Oluwatoyin (Toyin) Bakare, Acting Deputy Secretary, Administration (410) 540-6244
David C. Greene, Deputy Secretary, Operations (410) 379-6313
Angelina M. Guarino, Assistant Secretary, Data, Policy & Grants (410) 585-3300
Renard E. Brooks, Assistant Secretary, Programs, Treatment, & Re-Entry (410) 585-3346
Amaro S. Thiam, Acting Chief Information Officer (410) 585-3433
Keith D. Dickens, Acting Commissioner of Correction (410) 585-3906
Jeff Nines, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Correction (301) 729-7317
Laura Armstead, Assistant Commissioner, East Region (443) 542-3684
Gregory A. Werner, Acting Assistant Commissioner, West Region (240) 420-1000
Ernest Eley, Jr., Chair, Maryland Parole Commission (410) 585-3200
Yolanda R. Bethea, D.Min., Director of Parole & Probation (410) 339-5000
Erin B. Shaffer, Director of Mental Health, Patuxent Institution (410) 799-3300
Daedra Carrio Westby, Executive Director, Police & Correctional Training Commissions (410) 875-3601
Kimberly Bey, Commissioner of Pretrial Detention & Services (410) 230-1437
Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel (410) 585-3070
Public Safety Education & Training Center, 6852 4th St., Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 339-5000; fax: (410) 339-4240; tty: 1-800-735-2258 (Maryland Relay Service)
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov
Public Safety Education & Training Center, 6852 4th St., Sykesville, Maryland, 2023. Photo courtesy of Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services.
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Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Courtney League, Interim Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term)
Keith D. Dickens, 2026; Luke M. Dixon, 2026; Briana N. Cottman, 2027; and Niani Smith, 2028.
Ex officio: Diana Lee, designee of Attorney General; K'Yalei Harris, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; Courtney League, designee of Secretary of General Services.
Meetings: quarterly (Jan., March, Sept., Nov.)
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Jason Davidson, Executive Director (410) 260-6193; e-mail: jason.davidson@maryland.gov
PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER
Kathleen M. Gossard, Executive Director (410) 875-3400; e-mail: kathleen.gossard@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Ioannis Varoris, Director (410) 875-3400; 1-877-379-8636 (toll free)
Lowell Melser, Deputy Director of Media Relations (410) 585-3300; 1-877-379-8636 (toll free)
Keith Martucci, Media Relations Manager (410) 875-3400;1-877-379-8636 (toll free)
e-mail: media.dpscs@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES
Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel (410) 585-3070; e-mail: stuart.nathan@maryland.gov
Michael O. Doyle, Deputy Principal Counsel (410) 585-3073; e-mail: michaelo.doyle@maryland.gov
Elise B. Ice, Deputy Principal Counsel (410) 585-3070
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Director (410) 339-5021
Michael H. Thompson, Director (410) 585-3302; e-mail: michaelh.thompson1@maryland.gov
MARYLAND PAROLE COMMISSION
(Q00C0101, formerly 35.03.01.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $7,951,121; authorized positions: 74
(410) 585-3200; 1-877-241-5428 (toll free)
e-mail: ernest.eley@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/mpc.shtml
Appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval & Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Ernest Eley, Jr., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval), 2028
Lisa A. Vronch, 2024; Robyn E. Lyles, 2025; John Dale Smack III, 2026; David Blumberg, 2027; Denise M. Smith, 2027; Gayatri Gudibande, 2028; Anthony J. McAllister, 2030; Roderick I. Wellington, Ph.D., 2031.
Meetings: every other Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
PAROLE SERVICES & RECORDS
POST-RELEASE & DECISION UNITS
RELEASE UNIT
SECRETARIAL SERVICES UNIT
SUPPORT SERVICES
VICTIM SERVICESOPERATIONS
Vacancy, Chief Administrator & Program Manager II (410) 585-3266; e-mail: EXECUTIVE CLEMENCIES & PARDONS
Linda L. Dodge, Administrative Officer (410) 585-3211; e-mail: linda.dodge@maryland.gov
Ebony Walker, Administrative Officer (410) 585-3233; e-mail: ebony.walker@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 585-3262; e-mail:
Geraldine Williams, Administrative Officer (410) 585-3221; e-mail: geraldine.williams@maryland.gov
Linda L. Dodge, Administrative Officer (410) 585-3256; e-mail: linda.dodge@maryland.gov
Keshia L. Ricks, Administrator (410) 585-3924; e-mail: keshia.ricks@maryland.gov
Loretta Curran, Administrative Officer (410) 585-3213; e-mail: lywanda.johnson@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Ex officio: Jay Machas, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Joan M. Peacock, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services.
DIVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES DIVISION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
OFFENDER MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS INNOVATION
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS, & TECHNOLOGY
INMATE GRIEVANCE OFFICE
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
LABOR RELATIONS
DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Oluwatoyin (Toyin) Bakare, Chief Financial Officer (410) 540-6244; e-mail: oluwatoyin.bakare@maryland.gov
Nija S. Roberts, Deputy Chief Financial Officer (410) 585-3175; e-mail: nija.roberts@maryland.gov
ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Michele Cohen, Director (410) 585-3123
e-mail: michele.cohen@maryland.gov
Katrina D. Faith, Director (410) 585-3415
e-mail: katrinad.faith@maryland.gov
Oluwayemisi (Yemi) Oyemade, Chief Human Resources Officer (410) 585-3900
e-mail: oluwayemisi.oyemade@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/hrsd.shtml
(Q00A0102, formerly 35.01.01.02)
FY2026 appropriation: $58,725,920; authorized positions: 213
Amaro S. Thiam, Acting Chief Information Officer (410) 585-3433
e-mail: amaro.thiam@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/itcd.shtml
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Records Officer (410) 585-3185
Desiree Opher Wells, Director (410) 585-3110; e-mail: desiree.wells@maryland.gov
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM CENTRAL REPOSITORY
Vacancy, Director (410) 585-3633; e-mail:
Sandra L. Edwards, DBA, Director (410) 585-3604; e-mail: sandra.montgomery@maryland.gov
Amaro S. Thiam, Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 585-3433
e-mail: amaro.thiam@maryland.gov
ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
James Crippen, Chief Network Officer (443) 790-8028; e-mail: bill.crippen@maryland.gov
(Q00E0001, formerly 35.05.00.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $925,640; authorized positions: 8
Appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval:
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 585-3840; e-mail:
Robin S. Woolford, Deputy Director (410) 585-3843; e-mail: robin.woolford@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/igo.shtml
Joseph M. Perry, Inspector General (410) 585-3240; e-mail: joe.perry@maryland.gov
Kevin J. Mercer, Deputy Inspector General (410) 585-3240; e-mail: kevin.mercer@maryland.gov
e-mail: oig@dpscs.state.md.us
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/oig.shtml
Chelsea A. Kadish, Director (443) 806-4816
e-mail: chelsea.kadish@maryland.gov
Amanda M. Kratzen, Executive Director (443) 469-5780
e-mail: amanda.kratzen@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/psu.shtml
Tracei A. Johnson, Director (410) 564-3616
e-mail: tracei.johnson@maryland.gov
Michael H. Stelmack, Executive Director (410) 585-3840
e-mail: michael.stelmack@maryland.gov
Public Safety Education & Training Center, 6852 4th St., Sykesville, Maryland, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Col. Richard H. Gibson, Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission in April, 1-year term), 2026
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Ronce Elliot Alford, 2024; Ganesha Michelle Martin, 2024; Amal E. Awad, 2025; Patrick M. Campbell, 2026; Raymond C. Kelly, 2026; D' Warren D. Lambrith, 2026; Khalilah Harris, Esq., 2027; Colin J. Fraser, 2028; Susan C. Radcliffe, 2028.
Representing Maryland State's Attorneys Association: Richard H. Gibson, Jr.
Representing Wor-Wic Program Advisory Committee - Criminal Justice: John C. Moses
Ex officio: Zenita Wickham Hurley, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Col. Michael A. Jackson, Acting Secretary of State Police; Lt. Col. Matthew W. Corell, designee of Police Commissioner, Baltimore City; Jimmy Paul, Special Agent-in-Charge, Baltimore Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Stephen M. Yates, President, Maryland Chiefs of Police Association; James T. DeWees, designee of President, Maryland Sheriffs' Association; Clyde Boatwright, President, Maryland Fraternal Order of Police; George W. Bacorn, Jr., Chair, Police Executive Association, Maryland Municipal League; Daniel J. Franklin, President, Police Chiefs' Association of Prince George's County.
Meetings: quarterly (Jan., April, July, Oct.)
CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION
Daedra Carrio Westby, Executive Director (chosen by Commission with Secretary's approval) (410) 875-3606
e-mail: daedra.carriowestby@maryland.gov
web: https://mpctc.dpscs.maryland.gov/ctc.htm
Chair: Carolyn J. Scruggs, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services (410) 339-5005
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Hyanna S. Barnett, 2026; Margaret M. Chippendale, 2027; Elizabeth Ann Shoemake, 2027; Monica Pena, 2028; Rayneika S. Robinson, 2028.
Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Matthew E. Fonseca
Appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services: Anthony Gaskins
Appointed by Maryland Higher Education Commission: Beverly J. O'Bryant, Ph.D., designee of the President, Coppin State University
Ex officio: Sharon Conners, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Betsy Fox Tolentino, Esq., Acting Secretary of Juvenile Services; David C. Greene, Deputy Secretary, Operations, Dept. of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Yolanda R. Bethea, D.Min., Director of Parole & Probation; Christopher Klein, President, Maryland Correctional Administrators Association; Nicole Ebb, President, Maryland Criminal Justice Association; Dennis Harmon, designee of President, Maryland Sheriffs' Association.
Meetings: quarterly (Jan., April, July, Oct.)
Public Safety Education & Training Center, 6852 4th St., Sykesville, Maryland, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE
Shawana D. Overby-Blackston, Manager (443) 846-1425; e-mail: shawana.overby-blackston@maryland.gov
DATA, POLICY, & GRANTS
Angelina M. Guarino, Assistant Secretary (410) 847-5742
e-mail: angelina.guarino1@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF GRANTS
Patricia Piepenbring, Director (443) 791-0672
e-mail: patricia.piepenbring@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF INMATE DISCIPLINE
Scott Rowe, Director (443) 823-8727
e-mail: scott.rowe1@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF POLICY & REGULATIONS
Elizabeth Bartholomew, Director (443) 519-6113
e-mail: elizabeth.bartholomew@maryland.gov
OPERATIONS
(Q00A02, formerly Q00A0108)
FY2026 appropriation: $60,121,656; authorized positions: 363
David C. Greene, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 585-3301
e-mail: david.greene@maryland.gov
CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Andrea Fenwick, Director (410) 585-3699
e-mail: andrea.fenwick@maryland.gov
SECURITY OPERATIONS
Q00A0204
FY2026 appropriation:
Sameka Watford-Woodson, Acting Director (410) 585-3906
e-mail: sameka.watford@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
(Q00A0106, formerly 35.01.01.06)
FY2026 appropriation: $3,940,619; authorized positions: 15
Daniel W. Washington, Acting Director (410) 585-3278
e-mail: danielw.washington@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/ccfm.shtml
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
Jarrett M. Albright, Acting Deputy Director (410) 585-3031
e-mail: jarrett.albright@maryland.gov
FINANCE
Suehwa Chang, Accountant Supervisor (410) 585-3430
e-mail: suehwa.chang3@maryland.gov
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
James N. Dunkerson, Deputy Director (410) 585-3031
e-mail: jamesn.dunkerson@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CORRECTION
(Q00B0101, formerly 35.02.00)
FY2026 appropriation: $28,110,323; authorized positions: 59
Keith D. Dickens, Acting Commissioner of Correction (appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval & Senate advice & consent) (410) 585-3302
e-mail: keith.dickens@maryland.gov
Jeff Nines, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Correction (301) 729-7317; e-mail: jeff.nines@maryland.gov
Laura Armstead, Assistant Commissioner of Correction, Eastern Region (410) 540-6701; e-mail: laura.armstead@maryland.gov
Gregory A. Werner, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Correction, Western Region (240) 420-1000; e-mail: gregory.werner@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/corrections/
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - JESSUP REGION
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - SOMERSET COUNTY
MARYLAND CORRECTION TRANSPORTATION UNIT
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES
Melvin Forbes, Chair (chosen by Council in July, 1-year term), 2026
Appointed by Governor: Brandi Cahn; Krishnanda Tallur; one vacancy.
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Melvin Forbes, 2023; Jack R. Weber, Jr., 2023; Janay Harris, 2026; Thomas Myers, 2026; one vacancy.
Appointed by Senate President: Alonzo T. Washington
Appointed by House Speaker: Mark S. Chang
Appointed by Comptroller of Maryland: Emily Hollis
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Lisa L. Broten
Appointed by Chancellor, University System of Maryland: Thomas Hickey
Ex officio: Keith D. Dickens, Acting Commissioner of Correction; Stephen D. Sanders, Chief Executive Officer, Maryland Correctional Enterprises.
Chair: Stephen D. Sanders, Chief Executive Officer, Maryland Correctional Enterprises
Appointed by Governor: Latoya Gray; Joseph C. Hester; Jessica L. Mettle.
Appointed by Department Secretaries: Kathrine Thompson, Department of Budget & Management; Rachel Cruse, Department of Commerce; Cristen Ervin, Department of General Services; Calvin T. Johnson, Maryland Department of Health; vacancy, Department of Human Services; Valerie Radomsky, Department of Transportation; Daniel D. Schuster, Maryland Higher Education Commission.
ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
OPERATIONS
EASTERN SHORE REGION
HAGERSTOWN REGION
HAGERSTOWN WAREHOUSE
JESSUP REGION
POLICIES & STAFF COORDINATION
SALESCITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - BALTIMORE REGION
Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Melvin D. Warren, 1996; Edward E. Fox, Jr., 2001; Sarah L. Matthews, 2002; Malik A. Rahman, 2002; William H. Gunn, Jr., 2003; one vacancy.
Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
Ellen Moss, Chair (chosen by Committee), 2019
Darryl A. Bethea, 2027.
Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Mattie W. Dryden, 2003; Ronnie Dryden; Warner Sumpter; Darryl Webster.
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Sameka Watford-Woodson, Acting Director of Security Operations (410) 585-3300; e-mail: sameka.watford@maryland.gov
CENTRAL: 1-JESSUP (410) 540-6277
CENTRAL: 2-BALTIMORE (410) 234-0220
WESTERN: 1-HAGERSTOWN (240) 420-1146
(Q00A0301, formerly Q00B0901, formerly 35.02.09.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $71,438,309; authorized positions: 181
Stephen D. Sanders, Chief Executive Officer (410) 540-5401
e-mail: stephen.sanders@maryland.gov
web: www.mce.md.gov/
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Tara L. Smith, Executive Director; e-mail: taral.smith@maryland.gov
CUSTOMER COUNCIL
Staff: vacancy; e-mail:
Mark K. Rowley, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 540-5412
e-mail: mark.rowley@maryland.gov
FISCAL SERVICES
Robert Harwood, Fiscal Administrator (410) 540-5403; e-mail: robert.harwood@maryland.gov
Engrican B. Budoy, Director (410) 540-5410; e-mail: engrican.budoy@maryland.gov
Charles L. Smith, Chief Operating Officer (410) 540-5405; e-mail: charlesl.smith@maryland.gov
FIELD SERVICES
Ron Brown, Operations Manager (410) 869-2814; e-mail: ron.brown@maryland.gov
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE
MARKETING
Adil Mateen, Acting Regional Manager (410) 540-5443; e-mail: adil.mateen@maryland.gov
Thomas Seltzer, Regional Manager (410) 651-9082; e-mail: thomas.seltzer@maryland.gov
Matthew Robinson, Regional Manager (240) 420-1255; e-mail: matthew.robinson@maryland.gov
Ricky Rowe, Regional Manager (240) 420-1449; e-mail: ricky.rowe@maryland.gov
Mathew G. Hall, Regional Manager (410) 540-6381; e-mail: mathewg.hall@maryland.gov
Tara L. Smith, Director (410) 540-5406
e-mail: taral.smith@maryland.gov
Christine D. Cunningham. Director (410) 540-5436
e-mail: christined.cunningham@maryland.gov
CONTINUING ALLOCATION OF REENTRY SERVICES PROGRAM
Marsha Groover-Graham, Program Manager (240) 636-0619; e-mail: marsha.groover@maryland.gov
Todd Deak, Director (410) 540-5409; e-mail: todd.deak@maryland.gov
Colden McAllister, Sales Manager (443) 204-3871; e-mail: colden.mcallister@maryland.gov
Eastern Correctional Institution, 30420 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
PERSONNEL
OPERATIONS
CASE MANAGEMENT, WEST COMPOUND
SECURITY
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - JESSUP
ASSISTANT WARDEN
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN - JESSUP
ASSISTANT WARDEN
MARYLAND RECEPTION, DIAGNOSTIC & CLASSIFICATION CENTER (Baltimore)
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - HAGERSTOWN
ASSISTANT WARDEN
SECURITY
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Hagerstown)
ASSISTANT WARDEN
SECURITY
HAROLD E. DONNELL PRE-RELEASE FACILITY
NORTH BRANCH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Cumberland)
ROXBURY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Hagerstown)
ASSISTANT WARDEN
SECURITY
WESTERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Allegany County)
SECURITY
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL PRE-RELEASE SYSTEM
Patuxent Institution, Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland, March 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Ex officio: Erin B. Shaffer, Psy.D., Director, Patuxent Institution; Paige C. Jones, Warden, Patuxent Institution; Claudia Howard, M.D., Associate Director, Psychiatry, Patuxent Institution; Michael A. Kwitkowski, Psy.D., Associate Director, Patuxent Institution.
CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD
PSYCHIATRY
Patuxent Institution, Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland, March 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
FISCAL SERVICES
PERSONNEL
SUPPORT & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
FACILITIES OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
JAIL INDUSTRIES BUILDING
SECURITY
CENTRAL BOOKING & INTAKE CENTER
OPERATIONS
SECURITY
PERSONNEL
SECURITY
ASSISTANT WARDEN
SECURITY
PRETRIAL RELEASE SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION & CASE PROCESSING
CASE MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION SERVICES SECTION
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES SECTION
OFFICE OF PROPERTY & FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES
SECURITY OPERATIONS
CAPITAL REGION
EAST REGION
WEST REGION
OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF SUPERVISION INTEGRITY
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES
OFFENDER SERVICES & LABORATORY SERVICES
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION
DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
HEALTH & CLINICAL SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY WORKS
RE-ENTRY & TRANSITION SERVICES
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT
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EASTERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Westover)
(Q00S0208, formerly Q00B0701, formerly 35.02.07.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $165,952,383; authorized positions: 691
Monika L. Brittingham, Acting Warden (410) 845-4200, ext. 4200
e-mail: monika.brittingham@maryland.gov
ADDICTIONS COUNSELING
FOOD SERVICE
HEALTH SERVICES
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK
STAFF TRAINING
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Eastern Correctional Institution Training Building, Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
CORRECTIONAL RECORDS
Laurie Harris, Commitment Records Specialist (410) 845-4000, ext. 4123; e-mail: laurie.harris@maryland.gov
Tracie Wallace, Director (410) 845-4057; e-mail: tracie.wallace@maryland.gov
John Milligan, Assistant Warden (410) 845-4000, ext. 4102; e-mail: john.milligan@maryland.gov
Matthew Mitchell, Acting Assistant Warden of Programs and Services (410) 845-4000, ext. 4085; e-mail: matthew.mitchell@maryland.gov
CASE MANAGEMENT, EAST COMPOUND
Linda Ramsay, Acting Manager (410) 845-4000, ext. 4176; e-mail: linda.ramsay@maryland.gov
Jon Scramlin, Case Manager (410) 845-4000, ext. 4077; e-mail: jon.scramlin@maryland.gov
Amy M. Gragg, Acting Pre-Release Facility Administrator (410) 845-4000, ext. 4040; e-mail: amy.gragg@maryland.gov
Victoria Matthews, Chief of Security (410) 845-4000, ext. 6333; e-mail: victoria.matthews@maryland.gov
MINIMUM SECURITY COMPOUND (EASTERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION ANNEX)
Amy Gragg, Acting Administrator (410) 845-4000, ext. 4040; e-mail: amy.gragg@maryland.gov
Minimum Security Compound, [Eastern Correctional Institution Annex], 30430 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
JESSUP CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
(Q00S0201, formerly Q00B0202, formerly 35.02.02.02)
FY2026 appropriation: $134,709,425; authorized positions: 541
Damean Stewart, Warden (410) 540-6353, (877) 313-0632
e-mail: damean.stewart@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/jci.shtml
ASSISTANT WARDEN
Nate Denton, Assistant Warden (410) 540-6370; e-mail: nate.denton@maryland.gov
Angela Swan, Assistant Warden (410) 540-6371; e-mail: angela.swan@maryland.gov
(Q00S0202, formerly Q00B0203, formerly 35.02.02.03)
FY2026 appropriation: $44,607,520; authorized positions: 308
Geneva Holland, Warden (410) 540-6700
e-mail: geneva.holland@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mcij.shtml
Lorelei Sattler, Assistant Warden (410) 540-6701; e-mail: lorelei.sattler@maryland.gov
(Q00S0203, formerly Q00B0501, formerly 35.02.05.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $54,259,404; authorized positions: 296
Tikaya Parker, Warden (410) 379-3801, (877) 280-1185
e-mail: tikaya.parker@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mciw.shtml
Geneve Goodall, Assistant Warden (410) 379-9262, ext. 104; e-mail: geneve.holland@maryland.gov
(Q00T0406, formerly Q00T0202, formerly Q00B0304, formerly 35.02.03.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $64,677,177; authorized positions: 282
(Q00R0201, formerly Q00B0401, formerly 35.02.04.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $68,966,846; authorized positions: 342
Gregory A. Werner, Warden (240) 420-1300, (877) 229-1351
e-mail: gregory.werner@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mcih.shtml
PERSONNEL
Andrea L. Carbaugh, Human Resources Officer (240) 420-1315; e-mail: andrea.carbaugh@maryland.gov
James Sprecher, Assistant Warden (240) 420-1315; e-mail: james.sprecher@maryland.gov
CASE MANAGEMENT
FOOD SERVICES
LAUNDRY OPERATIONS
MAINTENANCE
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Wesley H. Crist, Chief of Security (240) 420-1302; e-mail: wesley.crist@maryland.gov
(Q00R0202, formerly Q00B0402, formerly 35.02.04.02)
FY2026 appropriation: $112,652,130; authorized positions: 479
Cleveland C. Friday, Warden (240) 420-1400, (877) 692-8136
e-mail: cleveland.friday@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mctc.shtml
PERSONNEL
Kristin L. Hines, Human Resources Administrator, West Region (443) 204-5382; e-mail: kristin.hines@maryland.gov
James J. Wilson, Assistant Warden (240) 420-1405; e-mail: jamesj.wilson@maryland.gov
CASE MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
FOOD SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Charles Conley, Chief of Security (240) 420-1403; e-mail: charles.conley@maryland.gov
Joel Wilt, Administrator (240) 420-1685; e-mail: joel.wilt@maryland.gov
(Q00R0205, formerly Q00B0802)
FY2026 appropriation: $80,911,719.; authorized positions: 501
Jason L. Harbaugh, Warden (301) 729-7501
e-mail: jason.harbaugh@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/nbci.shtml
ASSISTANT WARDEN
Corey Walker, Acting Assistant Warden (301) 729-7505; e-mail: corey.walker@maryland.gov
SECURITY
Ronald R. Stotler, Chief of Security (301) 729-7508; e-mail: ronaldr.stotler@maryland.gov
(Q00R0203, formerly Q00B0403, formerly 35.02.04.03)
FY2026 appropriation: $78,594,441; authorized positions: 334
Laura Golliday, Warden (240) 420-3100
e-mail: laura.golliday@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/rci.shtml
FISCAL SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
STAFF TRAINING
Kate Gorsuch, Assistant Warden (240) 420-3105; e-mail: kathryn.gorsuch@maryland.gov
CASE MANAGEMENT
COMMISSARY
EDUCATION
FOOD SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
David Appel, Chief of Security (240) 420-3103; e-mail: david.appel@maryland.gov
(Q00R0204, formerly Q00B0801, formerly 35.02.08.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $88,144,230; authorized positions: 386
Bethany Cornachia, Warden (301) 729-7002
e-mail: bethany.cornachia@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/wci.shtml
ASSISTANT WARDEN
Bradley O. Butler, Assistant Warden (301) 729-7006; e-mail: bradley.butler@maryland.gov
CASE MANAGEMENT
COMMITMENT
EDUCATION
FOOD SERVICES
MAINTENANCE
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK SERVICES
STAFF TRAINING
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Terry Thompson, Chief of Security (301) 729-7008; e-mail: terry.thompson@maryland.gov
(formerly Q00B06, formerly 35.02.06)
Michelle A. Mann, Warden (410) 540-6200; e-mail: michelle.mann@maryland.gov
Damilare Adisa, Assistant Warden (410) 540-2602; e-mail: damilare.adisa@maryland.gov
DORSEY RUN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
(Q00S0209)
FY2026 appropriation: $55,157,022; authorized positions: 260
Michelle A. Mann, Warden (410) 540-6200; e-mail: michelle.mann@maryland.gov
Damilare Adisa, Assistant Warden (410) 540-2602; e-mail: damilare.adisa@maryland.gov
SECURITY
Vivian Staten, Chief of Security (410) 379-6108; e-mail: vivian.staten@maryland.gov
BALTIMORE CITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
(Q00T0407, formerly Q00T0204, formerly Q00B0307, formerly Q00B0610, and 35.02.06.10)
FY2026 appropriation: $26,289,216; authorized positions: 111
Vera Wright, Acting Administrator (410) 332-4343; e-mail: vera.wright@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/bccc.shtml
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING CENTER
Randolph J. Shipe, Principal (410) 234-1840; e-mail: randolph.shipe@dpscs.state.md.us
CENTRAL MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (Sykesville)
(Q00S0210, formerly Q00T0205, formerly Q00B0611, formerly 35.02.06.11)
FY2026 appropriation: $24,397,589; authorized positions: 115
Lance Bernhard, Acting Administrator (410) 781-4457
e-mail: lance.bernhard@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/cmcf.shtml
PATUXENT INSTITUTION
(Q00D0001, formerly Q00R0206, formerly 35.04.00) (Jessup)
FY2026 appropriation: $79,928,014; authorized positions: 393
Erin B. Shaffer, Psy.D., Director (appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services) (410) 799-3300
e-mail: erin.shaffer@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/patuxent.shtml
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/pat.shtml
BOARD OF REVIEW
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Devon Blackwood, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2027
Judith M. Hemler, 2026; Madeline L. Coxson, 2027; Allen Gang, 2027; Randall S. Nero, Ph.D., 2028.
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of the Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Aisha N. Braveboy; Terri Collins-Green; Meghann E. Holloway; Kurt W. Wolfgang; two vacancies.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Michael A. Kwitkowski, Psy.D., Associate Director (410) 799-3301
e-mail: michael.kwitkowski@maryland.gov
REMEDIATION UNITS
Caron Casciato, Psy.D., Team Leader, Eligible Person (410) 799-3400, ext. 4383; e-mail: caron.casciato@maryland.gov
Roche Sisco, Team Leader, Patuxent Institution - Women (410) 799-3400, ext. 4413; e-mail: roche.sisco@maryland.gov
Marcelino Vicente, Team Leader, Patuxent Youth 410) 799-3305; e-mail: marcelino.vicente@maryland.gov
Claudia Howard, M.D., Associate Director (410) 799-3313
e-mail: claudia.howard@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PRETRIAL DETENTION & SERVICES
(Q00T04, formerly Q00P00, 35.15.00)
FY2026 appropriation: $377,075,740; authorized positions: 1,788.6
Cleveland C. Friday, Commissioner of Pretrial Detention & Services
(appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval) (410) 209-2039; e-mail: cleveland.friday@maryland.gov
Leon A. King II, Deputy Commissioner (410) 209-4284; e-mail: leon.king@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/pretrial-detention/
BALTIMORE PRE-RELEASE UNIT
(Q00T0203, formerly Q00B0305 formerly Q00B0608, and 35.02.06.08)
Monyetta S. Montgomery, Acting Administrator (410) 234-1874
e-mail: monyetta.montgomery@maryland.gov
Taofeek L. Adewumi, Director (410) 209-4179
e-mail: taofeek.adewumi@maryland.gov
Tracey D. Harvin, Director (410) 209-4131
e-mail: tdharvin@dpscs.state.md.us
Sgt. Michael Hicks, Director (410) 209-4362
e-mail: michael.hicks@maryland.gov
BALTIMORE PRETRIAL COMPLEX & YOUTH DETENTION CENTER
(Q00T0405, formerly Q00T0403, formerly Q00P0003, 35.15.00.03)
FY2026 appropriation: $22,003,180; authorized positions: 101
Simon T. Wainwright, Warden (410) 209-4017
e-mail: simon.wainwright@maryland.gov
ASSISTANT WARDEN
Carol F. Harmon, Assistant Warden (410) 209-4130; e-mail: carol.harmon@maryland.gov
Daniel A. Kelley, Director (410) 209-4109; e-mail: daniel.kelley@maryland.gov
CLASSIFICATION
FOOD SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
JAIL REVIEW
JUVENILE PROGRAMS
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SCHOOL & SPECIAL INMATE PROJECTS
SOCIAL WORK
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Rosetta D. Swan, Administrator (410) 209-4177
Donna A. Hansen, Chief of Security (410) 209-4018; e-mail: donna.hansen@maryland.gov
(Q00T0404, formerly Q00P0004, 35.15.00.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $119,269,797; authorized positions: 523
Frederick T. Abello, Warden (410) 545-8105
e-mail: frederick.abello@maryland.gov
BOOKING
James Flood, Assistant Warden (410) 746-4947
e-mail: james.flood@maryland.gov
Dionne Randall, Assistant Warden (410) 545-8281
e-mail: dionne.randolph@maryland.gov
RECORDS
Deborah A. Carter, Director (410) 545-8251; e-mail: deboraha.carter@maryland.gov
Tyrell A. Wilson, Chief of Security (410) 545-8107
e-mail: tyrell.wilson@maryland.gov
CHESAPEAKE DETENTION FACILITY (Baltimore)
(Q00T0401, formerly Q00T0403, formerly Q00B0303, formerly 35.02.03.03)
FY2026 appropriation: $45,349,055; authorized positions: 211
Thomas L. Wolfe, Warden (410) 625-5221
e-mail: thomas.wolfe@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/cdf.shtml
ASSISTANT WARDEN
Emmanuel Nzeadighibe, Assistant Warden (410) 539-5445
e-mail: emmanuel.nzeadighibe@maryland.gov
COMMITMENT & CLASSIFICATION
MAINTENANCE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Kimberly A. Vice, Personnel Officer (410) 539-5445, ext. 5201
Reginald Sheppard, Chief of Security (410) 539-5445; e-mail: reginald.sheppard@maryland.gov
METROPOLITAN TRANSITION CENTER (formerly Maryland Penitentiary) (Baltimore)
(Q00T0408, formerly Q00T0201, formerly Q00B0301, formerly 35.02.03.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $88,895,858; authorized positions: 461.6
Kathleen Landerkin, Warden (410) 230-1400
e-mail: kathleen.landerkin@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mtc.shtml
FINANCE
HEALTH SERVICES
PERSONNEL
STAFF TRAINING
Bettie A. Harris, Assistant Warden (410) 230-1433; e-mail: bettie.harris@maryland.gov
AUDITS & COMPLIANCE
CASE MANAGEMENT
COMMITMENT
EDUCATION
FOOD SERVICES
MAINTENANCE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Chukwuemeka Nkwocha, Chief of Security (410) 230-1407; e-mail: chukwuemeka.nkwocha@maryland.gov
(Q00T0402, formerly Q00T0402, Q00P0002, 35.15.00.02)
FY2026 appropriation: $7,598,972; authorized positions: 86
Robert S. Weisengoff, Director (410) 986-5909; e-mail: robert.weisengoff@maryland.gov
Louis F. Karko, Deputy Director (410) 986-5917; e-mail: louis.karko@maryland.gov
ADDICTIONS ASSESSMENT UNIT
Collettia M. Hawkins-Brown, Manager (443) 984-1857
Marie B. Hisley, Administrative Officer (410) 986-5914; e-mail: marie.hisley@maryland.gov
Louis F. Karko, Manager (410) 986-5940; e-mail: louis.karko@maryland.gov
Gina J. Flowers, Manager (410) 545-8159; e-mail: gina.flowers@maryland.gov
PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) AUDIT OFFICE
Vacancy, Coordinator
Craig A. Johnson, Director (410) 585-3852
e-mail: craig.johnson@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/opms.shtml
(Q00A0204)
FY2023 appropriation: $26,155,810; authorized positions:
Andrew Lipchak, Acting Director (410) 585-3900
e-mail: andrew.lipchak@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PAROLE & PROBATION
(Q00C0201, formerly Q00C02, formerly 35.03.02)
FY2026 appropriation: $19,424,311; authorized positions: 76
Yolanda R. Bethea, D.Min., Director (appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval & Senate advice & consent) (301) 646-3713; 1-877-227-8031 (toll free)
e-mail: yolanda.bethea@maryland.gov
e-mail: dpp.pio@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/parole_and_probation/
ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT SERVICES
Shina' Castain-Thompson, Deputy Executive Director (410) 365-9016
e-mail: shina.castain-thompson@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
(formerly Q00C0202, 35.03.02.02)
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director (443) 528-7210
e-mail:
DRINKING-DRIVER MONITORING PROGRAM
VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVE
INTERSTATE COMPACT UNIT
LIAISON AGENT WAIVER UNIT
REGIONAL OFFICES OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director (443) 528-7210
e-mail:
BALTIMORE METRO (Baltimore City & Baltimore County)
(Q00T0301)
FY2026 appropriation: $47,210,183; authorized positions: 422
Shina Castain-Thompson, Regional Administrator (301) 401-8258; e-mail: shina.castain-thompson@maryland.gov
(Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, Montgomery & St. Mary's Counties)
(Q00S0301)
FY2026 appropriation: $35,909,869; authorized positions: 332
Samantha Barrett, Regional Administrator (410) 660-1992; e-mail: samantha.barrett@maryland.gov
(Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico & Worcester Counties)
(Q00S02)
FY2026 appropriation: $479,083,343; positions:
Ronnie Coleman-Snow, Regional Administrator (443) 912-2330; e-mail: ronnie.coleman@maryland.gov
(Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Anne Arundel & Washington Counties)
(Q00R0301)
FY2026 appropriation: $28,491,488; authorized positions: 248
Michael Holliday, Regional Administrator (443) 519-9296; e-mail: michael.holliday@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 585-3518
COMMUNITY SURVEILLANCE & ENFORCEMENT
(formerly Q00C0203, Q00B0306, Q00B0609, and 35.02.06.09)
Kevin A. Baylin, Assistant Director (443) 263-3844
e-mail: kevin.baylin@maryland.gov
Lisa M. Nixon, Program Administrator (410) 564-3209
e-mail: lisam.nixon@maryland.gov
JUDICIAL, TREATMENT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT (Laws, Court Liaison, War Room Units)
Harry Griffith, Administrator (410) 967-8668
e-mail: harry.griffith@maryland.gov
Denice M. Ambrose, Manager (410) 585-3515
e-mail: denice.ambrose@maryland.gov
Latawnya N. Stallworth, Manager (443) 263-3681
e-mail: latawnya.stallworth@maryland.gov
PROGRAMS, TREATMENT, & RE-ENTRY
(Q00A0203)
FY2026 appropriation: $8,024,574; authorized positions: 46
Renard E. Brooks, Assistant Secretary (410) 585-3346
e-mail: renard.brooks@maryland.gov
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Michele C. Gardner, Coordinator (410) 339-5988
e-mail: michele.gardner@maryland.gov
Danielle J. Cox, Director (410) 585-3346
e-mail: danielle.cox1@maryland.gov
Scott Rowe, Chief Hearing Officer (410) 585-3713
e-mail: scott.rowe1@maryland.gov
Oscar H. Jerkins, M.D., Chief Medical Director (410) 585-3380
e-mail: oscar.jerkins@maryland.gov
Lynda M. Bonieskie, Ph.D., Director (410) 585-3725
e-mail: lynda.bonieskie@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director (410) 585-3327
Ellen S. Rappaport, Executive Director (410) 585-3320
e-mail: ellen.rappaport@maryland.gov
Michael Richards, Director (410) 585-3726
e-mail: michael.richards@maryland.gov
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