GARRETT COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse, 317 East Alder St., Oakland, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Kevin G. Null, County Administrator, 2026
(301) 334-8970
e-mail: knull@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/commissioners/county-administrator
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
(301) 334-8970


Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
R. Lamont Pagenhardt 2025; Andrew M. Sauder, 2025.

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Jack R. Turney, 2024.

ETHICS COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Patricia Manown Mash; R. Lamont Pagenhardt; one vacancy. Terms expire 2029.

SALARY STUDY COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners


COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Lisa Thayer Welch, Chair (chosen by Commission), 2023

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: Melita Friend; Sadie Liller; Erin-Ruth Natividad; Juliet Sanders. Terms expire 2026.

Appointed by Commission for Women: Lisa Thayer Welch, 2023; Lisa Baker, 2024; Caroline Blizzard, 2025; Rhiannon Dody, 2025; Amanda Mattingly, 2026; Pamela Trickett, 2026; one vacancy.

DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
Jason L. King, Manager (301) 334-1928
e-mail: jking@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/facilities-and-maintenance

CUSTODIAL DIVISION
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
ENERGY CONSERVATION TEAM


DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Scott E. Weeks, Director (301) 334-8971; fax: (301) 334-5026
e-mail: sweeks@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/finance

OFFICE OF TAX COLLECTION
Linda L. (Lori) Paugh, Supervisor (301) 334-1965; fax: (301) 334-5046; e-mail: lpaugh@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/tax-office

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DaVina D. Griffith, Director (301) 334-8975; fax: (301) 334-5026
e-mail: dgriffith@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/hr

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS
Nathaniel E. Watkins, Director (301) 334-5001; fax: (301) 334-5021
e-mail: nwatkins@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/dotcom

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE, INC.
Duane E. Yoder, President (301) 334-9431; 1-888-877-8403 (toll free)
Mary Browning Senior Center, 104 East Center St., Oakland, MD 21550 - 1328
e-mail: dyoder@garrettcac.org
web: www.garrettcac.org/
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:

AREA AGENCY ON AGING & NUTRITION
Regina Gearhart, Director (301) 334-9431, ext. 6166
Mary Browning Senior Center, 104 East Center St., Oakland, MD 21550 - 1328
e-mail: rgearhart@garrettcac.org
web: www.garrettcac.org/senior-services/

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(301) 344-9431, ext. 6141

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Mary Browning Senior Center, 104 East Center St., Oakland, MD 21550 - 1328
(301) 334-9431, ext. 140; 1-888-877-8403 (toll free); e-mail: cac@garrettcac.org

SENIOR CENTERS

TRANSPORTATION
Michael D. Hill, Director (301) 533-9010, ext. 6301
e-mail: mhill@garrettcac.org
web: www.garrettcac.org/index.php/transportation

Garrett Transit Services (GTS)
Wheels to Work

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Alicia D. Streets, Director (301) 533-3000; tty: (301) 334-5426
12578 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550 - 0556
e-mail: alicia.streets@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/garrett-county/
ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
(301) 533-3000

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Thomas B. Dabney, Jr., Esq.; Matthew Foley; Donna Fost; Joni Hensley; Reanna Miller; Kelly Rock; Jessica Savage; Karl E. Schwalm, M.D. Terms expire 2027.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN [foster care]
(Allegany & Garrett Counties)
Garrett County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Trudy L. Pickrel, 2010; Dian MacNichol, 2015; Debra J. Stephens, 2027.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June)
Reanna Miller; Mary VanSickle. Terms expire 2024.

Grantsville Outreach Center (Garrett County Dept. of Social Services & Health Dept.), Grantsville, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Staff: Karen E. Brewer (301) 334-8901, (301) 334-8931; e-mail: karen.brewer@garrettcountyschools.org
e-mail: public.info@garrettcountyschools.org
web: www.gcps.net/domain/37

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
M. Thomas Woods, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), At Large, 2024
Rodney B. Glotfelty, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 2, 2026
Sadie M. Liller*, Dist. 1, 2026
*(appointed in Jan. 2024, to replace Cody Brill who resigned in Nov. 2023)
Vacancy*, Dist. 3, 2026
*(no appointment yet made to replace Joshua D. Hinebaugh, who resigned in May 2024)
Jason E. VanSickle, At Large, 2024


Appointed by Board in May to 1-year term: Cadence G. Natividad, student (nonvoting), 2025

Board of Education, 40 South Second St., Oakland, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Ex officio: Brenda E. McCartney, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 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:
Brenda E. McCartney, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2028
Dennett Road Educational Complex, 770 Dennett Road, Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8900, (301) 334-8901; fax: (301) 334-7621
e-mail: brenda.mccartney@garrettcountyschools.org
web: www.gcps.net/

ADMINISTRATION

FINANCE
Alison Rudy Sweitzer, Director (301) 334-8067; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: alison.sweitzer@garrettcountyschools.org

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
T. Scott Germain, Supervisor (301) 334-8917; fax: (301) 334-1993; e-mail: scott.germain@garrettcountyschools.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
Jane A. Wildesen, Ph.D., Director (301) 334-8903; fax: (301) 334-8066; e-mail: jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jeffrey Gank, Director (301) 334-7496; fax: (301) 334-8070; e-mail: it@garrettcountyschools.org

MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & TRANSPORTATION
Richard F. Wesolowski, Director (301) 334-8905; fax: (301) 334-7642; e-mail: richard.wesolowski@garrettcountyschools.org

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Penny R. Proudfoot, Supervisor (301) 334-7644; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: penny.proudfoot@garrettcountyschools.org

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
James K. Morris, Supervisor (301) 334-8931; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: jim.morris@garrettcountyschools.org

PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Philip E. Lauver, Supervisor (301) 334-8938; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: phil.lauver@garrettcountyschools.org

SAFETY & SECURITY
Clark Warnick, Manager (301) 334-8935; fax: (301) 334-8026; e-mail: clark.warnick@garrettcountyschools.org

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & ADMINISTRATION
Karen K. DeVore, Executive Director (301) 334-8937; fax: (301) 334-7634; e-mail: karen.devore@garrettcountyschools.org

ELEMENTARY & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Nicole Miller, Ed.D., Director (301) 334-7645; fax: (301) 334-7634; e-mail: nicole.miller@garrettcountyschools.org

SECONDARY EDUCATION
Paul C. Edwards, Director (301) 334-8933; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: paul.edwards@garrettcountyschools.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Chelsie Manges, Ed.D., Director (301) 334-7657; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: chelsie.manges@garrettcountyschools.org

GARRETT COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Richard D. Midcap, Ed.D., President (301) 387-3056
687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541
e-mail: richard.midcap@garrettcollege.edu
web: www.garrettcollege.edu/

BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
web: www.garrettcollege.edu/board-members.php

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Donald Morin, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2025
Kurt Heckman, 2024; Gary R. Ruddell, 2024; Madeleine Collins, 2026; Karen F. Myers, 2027; Jason B. Rush, 2028; Duane E. Yoder, 2029.

Ex officio: Richard D. Midcap, Ed.D., President, Garrett College.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.

RUTH ENLOW LIBRARY OF GARRETT COUNTY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Thomas R. Vose, Director (301) 334-3996; tdd: (301) 334-3997
6 North Second St., Oakland, MD 21550 - 1393
e-mail: thomas@relib.net
web: www.relib.net/

Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, 6 North Second St., Oakland, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Christian W. Mash, Esq., President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2025
Linda Ashby, 2024; Diane Nye-Paugh, 2024; Tina L. Buckel, 2025; Fred Fox, 2025; Clinton Bradley, 2028; Karen Malecki, 2028.

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

Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, 102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Connie D. Meyers (R), President (chosen by Board), 2027
Randall R. Glotfelty (D); James K. Moore (R); Charles P. Nolan (D); Andrea C. Tesar (D). Terms expire 2027.

Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.

Appointed by Board of Elections:
Steven D. Fratz, Election Director (301) 334-6985; fax: (301) 334-6988
2008 Maryland Highway, Suite 1, Mountain Lake Park, MD 21550 - 6349
e-mail: sfratz@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/board-of-elections/board-of-elections-home

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 723-2000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

WESTERN MARYLAND CONSORTIUM

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Jennifer Hare, Health Officer (301) 334-7700, (301) 895-3111
1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
e-mail: jennifer.hare@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/
https://garretthealth.org/executive-staff/

Jennifer P. Corder, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (301) 334-7704
e-mail: jennifer.corder@maryland.gov

BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners constitutes Board of Health.

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM


HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Regina Gearhart, 2024; Brian Boal, 2025; Edgar Harman, 2025; Karl E. Schwalm, M.D., 2025.

Lorena De Leon; Marian Emr; Rodney D. Glotfelty; Amy Jones; Donna McClintock-Fost; Christie Reckart; William Riley; Laura Robinson; Thomas R. Vose. Terms expire 2026.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: S. Larry Tichnell

Ex officio: Alicia D. Streets, Director, Department of Social Services; Christopher Mullett, designee of President Community Action Committee; Lisa McCoy, Maryland Extension Office.

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Jennifer E. Loughry, Administrator (301) 334-7703
e-mail: jennifer.loughry@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL OFFICE
Jessica Dodge (301) 334-7705
e-mail: jessica.dodge@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/personnel-office/

ADULT EVALUATION & REVIEW SERVICES
Tiffany S. Fratz, Director (301) 334-7740, (301) 895-3111; fax: (301) 334-7746
e-mail: tiffany.fratz@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/aers/

COMMUNITY HEALTH & NURSING
Jennifer A. Lee-Steckman, R.N., Director (301) 334-7750, (301) 895-3111; fax: (301) 334-7751
e-mail: jennifer.lee-steckmen@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/skilled-nursing-care/

HOME HEALTH
Cheryl A. Scheffel, R.N., Director (301) 334-7750, (301) 895-3111; fax: (301) 334-7751
e-mail: cheryl.scheffel@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/home-health/

PERSONAL HEALTH
Heather L. Cooper, R.N., Director (301) 334-7770, (301) 895-3111; fax: (301) 334-7771
e-mail: heather.cooper@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/personal-health/

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Craig P. Umbel, Director (301) 334-7760, (301) 895-3111; fax: (301) 334-7769
e-mail: craig.umbel@maryland.gov
e-mail: environmental.health@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/environmental-health/

LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Frederick Polce, Jr., Director (301) 334-7440; fax: (301) 334-7441
e-mail: fred.polce@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/core-services-agency/

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Drug-Free Communities Coalition]
web: https://garretthealth.org/dfcc/

Lisa Thayer-Welch, Esq., Chair (chosen by Council in Dec., 1-year term)

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Alan Arnson, M.D.; Karen Hershfeld; Jessica Howard; Kendra D. McLaughlin; Sandy Miller; Frederick Polce, Jr.; Karl E. Schwalm, M.D.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2024.

Appointed by Drug-Free Communities Coalition: Jamie Bell; Carrie DiSimone; Kevin Dodge; Alijah Hershman; Elaine Hinebaugh; Krystale Housley; Kerrie Margroff; Sarah Meyers; Erin Ruth Natividad; Brenda Ruggiero; Wyatt Smith.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Deborah R. Owston

Ex officio: Justin N. Gregory, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Stephan M. Moylan, Esq., designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; John Hummel, designee of President, Board of Education; Jennifer Hare, Health Officer; Alicia D. Streets, Director of Social Services; Christian W. Mash, Esq., State's Attorney; John Hughes, designee of District Public Defender; Bryson Meyers, Sheriff; Mark Bishop, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Catherine Phillips, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. (virtual)

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Jennifer E. Brenneman, Director (301) 334-7680, (301) 895-3111
e-mail: jennifer.brenneman@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/mental-health/

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Mark Bishop; Verna Dunkinson; Jodi Ellsworth; Kim Gilbert; Shanna Humphrey; Jessica Savage; Kathy Schrock; Angela Sisler; Leah Turner.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ryan S. Savage

MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY
Frederick Polce, Jr., Executive Director (301) 334-7440; fax: (301) 334-7441
1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
e-mail: fred.polce@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/core-services-agency/

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Partnership for Children & Families]
web: https://garretthealth.org/local-management-board/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Henrietta Lease, Chair (chosen by Local Management Board in June, 1-year term), 2024
Kimberly Govi, 2024; Heather Hanline, 2025; Pamela Nelson, 2026; two vacancies.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ryan S. Savage

Ex officio: Christopher Mullett, designee of President, Community Action Committee; Brenda E. McCartney, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools; Jennifer Hare, Health Officer; Alicia D. Streets, Director of Social Services; Mark Bishop, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Lacie Ashby, Garrett County Extension Office.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Gorman E. Getty III, Esq., County Attorney (301) 777-8032, (301) 334-8970
P. O. Box 1485
23 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21501 - 1485
e-mail: ggetty@garrettcounty.org

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Jessica L. Colwell, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 334-9196; e-mail: jessica.colwell@maryland.gov
Caroline Alvarez, Esq., Supervising Attorney (301) 334-9196, ext. 303; e-mail: caroline.alvarez@maryland.gov
2100 Starlite Plaza, Oakland, MD 21550
web: www.opd.state.md.us/garrett

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Christian W. Mash* (R), State's Attorney, 2026
*(appointed to replace Justin N. Gregory, who was appointed to Circuit Court)
Old Courthouse, Room 200
313 East Alder St., Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-1974
e-mail: statesattorney@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/states-attorney

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS & LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent in June to 6-year terms:
Michael J. Fratz (D), Chair (chosen by Governor), 2026
David L. Moe (R), 2028; Lisa M. Herman (R), 2030.

Deborah R. Owston, Administrator (301) 334-1925
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse, Room 210
317 East Alder St., Oakland, MD 21550
e-mail: dowston@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/liquor-control-board

PERMITS & INSPECTION DIVISION

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Charles N. (Chuck) Hoffeditz, Chair
e-mail: cnhoffeditz@comcast.net

PLANNING

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Kim E. Durst, Manager (301) 334-1921/2; fax: (301) 334-7469
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse, Room 208
203 South Fourth St., Oakland, MD 21550
e-mail: kdurst@garrettcounty.org
web: https://business.garrettcounty.org/

Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse, 317 East Alder St., Oakland, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

WESTERN MARYLAND CONSORTIUM [WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD]
P. O. Box 516, Oakland, MD 21550 - 4516
(301) 334-8136; fax: (301) 334-1400
web: http://westernmarylandconsortium.org/

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND MANAGEMENT
Stephen B. Kelley, Jr., Director of Community Development (301) 334-1991; e-mail: skelley@garrettcounty.org
Chad E. Fike, Assistant Director (301) 334-1920; e-mail: cfike@garrettcounty.org
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse, Room 208
317 East Alder St., Oakland, MD 21550
web: www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/department-of-community-development-planning--division-of-planning-land-management

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Gary Berkebile, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2024
Staci Carr; Anne Davidson; Katharine Dubansky; Charles Mason. Alternate: Linda (Kay) Steyer. Terms expire 2028.

BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Stephen R. Genegy; Larry (Jimmy) Iden; Robert Wilt; Dirk Yoder. Terms expire 2025.

Douglas Devlin, 2028.

MARCELLUS SHALE NATURAL GAS ADVISORY GROUP
web: http://marcellusshale.garrettcounty.org/


Appointed by Board of County Commissioners
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Group)
Shawn Bender; Cheryl DeBerry; Paul D. Durham; Robert Hoffman; John S. Quilty; Stephen J. Sherrard.

PLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/planning-commission

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Anthony Doerr, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2026
Timothy B. Schwinabart, 2025; Jeffery Messenger, 2026; William Weissgerber, 2026; Jeffery L. Conner, 2027; Julie Friend, 2028; Elizabeth Georg, 2029. Alternates: Bruce Swift, 2027; one vacancy.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: James C. Hinebaugh

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.

DEEP CREEK WATERSHED SIGNAGE COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jonathan Kessler, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Robert Browning; Nicole Christian; Morgan France; William Ingram; Michael Kennedy; James Lascaris; Julie Mead; Robert Michael; Karen Petrie.

DEEP CREEK WATERSHED ZONING APPEALS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair
Michael Beard, 2025; Steven R. Gnegy, 2025; Robert Hoffman, 2026; William Ingram, 2026; Bruce T. Swift, 2026. Alternates: Haley Gillespie, 2026; Russell T. Sines, 2026.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday

GARRETT TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Luke Mongrain; Ryan S. Savage; Jeffrey Simcoe; Siera Wigfield.

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Appointed by State Soil Conservation Committee to 5-year terms:
James (Smokey) Stanton, Chair, 2025
William Buckel, 2024; Christen Enlow, 2026; Richard Helbig, 2028.

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: Nevin Sines

YOUGHIOGHENY SCENIC & WILD RIVER CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
web: www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/local-youghiogheny-river-advisory-board

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Donald Sebold, Chair
Seth Metheny; Molly Rikhye; Randy E. Rodeheaver; Lawrence Shue; Nevin Sines; Siera Wigfield; Roger A. Zbel. Terms expire 2025.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(301) 334-1920
web: www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/zoning/meeting-agendas-minutes-and-recordings

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Robert Browning, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2022
Stephen R. Gnegy, 2022.
Robert Hoffman; William Ingram; Bruce T. Swift. Terms expire 2023.
Alternates: Michael Beard, 2022; Russell T. Sines, 2023.

PERMITS & INSPECTION DIVISION
Vacancy, Director (301) 334-7470
Chad E. Fike, Assistant Director (301) 334-7470; e-mail: cfike@garrettcounty.org
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse, Room 208
317 East Alder St., Oakland, MD 21550
web: www.garrettcounty.org/permits-inspections

PUBLIC SAFETY

ANIMAL SHELTER & ANIMAL CONTROL
Rachel Dudok, Manager, Animal Shelter (301) 334-3553; e-mail: rdudok@garrettcounty.org
Keith Parks, Manager, Animal Control (301) 334-8096; e-mail: kparks@garrettcounty.org
152 Oakland Sang Run Road, Oakland, MD 21550
web: www.garrettcounty.org/animal-shelter

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Governor:
Samuel S. Grant, Director (301) 334-7619, (301) 334-1930
32 Outfitters Way, McHenry, MD 21541
e-mail: sgrant@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/emergency-services

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Kim Gordon, 2025; Lori Peck, 2025; Douglas Beitzel, 2026; Derek Crippen, 2026; Justin Orendorf, 2026; Samuel S. Grant, 2027; Cheryl Rexrode, 2027; Alan Ward, 2027.

EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
Louis R. Battistella, 2025; William Ingram, 2025; Chris Nichols, 2025.


Ex officio: Samuel S. Grant, Director, Department of Emergency Services

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
Louis R. Battistella; Anthony Crawford; Paul C. Edwards; John Frank; Jeffrey Gank; Paul Harvey; Dwayne Kitis; David Kline; Shelly Menear; Bryson Meyers; Jay Moyer; Justin Orendorf; Michael Sigmund; Robert T. Stevens; Alicia D. Streets; Jeffrey Sweitzer; Kendra Thayer; Wayne Tiemersma; Nathaniel Watkins; Duane E. Yoder. Terms expire 2025.

DETENTION CENTER

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Christopher R. Cieslarczyk, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 334-7619; (301) 334-5400
32 Outfitters Way, McHenry, MD 21541
e-mail: firemarshal@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/fire-marshal

PUBLIC WORKS

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
William Dwight Emory, Director (301) 334-7481
Public Service Center, Suite 3
2008 Maryland Highway, Mountain Lake Park, MD 21550
e-mail: demory@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/engineering

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
H. Jay Moyer, Director (301) 334-7488
Public Service Center, Suite 3
2008 Maryland Highway, Mountain Lake Park, MD 21550
e-mail: jmoyer@garrettcounty.org


PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION
Brandon D. Griffith, Chief (301) 334-7465
e-mail: bgriffith@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/public-utilities/home

ROADS DIVISION
Paul D. Harvey, Chief (301) 334-7488
e-mail: pharvey@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/roads

Theresa M. Miller, Administrative Coordinator (301) 334-7488
e-mail: tmiller@garrettcounty.org


COUNTY AIRPORT
Edward B. Kelley, Manager (301) 746-8599; e-mail: ekelley@garrettcounty.org
771 Airport Road, Accident, MD 21520
web: www.garrettcounty.org/airport-2g4
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: Robert Browning; John Herman; Andrew Kalnoske; Donald Morin; Somi Rikhye; Jason Snyder.

SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING DEPARTMENT
Patrick L. Kight, Manager (301) 387-0322
3118 Oakland Sang Run Road, Oakland, MD 21550
e-mail: pkight@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/solid-waste-recycling

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