WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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County Administration Building, 100 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Michelle A. Gordon, County Administrator (240) 313-2237
e-mail: mgordon@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/county-administrator/
Vacancy, Chief Operations Officer (240) 313-2043

CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE


DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Mindy Propst, Chair

Representing Board of County Commissioners: one vacancy

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE
(240) 313-2204
web: www.washco-md.net/county-clerk/boards-commissions/diversity-and-inclusion-committee/

Arthur W. Hicks, Chair (chosen by Committee), 2021

Carlos Mellott, 2019; Precious McDonald, 2020; Maria E. Wentzel, 2020; Carlos Reyes, 2020; ZSun-nee Miller-Matema, 2021.

Representing City of Hagerstown: Emily N. Keller

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Wayne K. Keefer

Ex officio: Melissa A. Williams, President, Board of Education.

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 5:30 p.m.

ETHICS COMMISSION
web: www.washco-md.net/ethics-commission/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Allan Levin, Chair
Michelle R. Elzie; Karen Henry; Michael Morrell; Kevin Smoot.

Meetings: as needed

SALARY STUDY COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Ray Foltz; Paul Frey; Jason Hose; Peter E. Perini Sr.; J.D. Repp; Richard Willson.

OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Vacancy, Chief Financial Officer (240) 313-2303; e-mail:
Kimberly K. Edlund, Director (240) 313-2308; e-mail: kedlund@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/budget-finance/

OFFICE OF GRANT MANAGEMENT
Susan M. Buchanan, Director (240) 313-2040, (240) 313-2043
County Office Building, Room 2200
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: sbuchanan@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FUNDING COMMITTEE
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/community-organization-funding/

GAMING COMMISSION
(240) 313-2040
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/charitable-gaming-program/gaming-commission/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners & County General Assembly Delegation in Oct. to 2-year terms:
Brian Getz, Chair (chosen by Commission in Oct., 1-year term) 2021
Sam Cool; Kay Hoffman; Tony Aravanis, 2021; Shad Hamilton, 2021; David Kline, 2023; Brandy Osborne, 2023.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. (Jan., March, May, Oct. & as needed)

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Rick Curry, Purchasing Agent (240) 313-2332; e-mail: rcurry@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/purchasing-department/

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Katrina Wyand-Yurish, Director (240) 313-2356; fax: (240) 313-2351
e-mail: kyurish@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/health-human-services/

Deborah Condo, Deputy Director, Human Resources (240) 313-2353
e-mail: dcondo@washco-md.net


RECREATION & FITNESS
Jamie A. Dick, Director (240) 313-2805; e-mail: jdick@washco-md.net


INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Joshua O'Neal, Director (240) 313-2265
e-mail: joneal@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/information-systems-home/

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
David Elliott, Deputy Director (240) 313-2267
web: www.washco-md.net/information-systems-home/it-home/
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
John E. (Bud) Gudmundson, Manager (240) 313-2277; e-mail: jeg01@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/gis-home/

INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS
web: www.washco-md.net/information-systems-home/it-infra-ops/

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
Thomas Weber, Deputy Director (240) 313-2070; fax: (240) 313-2071; e-mail: tweber@washco-md.net
35 West Washington St., Room 104, Hagerstown, MD 21740
web: www.washco-md.net/information-systems-home/it-communications/

PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING
Danielle Weaver, Director (240) 313-2384
e-mail: dweaver@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/pr-marketing/

COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Robert M. Breeding (R), County Treasurer, 2026
(240) 313-2110
e-mail: rbreeding@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/treasurers-office/

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMISSION ON AGING
Amy J. Olack, Executive Director (301) 790-0275, ext. 203
535 East Franklin St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: aolack@wccoaging.org
web: www.wccoaging.org/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Julie Ferrone, 2021; Paul Ward, 2021; Brenda Gordon, 2024.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Wayne K. Keefer

Meetings: 3rd Friday, 11:00 a.m.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(301) 790-0275; TDD: 1-800-735-2258 (toll free)
e-mail: info@wccoaging.org
web: www.wccoaging.org/programs-services/ombudsman-legal/

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
web: www.wccoaging.org/programs-services/long-term-care-services-resources/

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Amanda Distefano, Program Manager (301) 790-0275
e-mail: adistefano@wccoaging.org


SENIOR CENTER
(301) 790-0275
web: www.wccoaging.org/senior-center

• Senior Transportation: County Commuter

HOUSING AUTHORITY
Corinne Guglielmini, Executive Director (301) 791-3168, ext. 207
319 East Antietam St., 2nd floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: cguglielmini@hawcmd.org
web: www.hawcmd.org/

HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Ronald B. Brezler, Chair (chosen by Board of Commissioners in Jan., 1-year term)
Ayodeji Badaki; William K. Beard, Jr.; Amanda L. Gregg; David B. Pool; Deanna Schleigh; Tasha Walls. Terms expire 2024.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: John F. Barr


Ex officio: Corinne Guglielmini, Executive Director, Housing Authority

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 12:00 p.m.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
web: www.hawcmd.org/hcv_program.html
web: www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
Staff: Rachel Souders (240) 313-2093; fax (240) 313-2091; e-mail: rsouders@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/local-management-board/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Deena Holder, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Brooke Grossman, 2020; Luis Flores, 2021; Patricia Leonard, 2021; Ladetra Robinson, 2021.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Jeffrey A. Cline


Rachel Souders, Senior Grant Manager (240) 313-2093; fax: (240) 313-2091
County Administration Building, Room 2200
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: rsouders@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/grant-management/local-management-board/

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Department of Social Services, 122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:


Meetings: March 4, May 6, Sept. 16, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Staff: Julia Jensen (240) 420-2189; e-mail: julia.jensen@maryland.gov


Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Nettie M. Anderson-Burrs, Chair (chosen by Board), 2017
Jean E. Harries, 2023; Bonnie K. Leatherman, 2023; Judith R. Chambers, 2026; Joanne Morgan, 2027; Karen L. Nugent, 2027; one vacancy.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Bridgett F. Jones-Smith, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2025
Dana Pentoney, 2023; John S. White, 2023; Cynthia A. Brown, 2024; Shannon L. Gaines, 2024; David D. Pool, 2024; Ladetra Robinson, 2024; two vacancies.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Wayne K. Keefer


Meetings: 4th Monday, 5:30 p.m. (except July, Aug.)

VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Gregory Edens; Starlene Hamilton; Teresa Spruill; David Swain. Terms expire 2023.

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
web: https://wccwmd.com/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Beth Zentmeyer Harvey, President, 2024
Melissa E. Peters, 2024; Laurie P. Chrzanowski, 2025; Mary A. Hendrickson, 2025; Amber R. Mowery, 2025; Dawn Nally, 2025; Danielle L. Sweeney, 2025; Elise K. Weber, 2025; Skyla J. Heise, 2026.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner


Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: http://wcpsmd.com/school-board

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Melissa A. Williams, President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2024
Stanley E. Stouffer, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2024
Pieter S. Bickford, 2024
April Zentmeyer, Ed.D., 2024
Darrell E. Evans, 2026
Michael L. Guessford, 2026
Linda J. Murray, 2026


Elected by Washington County Association of Student Councils in June to 1-year term: Mae Crews, student (nonvoting), 2023

Ex officio: David T. Sovine, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. & 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
David T. Sovine, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2026
10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-2800, (301) 766-2816
e-mail: sovindav@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/

SCHOOL SECURITY TASK FORCE
David T. Sovine, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Douglas W. Mullendore, Co-Chair
John F. Barr; Victor V. Brito; Ibrahim Diallo; Wayne K. Keefer; Stanley E. Stouffer; Melissa A. Williams.

ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP
Jennifer Webster, Associate Superintendent (301) 766-2926; e-mail: webstjen@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/associate-superintendent-administration-and-leadership

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Jana Palmer, Executive Director (301) 766-2988; e-mail: palmejan@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/elementary-instruction

SECONDARY EDUCATION
Heath Wilcox, Executive Director (301) 766-8604; e-mail: wilcohea@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/secondary-instruction

OFFICE OF EQUITY & EXCELLENCE
Allison Smith, Supervisor (301) 766-2974; e-mail: smithall@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/office-equity-excellence

HUMAN RESOURCES
Theresa Baker, Director (301) 766-8784; e-mail: bakerthe@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/human-resources

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Erin Anderson, Communications Officer (301) 766-2996; e-mail: andereri@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/public-information

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Jeffrey S. Gladhill, Director (301) 766-8605; e-mail: gladhjef@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/special-education

STUDENT SERVICES, COUNSELING & SCHOOL HEALTH
Jeremy Jakoby, Director (301) 766-2800; e-mail: jakobjer@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/student-services

TECHNOLOGY
Joseph Allen, Executive Director (301) 766-2800; e-mail: allenjos@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/information-technology

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Robert Alton, Supervisor (301) 766-2852; e-mail: altonrob@wcps.k12.md.us

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Gary Willow, Associate Superintendent (301) 766-2800; e-mail: willogar@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/curriculum

ADVANCED PROGRAMS
Drista Bowser, Supervisor (301) 766-2992; e-mail: bowsedri@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://sites.google.com/wcps.k12.md.us/advancedprograms/home

CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
James Aleshire, Supervisor (301) 766-2950; e-mail: aleshjam@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/career-technology-education

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & SOCIAL STUDIES
Carly Pumphrey, Supervisor (301) 766-2800; e-mail: pumphcar@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/english-language-arts
web: https://wcpsmd.com/social-studies

LIBRARY MEDIA & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Ann Anders, Supervisor (301) 766-2800; e-mail: anderann@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/library-media-services
web: https://wcpsmd.com/instructional-technology

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH
Eric Michael, Supervisor (301) 766-2929; e-mail: michaeri@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/physical-education
web: https://wcpsmd.com/health-education

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Joni Burkhart, Supervisor (301) 766-8765; e-mail: burkhjon@wcps.k12.md.us


SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
Amy Seylar, Supervisor (301) 766-2926; e-mail: seylaamy@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/science
web: https://wcpsmd.com/mathematics

TESTING & ACCOUNTABILITY
Maureen Margevich, Supervisor (301) 766-2847; e-mail: margemau@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/testing-accountability

TITLE 1 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Kerry Walent, Supervisor (301) 766-2936; e-mail: walenker@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/title-i

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Micah Socks, Supervisor (301) 766-2928; e-mail: socksmic@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/visual-performing-arts

WORLD LANGUAGES
Paula Moore, Supervisor (301) 766-2977; e-mail: moorepau@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/world-languages

LEGAL COUNSEL
Ilissa N. Ramm, Esq., Chief Legal Counsel (301) 766-2946; e-mail: rammili@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/office-legal-counsel

OPERATIONS
Jeffrey M. Proulx, Chief Operating Officer (301) 766-2827; e-mail: prouljef@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/budget-finance

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
Michael Stouffer, Director (301) 766-2978; e-mail: stoufmi@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/facilities-maintenance-operations

FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Robert H. Rollins III, Director (301) 766-2982; e-mail: rollirob@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/facilities-planning-development

FINANCE
David Brandenburg, Executive Director (301) 766-283; e-mail: branddav@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/accounting

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Michael Embly, Supervisor (301) 766-2896; e-mail: emblymi@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/food-nutrition-services

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Robert Alton, Director (301) 766-2852; e-mail: altonrob@wcps.k12.md.us


INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Robert Alton, Supervisor (301) 766-2870; e-mail: altonrob@wcps.k12.md.us


PURCHASING
Scott Bachtell, Supervisor (301) 766-2840; e-mail: bachtsco@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/purchasing

SAFETY & SECURITY
Steven Ganley, Manager (301) 766-8757; e-mail: ganleste@wcps.k12.md.us
web: https://wcpsmd.com/safety-security

TRANSPORTATION
Bryan Johnson, Supervisor (301) 766-2904; e-mail: johnsbry@wcps.k12.md.us
web: http://wcpsmd.com/transportation

HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
James S. Klauber, Sr., Ed.D., President (240) 500-2233, (240) 500-2000
11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742 - 6590
e-mail: jklauber@hagerstowncc.edu
web: www.hagerstowncc.edu/

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
web: www.hagerstowncc.edu/about-hcc/president/board

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Austin S. Abraham, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2026
John D. Williamson, 2024; L. William Proctor, Jr., Esq., 2025; Gregory I. Snook, 2025; Thomas C. Newsomer, 2027; Paula A. Lampton, 2028; Carolyn Williams Brooks, 2029.

Ex officio: James S. Klauber, Sr., Ed.D., President, Hagerstown Community College

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND HAGERSTOWN
Lawrence Weill, Interim Executive Director
32 West Washington St., Hagerstown MD 21740
(240) 527-2727
e-mail: lweill@hagerstown.usmd.edu
web: www.hagerstown.usmd.edu/

BOARD OF ADVISORS
Appointed by Chancellor, University System of Maryland to 3-year terms:
Peter E. Perini, Sr., Chair (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term)

GOVERNING COUNCIL

FREE LIBRARY
Jenny L. Bakos, Director (301) 739-3250
100 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
web: www.washcolibrary.org/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of Trustees to 6-year terms:
Stephen Schutte, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 3-year term), 2028
Albert J. Martin, 2024; Laurie Bender, 2026; Judith Chambers, 2026; Kimberly Hasley, 2026; Zachary Kieffer, 2026; Kristine McGee, 2026; Aaron Peteranecz, 2026; Katherine M. Oliver, 2028.

Ex officio: Jenny L. Bakos, Director, Washington County Free Library

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. (Jan., March, May, Sept., Nov.), also 3rd Tuesday in July

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board), 2027
Nancy J. Armstrong (R); Donna L. Brightman (D); Kandace A. Carpenter (R); Tammy E. Downin (D); Claudia Gattis Martin (D). Terms expire 2027.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.

Kaye E. Robucci, Election Director (240) 313-2050; fax: (240) 313-2062
17718 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: washco.elections@maryland.gov
web: www.washco-mdelections.org/

ONE-STOP JOB CENTER
Charles Hunt, Regional Administrator (301) 393-8200; fax: (301) 791-4673
14 North Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: charles.hunt@maryland.gov
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/west/

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

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mark Bradshaw, Director (240) 313-2600
16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, MD 21795
e-mail: mbradshaw@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/enviromental-management/

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Eric Sarmiento, 2020; Rebecca Beecroft, 2022; Dennis Cumbie, 2022; Merle Holsinger, 2022; Aline Novak, 2022.

DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING
Clifford J. Engle, Deputy Director (240) 313-2790
e-mail: cengle@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/solid-waste-recycling/

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION


DEPARTMENT OF WATER QUALITY
Davina Yutzy, Deputy Director (240) 313-2600
web: www.washco-md.net/water-quality/

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Earl E. Stoner, Health Officer (240) 313-3260
1302 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742
e-mail: earl.stoner@maryland.gov
web: https://washcohealth.org/

Diana M. Gaviria, M.D., Deputy Health Officer & Medical Director (240) 313-3260
e-mail: diana.gaviria@maryland.gov


BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
ADVISORY COMMISSION TO BOARD OF HEALTH

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION

ADDICTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH
Rebecca R. Hogamier, Director (240) 313-3283
e-mail: rebecca.hogamier@maryland.gov

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Jennifer L. Bricker, Chair (240) 313-2595; e-mail: jennifer.bricker@mdcourts.gov

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Melissa Bartles; Rick Rock; April Rouzer. Terms expire 2012.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Gregory B. Murray

Ex officio: Brett R. Wilson, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Mark D. Thomas, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Melissa A. Williams, President, Board of Education; Rebecca R. Hogamier, designee of Health Officer; Stephanie Andrews, designee of Director of Social Services; Regina M. (Gina) Cirincion, State's Attorney; Charles Bailey, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Robert G. Leatherman, Jr., designee of Sheriff; Ricky E. 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.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms

ADMINISTRATION
Daniel C. Triplett, Director (240) 313-3218
e-mail: daniel.triplett@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Victoria Sterling, Director (240) 313-3310
e-mail: wchd.bhs@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Laila Bunker, Director (240) 313-3290
e-mail: wchd.nrs@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Sara Lou Trescott, Director (240) 313-3400; fax: (301) 313-3424
e-mail: wchd.eh@maryland.gov

HEALTH PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Roderick A. MacRae, Director (240) 313-3250
e-mail: rod.macrae@maryland.gov

INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Cindy B. Laugelli, Director (240) 313-3227
e-mail: cindy.laugelli@maryland.gov

MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY [Washington County Mental Health Authority, Inc.]
Frank Marshall (Rick) Rock, Executive Director & Director of Adult Services (301) 739-2490; fax: (301) 739-2250
339 East Antietam St., Suite 5, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: rickr@wcmha.org
web: www.wcmha.org/

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.

NURSING
Rhonda Reid, Director (240) 313-3229
e-mail: rhonda.reid1@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL
Jessica Schoppert, Director (240) 313-3489
e-mail: jessica.schoppert@maryland.gov

PUBLIC INFORMATION
Danielle R. Stahl, Public Information Officer (240) 313-3320
e-mail: danielle.stahl@maryland.gov

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Zachary J. Kieffer, Interim County Attorney (240) 313-2230
County Administration Building, Room 213
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: zkieffer@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/county-attorney/
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
Staff: Zachary J. Kieffer (240) 313-2230; e-mail: zkieffer@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/police-accountability-board/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Steven L. McCarty, Chair, (chosen by Board of County Commissioners, 3-year term), 2025


Robert W. Bowman; Timothy R. Hafer; Brett D. McKoy. Terms expire 2024.

Ronald Humbel; Amber Smart; Danielle Weaver. Terms expire 2026.

ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE


Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: Curtis Wood, 2024; Charles Summers, 2026.

Appointed by Police Accountability Board: Charles Kauffman, 2024; Scott Matheny, 2025.

Ex-officio: Steven L. McCarty, Chair, Police Accountability Board

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Angela M. Oetting, Esq., Acting District Public Defender (301) 791-4735; fax: (301) 739-8061
81 West Franklin St., Suite A, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: angela.oetting@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/washington

STATE'S ATTORNEY

County Office Building, 33 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

BUILDING CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Richard Eichelberger; Terry Feiser; Rebecca Gander; Michael Gehr; Les Grim; Ashley Holloway; Larry Iseminger; Daniel Matonak; Blaine Mowen; Frank Quillen; Carl Vogel.

ELECTRICAL BOARD OF EXAMINERS & SUPERVISORS
Staff: Christa Hays (240) 313-2485; e-mail: chays@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/permitting/permitting-bds/permitting-electricboard/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
Daniel Sterling, 2021; Robert J. Kochera, 2022; Steven Ryan, 2022; Charles E. Shindle, Jr.; 2022; Terry Molnar, 2023.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Robert J. Buczkowski, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2027
Alan J. Levin, 2025; Maureen Grove, 2029.

Vaun Marie Miles-Swain, Administrator
148 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-4591
web: www.wcliquorboard.com/

DIVISION OF PLAN REVIEW & PERMITTING
web: www.washco-md.net/plan-review-permitting/


PLUMBING & MECHANICAL BOARD
(240) 313-2460
web: www.washco-md.net/permitting/permitting-bds/permitting-hvacbd/


Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Arnold Eby; Gary Price; Charles Semler; Brian Tana; William K. Vantz; Benjamin Ebersole, 2024; Michael Wathen, 2024.

Meetings: 1st Monday, 3:00 p.m. (Jan., March., May, Nov.)
2nd Monday, 3:00 p.m. (July, Sept.)

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
James Harris, Secretary; e-mail: jim.harris@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Judith W. Niedzielski, Chair

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Jonathan Horowitz, Director (240) 313-2280, (240) 313-2287; fax: (240) 313-2281
County Administration Building, Suite 1401
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 - 4710
e-mail: jhorowitz@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/business-development/
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms

Meetings: last Tuesday, 12:00 noon (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.)

WESTERN MARYLAND CONSORTIUM [WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD]
Debora K. Gilbert, Director (301) 791-3164, (301) 791-3076, ext. 124; fax: (301) 790-3502
e-mail: dgilbert@westernmarylandconsortium.org
web: http://westernmarylandconsortium.org/

PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jill L. Baker, Director (240) 313-2433; fax: (240) 313-2431
120 West Washington St., 2nd floor, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jbaker@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms


Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner


Meetings: quarterly, as needed

AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms


Meetings: as needed

ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Justin Mayhue, 2019; Robert Murphy, 2019; Christopher Vincent, 2019; Vernell Doyle, 2020; Jane Hershey, 2020; Perry Jamieson, 2020; John Powell, 2020; John Schildt, 2020; George Anikis, 2021; Michael Barnhart, 2021; Landon Grove, 2021; Michael Wasiljov, 2021; Howard Ford, 2023.

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
(301) 432-2438

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


DIVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
Jennifer D. Kinzer, Deputy Director (240) 313-2441
e-mail: jkinzer@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/

PLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/planning-commission/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Clinton H. Wiley, Chair (chosen by Commission in March, 1-year term), 2023
Robert E. (BJ) Goetz, Jr., 2022; Dennis E. Reeder, 2023; David H. Kline, 2024; Jeffrey Semler, 2025; Theresa M. Shank, 2027.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner


Meetings: 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC SAFETY

ANIMAL CONTROL
Kimberly Intino, Executive Director (301) 733-2060
e-mail: kintino@hswcmd.org
web: http://hswcmd.org/
ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY
Staff: Sandy Schulte (240) 313-2467; e-mail: sschulte@washco-md.net


Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Adam Greivell, Esq., Chair (chosen by Authority, 1-year term), 2013
Brittany Blankenship, 2020; Gary Kauffman, 2020; Daniel Mackley, 2022; Travis Poole, 2022; Edward Wumb, 2022; Ashley Schweinhart (alternate), 2020.

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

DETENTION CENTER


OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Governor:
Charles T. (Tom) Brown, Jr., Manager (240) 313-2921
e-mail: cbrown@washco-md.net


DIVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
R. David Hayes, Director (240) 313-4363; fax: (240) 313-2901
16232 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, MD 21795
e-mail: rhayes@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/emergency-services/

EMERGENCY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
C. Kingsley Poole, Chair, 2021
Oley Griffith, 2020; Ronald Horn, 2020; Michael Hosier, 2020; Brooke Grossman, 2021; Richard Hopkins, 2021; Kathryn Powderly, 2021; Gary Farrell, 2022; Robert (Dwayne) Lunsford, 2022.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner


RADIO COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Bardona J. Woods, Assistant Director (240) 313-2906
e-mail: bwoods@washco-md.net

ADMINISTRATION
Jennifer L. Swisher, Deputy Director (240) 313-4368; e-mail: jswisher@washco-md.net


OPERATIONS
Alan S. Crawford, Deputy Director (240) 313-4373; e-mail: acrawford@washco-md.net


EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
David Chisholm, Assistant Director (240) 313-4367
e-mail: dchisholm@washco-md.net

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Jason M. Mowbray, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 766-3888; fax: (301) 766-3889
18345 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Drive, Suite 240, Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: msp.osfmwro@maryland.gov
FIRE & RESCUE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD

PUBLIC WORKS

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director (240) 313-2418
80 West Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740

BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms


REAL PROPERTY
Todd Moser, Administrator (240) 313-2460; fax: (240) 313-2401; e-mail: tmoser@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/engineering/real-prop-admin/


CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Richard K. Eichelberger, Jr., Director & Code Official (240) 313-2480; fax: (240) 313-2401
e-mail: reichelberger@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/construction-div/

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Scott Hobbs, Director (240) 313-2407; fax: (240) 313-2401
e-mail: shobbs@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/engineering/


PLAN REVIEW & PERMITTING DEPARTMENT
Ashley Holloway, Director & Zoning Administrator (240) 313-2443; fax: (240) 313-2461
e-mail: aholloway@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/plan-review-permitting/

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Staff: vacancy (240) 313-2469
web: www.washco-md.net/plan-review-permitting/zoning-appeals/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Paul W. Fulk, Chair, 2022
Jay Miller, 2018; John Cohill, 2019; William Gower, 2021; Michael Zampelli, 2022. Alternates: Tracie Felker, 2019; John D. Rinehart, 2019; Robert Myers, 2022.

Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

PERMITS
Rebecca (Becky) Gander, Chief of Permits (240) 313-2466
e-mail: rgander@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/permitting/

PLAN REVIEW
Cody L. Shaw, Chief of Plan Review (240) 313-2442
e-mail: cshaw@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/plan-review/

DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Andrew Eshleman, Director (240) 313-2252; fax: (240) 313-2251
County Administration Building, Room 238
100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: aeshleman@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/public-works/

BLACK ROCK GOLF COURSE
Vacancy, Director (240) 313-2816
20025 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742
web: www.blackrockgolfcourse.com/
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC GOLF CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Matthew Dick, 2020; Scott Landis, 2020; Roy Lorshbaugh, 2020; Scott Matheny, 2021; Richard Block, 2022.

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 4:30 p.m.

HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Neil R. Doran, Director (240) 313-2777
18434 Showalter Road, Suite 1, Hagerstown, MD 21742 - 1381
e-mail: ndoran@washco-md.net
web: www.flyhagerstown.com/

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Gary E. Bockrath, 2020; Rob Ferree, 2020; Robert E. (BJ) Goetz, Jr., 2020; Michael J. Hough, 2020; Norman Morin, 2020; John (Jack) Miller, 2021.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner


Meetings: 4th Thursday, 3:00 p.m. (except July, Nov.)
3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. (Dec.)

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Vacancy, Director (240) 313-2720; fax: (301) 791-2897
601 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
web: www.washco-md.net/highways/

PARKS & FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
John Penenesi, Deputy Director (240) 313-2703
1307 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jpenenesi@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/parks-facilities/

RECREATION & PARKS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms


Meetings: 1st Thursday, 3:15 p.m.

TRANSIT DEPARTMENT
Kevin D. Cerrone, Director (240) 313-2750
e-mail: kcerrone@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/transit/

TRANSPORTATION

HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT

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