager (301) 777-5930
716 Furnace St. extended, Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: animal-control@allconet.org
web: www.gov.allconet.org/animal/ac_welcome.htm

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Governor:
Richard L. DeVore, Jr., Chief (301) 876-9155, ext. 100; (301) 777-5908; fax: (301) 777-8196
e-mail: acema@allconet.org
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Steven J. Kesner, Chief (301) 777-5908
e-mail: sjkesner@allconet.org

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Jason M. Mowbray, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 729-5021
Maryland State Police Barrack C, 1125 National Highway, Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: osfmuro@mdsp.org

TRANSIT DIVISION
James S. Stafford, Chief (301) 722-6360; fax: (301) 722-0326
1000 Lafayette Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: transit@allconet.org
web: http://gov.allconet.org/act/index.html

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