Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Somerset County Office Complex, 11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Vacancy, Deputy County Administrator (410) 651-0320
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair, 2026
Elmer W. Barkley; Dean Goldsborough; Rita M. Jones; William J. McInturff; Ernest R. Satchell. Terms expire 2026.
FINANCE
Phillip G. Thompson, Director (410) 651-0044; fax: (410) 651-4589
e-mail: pgthompson@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_a_-_m/finance/finance_&_accounting.php
HUMAN RESOURCES
Jamie Manaia, Director (410) 651-5131; fax: (410) 651-3559
e-mail: jmanaia@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_a_-_m/human_resources.php
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Christopher L. Woodward, Director (410) 651-4221
e-mail: cwoodward@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_a_-_m/information_technology.php
MARYLAND ACCESS POINT CENTER (MAP) CENTER
web: https://macinc.org/about-us/
Margaret A. (Peggy) Bradford, Executive Director (410) 742-0505; fax: (410) 742-0525
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804
e-mail: mab@macinc.org
web: https://macinc.org/resources-support/county-partners/
SENIOR CENTERS
web: https://macinc.org/resources-support/senior-centers/
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Vernon Spriggs, Jr., Executive Director (410) 651-2963
7920 Crisfield Highway, Westover, MD 21871
web: http://sclmb.org/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Garland R. Hayward, Sr., Chair (chosen by Local Management Board in Jan., 2-year term), 2025
Dorthy Bell-Jackson, Ph.D.; Lori Engle; Christa Fletcher; Wessman D. Garner; Edward H. Goyda; Ronald W. Howard; Germaine Richardso; C. Clint Sterling; Jennifer Trager; Danielle Weber, R.N.; Lauresa M. Wigfall; Walter W. Woods.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Craig N. Mathies, Sr.
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Eileen Cross; Ann Fontaine Lewis; Carroll L. Mills. Terms expire 2025.
Natalie Blizzard; Jackie F. Wheatley DeMoss; Kathy M. Grant; Karen L. Kitching. Terms expire 2026.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Craig N. Mathies, Sr.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by Crisfield High School students in June to 1-year term: Trenton Brittingham, student (nonvoting), 2026.
Elected by Washington High School students in June to 1-year term: Amara Hankerson, student (nonvoting), 2026.
Ex officio: Ava Tasker-Mitchell, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FINANCE
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PUBLIC RELATIONS
TRANSPORTATION & OPERATIONS
ELEMENTARY MATH, SCIENCE (STEM)
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
READING/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
SECONDARY EDUCATION: MATH & LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
SECONDARY EDUCATION: SCIENCE, TEACHER-MENTOR COORDINATOR, & FINE ARTS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT SERVICES: SECONDARY-ELEMENTARY
TECHNOLOGY & CAREER EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Somerset County Public Library, 11767 Beechwood St., Princess Anne, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)
Crisfield Public Library, Somerset County Library System, 100 Collins St., Crisfield, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Meetings: 1st Monday, 2:30 p.m. (March, June, Dec.); but 2nd Monday, 2:30 p.m. (Sept.)
Appointed by Board of Elections:
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
WORKFORCE ALLIANCE BOARD
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
James Cockey, Acting Physician Deputy Health Officer (443) 523-1700
ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Craig N. Mathies, Sr.
Ex officio: Daniel W. Powell, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Paula A. Price, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Vicki Carter, designee of President, Board of Education; Danielle Weber, Health Officer; Claudia L. Nelson, Director of Social Services; Wessman D. Garner, State's Attorney; Jennifer M. Bushman, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; 1st Sgt. Louis Hickman, designee of Sheriff; Spencer L. (Lee) Tracy, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Tamara R. Bream Pie, Acting Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Office of State's Attorney, Logan C. Widdowson Building, 30500 Prince William St., Princess Anne, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
BUILDING & PLUMBING CODE APPEALS BOARD
John Crockett; Brian Waller; one vacancy. Terms expire 2027.
William Drewer; Brannigan Thornton; Bruce Wooster. Terms expire 2028.
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
11754 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21817
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
SANITARY DISTRICT COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 6-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Chris Hall; Laverne Johnson; Hitesh Patel; Dennis Williams. Alternate: Sandy Adkins. Terms expire 2022.
Mahesh (Junior) Brahmbhatt; Alex Karavasilis; Robert Maddox; Robert W. Murphey; Phillip Riggin. Terms expire 2023.
James E. East; Matthew Kern; Charlotte Sterling Sharf; Earl Richard (Dickie) Ward; Tammy Zink. Alternate: Beth Clough. Terms expire 2024.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, (March, June, Sept., Dec.)
Somerset County Office Complex, 11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, Maryland, August 2012. Photo by David R. Herron.
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION BOARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Ex officio: William (Jesse) Drewer, Director, Department of Technical & Community Services
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
SEAFOOD RECONCILIATION BOARD
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 726-0625
FIRE MARSHAL
Somerset County Office Complex, 11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, Maryland, August 2012. Photo by David R. Herron.
OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
Meetings: monthly, on certain Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m.
SOLID WASTE & DRAINAGE DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Lori R. Engle, Director (410) 677-4330
30397 Mt. Vernon Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853
e-mail: somersetdss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/somerset-county/
ADULT GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Diana Wagner.
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Amy F. Potler, 2026; Sharon A. Washington, Ph.D., 2026; Deona N. Henson, 2028; Vanessa A. Ward, 2028.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term)
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Staff: Melissa Tilghman (410) 651-1616; e-mail: mtilghman@somerset.k12.md.us
web: www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/board-members
Matthew W. Lankford, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 4, 2028
Andrew S. Gleason, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 1, 2026
Mary Beth Bozman, Dist. 2, 2028
William J. McInturff, Jr., Dist. 3, 2026
John Atwell Robertson,* Dist. 5, 2026
*(appointed July 2025 to replace Allen C. Ford who resigned)
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Ava Tasker-Mitchell, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2028
7982A Tawes Campus Drive, Westover, MD 21871
(410) 651-1616
e-mail: atasker-mitchell@somerset.k12.md.us
web: www.somerset.k12.md.us/
FACILITIES & CAPITAL PLANNING
Jonathon Hill, Supervisor (410) 651-1616, ext. 12259; e-mail: jhill@somerset.k12.md.us
Linda R. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer (410) 651-1616, ext. 11233; e-mail: lrjohnson@somerset.k12.md.us
David L. Scott, District Manager (410) 651-1616; e-mail: dscott@somerset.k12.md.us
Christina South, Acting Director (410) 651-1616; e-mail: csouth@somerset.k12.md.us
Jon Berlin, Coordinator (410) 651-1616; e-mail: jberlin@somerset.k12.md.us
Victoria Green, Public Relations Supervisor & PIO (410) 651-1616, ext. 11224; e-mail: vgreen@somerset.k12.md.us
Michael Bartemy, Supervisor (410) 651-1616, ext. 12227; e-mail: mbartemy@somerset.k12.md.us
SCHOOLS
Tracie T. Bartemy, Director (410) 651-1616, ext. 11232; e-mail: tbartemy@somerset.k12.md.us
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Karen J. Karten, Coordinator (410) 651-1616, ext. 11255; e-mail: kkarten@somerset.k12.md.us
EARLY LEARNING ADVISORY COUNCIL
Traci Schneider, Supervisor (410) 651-1616, ext. 11282; e-mail: tschneider@somerset.k12.md.us
Theodore (Ted) Gibson, Supervisor (410) 651-1616, ext. 11280; e-mail: tgibson@somerset.k12.md.us
Lilly J. Welch, Supervisor (410) 651-1616, ext. 11238; e-mail: lwelch@somerset.k12.md.us
Terry Drechsler, Supervisor (410) 651-1616, ext. 11275; e-mail: tdrechsler@somerset.k12.md.us
William P. Gray, Supervisor (410) 651-1616, ext. 11241; e-mail: wgray@somerset.k12.md.us
Brandy Brady, Supervisor (410) 651-1616, ext. 11268; e-mail: bbrady@somerset.k12.md.us
Tracey Cottman, Supervisor, Secondary (410) 651-1616, ext. 11239; e-mail: tcottman@somerset.k12.md.us
Chari A. Jones, Coordinator, Student Services (410) 651-1616, ext. 11269; e-mail: cjones@somerset.k12.md.us
Cortney Monar, Supervisor (410) 651-2285; e-mail: cmonar@somerset.k12.md.us
LIBRARY SYSTEM
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Edward H. Goyda, Director (410) 651-0852, ext. 111
11767 Beechwood St., Princess Anne, MD 21853 - 1204
e-mail: egoyda@some.lib.md.us
web: www.somelibrary.org/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Virginia Ann Smith, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in Dec., 1-year term), 2027
Timothy Spillane, 2026; Jennifer Timmons, 2026; Janet Smith, 2027; Karen Riggin, 2028; Beth Holmes-Mayson, 2029; Lynn Lang, 2029.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Ernest R. Satchell (D), President (chosen by Board), 2023
Joy Cannon Becoat (D); Stephen C. Flaherty (R); Joy L. Hall (D); Clarice Jones Mathies (D); April Tyler (R). Terms expire 2027.
Julia M. Cox, Election Director (410) 651-0767; fax: (410) 651-5130
P. O. Box 96
County Office Complex, Suite 102
11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853 - 0096
e-mail: julia.cox@maryland.gov
web: www.somersetmd.us/government/board_of_elections.phpEMPLOYMENT
LOWER SHORE AMERICAN JOB CENTER
LOWER SHORE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
web: www.lswa.org/workforce-board/
Joey Gardner, 2022
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 334-6800; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/uibenefits.shtmlHEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Danielle Weber, R.N., Health Officer (443) 523-1700, (443) 523-1782; 1-800-363-8090 (toll free); fax: (410) 651-5680
7920 Crisfield Highway, Westover, MD 21871
e-mail: danielle.weber@maryland.gov
web: http://somersethealth.org/
BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
Christie J. Taylor, Administrator (443) 523-1700
e-mail: christie.taylor@maryland.gov
Danielle Weber, Supervisor (443) 523-1700; e-mail: danielle.weber@maryland.gov
Leeanne Ennis, Program Manager (443) 523-1700; e-mail: leeann.ennis@maryland.gov
Michael H. McIntyre, Director (443) 523-1732
e-mail: mike.mcintyre@maryland.gov
Christie J. Taylor, Director (443) 523-1716
e-mail: christie.taylor@maryland.gov
Shannon Frey, Director (443) 523-1700; fax: (410) 651-3189
8929 Sign Post Road, Suite 2, Westover, MD 21871
e-mail: shannon.frey@maryland.gov
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Alcohol & Drug Council]
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Mary B. (Matey) Barker, Chair (chosen by Council) (443) 523-1792; e-mail: matey.barker@maryland.gov
Pastor Joe Barnes; Christine Truitt Bozick; Heather Brown; David L. Dalfonso; Mary L. Fleury, M.D.; Suzanna M. Henson; Robert E. Laird, Jr., Esq.; M. Jack Paul; one vacancy. Terms expire 2016.
LAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year term:
Kirk G. Simpkins, Esq., County Attorney, 2026
(410) 651-1400
P. O. Box 550, 11793 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853 - 0550
e-mail: kirksimpkins@aol.com
Appointed by Public Defender:
Wesley D. Moore, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (410) 651-3271; fax: (410) 651-5320
30509 Prince William St., Princess Anne, MD 21853
e-mail: wmoore@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/somerset
STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Wessman D. Garner (R), State's Attorney, 2026
Logan C. Widdowson Building, 30500 Prince William St., Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 651-3333; fax: (410) 651-3453
e-mail: wgarner@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/government/states_attorney_s_office.php
LICENSING
BUILDING CODES, PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
John Webster, Chair, 2028
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 2-year terms:
Robert W. Murphey (D), Chair (chosen by Board in June, 2-year term), 2027
Van B. Muir, Jr. (R), 2023; Ralph F. Lusk (D), 2027.
(410) 651-3857
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
John Jordan, Secretary; e-mail: john.jordan@maryland.gov
H. Stephen Eccleston, Chair
Joshua J. Taylor, Director (appointed by Sanitary District Commission) (410) 651-3831; fax (410) 651-5420
County Office Complex, 11916 Somerset Ave., Box 1, Princess Anne, MD 21853
e-mail: jtaylor@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/government/sanitary_district/index.php
Charles Bagley, Interim Chair, 2025
D. Maxine Landon, 2020; Dennis Williams, 2021; Barbara Somers, 2024.
PLANNING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Mandi McWhirt, Chair, 2022
Daniel K. Thompson, Executive Director (410) 651-0500; fax: (410) 651-3836
County Office Complex, Suite 202
11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853
e-mail: dthompson@somersetmd.us
web: https://somersetcountyedc.org/
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
William (Jesse) Drewer, Director (410) 651-1424
County Office Complex, Suite 211
11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853
e-mail: jdrewer@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_n_-_z/planning_and_zoning/index.php
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Michael King, Chair, 2028
Donna Dumsha, 2027; Rantz Purcell, 2027; Matthew J. Webster, 2028; one vacancy.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Miles Brittingham, 2029; Hall Coons, 2029; Rantz Purcell, 2029; two vacancies.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Matthew J. Webster, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2027
Nelson Brice, 2027; Steve M. Raab, 2027; Jeremy Mason, 2028; Laverne Stewart, 2029; Eugene (Skip) Colborn, Jr., 2030; Janet C. McIntyre, 2030.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Sue Heath, Chair, 2026
John Barnette, 2026; Richard Evanusa, 2026; Phillip Holland, 2027; one vacancy.
Appointed by State Soil Conservation Committee to 5-year terms
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Brian M. Laird, Chair, 2026
Isaac S. Ballard, Jr., 2026; A. C. Alrey, 2027; William W. Cottman, 2027; Andrew E. Baines, Sr., 2028. Alternate: Paul V. Emely, 2028.
BUILDING CODES, PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
(410) 651-1424PUBLIC SAFETY
DETENTION CENTER
Keith T. Muir, Warden (410) 651-9223; fax: (410) 651-9361
30474 Revells Neck Road, Westover, MD 21871
e-mail: kmuir@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_a_-_m/detention_center.php
Somerset County Detention Center, 30474 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DOG CONTROL
Scott D. Sturgis, Director (410) 651-0986
7922 Crisfield Highway (Route 413), Westover, MD 21871
web: www.somersetmd.us/services/dog_control.php
e-mail: ycross@somersetmd.us
County Office Complex, Room 120
11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_a_-_m/emergency_services.php
STEVEN R. MARSHALL EMERGENCY SERVICES CENTER
Appointed by Governor:
Yvette Sterling Cross, Director (410) 651-0707; fax: (410) 651-3350
e-mail: ycross@somersetmd.us
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Thomas M. Harr, Deputy Fire Marshal (410) 543-6573
e-mail: thomasm.harr@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmlero@maryland.govPUBLIC WORKS
OFFICE OF COUNTY ENGINEER
Vacancy, County Engineer (410) 621-9188; fax: (410) 651-0366
County Office Complex, Room 210
11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_n_-_z/public_works/index.php
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Vacancy, Director (410) 651-9641
Darrell Monk, Supervisor (410) 651-0749; fax: (410) 651-4623
County Office Complex, Room 203
11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853
e-mail: dmonk@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_a_-_m/maintenance.php
George W. (Woody) Barnes III, Director of Public Works (410) 651-1930; fax: (410) 651-4586
8981 Signpost Road, Westover, MD 21871
e-mail: wbarnes@somersetmd.us
ROADS & WATERWAYS DIVISION
Appointed by Roads Board:
Michael S. Marvel, Superintendent (410) 651-1930; fax: (410) 651-4586
8981 Signpost Road, Westover, MD 21871
e-mail: mmarvel@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_n_-_z/public_works/roads_division.php
ROADS BOARD
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Roads Board.
Gary W. Kitching, Solid Waste/Off Drainage Superintendent (410) 651-9641
County Office Complex, Room 118
11916 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853
e-mail: gkitching@somersetmd.us
web: www.somersetmd.us/departments/departments_-_n_-_z/solid_waste_and_drainage.php
RECYCLING
(410) 651-9641RECREATION
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS, & TOURISM
G. Clint Sterling, Director (410) 651-4980
Recreation & Parks Department, 30290 Sam Barnes Road, Westover, MD 21871
e-mail: csterling@somersetmd.us
web: https://somersetmd.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Marshall Beacoat; John Dize; Robey French; Charles Laird; Michael Miller; Dale Turpin; James Webster; one vacancy.
TOURISM
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
G. Clint Sterling, Director (410) 651-2968; 1-800-521-9189 (toll free)
P. O. Box 243
11440 Ocean Highway, Princess Anne, MD 21853 - 0243
e-mail: tourism@somersetmd.us
web: www.playsomersetmd.com/tourism.html#/
TOURISM COMMISSION
Staff: Wendy Robertson (410) 651-2968
Donzella Johnson, 2027; Sandie Marriner, 2027; Thomas G. Schisler, 2027; Karen Riggin, 2028; three vacancies.
TRANSPORTATION
CRISFIELD/SOMERSET COUNTY AIRPORT
Dean Bozman, Manager (410) 968-3062
4784 Jacksonville Road, Crisfield, MD 21817
web: www.somersetmd.us/services/crisfield_somerset_airport.php
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