Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse, 317 East Alder St., Oakland, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Administration |
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Planning |
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Public Works |
Transportation |
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
ETHICS COMMISSION
SALARY STUDY COMMISSION
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
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
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS
AREA AGENCY ON AGING & NUTRITION
MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
TRANSPORTATION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN [foster care]
Donna Bittinger; Melanie Cooper; Holly Fleming; Samuel S. Grant; Alisha Martin; Sandy Moore; Penny Proudfoot. Terms expire 2025.
Grantsville Outreach Center (Garrett County Dept. of Social Services
Meetings: 4th Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
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.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & TRANSPORTATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SAFETY & SECURITY
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & ADMINISTRATION
SECONDARY EDUCATION
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Ex officio: Richard D. Midcap, Ed.D., President, Garrett College.
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, 6 North Second St., Oakland, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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.
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
Appointed by Board of Elections:
Jennifer P. Corder, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (301) 334-7704
HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL
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
ADULT EVALUATION & REVIEW SERVICES
COMMUNITY HEALTH & NURSING
PERSONAL HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
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; Robert T. Stephens, 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
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ryan S. Savage
MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
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; Robert T. Stephens, 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.
PUBLIC DEFENDER
STATE'S ATTORNEY
Deborah R. Owston, Administrator (301) 334-1925
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse, 317 East Alder St., Oakland, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND MANAGEMENT
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Douglas Devlin, 2028.
MARCELLUS SHALE NATURAL GAS ADVISORY GROUP
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners
PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: James C. Hinebaugh
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
DEEP CREEK WATERSHED ZONING APPEALS BOARD
Meetings: 3rd Thursday
GARRETT TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: Nevin Sines
YOUGHIOGHENY SCENIC & WILD RIVER CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
PERMITS & INSPECTION DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
Ex officio: Samuel S. Grant, Director, Department of Emergency Services
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
FIRE MARSHAL
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ROADS DIVISION
Theresa M. Miller, Administrative Coordinator (301) 334-7488
SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING DEPARTMENT
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
Search the Manual
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
R. Lamont Pagenhardt 2025; Andrew M. Sauder, 2025.
Jack R. Turney, 2024.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Patricia Manown Mash; R. Lamont Pagenhardt; one vacancy. Terms expire 2029.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners
Lisa Thayer Welch, Chair (chosen by Commission), 2023
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
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
DaVina D. Griffith, Director (301) 334-8975; fax: (301) 334-5026
e-mail: dgriffith@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/hr
Nathaniel E. Watkins, Director (301) 334-5001; fax: (301) 334-5021
e-mail: nwatkins@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/dotcomCOMMUNITY 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:
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
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
Michael D. Hill, Director (301) 533-9010, ext. 6301
e-mail: mhill@garrettcac.org
web: www.garrettcac.org/index.php/transportation
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
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.
(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.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: S. Larry Tichnell
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 334-8931; e-mail: public.info@garrettcountyschools.org
web: www.gcps.net/domain/37
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
Ex officio: Brenda E. McCartney, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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
T. Scott Germain, Supervisor (301) 334-8917; fax: (301) 334-1993; e-mail: scott.germain@garrettcountyschools.org
Jane A. Wildesen, Ph.D., Director (301) 334-8903; fax: (301) 334-8066; e-mail: jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org
Jeffrey Gank, Director (301) 334-7496; fax: (301) 334-8070; e-mail: it@garrettcountyschools.org
Richard F. Wesolowski, Director (301) 334-8905; fax: (301) 334-7642; e-mail: richard.wesolowski@garrettcountyschools.org
Penny R. Proudfoot, Supervisor (301) 334-7644; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: penny.proudfoot@garrettcountyschools.org
James K. Morris, Supervisor (301) 334-8931; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: jim.morris@garrettcountyschools.org
Philip E. Lauver, Supervisor (301) 334-8938; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: phil.lauver@garrettcountyschools.org
Clark Warnick, Manager (301) 334-8935; fax: (301) 334-8026; e-mail: clark.warnick@garrettcountyschools.org
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
Paul C. Edwards, Director (301) 334-8933; fax: (301) 334-7621; e-mail: paul.edwards@garrettcountyschools.org
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
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.
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/
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.
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.
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
HEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Robert T. Stephens, Health Officer (301) 334-7700, (301) 895-3111
1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
e-mail: robert.stephens@maryland.gov
web: https://garretthealth.org/
https://garretthealth.org/executive-staff/
e-mail: jennifer.corder@maryland.gov
BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners constitutes Board of Health.
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.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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.
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/
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.
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
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
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
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
Lisa M. Herman (R), 2024; David L. Moe (R), 2028.
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
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
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/
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/
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.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Stephen R. Genegy; Larry (Jimmy) Iden; Robert Wilt; Dirk Yoder. Terms expire 2025.
web: http://marcellusshale.garrettcounty.org/
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Group)
Shawn Bender; Cheryl DeBerry; Paul D. Durham; Robert Hoffman; John S. Quilty; Stephen J. Sherrard.
web: www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/planning-commission
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.
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.
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.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Luke Mongrain; Ryan S. Savage; Jeffrey Simcoe; Siera Wigfield.
Appointed by State Soil Conservation Committee to 5-year terms:
James (Smokey) Stanton, Chair, 2025
William Buckel, 2024; Christen Enlow, 2026; Richard Helbig, 2028.
web: www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/local-youghiogheny-river-advisory-board
Donald Sebold, Chair
Seth Metheny; Molly Rikhye; Randy E. Rodeheaver; Lawrence Shue; Nevin Sines; Siera Wigfield; Roger A. Zbel. Terms expire 2025.
(301) 334-1920
web: www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/zoning/meeting-agendas-minutes-and-recordings
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.
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
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.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
Louis R. Battistella, 2025; William Ingram, 2025; Chris Nichols, 2025.
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.
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
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
Paul D. Harvey, Chief (301) 334-7488
e-mail: pharvey@garrettcounty.org
web: www.garrettcounty.org/roads
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.
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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