CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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County Office Building entrance, 225 North Center St., Westminster, Maryland, January 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Roberta J. Windham, Esq., County Administrator (410) 386-2043
e-mail: rwindham@carrollcountymd.gov
ETHICS COMMISSION
Staff: Jo Vance (410) 386-2094; fax: (410) 386-2444; e-mail: dvance@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/ethics-commission/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Brian Mobley, Ethics Administrator (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2019
Kevin F. Hayes, 2018; Donald L. Krebs, 2019; Joseph Leeman, 2019.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Chris Winebrenner, Communications Manager (410) 386-2043; fax: (410) 386-2485
e-mail: cwinebrenner@carrollcountymd.gov
e-mail: communications@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/communications/

AUDIO/VISUAL PRODUCTION
Chris Swam, Digital Media Manager (410) 386-2810; fax: (410) 386-2485
e-mail: cswam@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/county-administrator/audiovideo-production/

DEPARTMENT OF THE COMPTROLLER
Jennifer D. Hobbs, Comptroller & Tax Collector (410) 386-2085
e-mail: jhobbs@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/comptroller/

COLLECTIONS OFFICE
Belinda A. Gesell, Supervisor (410) 386-2965; e-mail: bgesell@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/comptroller/collectionstaxes/

BUREAU OF ACCOUNTING
Bobbi-Jo Fout, Chief (410) 386-2085
e-mail: bfout@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/comptroller/accounting/

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
Maureen C. Dunn, Chief (410) 386-2181
e-mail: mdunn@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/comptroller/purchasing/

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Kristy Bixler, Director (410) 386-2129; e-mail: kbixler@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/human-resources/

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Theodore A. (Ted) Zaleski III, Director (410) 386-2082
e-mail: tzaleski@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/management-budget/

OFFICE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Deborah C. Standiford, Manager (410) 386-2212; e-mail: dstandiford@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/management-budget/grants-management/

OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Cecilia A. Devilbiss, Manager (410) 386-2082; e-mail: cdevilbiss@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/management-budget/risk-management/

BUREAU OF BUDGET
Deborah A. Effingham, Chief (410) 386-2082
e-mail: deffingham@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/management-budget/bureau-of-budget/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Mark E. Ripper, Director (410) 386-2053; e-mail: mripper@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/technology-services/

CABLE REGULATORY COMMISSION
Carol L. Shawver, Cable Administrator (410) 386-2095; e-mail: coordinator@carrollcable.tv
web: www.carrollcable.tv/

Mark E. Ripper, Chair
Thomas Canon; Laura Conaway; Timothy Duff; Daniel Haines; Daniel Hardiman; Will Holt; Michael Kasnia; Melinda Smith.

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 6:00 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

APPLICATIONS & PROGRAMMING


ENTERPRISE GIS DIVISION
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/services/gis-maps/

NETWORK MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS & CLIENT SERVICES
PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES
Celene E. Steckel, Director (410) 386-3600; 1-888-302-8978 (toll free)
10 Distillery Drive, Suite 101, Westminster, MD 21157 - 5048
e-mail: csteckel@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/citizen-services/
ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
(410) 386-3379
1232 Tech Court, Westminster, MD 21157
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/adult-public-guardianship-review-board/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Michelle Jacobs, Chair


Samantha Messick, R.N.; Marisa Cooke. Terms expire 2026.

Courtney Edwards; Lauren N. Hickey; Matthew C. Peeling; Michael Rodgers; Joseph Tichy; Laszo R. Trazkovich, M.D. Terms expire 2027.

Ex-officio: Michelle Jacobs, designee of Director, Department of Social Services.

ADVOCACY & INVESTIGATION CENTER
Linda A. Holmes, Esq., Program Manager (410) 386-3640; e-mail: lholmes@carrollcountymd.gov


CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Elaine M. Hanratty, 2011.

William C. Dash, M.D.; Harris Freedman. Terms expire 2022.

Kimberly L. Odam, 2024; Linda S. Crites, Ph.D., 2026; Adelaide Lagnese, 2027; Carmen L. Shanholtz, 2030.

BUREAU OF AGING & DISABILITIES
Gina M. Valentine, Chief (410) 386-3800; Maryland Relay Service: 7-1-1, and 1-800-735-2258 (toll free)
c/o Westminster Senior Center, 125 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: gvalentine@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/aging-and-disabilities

COMMISSION ON AGING & DISABILITIES
Staff: Leslie M. Wagner (410) 386-3618; e-mail: lwagner@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/carroll-county-commission-on-aging-and-disabilities/coad-membership/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
James L. McCarron, Jr., Chair, 2026

Daniel Bowler, 2024.

John (Jack) Curran; Lauren N. Hickey; Michelle Jacobs; Lisa Shepet; Cheryl Steinbacher. Terms expire 2026.

Patricia Baker, 2027.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: one vacancy

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
10 Distillery Drive, Suite 101, Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-3800; fax: (443) 914-2086
Maryland Relay Service: 7-1-1
and 1-800-735-2258 (toll free)

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
(410) 386-3800; fax (410) 840-0436

INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Deborah Frame, Manager (410) 386-3832; e-mail: dframe@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/citizen-services/bureau-of-aging-disabilities/aging-and-disabilities-services/information-and-assistance/

SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTERS
Richard Ottone, Community Services Supervisor (410) 386-3809
e-mail: rottone@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/seniorcenters

BUREAU OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Danielle Yates, Deputy Director (410) 386-3600
e-mail: dyates@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/citizen-services/bureau-of-housing-community-development/

HOUSING BOARD OF REVIEW

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
web: www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Lisa (Cory) Hardinger-Wilt, Manager (410) 386-3615; tty: (410) 848-9747
e-mail: lhardinger@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/local-management-board/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Christine Kuntz, Chair (chosen by Local Management Board in July, 2-year term)
Liza Frye; Nicole Jackman; Amy Jagoda; Judith I. Jones; Katie Kirby; Bonnae Meshulam; Jennifer Metrrick; Casey Staubs; Stacey Watts.

Ex officio: Celene E. Steckel, Director, Department of Citizen Services; Vicky L. Keller, Director, Department of Social Services; Katherine D. Green, designee of Superintendent of Schools; Edwin F. Singer, Health Officer; Marie Liddick, Director of Quality Improvement, Local Behavioral Health Authority; Brian L. Gass, Carroll County Supervisor, Dept. of Juvenile Services.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. (Jan., March, May, Sept., Nov.)

VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Gina M. Valentine (410) 386-3800; e-mail: gvalentine@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/veterans-advisory-council/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Marc S. Fisher, Chair (chosen by Council in June, 1-year term), 2021
Lawrence R. Burbank; John F. Curran; William Murphy; Mick Schmidt; Elaine May Stem. Terms expire 2020.

William A. Nash; Thomas M. Woerner; Steven Whisler, 2022.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: C. Richard Weaver

Ex officio: Crystal Winebrenner, designee of Director, Carroll Transit System.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Vicky L. Keller, Director (410) 386-3300; (410) 386-3306
1232 Tech Court, Westminster, MD 21157 - 3029
e-mail: vicky.keller1@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/carroll-county/
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Staff: Julie Girod (410) 386-3306; e-mail: jgirod@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/department-of-social-services-board/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 2-year term)
Tammy L. Black; Jennifer M. Maffucci; Eileen A. Overfelt; Michael Rodgers; Beth Schmidt; Karen S. Sheeler St. Jean. Terms expire 2020.

Charles P. Ledger, 2024; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Celene E. Steckel, Director, Dept. of Citizen Services

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.

OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT
Heather M. Custodio, Assistant Director (410) 386-3300
e-mail: heather.custodio1@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Staff: Andrea F. Lucido (410) 752-3000; e-mail: andrealucido@carrollk12.org
web: www.carrollk12.org/board-of-education

Carroll County Board of Education, 125 North Court St., Westminster, Maryland, May 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Elected by Carroll County Student Government Association in Feb. to 1-year term: Jasmina Musaeva, student (nonvoting), 2026

Ex officio: Cynthia A. McCabe, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Ex officio (nonvoting): Joseph Vigliotti, Board of County Commissioners

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Cynthia A. McCabe, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2026
125 North Court St., Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3138
e-mail: cynthiamccabe@carrollk12.org
web: www.carrollk12.org/

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
W. Carey Gaddis, Communications Officer (410) 751-3020; e-mail: wcgaddi@carrollk12.org

ACADEMICS, EQUITY, & ACCOUNTABILITY
Jason A. Anderson, Chief (410) 751-3045; e-mail: jaander@carrollk12.org

INSTRUCTION
Nicholas R. Shockney, Assistant Superintendent (410) 751-3000; e-mail: nicholasshockney@carrollk12.org

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Steven P. Wernick, Director (410) 751-3000; e-mail: stevewernick@carrollk12.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Christy Farver, Director (410) 751-3000; e-mail: christyfarver@carrollk12.org

EQUITY & INCLUSION
Vacancy, Equity & Inclusion Officer (410) 751-3000

HIGH SCHOOLS
Eric A. King, Director (410) 751-3000; e-mail: ericking@carrollk12.org

MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Amy Gromada, Director (410) 751-3000; e-mail: amygromada@carrollk12.org

RESEARCH & ACCOUNTABILITY
Gregory J. Bricca, Director (410) 751-3068; e-mail: gjbricc@carrollk12.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Christine Wittle, Director (410) 751-3033; e-mail: chriswittle@carrollk12.org

STUDENT SERVICES
Karl T. Streaker, Director (410) 751-3120; e-mail: karlstreaker@carrollk12.org

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Gary R. Davis, Chief Information Officer (410) 751-3088; e-mail: garydavis@carrollk12.org

OPERATIONS
Jonathan D. O'Neal, Assistant Superintendent (410) 751-3127; e-mail: jonathanoneal@carrollk12.org

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Robert Burk, Chief Financial Officer (410) 751-3000; e-mail: robertburk@carrollk12.org

FACILITIES
Raymond N. Prokop, Director (410) 751-3113; e-mail: raymondprokop@carrollk12.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
Ernesto Diaz, Director (410) 751-3070; e-mail: ernestodiaz@carrollk12.org

SCHOOL SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Curtis Pierce, Supervisor (410) 751-3000; e-mail: curtispierce@carrollk12.org

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Michael J. Hardesty, Director (410) 751-3229; e-mail: michaelhardesty@carrollk12.org

CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Rosalie V. Mince, Ph.D., President (410) 386-8000; 1-888-221-9748 (toll free)
1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: rmince@carrollcc.edu
web: http://www.carrollcc.edu/

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
web: www.carrollcc.edu/About/Leadership/Board-of-Trustees/

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
David P. O'Callaghan, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2028
Diane A. Foster, 2024; David S. Bollinger, 2025; Kelly M. Frager, 2027; Gregory Kahlert, 2029; Mary Kay Nevius-Maurer, 2029; Sherri-Le White Bream, 2032.

Ex officio: Stephen A. Wantz, President, Board of County Commissioners; James D. Ball, Ed.D., President, Carroll Community College

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. (except Jan. & July)

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Andrea D. Berstler, Director (410) 386-4500, ext. 3136
1100 Green Valley Road, New Windsor, MD 21776
e-mail: aberstler@carr.org
web: http://library.carr.org/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
web: https://library.carr.org/about/board.asp

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Stephen A. Wantz, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 2-year term), 2028
Kendra Hart, 2025; Garima Chaturvedi, 2026; David O'Callaghan, 2026; Carol Gorsuch, 2028; Beth Gray, 2029; Virginia Wilson, 2030.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Joseph Vigliotti

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Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except Aug.); meetings for Nov. & Dec. held earlier in month.

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Samuel L. Foster (D), President (chosen by Board), 2027
Karen L. Donaldson (R); Mitchell J. Edelman (D); Gina M. Miller (D); Benjamin D. Watson (R). Terms expire 2027.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Appointed by Board of Elections:
Erin Perrone, Election Director (410) 386-2080; fax: (410) 876-3925
Jennifer Bartholow, Deputy Election Director (410) 386-2080; fax: (410) 876-3925
1135 Business Parkway South, Suite 60, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: ccboe@carrollcountymd.gov
web: https://elections.carrollcountymd.gov/Default2.aspx

EMPLOYMENT

CARROLL COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
e-mail: dlwdalwestminster-labor@maryland.gov
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/county/carr/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 853-1600; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/uibenefits.shtml

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Susan M. Doyle, Health Officer (410) 876-2152
290 South Center St., Westminster, MD 21158
e-mail: sue.doyle@maryland.gov
web: http://cchd.maryland.gov/

Robert P. Wack, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (410) 876-4943
e-mail: robert.wack@maryland.gov

BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADMINISTRATION
Amanda L. Haugh, Administrator (410) 876-2152
e-mail: amanda.haugh@maryland.gov
web: http://cchd.maryland.gov/community-services/

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING BUREAU
Tierney Youngling, Director (410) 876-4900; e-mail: tierney.youngling@maryland.gov
web: http://cchd.maryland.gov/health-services-home/
PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Cheryl Webb, Coordinator (410) 876-4817; e-mail: cheryl.webb@maryland.gov
web: http://cchd.maryland.gov/community-services-emergency-preparedness-2/

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BUREAU
Andrea Hanley, Director (410) 876-1884; e-mail: andrea.hanley@maryland.gov
web: http://cchd.maryland.gov/environmental-health/

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION
web: http://cchd.maryland.gov/health-education/

PREVENTION, WELLNESS, & RECOVERY BUREAU [LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY]
Cathy Baker, Director (410) 876-4449; e-mail: cathy.baker@maryland.gov
web: http://cchd.maryland.gov/behavioral-health/

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [SENIOR OPIOID & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL]
Staff: Cathy Baker, Director (410) 876-4449; e-mail: cathy.baker@maryland.gov
Marie Liddick, Deputy Director (410) 876-4449; e-mail: marie.liddick1@maryland.gov

Stephanie Halley, Chair (chosen by Council in Dec., 1-year term), 2023

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Linda Auerback; Cathy Baker; James T. DeWees; Susan M. Doyle, RN; Laurie Galloway; Fred S. Hecker; Garrett Hoover; Elizabeth Ingram; Col. Thomas J. Ledwell; Cynthia A. McCabe; Beth Schmidt; Celene Steckel; Col. Dennis A. Strine; Robert P. Wack, M.D.; Tim Weber; Hillary Young; Charles Zeitler, M.D.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Michael R. Guerin

Ex officio: Marie Liddick, Deputy Director, Local Behavioral Health Authority; Veronica Dietz, Crisis Services Director, Local Behavioral Health Authority; Amy Baker, Special Populations Director, Local Behavioral Health Authority; Amy Laugelli, Prevention Supervisor, Carroll County Health Department; Susan Richardson, Director of System Development & Quality Improvement, Carroll County Health Department; Sharon McClernan, Carroll Hospital Center; Brant Webb, County Heroin Coordinator; Cheryl Webb, Program Manager, Public Health Preparedness & Response; Dena Black, Drug Treatment Court Judge; Haven N. Shoemaker, Jr., State's Attorney; Chris Horn, District Public Defender; Vicky L. Keller, Director of Social Services; Courtney Wunderlich, Department of Social Services; Andrea Lucid designee of President, Board of Education.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday (March, June, Sept., Dec.) 2:00 p.m.

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Timothy C. Burke, County Attorney (410) 386-2030
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: tburke@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/county-attorney/

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Laura Kozlowski, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (410) 871-3649
Courthouse, Suite 140
101 North Court St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: laura.kozlowski@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/carroll

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Haven N. Shoemaker, Jr. (R), State's Attorney, 2026
Courthouse Annex, Suite 100
55 North Court St., Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2671; 1-888-302-8925 (toll free)
e-mail: hshoemaker@carrollcountymd.gov
web: http://carrollcountystatesattorney.org/

Melissa O. Hockensmith, Esq., Deputy State's Attorney
Sandra L. Johnson, Esq., Deputy State's Attorney


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (formerly License Commissioners & Zoning Appeals)
D. Jo Vance, Coordinator (410) 386-2094
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: dvance@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/county-administrator/administrative-hearings/
ELECTRICAL LICENSING BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners


BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/board-of-license-commissioners-liquor-board/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
David L. Brauning, Sr., Chair (chosen by Board of County Commissioners in June), 2021
George E. Harmening, 2019; George E. Barnhart, 2020. Alternate: Christina F. Mawhinney, 2020.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.

PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners


BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(410) 386-2094, 1-888-302-8978 (toll free); fax: (410) 386-2444
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/board-of-zoning-appeals

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Melvin E. Baile, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2021
Gary E. Dunkleberger, 2015; Richard L. Simmons, 2015; Lisa R. Eckard, 2018; David H. Roush, 2018; one vacancy (alternate).

Meetings: daily, last full week of month, 9:30 a.m.

PERMITS & INSPECTIONS

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Donna L. Davis, Secretary; e-mail: donnal.davis@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Constance P. Hoge, Chair

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Myron Frock, Chair
Gregory Dell; Donald Maring; Janet O'Meara; Stacy Sellers; Chris Weaver.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
John T. (Jack) Lyburn, Jr., Director (410) 386-2070
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Suite 101, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: jlyburn@carrollbiz.org
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/economic-development/

Denise L. Beaver, Deputy Director (410) 386-2070
e-mail: dbeaver@carrollbiz.org


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(410) 386-2070, (410) 876-2450; e-mail: info@carrollbiz.org


Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
Vincent A. Campanella, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term) 2016


Theresa A. Daytner; Diane A. Foster; Larry M. Hajnos; Ronald Harrington; Christopher W. Heacock; Alison Martin. Terms expire 2016.

James D. Ball, Ed.D.; Wilson Bounds; Dale Bowman; Todd L. Herring; Christopher M. Ruppert. Terms expire 2018.

Meetings: 4th Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY


CARROLL COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Heather Lee Powell, Manager (410) 386-2820; fax: (410) 848-9699
224 North Center St., Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: hpowell@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollworks.com

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
web: https://carrollworks.com/ccwdb/

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
web: www.marylandsbdc.org/locations/northern-region

CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM
Ester Sewell, Manager (410) 386-3880; 1-800-654-4645; fax: (410) 876-8544
500 South Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: ccfarm@carrollcountymd.gov
web: http://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/

OFFICE OF TOURISM
Yvonne E. (Bonnie) Staub, Manager (410) 386-2983
e-mail: ystaub@carrollcountymd.gov
web: https://carrollcountytourism.org/

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Christopher P. Heyn, Acting Director (410) 386-2639, (410) 386-2949; 1-888-302-8978 (toll free); fax: (410) 386-2924
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: cheyn@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/land-resource-management/
CARROLL COUNTY MONOCACY SCENIC RIVER ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Byron Madigan (410) 386-2167; e-mail: bmadigan@carrollcountymd.gov


Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
George L. Grillon, D.M.D., 2020; Vincent J. Baginsky, 2021; Patricia A. Baumgardner, 2021; Rhonda F. Bean, 2022; Earl S. Bell, 2023.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Frank V. Vleck, Chair (chosen by Council in Feb., 2-year term), 2021
David W. Hynes, 2019; Natalie Kartalia, 2019; Jesse Drummond, 2020; Charlene M. Norris, 2020; L. Ellen Cutsail, 2021; Craig K. Paskoski, 2021; Tiffany J. VanDerwerker, 2021; Curtis B. Barrett, 2023.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.

AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Deborah J. Bowers, Manager (410) 386-2214; e-mail: dbowers@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/land-resource-management/agricultural-land-preservation/

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Thomas E. Irwin, Jr., 2022; David T. Pyle, 2022; David Mark Savage, 2022; Gregory W. Dell, 2023; Jerry M. Russell, 2023. Alternate: Stanley Pennington, Jr., 2019.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners


BUREAU OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Laura Matyas, Chief (410) 386-2135
e-mail: lmatyas@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/land-resource-management/development-review/

BUREAU OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Janet O'Meara, Acting Chief (410) 386-2659
e-mail: jomeara@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/land-resource-management/resource-management/

OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Jay C. Voigt, Administrator (410) 386-2982, (410) 386-2980; fax: (410) 386-2451
e-mail: jvoigt@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/land-resource-management/zoning-administration/

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Lynda D. Eisenberg, Director (410) 386-5145, (410) 386-2400, 1-888-302-8978 (toll free); fax: (410) 386-2836
e-mail: leisenberg@carrollcountymd.gov
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/planning/

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/historic-preservation-commission/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Edwin T. Gregg, Jr., Chair
Kyohei Abe; Craig Saunders; Christopher L. Tomlinson; one vacancy. Alternate: one vacancy

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/planning-zoning-commission/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Janice R. Kirkner, Chair (chosen by Commission in Nov., 1-year term), 2028
Matthew Hoff, 2023; Peter Lester, 2025; Michael Kane, 2027; Steven Smith, 2027; Ralph Robertson, 2028; Richard J. Soisson, alternate, 2028.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Thomas S. Gordon III

Ex officio: Lynda D. Eisenberg, Director, Department of Planning.

Meetings: 1st & 5th Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.
3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Melvin E. Baile, Jr.; Gary E. Dunkleberger; Lisa Eckard; David H. Roush; Richard Simmons.

BUREAU OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
Vacancy, Chief (410) 386-2096

PUBLIC SAFETY

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL AUTHORITY
Carolyn (Nicky) Ratliff, Director (410) 848-4810
c/o Humane Society of Carroll County
2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
e-mail: cratliff@carrollcountymd.gov
web: http://hscarroll.org/
ANIMAL MATTERS BOARD OF APPEALS


DETENTION CENTER


FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Derek A. Chapman, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 836-4853
Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, Suite 401
2 South Bond St., Suite 401, Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: dereka.chapman@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmnero@maryland.gov

POLICE
Lt. Rebecca A. Bosley, Barrack Commander (410) 386-3000
Resident Trooper Program, Maryland State Police
1100 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: msp.westminster@maryland.gov
web: http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/FieldOperationsBureau/BarrackGWestminster.aspx

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Valerie D. Hawkins, Director (410) 386-2262
e-mail: vhawkins@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-safety/

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (911 Services)
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-safety/emergency-communications/

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Appointed by Governor:
Valerie D. Hawkins, Director (410) 386-2260
e-mail: vhawkins@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-safety/emergency-management/

Matthew Rodriguez, Assistant Coordinator (410) 386-2592; e-mail: mrodriguez@carrollcountymd.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Bryan J. Bokey, Director (410) 386-2248
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: bbokey@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/
CARROLL TRANSIT SYSTEM
Stacey L. Nash, Transportation Grants Manager (410) 363-2301
225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: snash@carrolltransitsystem.com
web: www.carrolltransitsystem.com/
TRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/transit-advisory-council/

Douglas W. Brown, Deputy Director (410) 386-2035
e-mail: dbrown@carrollcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF ENGINEERING
Christopher S. Letnaunchyn, Chief (410) 386-2157
e-mail: letnaunchyn@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/engineering/

BUREAU OF FLEET MANAGEMENT & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Reid Oliver, Chief (410) 386-6750
e-mail: roliver@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/fleet-managementwarehouse/

BUREAU OF ROADS OPERATIONS
James R. Cook, Chief (410) 386-6717
e-mail: jcook@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/roads-operations/

Eric B. Burdine, Deputy Director (410) 386-2035
e-mail: eburdine@carrollcountymd.gov


CARROLL COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT [Jack B. Poage Field]
Mark L. Myers, Manager (410) 876-9885
200 Airport Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: mmyers@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/airport-operations/

BUREAU OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
John N. Bowers, Jr., Chief (410) 386-2248; e-mail: jbowers@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/building-construction/

BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS
Clifford J. Engle, Chief (410) 386-2520
e-mail: cengle@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/solid-waste

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Donald H. West, Chair (chosen by Council), 2019
L. Ellen Cutsail, 2019; Charles R. Ernst, 2019; Charles E. Hughes, 2020; James D. Marcinko, 2020; Robert B. Holstein, 2021; Karen M. Leatherwood, 2021.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

RECYCLING OPERATIONS
Maria T. Myers, Manager (410) 386-2035; e-mail: mtmyers@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/office-of-recycling/

Jason C. Green, Deputy Director (410) 386-2035
e-mail: jgreen@carrollcountymd.gov


BUREAU OF FACILITIES
Justin R. Megonnell, Chief (410) 386-6704
e-mail: jmegonnell@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/facilities/

BUREAU OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Michael Zepp, Chief (410) 386-2674; fax (410) 876-9252
e-mail: mczepp@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/permits-inspections/

BUREAU OF UTILITIES
Andrew C. Watcher, Chief (410) 386-2164
e-mail: awatcher@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/utilities/

UTILITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL
(410) 386-2035

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jeff R. Degitz, Director (410) 386-2103
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: jdegitz@carrollcountymd.gov
web: www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/recreation-parks/
RECREATION & PARKS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Judy A. Baker, 2019; Anthony E. Rosas, 2019; Kristin E. Darby, 2020; Donald V. Gerkin, Jr., 2020; Caitlin A. Christ, 2021; Carolyn A. Garber, 2021; Derek C. Ludlow, 2021; John D. Marks, 2021; Thomas E. Long, 2022; Michael Rodgers, 2022.

Representing Board of Education: James Rodriguez

Ex officio: Jeff R. Degitz, Director, Dept. of Recreation & Parks

Meetings: 4th Wednesday (except Jan., April, Aug., Nov., Dec.), 7:30 p.m.

BUREAU OF PARKS
Bradley W. Rogers, Chief (410) 386-2103; e-mail: brogers@carrollcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF RECREATION
Lisa R. H. Carroll, Chief (410) 386-2103; e-mail: lcarroll@carrollcountymd.gov

CARROLL TRANSIT SYSTEM
CARROLL COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT

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