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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS- ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Weston S.Young, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 632-1194
e-mail: admin@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/administration
Candace Savage, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (410) 632-1194
e-mail: csavage@co.worcester.md.us
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ETHICS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
David Deutsch, 2021; Frank Knight, 2023; Judy Griffin, 2024; Joseph Stigler, 2024; Bruce Spangler, 2025; Mickey Ashby, 2026; Iola Tariq, 2026.
LOCAL [VIDEO LOTTERY] DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
James Rosenberg, Chair, 2017
Ronald Taylor, 2014; Mary Beth Carozza, 2018; James N. Mathias, Jr., 2018; Charles J. Otto, 2018; Michael Donnelly, 2019; Mark Wittmyer, 2019; John C. (Charlie) Dorman, 2020; Richard W. Meehan, 2020; Rodney Murray, 2020; David Massey, 2021; William G. (Gee) Williams III, 2021; Cam Bunting, 2022; Matt Gordon, 2022; Faith Mumford, 2022; Roxanne Rounds, 2023.
BUDGET OFFICE
Kimberly Reynolds, Budget Officer (410) 632-1194, ext. 1010; e-mail: kreynolds@co.worcester.md.us
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
Kimberly A. Moses, Public Information Officer (410) 632-1194; e-mail: kmoses@co.worcester.md.us
FINANCE OFFICE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Phillip G. Thompson, Treasurer & Finance Officer (410) 632-0686
e-mail: pthompson@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/treasurers-office
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Stacey E. Norton, Director (410) 632-0090; fax: (410) 632-5614
e-mail: snorton@co.worcester.md.us, humanresources@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/humanresources
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HEALTH BENEFITS REVIEW COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Brian K. Jones, Manager (410) 632-9301
e-mail: bjones@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/information-technology
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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COMMISSION ON AGING
John Dorrough, Executive Director (410) 632-1277; fax: (443) 203-2630
P. O. Box 159
Charles & Martha Fulton Senior Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0159
e-mail: johnd@worcoa.org
web: http://worcoa.org/
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Tommy Tucker, Chair, 2021
Cynthia Malament, 2019.
James Covington; Clifford Gannett; Bonita Ann Gisriel; Lloyd Parks; Larry Walton. Terms expire 2020.
Joyce Cottman; Frederick Grant; Tommy Mason; Helen Whaley. Terms expire 2022.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Madison J. (Jim) Bunting
Meetings:
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LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(410) 632-9915
web: https://macinc.org/resources-support/elder-abuse-information/
MARYLAND ACCESS POINT CENTER (MAP) CENTER
web: https://macinc.org/about-us/
- SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
(410) 632-9915; fax: (410) 632-2613
e-mail: worcoa@worcoa.org
web: https://worcoa.org/
SENIOR CENTERS
web: https://worcesterhealth.org/nursing-sidebar/map-sidebar
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Co-Chair
Mary E. (Liz) Mumford, Co-Chair, 2022
Hope Carmean, 2019; Julia Phillips, 2019; Cristi Graham, 2020; Laura Morrison, 2020; Kelly O'Keane, 2020; Kelly Riwniak, 2020; Terri Shockley, 2020; Tamara White, 2020; Darlene Bowen, 2021; Bess Cropper, 2021; Gwendolyn Lehman, 2021; Kimberly List, 2021; Elizabeth Rodier, 2021; Colleen Colson, 2022.
Meetings:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD (Initiative to Preserve Families Board)
Eloise Henry-Gordy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2020
Ira (Buck) Shockley, 2019; Amy Rothermel, 2020; Mark Frostrom, 2021; Matthew Gordon, 2022.
Jessica L. Sexauer, Acting Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1025
P. O. Box 129
305 Bank St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 - 0129
e-mail: jessica.sexauer@maryland.gov
web: http://worcester.md.networkofcare.org/ph/services/agency.aspx?pid=WorcesterCountyLocalManagementBoard_1059_11_0
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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:
Roberta A. Baldwin, Director (410) 677-6806; fax: (410) 677-6810
P. O. Box 39
299 Commerce St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0039
e-mail: roberta.baldwin@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/worcester-county/
Department of Social Services, 299 Commerce St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Nancy Howard, 2019
Thomas Donoway; Jack Ferry; LuAnn Siler; Brandy Trader. Terms expire 2020.
Roberta A. Baldwin; Melissa Banks; Kenneth A. Widra, Ph.D. Terms expire 2021.
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(Somerset & Worcester Counties)
Worcester County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Board)
Jennifer L. Hysan, 2019; Cynthia Hunter Roman, Ed.D., 2019; Terry L. Smith, 2025; Analynn R. Mihalek, 2027; Valerie L. Turner, 2027.
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Cathy S. Gallagher, 2017; Faith Coleman, 2018; Harry Hammond, 2018; Voncelia S. Brown, 2019; Maria Campione-Lawrence, 2019; Mary White, 2019; Nancy Howard, 2020; Ronnie White, 2020; Roberta A. Baldwin, 2021.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Diana W. Purnell
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 12:00 noon
ADMINISTRATION
Mary Beth Quillen, Assistant Director (410) 677-6834
e-mail: marybeth.quillen@maryland.gov
CHILD SUPPORT
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 332-6347
COMPUTER INFORMATION SERVICES
George King, Computer Specialist (410) 677-6815
e-mail: george.king@maryland.gov
FAMILY INVESTMENT
Ellen K. Payne, Assistant Director (410) 677-6882
e-mail: ellen.payne@maryland.gov
SERVICES
Jamie L. Manning, Assistant Director (410) 677-6876
e-mail: jamie.manning@maryland.gov
EDUCATION
- BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: http://worcesterk12.org/district_leadership/board_of_education
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Todd A. Ferrante, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 7, 2026
William E. Buchanan, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 1, 2026
Donald C. Smack, Sr., Dist. 2, 2024
Jon M. Andes, Ed.D., Dist. 3, 2024
William L. Gordy, Dist. 4, 2026
Elena J. McComas, Dist. 5, 2024
Katie Ann Addis, Dist. 6, 2026
Nonvoting student members elected by high school student councils in June to 1-year terms:
McKenna Selby, Pocomoke High School, 2023
Ja'Naz Crawley, Snow Hill High School, 2023
Aryavir Sangwan, Stephen Decatur High School, 2023
Ex officio: Louis H. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. (7:00 p.m., Nov. & March)
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CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Louis H. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools, 2025
6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841
(410) 632-5020, (410) 632-5000
e-mail: lhtaylor@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
web: http://worcesterk12.org/
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PUBLIC RELATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Carrie N. Sterrs, Coordinator (410) 632-5092; e-mail: cnsterrs@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
FINANCE
Vincent E. Tolbert, Chief Financial Officer (410) 632-5062; e-mail: vetolbert@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
web: www.worcesterk12.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=577441&pageId=1106656
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FINANCE & BUDGET
Vincent E. Tolbert, Chief Financial Officer (410) 632-5062; e-mail: vetolbert@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
PAYROLL
David Kuhn, Manager (410) 632-5066
PURCHASING
Terri Searing, Manager (410) 632-5063; e-mail: tcsearing@worcesterk12.org
INSTRUCTION
Denise R. Shorts, Chief Academic Officer (410) 632-5025;
e-mail: drshorts@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
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ART, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MUSIC, & SAFE & DRUG FREE SCHOOLS
Tamara J. Mills, Coordinator (410) 632-5031; e-mail: tjmills@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
ELEMENTARY
Judith B. Rutkiewic, Coordinator (410) 632-5042; e-mail: jbrutkiewic@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
ENGLISH, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, & GUIDANCE
Donna R. Main, Ed.D., Coordinator (410) 632-5040; e-mail: drmain@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
MATHEMATICS
Kirsten P. Danisavich, Coordinator (410) 632-5042; e-mail: kdanisavich@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
SCIENCE
Jennifer L. Sills, Supervisor (410) 632-5044; e-mail: jlsills@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
SOCIAL STUDIES
Joshua L. Fradel, Ed.D., Coordinator (410) 632-5043; e-mail: jlfradel@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Rae A. Record, Supervisor (410) 632-5034; e-mail: rarecord@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Shirleen M. Church, Coordinator (410) 632-5091; e-mail: smchurch@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
TITLE I & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Cassidy M. Hamborsky, Coordinator (410) 632-5040; e-mail: cmhamborsky@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
OPERATIONS
Annette E. Wallace, Ed.D., Chief Operating Officer (410) 632-5076; e-mail: aewallace@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
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ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL & PUPIL SERVICES
L. Eloise Henry-Gordy, Pupil Services Specialist (410) 632-5079; e-mail: dlbunting@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
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BUS TRANSPORTATION
Kimberly G. Heiser, Manager (410) 632-5008; e-mail: kgheiser@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
FACILITIES
Joseph J. Price, Planner (410) 632-5014; e-mail: jjprice@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
School buses at Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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FOOD SERVICES
Odtis L. Collins, Coordinator (410) 632-5015; e-mail: olcollins@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
HUMAN RESOURCES
C. Dwayne Abt, Supervisor (410) 632-5077; e-mail: cdabt@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
Galen N. Anderson, Supervisor (410) 632-5007; e-mail: gnanderson@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
STUDENT, FAMILY, & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SERVICES
Nicole A. Selby, Supervisor (410) 632-5079; e-mail: naselby@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
TECHNOLOGY
Thomas E. Mascara, Coordinator (410) 632-5094; e-mail: temascara@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Diane L. Stulz, Coordinator (410) 632-5030;
e-mail: dlstulz@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
SAFETY
Annette E. Wallace, Ed.D., Chief Safety & Academic Officer (410) 632-5076; e-mail: aewallace@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
Shawn Goddard, School Safety & Security Manager (410) 632-5074
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Anthony W. (Chip) Bertino, Jr.
Ex officio: Murray K. Hoy, Ed.D, President, Wor-Wic Community College
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. (except July & Aug.)
Snow Hill Branch, Worcester County Library, 307 North Washington St. Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. (except July & August)
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. (Jan., April, July, Oct.)
Appointed by Board of Elections:
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
LAND PRESERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DIVISION
NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
Meetings:
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION BOARD
PLUMBING & GAS DIVISION
Andrea L. Mathias, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (410) 632-1100, ext. 1004
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Diana W. Purnell
Ex officio: Jennifer L. Baumann, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Tracy A. Simpson, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Eric W. Cropper, Sr., President, Board of Education; Katherine C. (Kat) Gunby, designee of Health Officer; Roberta A. Baldwin, Director of Social Services; Kristin Heiser, State's Attorney; W. Burton Anderson, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Col. Douglas A. Dods, designee of Sheriff; Fulton Holland, Jr., Warden, County Jail; Spencer Lee Tracy, Jr., Area Supervisor, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Trudy L. Brown, designee, Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings:
ADMINISTRATION
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
PLANNING, QUALITY & CORE SERVICE PROGRAM
MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY
PREVENTION
PUBLIC DEFENDER
STATE'S ATTORNEY
Diane Karsnitz, Deputy State's Attorney
CIRCUIT COURT DIVISION
DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
BUILDING DIVISION
CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
LIQUOR LICENSE CONTROL DIVISION
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
ZONING DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.
TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD
DETENTION CENTER, see JAIL
County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FIRE MARSHAL
JAIL [DETENTION CENTER]
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
RECYCLING DIVISION
ROADS DIVISION
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
George Linvill, 2022; James Charles, 2025.
WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES DIVISION
WATER & SEWER ADVISORY COUNCILS
Richard Jendrek; James Spicknall. Terms expire 2022.
WASTEWATER ADVISORY BOARD
Meetings:
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
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WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Murray K. (Ray) Hoy, Ed.D., President (410) 334-2800
32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804
e-mail: rhoy@worwic.edu
web: www.worwic.edu/BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Worcester County members appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
William Cooper, 2020; Anna Giles Newton, 2025; Lorraine D. Purnell-Ayres, 2027; Russell W. Blake, 2029.
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LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Jennifer M. Ranck, Director (410) 632-2600
307 North Washington St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1099
e-mail: jranck@worcesterlibrary.org
web: www.worcesterlibrary.org/
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Ronald L. Cascio, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2019
Holly H. Anderson, 2021; Donald J. (Jamie) Bailey, 2021; Nancy Howard, 2021; Rosemary S. Keech, 2022; Leslie Mulligan, 2023; Jeff Smith, 2024; Patricia Tomasovic, 2024.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board, 4-year term), 2027
Thomas Butler (D); Jeffrey A. McMahon (R); Edward A. Rodier, Jr. (R); Terry L. Smith (D); Martina Barnes Wharton (D). Terms expire 2027.
Patricia D. Jackson, Election Director (410) 632-1320; fax: (410) 632-3031
201 Belt Street, Suite C, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: worcester.elections@maryland.gov
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/board-electionsEMPLOYMENT
LOWER SHORE ONE-STOP JOB MARKET
LOWER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
web: www.lswa.org
Jason Cunha, 2019; Walter Maizel, 2020.
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 334-6800; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml
ENVIRONMENT
![[photo, County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wo/images/buildings/1198-1-08953c.jpg)
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Robert J. Mitchell, Director (410) 632-1220, ext. 1601; fax: (410) 632-2012
Government Center, Room 1306
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1195
e-mail: bmitchell@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/env
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
(410) 632-1220
Katherine G. Munson, Planner (410) 632-1220, ext. 1302
David M. Bradford, Administrator (410) 632-1220, ext. 1143
e-mail: dbradford@co.worcester.md.us
SHORELINE COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Katherine G. Munson, Program Administrator (410) 632-1220, ext. 1302; e-mail: kmunson@co.worcester.md.us
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Kathy Drew, 2021; Alan Hudson, 2022; Ed Phillips, 2022.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Thomas Babcock, 2022; Dean Ennis, 2022; George Solyak, 2022; Brooks Clayville; Stacey Esham.
Isle of Wight Center, 13070 St. Martin's Neck Road, Bishopville, MD 21813
(410) 352-3057; fax: (410) 352-3289
HEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Rebecca L. (Becky) Jones, R.N., Health Officer (410) 632-1100, ext. 1205; (410) 632-3366
P. O. Box 249
6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0249
e-mail: rjones@maryland.gov
web: www.worcesterhealth.org/
e-mail: andrea.mathias@maryland.gov
BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Drug & Alcohol Council]
Staff: Brenda M. Laws (410) 632-1100, ext. 1024; e-mail: brenda.laws@maryland.gov
Col. Douglas A. Dods, Chair (chosen by Council in June, two-year term), 2022
Roy W. Cragway, Jr., 2020; Kim Moses, 2020; Donna Nordstrom, 2021; Sue Abell-Rodden, 2022; Eric S. Gray, 2022; Mimi Dean, 2023; James Freeman, Jr., 2023; Jennifer C. LaMade, 2023; Rev. James Jones, 2025.
Heather A. Barton, Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1210
e-mail: heather.barton@maryland.gov
Tracy L. Tilghman, Director (410) 629-0164, ext. 142
e-mail: tracy.tilghman@maryland.gov
Edward A. Potetz, Director (410) 352-3234
e-mail: edward.potetz@maryland.gov
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CASE MANAGEMENT
Eric S. Gray, Director (410) 629-0164, ext. 132; e-mail: eric.gray@maryland.gov
Jane R. Apson, Ph.D., Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1230
e-mail: jane.apson@maryland.gov
HEALTH PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL
Jennifer C. LaMade, Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1154; e-mail: jennifer.lamade@maryland.gov
P. O. Box 249
6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0249
web: www.worcester.md.networkofcare.org
Katherine C. (Kat) Gunby, Director (410) 632-0056
e-mail: katherine.gunby@maryland.govLAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Roscoe R. Leslie, Esq., County Attorney (410) 632-1194
Government Center, Room 1103
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: rleslie@co.worcester.md.us
Appointed by Public Defender:
Chasity N. Simpson, Esq., Disrict Public Defender (410) 632-1951, ext. 300; fax: (410) 632-0943
101 West Green St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: csimpson@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/worcester
Kristin Heiser (R), State's Attorney, 2026
106 Franklin St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-2166; fax: (410) 632-3250
e-mail: sao@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/sao
(410) 632-2166; fax: (410) 632-3250
(410) 632-2177; fax: (410) 632-2175
LICENSING
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & PERMITTING
Staff: Deborah Mooney (410) 632-1200, ext. 2020; e-mail: dmooney@co.worcester.md.us
Roy M. Case, 2022; J.T. Novack, 2022; Carl Smith, 2022; Kenneth Lambertson, 2023; Michael Patchett, 2023; Duane Duncan, 2024; Stephen W. Kolarik, 2024.
Laura Burns-Reinhart, Executive Director (410) 632-1250; fax: (410) 632-3010
5363 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: lburns-reinhart@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp/deptlist
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Robert Clarke, Secretary; e-mail: rob.clarke@maryland.gov
Richard G. Holland, Sr., Chair
PLANNING
![[photo, County Government Center, One West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wo/images/buildings/1198-1-08958c.jpg)
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & PERMITTING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jennifer K. Keener, Director (410) 632-1200, ext. 1123; fax: (410) 632-3008
Government Center, Room 1201
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1070
e-mail: jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp
Gary R. Pusey, Deputy Director (410) 632-1200, ext. 1110
e-mail: gpusey@co.worcester.md.us
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff: Kristen M. Tremblay (410) 632-1200, ext. 1131; e-mail: ktremblay@co.worcester.md.us
web: http://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp/boards
Gerard N. (Jerry) Barbierri, Chair (chosen by Board of County Commissioners in July, 1-year term), 2025
Brooks Clayville, 2022; Marlene E. Ott, 2023; Mary Knight, 2024; Betty M. Smith, 2024; Ken Church, 2025; Richard L. (Rick) Wells, 2026.
Staff: Kristen M. Tremblay (410) 632-1200, ext. 1123; e-mail: ktremblay@co.worcester.md.us
web: http://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp/boards
April Mariner, Manager (410) 632-1200, ext. 1170; e-mail: amariner@co.worcester.md.us
William Bradshaw, Administrator/County Engineer (410) 632-1200, ext. 1150
e-mail: bbradshaw@co.worcester.md.us
BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Mark Bargar, 2022; James Wilson, 2022; Elbert Davis, 2023; William Paul, 2023; Kevin Holland, 2024; James Spicknall, 2024; Michael Poole, 2025.
Janet Davis, Manager (410) 632-1200, ext. 1144; e-mail: jdavis@co.worcester.md.us
Davida T. Washington, Program Coordinator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1171
e-mail: dwashington@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp/rehab
HOUSING REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
C. D. Hall, 2022; Debbie Hileman, 2022; Chase Church, 2023; Donna Dillon, 2023; Scott Tingle, 2023; Felicia Green, 2024; Jacob Mitrecic, 2024.
April R. Payne, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1120; e-mail: apayne@co.worcester.md.us
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
(410) 632-1200, ext. 1120
William E. Esham, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2025
Martha W. Pusey, 2020. Alternate: Reese F. Cropper III, 2025; R. Charles Nichols, Jr., 2027.
Kelly L. Henry, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1130
e-mail: khenry@co.worcester.md.us
Kristen M. Tremblay, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1131
e-mail: ktremblay@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp/deptlist
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Staff: Catherine J. Zirkle (410) 632-1200, ext. 1136; e-mail: czirkle@worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp/boards
Robert M. Purcell, Chair, 2024
Lisa Bowen, 2022; Larry Fykes, 2022; David K. Dypsky, 2023; Joseph W. Green, Jr., 2023; Jacob Mitrecic, 2023; Thomas Babcock, 2024.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Melanie A. Pursel, Director (410) 632-3110; fax: (410) 632-5138
107 West Green St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: tourism@marylandscoast.org
web: https://choosemarylandscoast.org/
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Steve Habeger, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term) 2023
Natoshia C. Owens, 2023; Joseph Shanno, 2024; Marc Scher, 2024; Robert Clarke, 2025; Robert A. Fisher, 2025; Ashley Harrison, 2025.
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Gregory Purnell, 2022; Barbara Tull, 2023; Ruth Waters, 2023; Elena Ake, 2024; Kerrie Bunting, 2025; Joshua Davis, 2025; Lauren Taylor, 2025.
PUBLIC SAFETY
ANIMAL CONTROL
Glen W. Grandstaff, Chief Animal Control Officer (410) 632-1340; fax: (410) 632-5662
6207 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: ggrandstaff@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/animal-control
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EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
John W. (Billy) Birch, Jr., Director (410) 632-3080; fax: (410) 632-4686
Government Center, Room 1002
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1000
e-mail: bbirch@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/emergency-services
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 9:00 a.m. (Jan., April, July & Oct.)
Appointed by Governor:
John W. (Billy) Birch, Jr., Director (410) 632-3080
e-mail: bbirch@co.worcester.md.us
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Matthew W. Owens, Fire Marshal (410) 632-5666; fax: (410) 632-5664
e-mail: mowens@wcfmo.org
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/fmo
Fulton Holland, Jr., Warden (410) 632-1300; fax: (410) 632-3002
P. O. Box 189
5022 Joyner Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0189
e-mail: fholland@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/jail
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dallas G. Baker, Jr., Director (410) 632-5623; fax: (410) 632-1753
6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: dbaker@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/public-works
COUNTY ENGINEER
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
William Bradshaw, County Engineer (410) 632-5623
FLEET MANAGEMENT
Derrick Babcock, Superintendent (410) 632-5675; e-mail: dbabcock@co.worcester.md.us
Kenneth J. Whited, Superintendent (410) 632-3766; fax: (410) 632-1753; e-mail: maint@ezy.net
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/maintenance
Ronald Taylor, Recycling Manager (410) 632-3177; e-mail: rtaylor@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/recycling
Frank Adkins, Superintendent (410) 632-2244; fax: (410) 632-0020; e-mail: fadkins@co.worcester.md.us
5764 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, MD 21863
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/roads
Michael Mitchell, Solid Waste Manager (410) 632-3177; fax: (410) 632-3000; e-mail: mmitchell@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/waste
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Stephen M. Brown; James Latchum; Wendell Purnell; Vaughn White. Terms expire 2021.
John S. Ross, Deputy Director (410) 641-5251; e-mail: jross@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks/water
WATER ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Todd Ferrante; Martin Kwesko; Gregory Slater; Keith Swanton. Terms expire 2021.
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Kelly O’Brien-Rados, Director (410) 632-2144, ext. 2502
6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: krados@marylandscoast.org
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/recreationandparks
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
John Gehrig, Chair, 2022
Albin (Hondo) Handy, 2022; Missy Denault, 2024; Michael Hooks, 2024; Norman R. Bunting, Jr., 2025; William Gabeler, 2025; Joseph (Jody) Stigler, 2025.
TRANSPORTATION
SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY: WICOMICO REGIONAL AIRPORT
5485 Airport Terminal Road, Unit A, Salisbury, Maryland 21804
(410) 548-4827
e-mail: hello@flysbyairport.com
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