DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

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• Water Conservation

Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment (410) 537-3084
Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary (410) 537-3893
Adam C. Ortiz, Deputy Secretary for External Affairs (443) 926-0964

Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland, February 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

CHIEF OF STAFF
Scott Goldman, Esq., Chief of Staff (410) 537-3537; e-mail: scott.goldman@maryland.gov
Thomas M. Jones, Special Assistant to Chief of Staff (410) 537-3083; e-mail: tom.jones3@maryland.gov
Dewon O. Lawrence, Senior Advisor (410) 271-7101; e-mail: dewon.lawrence1@maryland.gov


COMMISSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Staff: Jared Williams; e-mail: jared.@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/mccc

Chair: Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment
Co-Chairs: Kim L. Coble; Anne M. Lindner.

Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms: Russell R. Dickerson, Ph.D., 2023; Robyn C. Gilden, Ph.D., R.N., 2025.

Appointed by Senate President: Brian J. Feldman; Jesse Iliff; Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi; Michael Powell; James W. Strong.

Appointed by House Speaker: Beth Harber; Gerald Jackson; Anne M. Lindner; David Smedick; Dana M. Stein.

Appointed by Maryland Association of Counties: Mark J. Belton

Appointed by Farm Bureau: James (Jamie) Raley

Appointed by Maryland Municipal League: Michael E. Bibb

Ex officio: Dereck E. Davis, State Treasurer; Kevin M. Atticks, Secretary of Agriculture; Atif T. Chaudhry, Secretary of General Services; Russell J. Strickland, Secretary of Emergency Management; Joshua E. Kurtz, Secretary of Natural Resources; Rebecca L. Flora, Secretary of Planning; Paul J. Wiedefeld, Secretary of Transportation; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Paul G. Pinsky, Director, Maryland Energy Administration; David S. Lapp, Esq., People's Counsel; Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, Ph.D., President, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Erik N. Fisher, Chair, Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays; Frederick H. Hoover, Esq., Chair, Public Service Commission.

WORK GROUPS
ADAPTATION & RESILIENCY WORK GROUP
EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH WORK GROUP


GREENHOUSE GAS MITIGATION WORK GROUP
Michael C. Powell, Esq., Co-Chair
Kim L. Coble, Co-Chair


SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL WORK GROUP
Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, Ph.D., Chair
Alan J. Anderson, Ph.D.; Ghassem R. Asrar , Ph.D.; Donald F. Boesch, Ph.D.; Paulinus Chigbu, Ph.D.; Eric A. Davidson, Ph.D.; Belay B. Demoz, Ph.D.; Russell R. Dickerson, Ph.D.; Jonah D. Erlebacher, Ph.D.; Robyn C. Gilden, Ph.D., R.N.; Peter Goodwin, Ph.D.; Jason D. Keppler; Scott D. Knoche, Ph.D.; Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, Ph.D.; Amir Sapkota, Ph.D.; Adel Shirmohammadi, Ph.D.; David A. Vanko, Ph.D.; Eric D. Wachsman, Ph.D.

ENERGY INDUSTRY REVITALIZATION WORKING GROUP
Staff: Susan Casey; e-mail: susan.casey1@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/climatechange/mccc/pages/eirwg.aspx

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)

Appointed by Senate President: Malcolm L. Augustine

Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: two vacancies
Appointed by Director, Maryland Energy Administration: two vacancies
Appointed by Public Service Commission: two vacancies

Appointed by President, Maryland Chamber of Commerce: one vacancy
Appointed by Regional Directors, Maryland Small Business Development Center: one vacancy
Appointed by State Director, National Federation of Independent Business: one vacancy

Ex officio: Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment; Harry Coker, Jr., Acting Secretary of Commerce.

ENERGY RESILIENCE & EFFICIENCY WORKING GROUP
Staff: Susan Casey; e-mail: susan.casey1@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/climatechange/mccc/pages/erewg.aspx

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: three vacancies

Appointed by Director, Maryland Energy Administration: three vacancies

Representing Public Service Commission: two vacancies

Ex officio: Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment; Paul G. Pinsky, Director, Maryland Energy Administration.

JUST TRANSITION EMPLOYMENT & RETRAINING WORKING GROUP
Staff: Cindy Osorto; e-mail: cindy.osorto1@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/ClimateChange/MCCC/Pages/JTWG.aspx

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)

Appointed by Governor: Suzanne K. McCoskey, 2024; Khalid Malik, 2026; two vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President: Dawn D. Gile; John F. Mautz.

Appointed by House Speaker: Regina T. Boyce; David V. Fraser-Hidalgo.

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: two vacancies

Representing Public Service Commission: two vacancies

Representing American Clean Power Association: one vacancy
Representing Baltimore-DC Metro Building & Construction Trades Council: three vacancies
Representing Baltimore Washington Laborers' District Council: one vacancy
Representing Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association: one vacancy
Representing International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: one vacancy
Representing Legal Action Center National H.R.E. Networks: one vacancy
Representing Maryland Association of Community Colleges: one vacancy
Representing Maryland Chapters, Associated Builders & Contractors: one vacancy
Representing Maryland Geothermal Association: one vacancy
Representing Maryland Military Coalition: one vacancy
Representing Maryland State AFL-CIO: three vacancies
Representing Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association: one vacancy


Ex officio: Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment; Portia Y. Wu, Esq., Secretary of Labor; Paul J. Wiedefeld, Secretary of Transportation.

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS RECOVERY, REUSE, & RECYCLING WORKING GROUP
Staff: Bradley Baker; e-mail: bradley.baker1@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/climatechange/mccc/pages/spsrrrwg.aspx

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)

Appointed by Governor: David W. Beugelmans, Esq.; Pearl Donohoo-Vallett; Scott Elias; Stacey Onoh; Robert A. Sadzinski. Terms expire 2024.

Appointed by Senate President: Benjamin T. Brooks, Sr.

Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy

Appointed by Chair, Public Service Commission: one vacancy

Ex officio: Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment; Joshua E. Kurtz, Secretary of Natural Resources; Paul G. Pinsky, Director, Maryland Energy Administration.

MARYLAND WATER QUALITY TRADING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Susan F. Payne (410) 841-5897; e-mail: susan.payne@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/pages/wqtac.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture & Secretary of the Environment: Thomas Ballentine; Patrice M. Bubar; James A. Caldwell; Valerie Connelly; Deborah Herr Cornwell; Candace L. Donoho; Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D.; James Edward; Brent Fewell, Esq.; Patricia Gleason; Terron L. Hillsman, Ph.D.; Mark L. Hoffman; Matthew R. Holloway; George Kelly; Leslie (Les) Knapp, Jr.; Stephen W. Lafferty; Erik Michelson; Thomas M. Middleton; Shannon K. Moore; Douglas E. Myers; Daniel T. Nees; David A. Nemazie; Susan F. Payne; Talmage Petty; Christopher Pomeroy, J.D.; Dusty Rood; Mindy Selman; Robert E. Shreeve; Phillip Stafford; Lindsay D. Thompson; Lisa A. Wainger, Ph.D.; Sara Walker.

Lauren Franke, Facilitator (410) 729-8384; e-mail: lfran@menv.com
c/o Maryland Environmental Service
259 Najoles Road, Millersville, MD 21108

DEPUTY SECRETARY, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
David A. Abrams, Director (410) 537-3056; e-mail: dave.abrams1@maryland.gov
Jay A. Apperson, Deputy Director (410) 537-3012; e-mail: jay.apperson@maryland.gov
Nicole L. Eisenstein, Public Information Act (PIA) Coordinator (410) 537-4120; e-mail: nicole.eisenstein@maryland.gov
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Lisa A. Jones, Coordinator (410) 537-3172
e-mail: lisaa.jones@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COORDINATION
Aneca Y. Atkinson, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Justice (410) 537-3085
e-mail: aneca.atkinson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Leslie W. (Les) Knapp, Jr., Director (410) 537-3889
e-mail: les.knapp@maryland.gov

POLICY
Zachary Schafer, Assistant Secretary for Policy (443) 926-0949
e-mail: zachary.schafer@maryland.gov

DEPUTY SECRETARY

OFFICE OF AUDIT
Cierra L. Neville, Acting Manager (410) 537-3062
e-mail: cierra.neville@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUDGET & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
Vacancy, Director (410) 537-4155


CAPITAL BUDGET DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3815

ENGINEERING & CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Walid M. Saffouri, Director (410) 537-3757; e-mail: walid.saffouri@maryland.gov
Seyed Mehdi Majedi, Deputy Director (410) 537-3724; e-mail: mehdi.majedi@maryland.gov

BAY RESTORATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Rajiv Chawla, Chief (410) 537-3770; e-mail: rajiv.chawla@maryland.gov

WATER & WASTEWATER PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Sunita P. Boyle, Chief (410) 537-3425; e-mail: sunita.boyle@maryland.gov

MARYLAND WATER QUALITY FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
Jeffrey K. Fretwell, Director (410) 537-4481; e-mail: jeffrey.fretwell@maryland.gov
Michael Roberts, Deputy Director (410) 537-3972; e-mail: michael.roberts@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COUNSEL
Andrea S. Baker, Principal Counsel (410) 537-3055; e-mail: andrea.baker@maryland.gov
Lynn R. Angotti, Deputy Counsel (410) 537-3054; e-mail: lynn.angotti@maryland.gov
Julie B. Kuspa, Deputy Counsel (410) 537-3352; e-mail: julie.kuspa@maryland.gov
Michael F. Strande, Deputy Counsel (410) 537-3421; e-mail: michael.strande@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Elaine McNeil, EEO/ADA Manager (410) 537-3152; e-mail: elaine.mcneil@maryland.gov
Linda K. Mason, EEO/ADA Officer (410) 537-3580; e-mail: linda.mason2@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Geoffrey L. Donahue, Director (410) 537-3868
e-mail: geoffrey.donahue@maryland.gov

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SECTION
Neil A. Jones, Haz-Mat Response Supervisor (410) 537-3985; e-mail: neil.jones@maryland.gov
Robert J. Swann, Haz-Mat Response Supervisor (410) 537-3977; e-mail: robert.swann@maryland.gov

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION COMPLIANCE SECTION
Rose Clark, Head (410) 537-3153; e-mail: rose.clark@maryland.gov

RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Zack Barthel, Radiological Health Physicist (410) 537-4284; e-mail: zack.barthel@maryland.gov
James F. Way, Radiological Health Physicist (410) 537-3790; e-mail: james.way@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
James M. Purvis, Chief Information Officer (410) 537-3114
e-mail: james.purvis@maryland.gov

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, DATA INTEGRATION, & ACCESS DIVISION
Harry W. Smith, Manager (410) 537-4491
e-mail: harry.smith@maryland.gov

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Gary P. Anastasio, Director (410) 537-4022
e-mail: gary.anastasio1@maryland.gov

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Susan M. Battle-McDonald, Director (410) 537-4111
e-mail: sue.battle-mcdonald@maryland.gov

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
Laura Armstrong, Director (410) 537-4119
e-mail: laura.armstrong@maryland.gov

AIR & RADIATION ADMINISTRATION

AIR QUALITY CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Randy E. Mosier (410) 537-4488; e-mail: randy.mosier@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 5-year terms:
Todd Chason, Esq., Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment), 2025


Megan Latshaw, Ph.D., 2025; Sania Amr, M.D., 2026.

Nicole Cook, J.D.; Thomas Dernoga, J.D.; Benjamin Hobbs, Ph.D.; Adrienne Hollis, Ph.D., J.D.; Anna Marshall; Sunhee Park; Weston Young. Terms expire 2027.

Thomas Killeen; Anne Klase; Ross Salawitch, Ph.D.; Lawrence J. Schoen. Terms expire 2028.

OFFICE OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION
Shawne Stephens-Drake, Manager (410) 537-3250
e-mail: shawne.stephens-drake1@maryland.gov

AIR MONITORING PROGRAM
David J. Krask, Manager (410) 537-3756
e-mail: david.krask@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENTS, MODELING, & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Michael F. Woodman, Chief (410) 537-3229
e-mail: michael.woodman@maryland.gov

ANALYTICAL LABORATORY SECTION
Acefaw T. Belay, Chief (410) 537-4461
e-mail: acefaw.belay@maryland.gov

DATA MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION
Ryan P. Auvil, Chief (410) 537-4027
e-mail: ryan.auvil@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
B. Frank Courtright, Manager (410) 537-4225; (410) 537-3215 (24-hour response)
e-mail: frank.courtright@maryland.gov

ASBESTOS DIVISION
Lorraine Anderson, Chief (410) 537-3809
e-mail: lorraine.anderson@maryland.gov

FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Herbert K. Janssen, Chief (410) 537-3909
e-mail: herbert.janssen@maryland.gov

CENTRAL MARYLAND
Natalie J. Wolff, Section Head (410) 537-3226; e-mail: natalie.wolff@maryland.gov

EASTERN SHORE
Michelle L. Walston, Specialist (410) 713-3680; e-mail: michelle.walston@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND
Tamara L. Davis, Sanitarian (301) 689-5756; e-mail: tamara.davis@maryland.gov

INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Ralph H. Hall, Chief (410) 537-4225
e-mail: ralph.hall@maryland.gov

PROCESS COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Parsuram Ramnarain, Chief (410) 537-4225
e-mail: pars.ramnarain@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY PERMITS PROGRAM
Suna Y. Sariscak, Chief (410) 537-4129
e-mail: suna.sariscak@maryland.gov

CHEMICAL & MINERAL DIVISION
Justin C. Hsu, Chief (410) 537-3225
e-mail: justin.hsu@maryland.gov

COMBUSTION & METALLURGICAL DIVISION
William V. Paul, Chief (410) 537-3225
e-mail: bill.paul@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-4129

AIR QUALITY PLANNING PROGRAM
Vacancy, Manager (410) 537-4125

AIR QUALITY POLICY & PLANNING DIVISION
Roger E. Thunell, Chief (410) 537-3273
e-mail: roger.thunell@maryland.gov

CLIMATE CHANGE DIVISION
Luke Wisniewski, Chief (410) 537-3193
e-mail: luke.wisniewski@maryland.gov


REGULATIONS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Randy E. Mosier, Chief (410) 537-4488
e-mail: randy.mosier@maryland.gov

CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM
Mark W. Stewart, Manager (410) 537-3291; e-mail: mark.stewart1@maryland.gov
Christopher M. Beck, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3291; e-mail: christopher.beck@maryland.gov

MOBILE SOURCES CONTROL PROGRAM
Marcia A. Ways, Manager (410) 537-3270
e-mail: marcia.ways@maryland.gov

CERTIFICATION & AUDITING DIVISION
Margaret M. (Peggy) Courtright, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: peggy.courtright@maryland.gov

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Timothy S. Shepherd, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: tim.shepherd@maryland.gov

INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Kathleen J. Field, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: kathleen.field@maryland.gov

RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Eva S. Nair, Manager (410) 537-3300
e-mail: eva.nair@maryland.gov

RADIATION CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Eva S. Nair (410) 537-3300; e-mail: eva.nair@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/radiologicalhealth/pages/radiationboard.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 4-year terms:
Sean Austin, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment), 2026
Stewart Becker, Ph.D., 2023; Jeanette A. Linder, M.D., 2023; Mahadevappa Mahesh, Ph.D., 2023; David R. Bisson, 2024; Gregory D. Smith, 2024; Malek Daneshvarnezhad, 2025; Josephine M. Piccone, Ph.D., 2025; John S. Wojtowycz, 2025; Thomas J. Beck, Sc.D., 2026; David J. O'Neill, Ph.D., 2026; Doreen Williams, 2026.

RADIATION MACHINES DIVISION
Shannon L. Page, D.D.S., Chief (410) 537-4214
e-mail: spage@maryland.gov

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS DIVISION
Charles R. Cox, Chief (410) 537-4212
e-mail: charles.cox@maryland.gov

BUSINESS SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

BUDGET & FINANCE DIVISION
Tasha Delane, Administrator
e-mail: tasha.delane1@maryland.gov
OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM
Diana Williams, Program Manager (410) 537-3949
e-mail: diana.williams1@maryland.gov
BUDGET RECORDS & MANAGEMENT SECTION
Kristy L. Walsh, Administrator (410) 537-3312; e-mail: kristy.walsh@maryland.gov

GRANTS MANAGEMENT SECTION
Krystal Briscoe, Supervisor; e-mail: krystal.briscoe2@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES
Lorrie M. Del Pizzo, Director (410) 537-4482
e-mail: lorrie.delpizzo@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FISCAL SERVICES
Beniam Gebrehawariat, Director (410) 537-3137
e-mail: ben.gebrehawariat@maryland.gov

Gwendolyn Hughes, Deputy Director (410) 537-4404
e-mail: gwendolyn.hughes@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Vacancy, Director (410) 537-4278
e-mail:

Tammy Lewis, Deputy Director (410) 537-3103
e-mail: tammy.lewis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Blessing Gunden, Procurement Officer (410) 537-3076
e-mail: blessing.gunden2@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
June B. Dwyer, Records Officer (410) 537-4014
e-mail: june.dwyer1@maryland.gov

LAND & MATERIALS ADMINISTRATION

STATE BIOSOLIDS TASK FORCE
(410) 537-3403; e-mail: thomas.yoo@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/solidwaste/pages/biosolidstf.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment:
Thomas Yoo, Chair
Rufus L. Chaney, Ph.D.; Robin D. Davidoff; Gary K. Felton, Ph.D.; Kurt Fuchs; Greg J. Gannon; Stephen C. Gerwin; Sharon Hogan; Andrew Holtan; James Lewis; Patricia D. Millner; Chris Peot; Timothy Pilkowski; Fred Samadani; Patricia M. Steinhilber, Ph.D.; Lori Stone; Frederick A. Streett; Lisa Williams; James F. Worthington.

CONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Edward C. Hammerberg (410) 537-3315; e-mail: ed.hammerberg@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor (10 with advice of Secretary of the Environment; 3 with Senate advice & consent) to 10-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Council from public members)
Cristina Campbell Harris, 2024; Shawn A. Seaman, 2024; Robert J. Hofstetter, 2025; Michael T. Redding, 2030; Susan C. Kenney, 2031; Jessica D. L. Medicus, 2031; James C. Tolle, Jr., 2031; Craig A. Upson, 2031; Salman Nadeem Hashmi, 2032; Zigmund Karpa, 2032; Niranjana Krishnan, 2032; Jason D. McNew, 2032; one vacancy.

SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING FACILITIES WORK GROUP
Staff: Edward M. Dexter (410) 537-3315; e-mail: ed.dexter@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment:
Edward M. Dexter, Chair
Linda Andrews; Valerie S. Androutsopoulos; Arleen Charfitz; Steven Charfitz; Brent R. Dilts; Michael Ensor; Mark Foster; Bruce Giordano; Pamela Metz Kasemeyer, Esq.; Leslie Knapp, Jr.; Dawn Perry; Joshua Proudfoot; Ford Schulmann; Lori Scozzafava; Ronald Shapiro; Christopher W. Skaggs; David Smith; Michael J. Taylor; Paul Tharp; Steven G. Tomczewski; Douglas Williams.

LAND RESTORATION PROGRAM
Barbara S. Krupiarz, Program Manager (410) 537-3437
e-mail: barbara.krupiarz@maryland.gov

FEDERAL ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION DIVISION
Curtis DeTore, Chief (410) 537-3791
e-mail: curtis.detore@maryland.gov
NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) & SITE ASSESSMENT
Vacancy, Chief

STATE ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION DIVISION
Brian J. Dietz, Chief (410) 537-3493
e-mail: bdietz@maryland.gov

VOLUNTARY CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
Jeffrey Harp, Chief (410) 537-3472; e-mail: jeffrey.harp@maryland.gov

LEAD PREVENTION OUTREACH & EDUCATION
(formerly U00A0607)
Paula Montgomery, Program Outreach Coordinator (410) 537-1188
e-mail: paula.montgomery@maryland.gov

LEAD ACCREDITATION & OVERSIGHT DIVISION
Vacancy

LEAD COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Kevin S. Stanley, Chief (410) 537-3310
e-mail: kevins.stanley@maryland.gov

LEAD RENTAL REGISTRY DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3392
e-mail:

LEAD SURVEILLANCE UNIT
Rena Boss-Victoria, Head (410) 537-3880
e-mail: rena.boss-victoria@maryland.gov

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION COMMISSION
Staff: Wendy L. Phillips (410) 537-3305; e-mail: wendy.phillips@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/leadpoisoningprevention/pages/lppcommission.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Ruth Ann Norton, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Jacob Benzaquen, 2023; Benita A. Cooper, 2023; Anna L. Davis, Esq., 2023; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., 2025; Alexandra K. Nestadt, 2025; Christina L. Peusch, 2025; Susan Kleinhammer, 2026; Manjula D. Paul, 2026; Adam D. Skolnik, 2026; Barbara A. Moore, 2027; Nicola Tran, 2027; Frederick Banks, D.P.A., 2028; Nicole Hart, 2028; Naadiya Hutchinson, 2028; three vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President: Mary L. Washington, Ph.D.

Appointed by House Speaker: Dalya Attar

MINING PROGRAM
Molly A. Michaelson, Program Manager (410) 537-3557
e-mail: molly.michaelson@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/mining/Pages/index.aspx
LAND RECLAMATION COMMITTEE
Staff: Michael Garner (301) 689-1460; e-mail: mike.garner@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/workwithmde/pages/landreclamationcommittee.aspx

Michael Garner, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: W. Stephen Jenkins, 2026; Timothy B. Schwinabart, 2026; Jeffrey S. Barclay, 2027; Ivy L. Opel, 2027.

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: William E. Murphy; William J. Pegg, Ph.D.; one vacancy.

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Rande W. Brown; George A. Eberling; Kenny Wampler.

Soil Conservation District representatives: Adam Heavener, Allegany County; Seth Metheny, Garrett County.

ABANDONED MINE LAND DIVISION
Michael Garner, Chief (301) 689-1460
e-mail: mike.garner@maryland.gov


COAL MINING DIVISION [BUREAU OF MINES]
Vacancy, Chief (301) 689-1442


MINERALS, OIL & GAS DIVISION
Ryan Streett, Chief (410) 537-3883
e-mail: ryan.streett@maryland.gov

OIL CONTROL PROGRAM
Christopher H. Ralston, Program Manager (410) 537-3470
e-mail: chris.ralston@maryland.gov

ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) & PERMITS SECTION
Brad Barzin, Section Head (410) 537-3483
e-mail: brad.barzin@maryland.gov

Oil tank, Locust Point, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3473
e-mail: tom.walter@maryland.gov

REMEDIATION DIVISION
Susan R. Bull, Chief (410) 537-3499
e-mail: susan.bull@maryland.gov

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Bradley Baker, Program Manager (410) 537-3332
e-mail: bradley.baker1@maryland.gov

ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief

BIOSOLIDS DIVISION
Thomas Yoo, Chief (410) 537-3403
e-mail: thomas.yoo@maryland.gov

WASTE DIVERSION DIVISION
David M. Mrgich, Chief (410) 537-3314
e-mail: dave.mrgich@maryland.gov

SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Edward M. Dexter, Program Manager (410) 537-3315
e-mail: ed.dexter@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Brian W. Coblentz, Chief (410) 537-3315
e-mail: brian.coblentz@maryland.gov

HAZARDOUS WASTE CERTIFICATIONS & MANIFESTS, & REPORTING SECTION
Jennifer L. Hopper, Administrator (410) 537-3315
e-mail: jennifer.hopper@maryland.gov

HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMITTING & REGULATIONS
Edward C. Hammerberg, Supervisor (410) 537-3315
e-mail: ed.hammerberg@maryland.gov

SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Andrew Grenzer, Chief (410) 537-3315
e-mail: andrew.grenzer@maryland.gov

WATER & SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

Devon Dodson, Assistant Director (410) 537-4499; e-mail: devon.dodson1@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Harry E. Hunsicker, Manager (410) 537-3529; e-mail: harry.hunsicker@maryland.gov
Andrew K. Gosden, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3510; e-mail: andrew.gosden@maryland.gov
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Sharon E. Talley, Chief (410) 537-3978
e-mail: sharon.talley@maryland.gov

INSPECTION DIVISIONS

CENTRAL MARYLAND INSPECTION DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3528

EASTERN SHORE INSPECTION DIVISION
Paul Ferreri, Chief (410) 901-4020; e-mail: paul.ferreri@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND INSPECTION DIVISION
Scott F. Boylan, Chief (301) 689-8494; e-mail: scott.boylan@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & STANDARDS PROGRAM
John G. Backus, Manager (410) 537-3965
e-mail: john.backus@maryland.gov

PUBLIC HEALTH SECTION
Kathy L. Brohawn, Head (410) 537-3608
e-mail: kathy.brohawn@maryland.gov
MARYLAND HEALTHY BEACHES PROGRAM
Heather D. Merritt, Coordinator (410) 537-3618; e-mail: heather.merritt@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandhealthybeaches.org/

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS SECTION
Fred N. Schenerman, Head (410) 537-4121
e-mail: fred.schenerman@maryland.gov

WATER QUALITY STANDARDS SECTION
Matthew M. Stover, Head (410) 537-3611
e-mail: matthew.stover@maryland.gov

FIELD SERVICES PROGRAM
William R. Beatty, Manager (443) 482-2702
e-mail: william.beatty@maryland.gov

CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION
Allison B. O'Hanlon, Chief (443) 482-2726
e-mail: allison.ohanlon@maryland.gov
INTENSIVE STUDIES SECTION
Dennis J. Rasmussen, Head (443) 482-2727; e-mail: dennis.rasmussen@maryland.gov

TMDL MONITORING SECTION
Shawn Lowman, Head (443) 482-2722; e-mail: shawn.lowman@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE MONITORING DIVISION
William N. Evans, Chief (443) 482-2706
e-mail: william.evans@maryland.gov

BIOREGULATORY MONITORING & RESPONSE DIVISION
Charles A. Poukish, Head (410) 482-2732; e-mail: charles.poukish@maryland.gov

POLLUTION SOURCE ASSESSMENT SECTION
Marcia L. Potter, Head (443) 482-2713; e-mail: marcia.potter@maryland.gov

PUBLIC DRINKING-WATER MONITORING SECTION
John D. Holt, Head (410) 446-7432; e-mail: john.holt@maryland.gov

SHELLFISH MONITORING SECTION
John R. (Rusty) McKay, Head (443) 482-2712; e-mail: john.mckay@maryland.gov

INTEGRATED WATER PLANNING PROGRAM
Dinorah K. Dalmasy, Manager (410) 537-3902; e-mail: dinorah.dalmasy@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3901

TMDL DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3901

SECTION 319 NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Charles Eric Ruby, Supervisor (410) 537-3685; e-mail: eric.ruby@maryland.gov

WATER QUALITY MODELING & TMDL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-4415


WATER RESOURCES PLANNING DIVISION
Robin L. Pellicano, Chief (410) 537-3860
e-mail: robin.pellicano@maryland.gov

WATERSHED RESTORATION DIVISION
Jeff J. White, Chief (410) 537-3567
e-mail: jeff.white@maryland.gov

OPERATIONAL SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
Antonia C. Jenkins, Acting Manager (410) 537-3720
e-mail: antonia.jenkins2@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SECTION
Antonia C. Jenkins, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3720
e-mail: antonia.jenkins2@maryland.gov

SEDIMENT, STORMWATER & DAM SAFETY PROGRAM
Jennifer M. Smith, Manager (410) 537-3543; e-mail: jenniferm.smith@maryland.gov
Raymond P. Bahr, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3561; e-mail: raymond.bahr@maryland.gov

DAM SAFETY DIVISION
Harald W. (Hal) Van Aller, Chief (410) 537-3538
e-mail: hal.vanaller@maryland.gov

PROGRAM REVIEW DIVISION
Stewart R. Comstock, Chief (410) 537-3550
e-mail: stewart.comstock@maryland.gov

SEDIMENT & STORMWATER PLAN REVIEW DIVISION
Amanda P. Malcolm, Chief (410) 537-3563
e-mail: amanda.malcolm@maryland.gov

WASTEWATER PERMITS PROGRAM
Naomi R. (Nony) Howell, Manager (410) 537-3779; e-mail: naomi.howell@maryland.gov
Michael E. Richardson, Jr., Deputy Manager (410) 537-3323; e-mail: michael.richardson@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF ON-SITE WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/BayRestorationFund/OnsiteDisposalSystems/Pages/WastewaterServiceProfessionals.aspx

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Barry S. Beauchamp, 2025; Bonnie Browne, 2025; Kurt Cassell, 2025; Amber Lyn Durand, 2025; Julie Mackert, 2025; one vacancy.

Representing Maryland Department of the Environment: Adam Noble Corry, Chief, On-Site Systems Division

Representing Maryland Conference of Local Environmental Health Directors: Robert J. Mitchell, Director, Department of Environmental Programs, Worcester County Government

Representing Maryland Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association: one vacancy

Ex officio: Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment

GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
Mary Dela Onyemaechi, Chief (410) 537-3778
e-mail: mary.dewa@maryland.gov

INDUSTRIAL & GENERAL DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
Jonathan Rice, Chief (410) 537-3859
e-mail: jonathan.rice@maryland.gov

INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER PERMITS DIVISION
Paul S. Hlavinka, Chief (410) 537-3631
e-mail: paul.hlavinka@maryland.gov

MUNICIPAL PERMITS DIVISION
Yen-Der Cheng, Chief (410) 537-3363
e-mail: yen-der.cheng@maryland.gov

ON-SITE SYSTEMS DIVISION
Adam Noble Corry, Chief (410) 537-3780
e-mail: adam.corry@maryland.gov

WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM
(formerly U00A0402)
Gregory C. Busch, Manager (410) 537-3702; fax: (410) 537-3157; e-mail: gregory.busch@maryland.gov
Denise M. (Dee) Settar, Deputy Manager (410) 537-4162; e-mail: dee.settar@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF WATERWORKS & WASTE SYSTEMS OPERATORS
James Martin Fuhr, Secretary (410) 537-3588; e-mail: martin.fuhr@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/environmentalboards/pages/bww.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Douglas R. Abbott, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2026
Sterling Bruce Darner, 2024; Davina Elaine Yutzy, 2025; ; Edward F. Hogan, 2026; Connie M. Luffman, 2026; Sophia L. Oberton, 2026; Joseph A. Wright, 2026; Benjamin M. Thompson, 2027.

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Eric L. Dutrow; Anthony O. Nwagwe; William A. Shreve, Sr.

STATE BOARD OF WELL DRILLERS
Amanda R. Redmiles, Executive Director (410) 537-4466; e-mail: amanda.redmiles@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/environmentalboards/pages/boardofwelldrillers.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of the Environment & Senate advice & consent to 2-year terms:
Hahns S. Hairston, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Larry D. Brenneman; Michael T. Hall; David B. Hartman; David M. Kelly; Robert A. Peoples; Heather A. Quinn. Terms expire 2024.

ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
Alexander P. McNamee, Chief (410) 537-3586
e-mail: alex.mcnamee@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL BOARDS & LABORATORY DIVISION
Tajammal D. Goodlow, Chief (410) 537-3712
e-mail: taj.goodlow@maryland.gov

LEAD IN DRINKING WATER DIVISION
Christina A. Ardito-Sterner, Chief (410) 537-3729
e-mail: christina.ardito@maryland.gov

PLANNING & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Krysten L. Kruper, Chief (410) 537-3725
e-mail: krysten.kruper@maryland.gov

SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
Christopher J. Watling, Chief (410) 537-3577
e-mail: chris.watling@maryland.gov

SOURCE PROTECTION & APPROPRIATION DIVISION
Robert A. Peoples, Chief (410) 537-4498
e-mail: robert.peoples@maryland.gov

WETLANDS & WATERWAYS PROTECTION PROGRAM
Heather L. Nelson, Manager (410) 537-3528; e-mail: hnelson@maryland.gov
Tammy K. Roberson, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3522; e-mail: tammy.roberson@maryland.gov

MARINE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD
Staff: Michael Eisner (410) 537-3249; e-mail: mike.eisner@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/wetlandsandwaterways/pages/marinecontractors.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of the Environment & Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Milton A. Rehbein III, Chair (chosen by Board), 2025
Donna An; Daniel M. Lerian; Robert C. Murtha, Jr.; Dani Sue Racine; Tammy K. Roberson; Lester Wright. Terms expire 2025.

NONTIDAL WETLANDS DIVISION
Amanda L. Sigillito, Chief (410) 537-3766
e-mail: amanda.sigillito@maryland.gov

REGULATORY & CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION
Danielle Spendiff, Chief (410) 537-4023
e-mail: danielle.spendiff1@maryland.gov

TIDAL WETLANDS DIVISION
Jonathan Stewart, Acting Chief (410) 537-3059
e-mail: jon.stewart@maryland.gov

WATERWAY CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
William P. Seiger, Chief (410) 537-3821
e-mail: william.seiger@maryland.gov

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