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, External Affairs (443) 775-0099

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

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Vacancy, Special Assistant to Secretary; e-mail:

ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
Aneca Y. Atkinson, Assistant Secretary (443) 931-0936; e-mail: aneca.atkinson@maryland.gov
Rachel L. Lamb, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary (410) 537-3616; e-mail: rachel.lamb@maryland.gov
Zachary Schafer, Assistant Secretary (443) 819-2976; e-mail: zachary.schafer@maryland.gov


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
Vacancy, Senior Advisor (410) 271-7101; e-mail:


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

Chair: Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment
Co-Chair: Kim L. Coble

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; Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi; Michael Powell; James W. Strong; one vacancy.

Appointed by House Speaker: Beth Harber; Gerald Jackson; Brian Megali; 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: Brooke E. Lierman, Comptroller of Maryland; 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; Kathryn B. Thomson, Esq., Secretary of Transportation; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Kelly Speakes-Backman, 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; Kumar P. Barve, Chair, Public Service Commission.

DEPUTY SECRETARY

OFFICE OF AUDIT
Cierra L. Neville, 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

MARYLAND WATER QUALITY FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
Adriana Caldarelli, Director (410) 537-3981; e-mail: adriana.caldarelli@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 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Assata Peterson, Manager (410) 537-3152; e-mail: assata.peterson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Geoffrey L. Donahue, Director (410) 537-3868; e-mail: geoffrey.donahue@maryland.gov
Robert Hornbacher, Deputy Director (410) 537-3977; e-mail: robert.hornbacher@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

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
Aimena Lipscomb, Communications Specialist (443) 979-0728; e-mail: aimena.lipscomb@maryland.gov
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Lisa A. Jones, Coordinator (410) 537-3172; e-mail: lisaa.jones@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Aneca Y. Atkinson, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Justice (443) 931-0936, (410) 537-3084
e-mail: aneca.atkinson@maryland.gov
e-mail: ej.mde@maryland.gov

Ardenia Holland, Civic, Community, & Public Engagement Coordinator (410) 537-4125; e-mail: alex.lima@maryland.gov
Alex Lima, Civic, Community, & Public Engagement Coordinator (443) 926-0966; e-mail: alex.lima@maryland.gov
Nevan Edwards, Environmental Justice Coordinator (667) 270 - 1037; e-mail: alex.lima@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Jeremy D. Baker, Director (410) 537-3165; e-mail: jeremy.baker@maryland.gov
Alexander R. Butler, Deputy Director; e-mail: alex.butler@maryland.gov


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

AIR & RADIATION ADMINISTRATION

AIR QUALITY CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Carolyn A. Jones (410) 537-4210 ; e-mail: carolyna.jones@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 5-year terms:
Todd Chason, Esq., Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment), 2030


Sania Amr, M.D., 2026.

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

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

Arielle Wharton, 2029.

Megan Latshaw, Ph.D.; Rebecca Rehr. Terms expire 2030.

AIR MONITORING PROGRAM
Ryan P. Auvil, Manager (410) 537-3961
e-mail: ryan.auvil@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENTS, MODELING, & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Joel Dreessen, Deputy Manager; Division Chief (410) 537-3296
e-mail: joel.dreessen@maryland.gov

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

DATA MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION
Adam Reese, Chief (410) 537-4176
e-mail: adam.reese@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Steven Lang, Manager (410) 537-3944; (410) 537-3215 (24-hour response); e-mail: steven.lang@maryland.gov
Hannah Ashenafi, Deputy Manager (443) 890-6622; e-mail: hannah.ashenafi@maryland.gov

ASBESTOS DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief
e-mail:

FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief
e-mail:

CENTRAL MARYLAND
Natalie J. Wolff, ECS Supervisor (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, Specialist (301) 689-5756; e-mail: tamara.davis@maryland.gov

INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Scott Thompson, Chief (410) 537-3128
e-mail: scott.thompson@maryland.gov

PROCESS COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief
e-mail:

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

CHEMICAL & MINERAL DIVISION
Matthew Hafner, Chief (410) 537-3293
e-mail: matthew.hafner@maryland.gov

COMBUSTION & METALLURGICAL DIVISION
Mario Cora, Chief (410) 537-3858
e-mail: mario.cora@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION
Marcellina Gurley-Thomas, Chief (410) 537-3248
e-mail: marcie.gurley@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY PLANNING PROGRAM
Roger E. Thunell, Manager (410) 537-3273; roger.thunell@maryland.gov
Randy E. Mosier, Deputy (410) 537-4488; randy.mosier@maryland.gov
AIR QUALITY POLICY & PLANNING DIVISION
Emily Bull, Chief (410) 537-4223
e-mail: emily.bull@maryland.gov

REGULATIONS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Carolyn A. Jones, Chief (410) 537-4210
e-mail: carolyna.jones@maryland.gov

CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM
Mark W. Stewart, Manager (410) 537-3291; e-mail: mark.stewart1@maryland.gov
Christopher M. Beck, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3594; e-mail: christopher.beck@maryland.gov

BUILDINGS DIVISION
Zach Berzolla, Chief (410) 537-3335; e-mail: zach.berzolla@maryland.gov

POLICY DIVISION
Ashley VanStone, Chief (410) 537-3235 e-mail: ashley.vanstone@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL DIVISION
Vimal Amin, Chief (410) 537-3807; e-mail: vimal.amin@maryland.gov

MOBILE SOURCES CONTROL PROGRAM
Marcia A. Ways, Program Manager (410) 537-3270; e-mail: marcia.ways@maryland.gov
Timothy S. Shepherd, Deputy Program Manager (410) 537-3270; e-mail: tim.shepherd@maryland.gov

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Justin Mabrey, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: justin.mabrey@maryland

INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail:

RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Eva S. Nair, Manager (410) 537-3179
e-mail: eva.nair@maryland.gov

RADIATION CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Eva S. Nair (410) 537-3179; 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
Thomas J. Beck, Sc.D., 2026; David J. O'Neill, Ph.D., 2026; Doreen Williams, 2026; Stewart Becker, Ph.D., 2027; Jeanette A. Linder, M.D., 2027; Mahadevappa Mahesh, Ph.D., 2027; David R. Bisson, 2028; Gregory D. Smith, 2028; Malek Daneshvarnezhad, 2029; Josephine M. Piccone, Ph.D., 2029; Orhan Suleiman, Ph.D., 2029.

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

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS DIVISION
Atnatiwos Meshesha, Chief (410) 537-3930
e-mail: atnatiwos.meshesha@maryland.gov

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUDGET & FINANCE DIVISION
Oge Nwafor, Director (443) 571-8779
e-mail: oge.nwafor2@maryland.gov
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SECTION
Vacancy, Deputy Manager
e-mail:

GRANTS MANAGEMENT SECTION
Gwendolyn Hughes, Grants Administrator (410) 537-4404; e-mail: gwendolyn.hughes@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES
Vacancy, Director
e-mail:

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
Gary P. Anastasio, Chief Information Officer (410) 537-4022
e-mail: gary.anastasio1@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Brigette Crawford, Director (410) 537-4278
e-mail: brigette.crawford@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Maria Cazabon, Procurement Officer (240) 204-2321
e-mail: maria.cazabon1@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Records Officer
e-mail:

LAND & MATERIALS ADMINISTRATION

LaQuina R. Scroggins, Assistant to Deputy Director (410) 537-3424; e-mail: laquina.scroggins@maryland.gov


CONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Edward C. Hammerberg (410) 537-3356; 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:
Jason D. McNew, Chair (chosen by Council from public members), 2032
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. (Jay) Tolle, Jr., 2031; Craig A. Upson, 2031; Salman N. Hashmi, 2032; Zigmund Karpa, 2032; Niranjana Krishnan, 2032; one vacancy.

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
Colby Sowerby, Chief (410) 537-3095
e-mail: colby.sowerby@maryland.gov

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

LEAD RENTAL REGISTRATION SURVEILLANCE DIVISION
Rashad Taylor, Chief (410) 537-3837
e-mail: rashad.taylor@maryland.gov

LEAD HEALTH & SURVEILLANCE UNIT
Vacancy, Nurse Consultant/Administrator
e-mail:

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION COMMISSION
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), 2028
Jacob Benzaquen, 2023; Benita A. Cooper, 2023; Anna L. Davis, Esq., 2023; Christina L. Peusch, 2025; Susan Kleinhammer, 2026; Manjula D. Paul, 2026; Adam D. Skolnik, 2026; Ashly Brooks, 2027; Ashly Brooks, 2027; Barbara A. Moore, 2027; Nicola Tran, 2027; Frederick Banks, D.P.A., 2028; Nicole Hart, 2028; Naadiya Hutchinson, 2028; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., 2029; Alexandra K. Nestadt, 2029; one vacancy.

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

Appointed by House Speaker: Dalya Attar

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 9:30 a.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)

MINING PROGRAM
Molly A. Michaelson, Program Manager Senior 1 (410) 537-3557
e-mail: molly.michaelson@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/mining/Pages/index.aspx
LAND RECLAMATION COMMITTEE
Staff: Mike Garner (301) 689-1460; e-mail: Ed.Larrimore@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/workwithmde/pages/landreclamationcommittee.aspx

Molly A. Michaelson, Chair (appointed by Secretary of the Environment)

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

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Bonnie Friend; Jeffrey Snyder; Elizabeth E. Stahlman.

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
Timothy Miller, Chief (301) 689-1465
e-mail: tim.miller@maryland.gov


COAL MINING DIVISION [BUREAU OF MINES]
Jeffrey Snyder, Chief, Program Manager III (301) 689-1443
e-mail: jeff.snyder@maryland.gov


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

OIL CONTROL PROGRAM
Arno Laud, Program Manager (410) 537-4714
e-mail: arno.laud@maryland.gov

ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) & PERMITS SECTION
Vacancy, Chief ; e-mail:

COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Jackie Ryan, Chief (410) 537-4153
e-mail: jackie.ryan@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
Alexis Capes, Chief (443) 827-0476
e-mail: alexis.capes1@maryland.gov

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

WASTE DIVERSION DIVISION
Shannon McDonald, Director (410) 537-3314
e-mail: shannon.mcdonald@maryland.gov

SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Seun Akinlotan, Program Manager (410) 537-3315
e-mail: seun.akinlotan@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

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

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

WATER & SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

Leslie W. (Les) Knapp, Jr., Assistant Director (410) 537-3889; e-mail: les.knapp@maryland.gov
Tina Alley, Administrative Officer III (410) 537-3567; e-mail: tina.alley@maryland.gov
Zachary Lansing, Administrative Officer II (443) 615-0819; e-mail: zachary.lansing@maryland.gov
Sierra S. Smith, Administrative Officer II (410) 537-3512; e-mail: sierras.smith@maryland.gov
Eva Elbert, Special Assistant (443) 926-0976; e-mail: eva.elbert@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Andrew K. Gosden, Manager (410) 537-3510; e-mail: andrew.gosden@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Manager (410) 537-4174; e-mail:
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Patrick Noyes, Chief (410) 537-3510
e-mail: patrick.noyes@maryland.gov

INSPECTION DIVISIONS

CENTRAL MARYLAND INSPECTION DIVISION
Marie King, Chief (410) 537-3510; e-mail: marie.king1@maryland.gov

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

WESTERN MARYLAND INSPECTION DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (301) 689-8494

WASTEWATER COMPLIANCE DIVISION I
Joseph Adia, Chief (410) 537-4174; e-mail: joseph.adia@maryland.gov

WASTEWATER COMPLIANCE DIVISION II
Javier Vandeyar, Chief (410) 537-3648; e-mail: javier.vandeyar@maryland.gov

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


PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Rajiv Chawla, Region I Chief (410) 537-3770; e-mail: rajiv.chawla@maryland.gov
Sunita P. Boyle, Region II Chief (410) 537-3425; e-mail: sunita.boyle@maryland.gov


FIELD INVESTIGATIONS & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE PROGRAM
Allison B. O'Hanlon, Manager (443) 482-2726
e-mail: allison.ohanlon@maryland.gov

BIOREGULATORY MONITORING & RESPONSE DIVISION
Jeffrey Carter, Acting Chief (443) 759-0891
e-mail: jeffrey.carter@maryland.gov
FISH KILL INVESTIGATION SECTION
Jeffrey Carter, Head (443) 759-0891; e-mail: jeffrey.carter@maryland.gov

CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief
e-mail:

INTENSIVE STUDIES SECTION
Dennis J. Rasmussen, Head (443) 482-2727; e-mail: dennis.rasmussen@maryland.gov

TMDL MONITORING SECTION
Shawn Lowman, Head (410) 294-7884; e-mail: shawn.lowman@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE MONITORING DIVISION
William N. Evans, Chief (443) 996-2373
e-mail: wevans@maryland.gov

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

SHELLFISH MONITORING SECTION
Vacancy, Head ; e-mail:

STORMWATER, DAM SAFETY, & FLOOD MANAGEMENT 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 INSPECTION & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Charles Wallis, Chief (410) 537-3623
e-mail: charles.wallis@maryland.gov

DAM SAFETY PERMITS DIVISION
John Roche, Chief (410) 537-3552
e-mail: john.roche@maryland.gov

FLOOD MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Eileen Gladd, Chief (410) 537-3865
e-mail: eileen.gladd@maryland.gov

FLOODPLAIN MAPPING SECTION
David Guinet, Chief (410) 537-3775; e-mail: dave.guinet@maryland.gov

PROGRAM REVIEW DIVISION
Deborah Cappuccitti, Chief (410) 537-3533
e-mail: deborah.cappuccitti@maryland.gov

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

WASTEWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION & RECLAMATION 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

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
Matthew Cumers, Chief
e-mail: matthew.cumers1@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF ON-SITE WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS
Staff: Seth Eisenstein (410) 537-3741; e-mail: onsitewastewater.mde@maryland.gov
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; Julie Mackert, 2025; Raymond Harrison, 2028; Kurt Cassell, 2029; Ryan L. Duncan, 2029; Amber Lyn Durand, 2029.

Representing Maryland Department of the Environment: Matthew Cumers, 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 On-site Wastewater Professionals Association: Eddie Harrison

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

BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY FOR ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS SECTION
Travis Sterner, Head (410) 537-3635; e-mail: travis.sterner@maryland.gov

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

DRINKING WATER POLICY DIVISION
Diana P. Kremer, Chief (410) 537-3065; e-mail: diana.kremer@maryland.gov

ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
Zoë S. Goodson, Chief (443) 677-9070
e-mail: zoe.goodson@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL BOARDS & LABORATORY DIVISION
Tajammal D. Goodlow, Chief (410) 537-3712
e-mail: taj.goodlow@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 3-year terms:
Benjamin M. Thompson, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2027
Joseph A. Wright, 2026; Sterling Bruce Darner, 2028; Davina Elaine Yutzy, 2029; Edward F. Hogan, 2030; Connie M. Luffman, 2030; Herbert E. Naylor, Jr., 2030; one vacancy.

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 Senate advice & consent to 2-year terms:
Lisa Blanchet, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2028

One vacancy, 2026.

Michael T. Hall; David M. Kelly; Steven A. Kwiatkowski; Robert A. Peoples; Heather A. Quinn. Terms expire 2028.

LABORATORY CERTIFICATION SECTION

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

WATER SUPPLY COMPLIANCE SECTION
Gilbert Lookingland, Compliance Section Natural Resources Planner V (443) 482-2721; e-mail: gilbert.lookingland@maryland.gov

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

RADIONUCLIDES, TOTAL COLIFORM, & PHASE II RULES SECTION
Allison Tritt, Environmental Specialist (410) 537-4041; e-mail: allison.tritt@maryland.gov

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

REGION I
Jon-Paul (J. P.) Stokes, Geology Supervisor, Environmental Programs (410) 537-4306; e-mail: jp.stokes@maryland.gov

REGION II
Leila Harris, Geology Supervisor, Environmental Programs (410) 537-3097; e-mail: leila.harris@maryland.gov

WATERSHED PROTECTION, RESTORATION, & PLANNING PROGRAM
Jeffrey J. White, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3884; e-mail: jeff.white@maryland.gov

WATER QUALITY MODELING & TMDL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Guido Yactayo, Chief (410) 537-3667; e-mail: guido.yactayo@maryland.gov


WATER QUALITY STANDARDS & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Matthew M. Stover, Chief (410) 537-3998
e-mail: matthew.stover@maryland.gov

WATER RESOURCES PLANNING SUPPORT DIVISION
Robin L. Pellicano, Chief (410) 537-4215
e-mail: robin.pellicano@maryland.gov

WATERSHED RESTORATION DIVISION
Gregorio Sandi, Chief (410) 537-3742
e-mail: gregorio.sandi@maryland.gov

CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION SECTION
(U00A1003)
FY2026 appropriation: $28,000,000
Christina Lyerly, Head (410) 537-3546; e-mail: christina.lyerly@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; Dani Sue Racine; Jonathan E. Stewart; L. Kelly Wright. Terms expire 2028.

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

MITIGATION & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SECTION
Kelly Neff, Chief (410) 537-4018; e-mail: kelly.neff@maryland.gov

REGIONS


CENTRAL REGION
Gailynn Milligan, Acting Chief (410) 537-4178; e-mail: gailynn.milligan@maryland.gov

EASTERN REGION
Mieko Ivasaukas, Chief (443) 717-0951; e-mail: mieko.ivasaukas@maryland.gov

WESTERN REGION
Matthew Radcliffe, Chief (301) 689-1492; e-mail: matt.radcliffe@maryland.gov

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

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

EASTERN REGION
Matthew Wallach, Chief (410) 537-3527; e-mail: matthew.wallach@maryland.gov

WESTERN REGION
Heather Hepburn, Chief (410) 537-3789; e-mail: heather.hepburn@maryland.gov

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

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