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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Governmental Center [now Potomac Building] (view from Leonard Hall Drive), Leonardtown, Maryland, April 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Administration |
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Employment |
Health |
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Elaine M. Kramer, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1200
e-mail: elaine.kramer@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/finance
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Susan L. Sabo, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1100
e-mail: susan.sabo@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/hro/vacancy
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Robert Kelly, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1009
e-mail: robert.kelly@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/it
COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Jannette P. Norris (D), County Treasurer, 2010
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4472
e-mail: jannette.norris@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/countytreasurer
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES]
Ella May Russell, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2009
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
County representative: C. Bennett Connelly, 2012
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 5:15 p.m.
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by qualified students of County public school system to 1-year term: Kate Rocheteau, student (nonvoting), 2009
Ex officio: Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.; last Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
HUMAN RESOURCES
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION, ADMINISTRATION & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SECONDARY INSTRUCTION, ADMINISTRATION & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT SERVICES
Ex officio (nonvoting): Wayne E. Clark, Executive Director, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland; Rear Admiral Steven R, Eastburg, U.S.N. Commander, Aircraft Division, Naval Air Warfare Center; Robert R. Shaller, Ph.D., designee of County Administrator.
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
Board of Elections, 41650 Tudor Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, May 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Brenda C. Burch, Election Director (301) 475-7844; fax: (301) 475-4077
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: Karen H. Abrams, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; John F. Slade, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; vacancy, designee of Board of County Commissioners; Salvatore L. Raspa, Ed.D., Chair, Board of Education; William B. Icenhower, M.D., Health Officer; Ella May Russell, Director of Social Services; Richard D. Fritz, Esq., State's Attorney; Keith J. Gross, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Timothy K. Cameron, Sheriff; Daniel Schaidt, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Diann Garner, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
HEALTH SERVICES
PUBLIC DEFENDER
STATE'S ATTORNEY
E. Patricia Insley, Administrator (301) 475-7844, ext. 1600
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
HOUSING AUTHORITY
TOURISM DIVISION
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT
PERMITS
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
AIRPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
FIRE MARSHAL
PARK DIVISION
RECREATION DIVISION
WICOMICO GOLF COURSE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Lori Jennings-Harris, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1070
P. O. Box 653
Garvey Senior Center, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: lori.harris@co.saint-marys.md.us
COMMISSION ON AGING
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Deborah B. Barker, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1064
e-mail: debbie.barker@co.saint-marys.md.us
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
C. Bennett Connelly, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1681
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: bennett.connellystmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/humanservices
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Cynthia A. Brown, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1846
e-mail: cynthia.brown@co.saint-marys.md.us
Jamie B. Jones, Executive Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1686
e-mail: jamie.jones@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: http://stmarys.md.networkofcare.org/family/home
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
Ella May Russell, Director (240) 895-7000, (240) 895-7173
P. O. Box 509
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0509
e-mail: erussel@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/stmarys.htmCITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Michele Burnette, Chair (chosen by Board), 2009
Mary Elizabeth Gay, 2009; Linda A. Mullins, 2009; four vacancies.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Clair M. Kollar, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2011
Richard Buckler, 2009; James O. Farrell, 2009; Judy Gilman, 2010; George Ennis, 2012; Susan Fowler, 2012; Ronald D. Pope, 2012; one vacancy.
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 475-5511, ext. 9
e-mail: boe@mail.smcps.org
William M. Mattingly, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 4-year term), Dist. 3, 2010
Cathy Allen, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 4-year term), Dist. 2, 2012
Salvatore L. Raspa, Ed.D., Dist. 1, 2010
Mary M. Washington, Dist. 4, 2012
Marilyn Crosby, At Large, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2009
P. O. Box 641
23610 Moakley St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0641
(301) 475-5511, ext. 9
e-mail: mjmartirano@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.orgPUBLIC INFORMATION
Zena M. Thomas, Public Information Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 193; e-mail: zmthomas@smcps.orgFISCAL SERVICES
Gregory V. Nourse, Chief Financial Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 173; e-mail: gnourse@smcps.org
Edward T. Weiland, Ph.D., Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 169; e-mail: hrd@smcps.orgDIVISION OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Linda N. Dudderar, Chief Academic Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 108; e-mail: ljdudderar@smcps.orgACADEMIC SUPPORT
Theo L. Cramer, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 136; e-mail: tlcramer@smcps.org
Charles E. Ridgell III, Ed.D., Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 110; e-mail: cridgell@smcps.org
Kelly M. Hall, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 249; e-mail: kmhall@smcps.org
William C. Caplins, Director of Technology (301) 769-4600, ext. 105; e-mail: billcaplins@smcps.org
Jeffrey A. Maher, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 141; e-mail: jamaher@smcps.org
James Scott Smith, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 139; e-mail: jssmith@smcps.org
Melissa B. Charbonnet, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 200; e-mail: mbcharbonnet@smcps.org
Melissa B. Charbonnet, Executive Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 198; e-mail: mbcharbonnet@smcps.orgDIVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICES
J. Bradley Clements, Chief Operating Officer (301) 475-4256, ext. 7; e-mail: jbclements@smcps.orgCOLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Leonardtown Campus)
Frederico J. Talley, Dean (301) 475-8799
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1758
e-mail: fjtalley@csmd.edu
web: www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/leonardtown/index.htmlSOUTHERN MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER
Appointed by Board of Governors:
Mel D. Powell, Ph.D., Executive Director (301) 737-2500, ext. 202
44219 Airport Drive, California, MD 20619
e-mail: mpowell@smhec.org
web: www.smhec.orgBOARD OF GOVERNORS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Joseph F. Anderson III, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2010
Elfreda M. Mathis, 2001; John McAllister, 2006; Daniel B. Weddle, Ph.D., 2006; Linda W. Lymas, Ed.D., 2007; Karen Acton, 2008; Emily H. Ferren, 2008; Robert Parkinson, 2008; Gene W. Townsend, 2009; Curtis E. Larson, Ph.D., 2011; three vacancies.
LIBRARY SYSTEM
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Kathleen S. Reif, Director (301) 475-2846, ext. 1013
23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 9601
e-mail: kreif@stmalib.org
web: www.stmalib.orgBOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
Alan E. Dillingham, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in Jan., 1-year term), 2010
Janice Briscoe, 2010; Joseph B. Bush, 2011; Joan Springer, 2011; Daniel W. Burris, 2012; Everlyn L. Holland, 2012; Carole Ann Romary, 2012.
ELECTIONS
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BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Robert H. Goldsmith (D), President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2011
Donald L. O'Neal (R); Rebecca J. Wathen (D). Substitutes: Rose V. Frederick (D); Noel T. (Tim) Wood (R). Terms expire 2011.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
P. O. Box 197
41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0197
e-mail: brenda.burch@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/supervisorofelectionsEMPLOYMENT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND WORKFORCE SERVICES
M. Arlene Butler, Supervisor (301) 475-8300, (301) 475-5595
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: abutler@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/stmarys/
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.htmlHEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
William B. Icenhower, M.D., Health Officer (301) 475-4330, (410) 475-4317; fax: (301) 475-4350
P. O. Box 316
21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0316
e-mail: healthdept@smhd.com
web: www.smchd.orgDRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [DRUG & ALCOHOL ADVISORY COUNCIL]
Staff: Susan Bergmann (301) 475-4340; e-mail: sbergmann@smhd.com
C. Bennett Connelly, Chair (chosen by Council)
Walter Biscoe, 2008; C. Bennett Connelly, 2008; Larry Harvey, 2008; Kathleen O'Brien, Ph.D., 2008; Fr. Paul S. Tipton, 2008; Alexis Zoss, 2008; two vacancies.
ADMINISTRATION
Tracy L. Kubinec, Deputy Health Officer (301) 475-4377, (301) 475-4305
e-mail: kubinect@smhd.comENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Daryl W. Calvano, Director (301) 475-4321, (301) 475-4335; e-mail: calvanod@smhd.com
Nancy S. Luginbill, R.N., Director of Nursing (301) 475-3616, (301) 475-4394; e-mail: luginbilln@smhd.com
LAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Christy Holt Chesser, County Attorney (301) 475-4200, ext. 1700
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: christy.chesser@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/countyattorney/index.asp
Appointed by Public Defender:
John R. Getz, Esq., Supervising Attorney (301) 880-2830
P. O. Box 653
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: jgetz@opd.state.md.us
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Richard D. Fritz, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2010
P. O. Box 1755
Court Square Building, 22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1755
(301) 475-4590, ext. 3
e-mail: richard.fritz@co.saint-marys.md.us
LICENSING
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE BOARD
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Moses P. Saldana, Jr., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2012
Betty W. Currie, 2010; Linda Palchinsky, 2010; Adam G. Morgan, 2012; Max Patrick Thomas Sacks, Sr., 2012.
P. O. Box 653
41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: patricia_insley@co.saint-marys.md.us
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Robert R. Schaller, Ph.D., Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1406
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: bob.shaller@stmarysmd.com
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/decd/AGRICULTURE & SEAFOOD DIVISION
Donna K. Sasscer, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1402
e-mail: donna.sasscer@stmarysmd.com
Hans Welch, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1407
e-mail: hans.welch@stmarysmd.com
Dennis L. Nicholson, Executive Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1434
e-mail: dennis.nicholson@stmarysmd.com
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/housing/index.asp
Carolyn J. Laray, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1404
e-mail: carolyn.laray@stmarysmd.com
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/tourism/index.htm
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Canada geese near Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland, May 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Derick P. Berlage, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1503
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: derick.berlage@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/lugm/index.aspPLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Nov. to 5-year terms:
Stephen T. Reeves, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2012
Martin A. Siebert, 2009; Lawrence A. Chase, 2010; A. Merl Evans, Jr., 2010; Brandon Hayden, 2010; Susan P. McNeill, 2010; Shelby P. Guazzo, 2012.
ADMINISTRATION
Amber L. Guy, Office Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1503
e-mail: amber.guy@co.saint-marys.md.us
Jeffrey Jackman, Senior Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 1541
e-mail: jeff.jackman@co.saint-marys.md.us
Robert E. Bowles, Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 1522
e-mail: bob.bowles@co.saint-marys.md.us
Adam T. Knight, Deputy Code Official & Code Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1582
e-mail: adam.knight@co.saint-marys.md.us
Harry E. Knight, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1560
e-mail: harry.knight@co.saint-marys.md.us
Yvonne Chaillet, Zoning Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1523
e-mail: yvonne.chaillet@co.saint-marys.md.usDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
George A. Erichsen, Director (301) 863-8400
P. O. Box 508
44825 St. Andrew's Church Road, California, MD 20619 - 0508
e-mail: george.erichsen@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/
George A. Erichsen, Manager (301) 373-5416, ext. 1
44200 Airport Drive, Suite 800, California, MD 20619
e-mail: george.erichsen@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/dpwtemplate.asp?content=operationsmanagercontent.asp
PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
David D. Zylak, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 2111
P. O. Box 653
23090 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: david_zylak@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/emergencycomm/index.aspEMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Shirley Copado, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 2120
e-mail: shirley.copado@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/emergencycomm
Michelle L. Lilly, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 2124
e-mail: michelle.lilly@co.saint-marys.md.usANIMAL CONTROL
Anthony J. Malaspina, Supervisor (301) 475-4200, ext. 2115; e-mail: tony.malaspina@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/emergencycomm/animalcontrol.aspEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Appointed by Governor:
David D. Zylak, Acting Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 2111
e-mail: ema@co.saint-marys.md.us
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Duane K. Svites, 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: dksvites@mdsp.orgRECREATION
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, & PARKS
Philip D. Rollins, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1811
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: phil_rollins@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/
MUSEUM DIVISION
Debra L. Pence, Director (301) 769-3235
e-mail: debra.pence@co.saint-marys.md.us
David M. Guyther, Supervisor (301) 863-6068
e-mail: david.guyther@co.saint-marys.md.us
Arthur C. Shepherd, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1804
e-mail: arthur_shepherd@co.saint-marys.md.us
Patricia Meyers, Manager (301) 884-4601
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