Joseph W. Sedtal, Deputy Secretary, Administration (443) 468-0090
Annie D. Harvey, Deputy Secretary, Operations (410) 585-3301
Angelina M. Guarino, Assistant Secretary, Data, Policy & Grants (410) 585-3300
Renard E. Brooks, Assistant Secretary, Programs, Treatment, & Re-Entry (410) 585-3346
Stanley L. Lofton, Chief Information Officer (410) 585-3140
J. Philip Morgan, Commissioner of Correction (410) 585-3302
David R. Blumberg, Chair, Maryland Parole Commission (410) 585-3200
Yolanda R. Bethea, D.Min., Acting Director of Parole & Probation (410) 339-5000
Vacancy, Director of Mental Health, Patuxent Institution (410) 339-5000
Kathleen M. Gossard, Executive Director, Police & Correctional Training Commissions (410) 875-3400
Cleveland C. Friday, Commissioner of Pretrial Detention & Services (410) 230-1446
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:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission in Nov., 1-year term)
Lakia James, 2024; April Cockrell, 2025; Niani Smith, 2025; Yolanda R. Bethea, D.Min., 2026; Kelly Russell, 2026; three vacancies.
Ex officio: Beverly F. Hughes, designee of Attorney General; Shakia C. Word, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; Nelson E. Reichart, designee of Secretary of General Services.
Sha-Keara Pinkney, Deputy Chief of Staff (410) 585-3300; e-mail: sha-keara.pinkney@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER
Vacancy, Executive Director
Kathleen M. Gossard, Acting Executive Director (410) 875-3400
e-mail: kathleen.gossard@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
James D. (Donny) Moses, Jr., Director (410) 585-3300; 1-877-379-8636 (toll free)
Lowell Melser, Deputy Director of Media Relations (410) 585-3300; 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 Counsel, Litigation (410) 585-3073; e-mail: michaelo.doyle@maryland.gov
Elise B. Ice, Deputy Counsel, Personnel & Procurement (410) 585-3070
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
OFFICE OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
Vacancy, Director (410) 339-5021
Vacancy, Director (410) 339-5084
MARYLAND PAROLE COMMISSION
(Q00C0101, formerly 35.03.01.01)
FY2025 appropriation: $7,586,401; authorized positions: 74
(410) 585-3200; 1-877-241-5428 (toll free)
e-mail: david.blumberg@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:
David R. Blumberg, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval), 2027
Jason E. Keckler, 2023; Sam Billotti IV, Esq., 2024; Lisa A. Vronch, 2024; Robyn E. Lyles, 2025; John Dale Smack III, 2026; John W. E. Cluster, Jr., 2027; Jane Chace Miller, Esq., 2027; Ernest Eley, Jr., 2028; Anthony J. McAllister, 2030.
EXTENDED SEXUAL OFFENDER PAROLE SUPERVISION
PAROLE HEARINGS
PAROLE SERVICES UNIT
POST-RELEASE, RECORDS & DECISION UNITS
RELEASE UNIT
SECRETARIAL SERVICES UNIT
SUPPORT SERVICES
VICTIM SERVICESOPERATIONS
Vacancy, Program Manager (410) 585-3266EXECUTIVE CLEMENCIES & PARDONS
Linda L. Dodge, Administrative Officer (410) 585-3211; e-mail: linda.dodge@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 585-3232
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 585-3220
Starria Moore, Administrator (410) 585-3262; e-mail: mpc.paroleservicesunitpsu@maryland.gov
Ebony Walker, Administrative Officer (410) 585-3233; e-mail: ebony.walker@maryland.gov
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
Lywanda S. Johnson, Administrative Officer (410) 585-3213; e-mail: lywanda.johnson@maryland.gov
F. Todd Taylor, Jr., Esq., Chair (chosen by Governor)
Ex officio: Jay Machas, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Joan M. Peacock, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; F. Todd Taylor, Jr., Esq., designee of Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services.
DIVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES DIVISION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
SECURITY
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
Nija S. Roberts, Chief Financial Officer (410) 585-3085; e-mail: nija.roberts@maryland.gov
Oluwatoyin (Toyin) Bakare, Deputy Chief Financial Officer (410) 540-6244; e-mail: oluwatoyin.bakare@maryland.gov
Tara D. Nelson, Chief Human Resources Officer (410) 585-3360
e-mail: tara.nelson@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/hrsd.shtml
(Q00A0102, formerly 35.01.01.02)
FY2025 appropriation: $50,797,459; authorized positions: 183
Stanley L. Lofton, Chief Information Officer (410) 585-3140
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/itcd.shtml
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Records Officer (410) 585-3185
Kim Valenzia, Director (410) 585-3804; e-mail: kim.valenzia@maryland.gov
Desiree Opher Wells, Director (410) 585-3110; e-mail: desiree.wells@maryland.gov
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM CENTRAL REPOSITORY
Lynda Lovette, Director (410) 585-3633; e-mail: lynda.lovette@maryland.gov
Amaro S. Thiam, Director (410) 585-3433; e-mail: amaro.thiam@maryland.gov
Amaro S. Thiam, Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 585-3433
e-mail: amaro.thiam@maryland.gov
ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Vacancy, Chief Network Officer (410) 653-2929
(Q00E0001, formerly 35.05.00.01)
FY2025 appropriation: $916,878; authorized positions: 7
Appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval:
F. Todd Taylor, Jr., Esq., Executive Director (410) 585-3840; e-mail: todd.taylorjr@maryland.gov
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) 585-3242; e-mail: kevin.mercer@maryland.gov
e-mail: oig@dpscs.state.md.us
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/oig.shtml
Owen Billing, Acting Director
e-mail: owen.billing@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director (443) 469-5864
e-mail: procurement@dpscs.state.md.us
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.
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission in Oct., 1-year term)
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Ronce Elliot Alford, 2024; Dirk A. Butler, 2024; Ganesha Michelle Martin, 2024; Amal E. Awad, 2025; Susan C. Radcliffe, 2025; Patrick M. Campbell, 2026; Cory Jeweler, 2026; Raymond C. Kelly, 2026; Dwarren D. Lambrith, 2026; Dorothy J. Lennig, Esq., 2026.
Representing Maryland State's Attorneys Association: Richard Gibson
Representing Wor-Wic Program Advisory Committee - Criminal Justice: John C. Moses
Ex officio: Zenita Wickham Hurley, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Col. Roland L. Butler, Jr., Secretary of State Police; Richard J. Worley, Jr., Police Commissioner, Baltimore City; Thomas J. Sobocinski, Special Agent-in-Charge, Baltimore Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Russell E. Hamill III, President, Maryland Chiefs of Police Association; Scott A. Adams, President, Maryland Sheriffs' Association; Clyde Boatwright, President, Fraternal Order of Police, Maryland; Michael A. Spaulding, Chair, Police Executive Association, Maryland Municipal League; Jarod J. Towers, designee of President, Police Chiefs' Association of Prince George's County.
CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION
Chair: Carolyn J. Scruggs, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services (410) 339-5005
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Fateema L. Mobley, 2025; Ayodele Okunoren, 2025; Hyanna S. Barnett, 2026; Margaret M. Chippendale, 2027.
Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: David Brown
Appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services: J. Philip Morgan
Appointed by Maryland Higher Education Commission: Beverly J. O'Bryant, Ph.D.
Appointed by Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons: one vacancy
Ex officio: Zenita Wickham Hurley, Esq., designee of Attorney General; Vincent N. Schiraldi, Secretary of Juvenile Services; Annie D. Harvey, Deputy Secretary, Operations, Dept. of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Mary Ann Thompson, President, Maryland Correctional Administrators Association; Melinda C. Grenier, President, Maryland Criminal Justice Association; Scott A. Adams, President, Maryland Sheriffs' Association.
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) 585-3300
e-mail: angelina.guarino@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF GRANTS
Patricia Piepenbring, Director (410) 339-5067
e-mail: patricia.piepenbring@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF POLICY & REGULATIONS
Elizabeth Bartholomew, Director (410) 339-5073
e-mail: elizabeth.bartholomew@maryland.gov
OPERATIONS
(Q00A02, formerly Q00A0108)
FY2025 appropriation: $58,527,832; authorized positions: 362
Annie D. Harvey, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 585-3301
e-mail: annie.harvey@maryland.gov
INMATE AFFAIRS
Valerie E. Ferrell, Coordinator (410) 585-3336
e-mail: valerie.ferrell@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
(Q00A0106, formerly 35.01.01.06)
FY2025 appropriation: $4,181,816 ; authorized positions: 17
John Gauthier, Acting Director (410) 585-3278
e-mail: john.gauthier@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/agencies/ccfm.shtml
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
Chrys Bandon-Bibum, Assistant Director (410) 585-3041
e-mail: chrys.bandon-bibum@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CORRECTION
(Q00B0101, formerly 35.02.00)
FY2025 appropriation: $28,158,326; authorized positions: 59
J. Philip Morgan, Commissioner of Correction (appointed by Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services with Governor's approval & Senate advice & consent) (410) 585-3302
e-mail: phil.morgan@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Commissioner of Correction (410) 585-3448
Vacancy, Assistant Commissioner of Correction, Eastern Region
Frank B. Bishop, Jr., Assistant Commissioner of Correction, Western Region; e-mail: frank.bishop@maryland.gov
web: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/corrections/
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - CUMBERLAND REGION
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - HAGERSTOWN REGION
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - JESSUP REGION
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - SOMERSET COUNTY
TECHNOLOGY
CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION UNIT
POLICY, PROCEDURES & AUDITS
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES
Ashley Lohr, Interim Chair (chosen by Council in July, 1-year term)
Appointed by Governor: Latoya T. Gray; Joseph C. Hester; Jessica L. Mettle; Bethany Young.
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Melvin Forbes, 2023; Jack R. Weber, Jr., 2023; three vacancies.
Appointed by Senate President: Alonzo T. Washington
Appointed by House Speaker: Mark S. Chang
Appointed by Comptroller of Maryland: Justin Hayes
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Lisa L. Broten
Appointed by Chancellor, University System of Maryland: Joseph Evans
Ex officio: J. Philip Morgan, 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: three vacancies
Appointed by Department Secretaries: Kathrine Thompson, Department of Budget & Management; Brenda Lee, Department of Commerce; Mark Riesett, Department of General Services; Calvin T. Johnson, Maryland Department of Health; Curtis J. Murray, Department of Human Services; vacancy, Department of Transportation; Daniel D. Schuster, Maryland Higher Education Commission.
ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
OPERATIONS
CENTRAL MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (Sykesville)CITIZENS' 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:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Gary J. Durr, 2009; Robert L. Lewis, 2010; Diana L. Loar, 2011; W. Stephen Young, 2011; Homer W. Hoover, 2012; Robert C. Webster, Jr., 2012; Edward J. Crowe, 2013.
Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
Patricia Weber-Wolford, Chair (chosen by Committee), 1999
Lori Hoffman, 1999; James L. Sprecher, Sr., 1999; Ira Kauffman, 2002; James E. Shifler, 2003; Lt. John S. Moulton, Jr., 2004; William E. Pennington, Jr., 2004.
Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Fred G. Steffens, 2010; Margaret R. Kalinowski, 2010; Reed C. Coble, 2011; John M. Grant, 2016; Leonia G. Burley, 2017; Ellen Moss, 2019; Darryl A. Bethea, 2027.
Appointed by Governor upon legislative nomination to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
James N. Ring, 1997; Morris A. Bozman, 2001; Robert W. Murphey, 2001; Mattie W. Dryden, 2003; Lauren C. Taylor, 2003; one vacancy.
Jay E. Miller, Manager (410) 585-3489; e-mail: jay.miller@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director (410) 585-3925
Angel Savage-Price, Director (410) 585-3310; e-mail: asavage-price@maryland.gov
(Q00A0301, formerly Q00B0901, formerly 35.02.09.01)
FY2025 appropriation: $61,673,914 ; authorized positions: 181
Stephen D. Sanders, Chief Executive Officer (410) 540-5479
e-mail: stephen.sanders@maryland.gov
web: www.mce.md.gov/
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Ashley Lohr, Executive Director; e-mail: ashley.lohr@maryland.gov
CUSTOMER COUNCIL
Staff: Adam Cummings; e-mail: adam.cummings@maryland.gov
Mark K. Rowley, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 540-5412
e-mail: mark.rowley@maryland.gov
FISCAL SERVICES
Verona M. Williams, Chief Financial Officer (410) 540-5403; e-mail: verona.williams@dpscs.state.md.us
Engrican B. Budoy, Chief Information Officer (410) 540-5410; e-mail: engrican.budoy@maryland.gov
Ashley L. Lohr, Acting Chief Operating Officer (410) 540-5405; e-mail: ashley.lohr@maryland.gov
FIELD SERVICES
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE
MARKETING
EASTERN SHORE REGION
HAGERSTOWN REGION
JESSUP REGION
SALES
(Q00S0210, formerly Q00T0205, formerly Q00B0611, formerly 35.02.06.11)
FY2025 appropriation: $22,319,632; authorized positions: 115
David C. Greene, Administrator (410) 781-4444
e-mail: david.greene@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/cmcf.shtml
Eastern Correctional Institution, 30420 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
PERSONNEL
OPERATIONS
JESSUP CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - JESSUP
ASSISTANT WARDEN
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN - JESSUP
ASSISTANT WARDEN
MARYLAND RECEPTION, DIAGNOSTIC & CLASSIFICATION CENTER (Baltimore)
ASSISTANT WARDEN
SECURITY
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)
ASSISTANT WARDEN
SECURITY
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL PRE-RELEASE SYSTEM
DORSEY RUN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
David C. Greene, Assistant Warden (410) 379-6313; e-mail: david.greene@maryland.gov
Patuxent Institution, Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland, March 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Ex officio: Erin B. Shaffer, Psy.D., Director, Patuxent Institution; Orlando Johnson, Acting Warden, Patuxent Institution; Leslie A. Earll, M.D., Associate Director, Patuxent Institution; Michael A. Kwitkowski, Psy.D., Associate Director, Patuxent Institution.
CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD
EDUCATION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
REMEDIATION UNITS
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
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
BALTIMORE CITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
PRETRIAL RELEASE SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION & CASE PROCESSING
CASE MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION SERVICES SECTION
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES SECTION
OFFICE OF PROPERTY & FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES
SECURITY OPERATIONS
BALTIMORE METRO (Baltimore City & Baltimore County)
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)
FY2025 appropriation: $150,861,848; authorized positions: 762
William M. Bailey, Warden (410) 845-4000, ext. 6015
e-mail: william.bailey@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
Julia H. Webster, Administrator (410) 845-4000, ext. 4123; e-mail: julia.webster@maryland.gov
Christina M. Seman, Personnel Director (410) 845-4053; e-mail: christina.seman@maryland.gov
Monika L. Brittingham, Assistant Warden (410) 845-4000, ext. 4085; e-mail: monika.brittingham@maryland.gov
MINIMUM SECURITY COMPOUND (EASTERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION ANNEX)
William M. Bailey, Administrator (410) 845-4000, ext. 4040; e-mail: william.bailey@maryland.gov
Minimum Security Compound, [Eastern Correctional Institution Annex], 30430 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
(Q00S0201, formerly Q00B0202, formerly 35.02.02.02)
FY2025 appropriation: $117,677,485; authorized positions: 541
Robert S. Dean, Jr., Warden (410) 799-7610, (877) 313-0632
e-mail: roberts.dean@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/jci.shtml
ASSISTANT WARDEN
Damean Stewart, Assistant Warden (410) 540-6371; e-mail: damean.stewart@maryland.gov
(Q00S0202, formerly Q00B0203, formerly 35.02.02.03)
FY2025 appropriation: $55,198,807; authorized positions: 308
Tikaya Parker, Warden (410) 799-7610, (877) 313-0632
e-mail: tikaya.parker@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mcij.shtml
Michelle A. Mann, Assistant Warden (410) 540-6701; e-mail: michelle.mann@maryland.gov
(Q00S0203, formerly Q00B0501, formerly 35.02.05.01)
FY2025 appropriation: $50,401,790; authorized positions: 296
Geneva Holland, Warden (410) 379-3801, (877) 280-1185
e-mail: geneva.holland@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mciw.shtml
Lorelei Sattler, Assistant Warden (410) 799-5550, ext. 104; e-mail: lorelei.sattler@maryland.gov
(Q00T0406, formerly Q00T0202, formerly Q00B0304, formerly 35.02.03.04)
FY2025 appropriation: $40,343,145; authorized positions: 282
Tyrell Wilson, Warden (410) 878-3500, (410) 878-4100
e-mail: tyrell.wilson@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mrdcc.shtml
AUDIT & ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
FINANCE
STAFF TRAINING
Angelina Burrell, Assistant Warden (410) 878-4200; e-mail: angelina.burrell@maryland.gov
CASE MANAGEMENT
CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION UNIT
FOOD SERVICES
MAINTENANCE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK
Yevonicia Boyd, Chief of Security (410) 878-4111; e-mail: yevonicia.boyd@maryland.gov
(Q00R0201, formerly Q00B0401, formerly 35.02.04.01)
FY2025 appropriation: $69,139,756; 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
Diane E. Fleischman, Personnel Officer (240) 420-1375; e-mail: diane.fleischman@maryland.gov
James Sprecher, Acting Assistant Warden (240) 420-1305; e-mail: james.sprecher@maryland.gov
CASE MANAGEMENT
FOOD SERVICES
LAUNDRY OPERATIONS
MAINTENANCE
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Charles Conley, Acting Chief of Security (240) 420-1302; e-mail: charles.conley@maryland.gov
(Q00R0202, formerly Q00B0402, formerly 35.02.04.02)
FY2025 appropriation: $99,284,136; authorized positions: 494.5
William S. Bohrer, Warden (240) 420-1601, (877) 692-8136
e-mail: william.bohrer@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/mctc.shtml
PERSONNEL
Kristin L. Hines, Personnel Officer (240) 420-1413; 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, Acting Chief of Security (240) 420-1451; e-mail: charles.conley@maryland.gov
Joel Wilt, Acting Administrator (240) 420-1685; e-mail: joel.wilt@maryland.gov
(Q00R0205, formerly Q00B0802)
FY2025 appropriation: $77,996,810; authorized positions: 501
Keith K. Arnold, Warden (301) 729-7501
e-mail: keith.arnold@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/nbci.shtml
ASSISTANT WARDEN
Bethany Cornacia, Assistant Warden (301) 729-7505; e-mail: bethany.cornacia@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)
FY2025 appropriation: $71,029,321; authorized positions: 347
Carlos D. Bivens, Warden (240) 420-3100
e-mail: carlos.bivens@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/rci.shtml
FISCAL SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
STAFF TRAINING
Laura Golliday, Assistant Warden (240) 420-3105; e-mail: laura.golliday@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)
FY2025 appropriation: $83,000,368; authorized positions: 435.5
Ronald S. Weber, Warden (301) 729-7001
e-mail: ronald.weber@maryland.gov
web: https://dpscs.maryland.gov/locations/wci.shtml
FINANCE
INVESTIGATIONS
Bradley O. Butler, Assistant Warden (301) 729-7005; 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
Jason L. Harbaugh, Chief of Security (301) 729-7007; e-mail: jason.harbaugh@maryland.gov
(formerly Q00B06, formerly 35.02.06)
Vacancy, Warden (410) 379-6299, (410) 379-6020
Vacancy, Assistant Warden (410) 540-2602
BROCKBRIDGE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (Jessup)
(Q00S0204, formerly Q00B0602, formerly 35.02.06.02)
FY2025 appropriation: ; authorized positions:
Michele D. Jones, Administrator (410) 540-6234; e-mail: micheled.jones@maryland.gov
(Q00S0209)
FY2025 appropriation: $48,894,357; authorized positions: 260
Margaret Chippendale, Warden (410) 379-6299
e-mail: margaret.chippendale@maryland.gov
SECURITY
Damean B. Stewart, Chief of Security (410) 379-6020; e-mail: damean.stewart@maryland.gov
SOUTHERN MARYLAND PRE-RELEASE UNIT (Hughesville)
(Q00S0206, formerly Q00B0605, formerly 35.02.06.05)
FY2025 appropriation: ; authorized positions:
Geneva Holland, Administrator (301) 274-4701; e-mail: geneva.holland@maryland.govEASTERN PRE-RELEASE UNIT (Church Hill)
(Q00S0207, formerly Q00B0606, formerly 35.02.06.06)
FY2025 appropriation: ; authorized positions:
Robert W. Turner, Jr., Acting Administrator (410) 810-5400; e-mail: robert.turner@maryland.gov
PATUXENT INSTITUTION
(Q00D0001, formerly Q00R0206, formerly 35.04.00) (Jessup)
FY2025 appropriation: $77,488,952; 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:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Judith M. Hemler, 2026; Madeline L. Coxson, 2027; Margaret R. Doxzen, 2027; Devon Blackwood, 2027; Randall S. Nero, Ph.D., 2024.
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of the Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Jama G. Acuff; Aisha N. Braveboy; Terri Collins-Green; Meghann E. Holloway; Kurt W. Wolfgang.
N. Nadine Snowden, Principal (410) 799-7279
e-mail: nadine.snowden@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Fiscal Administrator (410) 540-5720
Ricky L. Gardner, Director (410) 799-3400, ext. 4395
e-mail: ricky.gardner@maryland.gov
Kyia P. Underwood, Personnel Officer (410) 799-7592
e-mail: kyia.underwood@maryland.gov
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Michael A. Kwitkowski, Psy.D., Associate Director, Behavioral Sciences (410) 799-3301
e-mail: michael.kwitkowski@maryland.gov
RECORDS DEPARTMENT
April L. Coccagna-Graham, Psy.D., Supervisor (410) 799-3307
e-mail: april.coccagna@maryland.gov
Cynthia V. Carter, Psy.D., Team Leader (410) 799-3304
e-mail: cynthia.carter@maryland.gov
Michael A. Kwitkowski, Psy.D., Director (410) 799-3318
e-mail: michael.kwitkowski@maryland.gov
Leslie A. Earll, M.D., Associate Director, Psychiatry (410) 799-3313
e-mail: leslie.earll@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PRETRIAL DETENTION & SERVICES
(Q00T04, formerly Q00P00, 35.15.00)
FY2025 appropriation: $271,950,918; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $17,228,303; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $75,385,177; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $39,026,074
; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $68,592,449; 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
(Q00T0407, formerly Q00T0204, formerly Q00B0307, formerly Q00B0610, and 35.02.06.10)
FY2025 appropriation: $21,231,997; 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
(Q00T0402, formerly Q00T0402, Q00P0002, 35.15.00.02)
FY2025 appropriation: $7,806,535; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $18,191,076; authorized positions: 76
Yolanda R. Bethea, D.Min., Acting 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
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)
Christopher T. King, Interim Deputy Executive Director (443) 528-7210
e-mail: christopher.king@maryland.gov
DRINKING-DRIVER MONITORING PROGRAM
VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVE
CASE MONITORING UNIT
INTERSTATE COMPACT UNIT
LIAISON AGENT WAIVER UNIT
REGIONAL OFFICES OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Christopher T. King, Interim Deputy Executive Director (443) 528-7210
e-mail: christopher.king@maryland.gov
SPECIALTY COURTS & PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTS
Cornelius H. Woodson, Coordinator (410) 585-3557; e-mail: cornelius.woodson@maryland.gov
Baltimore City Circuit Court
Capital Region:
Drug Court
Baltimore City District Court
Mental Health Court
Drug Court
Baltimore County Circuit Court
Mental Health Court
Drug Court
Baltimore County District Court
Drug Court
Calvert County District Court
East Region:
Drug Court
Charles County District Court
Drug Court
Montgomery County Circuit Court
Adult Drug Court
Montgomery County District Court
Mental Health Court
Prince George's County Circuit Court
Adult Drug Court
Prince George's County District Court
Juvenile Drug Court
Re-entry Court
Truancy Reduction Court
Veterans Court
Adult Drug Court
St. Mary's County District Court
Mental Health Court
Drug Court
Caroline County Circuit Court
West Region:
Drug Court
Cecil County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Cecil County District Court
Drug Court
Dorchester County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Harford County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Harford County District Court
Mental Health Court
Kent County
Adult Opioid Recovery Court
Post-Adjudication Supervision & Treatment (PAST) Program [Regional Administrator notes Division does not participate]
Queen Anne's County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Talbot County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Wicomico County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Worcester County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Allegany County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Anne Arundel County District Court
Veterans Court
Carroll County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Frederick County Circuit Court
Drug Court
Frederick County District Court
Mental Health Court
Howard County District Court
Adult Recovery Court (formerly DTC/DUI Court)
Washington County Circuit Court
Drug Court
(Q00T0301)
FY2025 appropriation: $46,234,134 ; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $35,052,500; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: ; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $26,531,011 ; 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)
FY2025 appropriation: $9,467,136; 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.cox@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
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
Maryland Departments
Maryland Independent Agencies
Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards
Maryland Universities & Colleges
Maryland Counties
Maryland Municipalities
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e-mail: mdmanual@maryland.gov
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