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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County Administration Building, 100 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Administration |
Community Services |
Education |
Elections |
Employment |
Environment |
Health |
Information Technology |
Law Offices |
Licensing |
Planning |
Public Safety |
Recreation |
Transportation |
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
George W. (Bill) Sonnik III, Director (240) 313-2350, (240) 313-2359 (job hotline); fax: (240) 313-2351
e-mail: gsonnik@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/human/human.html
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT
Ronald N. Whitt, Director (240) 313-2262
e-mail: rwhitt@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/it/info.shtm
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Norman H. Bassett, Public Information Officer (240) 313-2077
e-mail: nbassett@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_info/pio.htm
COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Todd L. Hershey (D), County Treasurer, 2010
(240) 313-2110
e-mail: thershey@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/treasurer/treas.shtm
Paul Pittman, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2009
Department of Social Services, 122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by Washington County Association of Student Councils in June to 1-year term: Chelsey Baturin, student (nonvoting), 2010
Ex officio: Elizabeth M. Morgan, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
TESTING & ACCOUNTABILITY
HUMAN RESOURCES
LEGAL COUNSEL
SCHOOL OPERATIONS
SCHOOL MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ex officio: Guy Altieri, Ed.D., President, Hagerstown Community College
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Ex officio: Mary C. Baykan, Director, Washington County Free Library
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. (Jan., March, May, Sept., Nov.), also last Wednesday in July
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Dorothy M. Kaetzel, Election Director (240) 313-2050; fax: (240) 313-2051
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE
DEPARTMENT OF WATER QUALITY
Earl E. Stoner, Chair (240) 313-3260; e-mail: stonere@dhmh.state.md.us
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Deanne Bailey; Melissa Bartles; Ronald Bowers; Cathy Corley; Rebecca R. Hogamier; Charles Mooneyhan; Rick Rock; April Rouzer. Terms expire 2012.
Ex officio: John H. McDowell, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Mark D. Thomas, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Gregory B. Murray, designee of Board of County Commissioners; Donna L. Brightman, designee of President, Board of Education; Earl E. Stoner, Health Officer; Stephanie Andrews, designee of Director of Social Services; Charles P. Strong, Jr., State's Attorney; Charles Bailey, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Robert Leatherman, designee of Sheriff; Richard 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.
ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH PROMOTION, & NUTRITION
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PERSONNEL
PUBLIC INFORMATION
County Office Building, 33 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
148 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Ex officio: John F. Barr, County Commissioner; Robert E. Bruchey II, Mayor of Hagerstown; Deborah A. Everhart, Director, Hagerstown Economic Development Dept.; Robert Garver, Western representative, Department of Business & Economic Development; Richard W. Phoebus, Sr., President, Hagerstown/Washington County Industrial Foundation.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
Timothy R. Troxell, Executive Director (240) 313-2280
DIVISION OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ex officio: James F. Kercheval, County Commissioner
Meetings: 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.
PERMITS & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT
LAND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
TRANSIT DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Appointed by Governor:
County Office Building, 33 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Richard B. Willson, Executive Director (301) 791-3168, ext. 207
e-mail: rwillson@hawc-link.orgLOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Community Partnership for Children & Families]
Stephanie M. Stone, Director (240) 313-2090
County Office Building, Suite 210, 33 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: sstone@washco-md.net
web: www.wccp-online.org
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
David A. Engle, Director (240) 420-2120
122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: dengle@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/washington.htm
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Staff: Ann Pittman (240) 420-2340
Nettie Anderson, Chair (chosen by Board), 2009
Judith Niedzielski, 2009; Denise Sweeney, 20011; four vacancies.
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: www.wcboe.k12.md.us/content/main_board.cfm
Wayne D. Ridenour, President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2012
Ruth Anne Callaham, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2010
Paul W. Bailey, 2010
William H. Staley, 2010
Donna L. Brightman, 2012
W. Edward Forrest, 2012
Justin M. Hartings, 2012
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Elizabeth M. Morgan, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2010
P. O. Box 730
820 Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21741 - 0730
(301) 766-2800, (301) 766-2815
e-mail: morgabet@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcboe.k12.md.usADMINISTRATION
Boyd J. Michael III, Deputy Superintendent (301) 766-2820; e-mail: michaboy@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/administration/
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Arnold E. Hammann, Director (301) 766-2949; e-mail: hammarn@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_information_management_instructional_technology.html
Richard Wright, Communications Officer (301) 766-2996; e-mail: wrighric@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_public_information.html
Dale D. Bannon, Jr., Director (301) 766-2937; e-mail: bannodal@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_system_development.html
Jeremy E. Jakoby, Supervisor (301) 766-2847; e-mail: jakobjer@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_testing_accountability.html
FINANCE
C. Christian South, Chief Financial Officer (301) 766-2827; e-mail: southchr@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_chief_financial_officer.html
Donna Newcomer, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 766-2808
e-mail: newcodon@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_human_resources.html
Anthony Trotta, Esq., Chief Legal Counsel (301) 766-2946; e-mail: trottant@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_chief_legal_counsel.html
Robert H. Rollins III, Executive Director (301) 766-2923
e-mail: rollirob@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_school_operations.html
FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Chad K. Criswell, Director (301) 766-2862; e-mail: criswcha@wcboe.k12.md.us
Michael Peplinski, Director (301) 766-2978; e-mail: peplimic@wcboe.k12.md.us
Barbara J. Scotto, Supervisor (301) 766-2904; e-mail: scottbar@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_transportation.html
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Michael D. Markoe, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent (301) 766-2917; e-mail: marcomic@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_elementary_education.html
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Jeffrey S. Gladhill, Director (301) 766-2961; e-mail: gladhjef@wcboe.k12.md.us
Donna C. Hanlin, Assistant Superintendent (301) 766-2920; e-mail: hanlidon@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_secondary_education.html
STUDENT SERVICES
John Davidson, Ed.D., Director (301) 766-2962; e-mail: davidjoh@wcboe.k12.md.us
web: http://www.wcps.k12.md.us/depts_programs/_departments/dept_student_services.htmlHAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Guy Altieri, Ed.D., President (301) 790-2800
11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742 - 6590
e-mail: altierig@hagerstowncc.edu
web: www.hagerstowncc.eduBOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Carolyn Williams Brooks, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2011
Patricia K. Cushwa, 2009; Merle S. Elliott, 2010; Richard W. Phoebus, Sr., 2012; Margaret E.W. Hetzer, 2013; Gregory I. Snook, 2013; Austin S. Abraham, 2014.
FREE LIBRARY
Mary C. Baykan, Director (301) 739-3250
100 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: baykanm@wc-link.org
web: www.washcolibrary.org
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of Trustees to 6-year terms:
Arthur Callaham, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 3-year term), 2010
John Schnebly, 2009; Harry Reynolds, 2010; Thomas Statton, 2010; Stephen Robison, 2012; James Pierne, 2013; Ellie Doub, 2014; Kathleen Poole, 2014; George Stone, 2014.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Eileen W. Wiggins (D), President (chosen by Board), 2011
John R. Benchoff (D); Clyde J. Tate (R). Substitutes: Carroll H. Earp (R); Sharon L. Washington (D). Terms expire 2011.
County Office Building, 35 West Washington St., Room 101, Hagerstown, MD 21740 - 4834
e-mail: dkaetzel@washco-md.net
web:
www.washco-md.net/election/elect1.htmlEMPLOYMENT
ONE-STOP JOB CENTER
Suzette Snyder, Supervisor (301) 393-8200; fax: (301) 791-4673
14 North Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: ssnyder@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/wash/
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 723-2000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.htmlENVIRONMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Julie A. Pippel, Director (240) 313-2600
16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, MD 21795
e-mail: jpippel@washco-md.net
web:
www.washco-md.net/menu_enviro.shtmDEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
Mark Bradshaw, Deputy Director (240) 313-2600
e-mail: mbradshaw@washco-md.net
Clifford J. Engle, Deputy Director (240) 313-2790
e-mail: cengle@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/enviro_man/solid_waste/solidw.shtm
Vacancy, Deputy Director (240) 313-2600
web: www.washco-md.net/water_sewer/
HEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Earl E. Stoner, Health Officer (240) 313-3260
1302 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742
e-mail: stonere@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.washhealth.org/DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Staff: Rebecca R. Hogamier (240) 313-3283; e-mail: rhogamier@dhmh.state.md.us
ADDICTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH
Rebecca R. Hogamier, Director (240) 313-3283
e-mail: rhogamier@dhmh.state.md.us
Trina M. Barr, Director (240) 313-3218
e-mail: barrt@dhmh.state.md.us
Susan L. Parks, Director (240) 313-3290
e-mail: susanparks@dhmh.state.md.us
David L. Barnhart, Director (240) 313-3400
e-mail: dbarnhart@dhmh.state.md.us
Roderick A. MacRae, Director (240) 313-3250
e-mail: macraer@dhmh.state.md.us
Cindy B. Laugelli, Director (240) 313-3227
e-mail: laugellic@dhmh.state.md.us
Carol L. Kane, Director (240) 313-3489
e-mail: kanec@dhmh.state.md.us
Roderick A. MacRae, Public Information Officer (240) 313-3250
e-mail: macraer@dhmh.state.md.usLAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
John M. Martirano, Esq., County Attorney (240) 313-2230
County Administration Building, Room 213, 100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jmartirano@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/county_attorney/county_att.shtmPUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Mary S. Riley, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (301) 791-4735
100 West Franklin St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: mriley@opd.state.md.us
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STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Charles P. Strong, Jr., State's Attorney, 2010
County Office Building, Room 302
33 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 - 4879
(240) 313-2000
e-mail: cstrong@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/states_attorney/stateat.html
LICENSING
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Governor to 6-year terms:
Robert L. Everhart, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2015
William F. Dunham, Esq., 2011; Charles F. Mades, 2013.
(301) 797-4591
PLANNING
HAGERSTOWN - WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with consent of Mayor of Hagerstown to 3-year terms:
Timothy Henry, Chair (chosen by Commission in June, 1-year term), 2011
Jeffrey A. Cline, 2010; R. Michael Deming, 2010; Robert E. Ernst II, 2010; James D. Lobley, 2010; Dana Moylan-Wright, 2010; John L. Schnebly, 2011; Gary L. Davis, 2011; Stuart L. Mullendore, 2011; Richard Seibert, 2011; Harold F. Lucas, 2012; Shelby H. Penn, 2012.
County Administration Building, Room 103, 100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 - 4710
e-mail: ttroxell@hagerstownedc.org
web: www.hagerstownedc.org/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Michael C. Thompson, Director (240) 313-2430; fax: (240) 313-2431
County Administration Annex, 80 West Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: mthompson@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/planning/plan.shtmPLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
George Anikis, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2011
Andrew Bowen, 2010; Samuel Ecker, 2011; Clinton Wiley, 2011; Terry Reiber, 2012; Linda Parrish, 2014.
GAMING OFFICE
James B. Hovis, Director (240) 313-2040, (240) 313-2043
County Office Building, 33 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jhovis@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/gaming/gaming_office.htm
Daniel F. DiVito, Director (240) 313-2460, (240) 313-2473
e-mail: ddivito@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/permits/permits.shtm
Michael C. Thompson, Director (240) 313-2431
e-mail: mthompson@washco-md.net
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Joseph Kroboth III, Director (240) 313-2257; fax: (240) 313-2251
County Administration Building, Room 238, 100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jkroboth@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/pubwks.htmlREAL PROPERTY
Joseph F. Kuhna, Administrator (240) 313-2255; e-mail: jkuhna@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/property.htm
CAPITAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT
Robert J. Slocum, Deputy Director (240) 313-2418
80 West Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: rslocum@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/capital_projects/cp_home.shtm
Peter K. Loewenheim, Manager (240) 313-2070
County Office Building, Room 104, 35 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: ploewenheim@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/radio.htm
Edwin L. Plank, Director (240) 313-2720
601 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: edplank@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/highway/highway.htm
Jennifer M. Smith, Deputy Director (240) 313-2410
e-mail: jsmith@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/land_development/ld_home.shtm
James L. Sterling, Director (240) 313-2700
1307 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jsterling@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/parks/parks.shtm
RECREATION
Jamie A. Dick, Director (240) 313-2805; e-mail: jdick@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/parks/recreation/recreation.shtm
BLACK ROCK GOLF COURSE
Darrell R. Whittington, Director (240) 313-2816
20025 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742; e-mail: dw1954@aol.com
web: www.blackrockgolfcourse.com/index.shtml
Kevin D. Cerrone, Director (240) 313-2750
e-mail: kcerrone@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public_works/commuter/trans.shtm
PUBLIC SAFETY
ANIMAL CONTROL
Paul F. Miller, Executive Director (301) 733-2060
e-mail: humane.society@myactv.net
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DIVISION OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
Kevin L. Lewis, Director (240) 313-2900; fax: (240) 313-2901
County Office Building, 33 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: klewis@washco-md.net
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Bardonna J. Woods, Director (240) 313-2906
e-mail: bwoods@washco-md.net
Verna M. Brown, Coordinator (240) 313-2904
e-mail: vbrown@washco-md.net
Vacancy, Program Manager
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Jason M. Mowbray, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 791-4758; fax: (301) 739-8785
12 North Jonathan St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: osfmwro@qis.netTRANSPORTATION
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Carolyn S. Motz, Manager (240) 313-2777
18434 Showalter Road, Suite 1, Hagerstown, MD 21742 - 1381
e-mail: cmotz@washco-md.net
web: www.flyhagerstown.com
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