HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Angela L. Cabellon, Chief of Staff (410) 313-2029; e-mail: acabellon@howardcountymd.gov
Brian R. Shepter, Deputy Chief of Staff (410) 313-4308; e-mail: bshepter@howardcountymd.gov
Felix L. Facchine, Assistant Chief of Staff (410) 313-2689; e-mail: fefacchine@howardcountymd.gov
Paul A. Thompson, Director, Constituent Services & Community Partnerships (410) 313-3395; e-mail: pathompson@howardcountymd.gov
Maureen Evans Arthurs, Director, Government Affairs & Strategic Partnerships (410) 313-3075; e-mail: marthurs@howardcountymd.gov
Carl J. DeLorenzo, Director, Policy & Programs (410) 313-2172; e-mail: cdelorenzo@howardcountymd.gov
Yousuf N. Ahmad, Senior Advisor for Education Policy, & Performance (410) 313-3936; e-mail: yahmad@howardcountymd.gov

ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Executive:
Brandee L. Ganz, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 313-2020
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: bganz@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/county-administration

A. Raul Delerme, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (410) 313-4689; e-mail: rdelerme@howardcountymd.gov
Patrick D. Pope, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (410) 313-2450; e-mail: ppope@howardcountymd.gov

George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ETHICS COMMISSION
Kristen Bowen Perry, Executive Secretary (410) 313-2103; e-mail: kperry@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/ethics-commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Joanne M. Drielak, Chair
Charles Fuller; Jonathan N. Kromm; Joseph J. Markwordt; Jean Xu.

OFFICE OF BUDGET
Holly H. Sun, Ph.D., Administrator (410) 313-2077
e-mail: hsun@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/budget
SPENDING AFFORDABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Chair: Holly H. Sun, Ph.D., Administrator, Office of Budget

OFFICE OF CENTRAL FLEET
Robert T. Phillips, Administrator (410) 313-0723
e-mail: rophillips@howardcountymd.gov


OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY
Timothy P. Lattimer, Administrator (410) 313-0700
e-mail: tlattimer@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/community-sustainability

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
(410) 313-4382
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/agricultural-preservation-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Jamie Brown, Chair
James W. Brown; Joseph Dymek; Abby Gibbon; Cathy Hudson; Savannah Kaiss; Denny Patrick.

Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/environmental-sustainability-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Brooke Abercrombie, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2025
Amber D. Butler; Kim Davis; Larry Liebesman; Holly Mays; Daniel Nees; James Obasiolu; Kim Pezza; Heather Stiltner; Greta Swanson; Bryan Weinstein; two vacancies.

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Anju A. Bennett, Administrator (410) 313-2033
6095 Marshalee Drive, 2nd floor, Elkridge, MD 21075
e-mail: abennett@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Human-Resources

PENSION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
(410) 313-2033; e-mail: abennett@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Human-Resources/Retirement/Pension-Oversight-Commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair
Mitchell W. Stringer, 2022; Jae Chon, 2023; David Jordan, 2024; Michelle RhodesBrown, 2025; Louis Hutt, 2025.

PERSONNEL BOARD
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Vivian M. Lawyer, Chair
Kirk Thompson, 2025; Susan Mascaro, 2026; Wayne Howard, 2027; Tyera Sheppard, 2027. Alternate: Nicholas Brightwell, 2027.

DIVISION OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Sebastiana Gianci, Dr.P.H., Risk & Safety Manager (410) 313-6390; fax: (410) 313-6399
e-mail: sgianci@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/risk-management

OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Yolanda F. Sonnier, Esq., Administrator (410) 313-6430
e-mail: yfsonnier@howardcountymd.gov
e-mail: ohre@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/OHRE

LA ALIANZA LATINA COMMISSION
(410) 313-6430
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/la-alianza-latina-commission
e-mail: alianzalatina@howardcountymd.gov

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Cris Oviedo, Chair, 2025

Mariana Izraelson, Ph.D; Maria Angelica Vargas. Terms expire 2023.

Alicia Altamirano, Esq.; Katherine Canales; Santiago Carrera; Paloma Leon; Gabriel Moreno, Esq.; Gabriel Terrasa, Esq. Terms expire 2024.

Danielle Baron Duran; Yvette Oquendo, M.D.; Luzmila Robinson, Esq.; Felicita Sola-Carter. Terms expire 2025.

Elvira Dominguez McCullough; Yolanda Vasquez. Terms expire 2026.

Ex officio: Sandy P. Cos, designee of President, Howard Community College; Gastón Gamez, designee of Superintendent of Schools.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: vacancy, student.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday 6:15 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

ASIAN-AMERICAN & PACIFIC-ISLANDER (AAPI) COMMISSION
(410) 313-6430
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/asian-american-pacific-islander-workgroup
e-mail: aapi@howardcountymd.gov

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Lanlan Zu, Ph.D., Chair, 2026


Koko Aiolupotea; Jin (JC) Chung; Sanjeev Gholap; Saffiyah Gonzales Madraswala; Kui Zhao. Terms expire 2024.

Misako Aoki; Naresh C. Das, Ph.D.; Sanjay G. George; Dhaval Shah; Jodie Wang; Helen Won. Terms expire 2025.

Sameer C. Ahirrao; Kimberly Eggborn; Tomoko Hoogenboom, Ph.D.; Khin Rupa Maung, M.D.; Madiha Rahimi; Young Ran Smith; May-Fong Tsay. Terms expire 2026.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Lily Peng, student, 2024

Ex officio: Razia Kosi, Ed.D., designee of Superintendent of Schools; Yang Yu, Ph.D., designee of President, Howard County Community College; Diane Li, designee of Chair, Board of Library Trustees; Grace Chang, designee of President, Columbia Association.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
(410) 313-6430
e-mail: hrc@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/human-rights-commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Lynda Earle, Esq., Chair, 2024


Joan Hash; Jonah Hornum; Peter Hwang, Esq.; Tiffany M. Releford, Esq. Terms expire 2024.

Nina Basu, Esq.; Chuen-Chin B. (Bianca) Chang; Gabriel Terrasa, Esq.; Kui Zhao. Terms expire 2025.

Robert F. Ford, Jr.; Scott B. Markow, Esq. Terms expire 2026.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Eneanya Obioha, student, 2024

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (except Aug.)

LGBTQIA+ COMMISSION
(410) 313-6430
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/lgbtqia-commission
e-mail: lgbtqia@howardcountymd.gov

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Brian Bailey, Chair, 2026

Sue Bryant; Chris Hefty. Terms expire 2024.

Saad Facchine; Robert Ford; Juls Gilliam, SC.D.; Faye Liberatore; Becki Vivrette. Terms expire 2025.

Ash Baker; Morgan Gingles; Beck Rainbow Lynn Seckler. Terms expire 2026.

Thomas F. Zei. Term expires 2027.

Ex officio (nonvoting): Grace M. Anastasiadis, designee of President, Howard Community College; Danielle DuPuis, designee of Superintendent of Schools.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Samantha Magness, student, 2024

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY COMMISSION
(410) 313-6430
e-mail: mlk@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/OHRE-mlk

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Kurt W. Wall, Chair, 2024

Teresa Garcia; Bert J. Hash; Tina Horne; Abbie Diane Martin, Ed.D.; Kimberly McCauley; Yetta Roggerson. Terms expire 2024.

Hunter Craig; Clarita G. Frazier Dawson, M.D.; Daniel T. Nairn; Bonnie Sorak; Brett Vess. Terms expire 2025.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Ishaan Busireddy, student; Tabitha Dixon, student. Terms expire 2024.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. (except July)

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Dean P. Hof, Administrator (410) 313-4239
Gateway Building, Suite 501
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: dhof@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/procurement-contract-administration

OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Safa Hira, Director of Communications (410) 313-2022; fax: (410) 313-3390
e-mail: shira@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/public-information

OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 313-0702, (410) 313-3130
e-mail:
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/transportation

MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Vacancy, Executive Secretary (410) 313-0702; e-mail:
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/multimodal-transportation-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Edward (Ted) Cochran, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2026


Phillip M. Dodge; David Drasin, Ph.D.; Alice Giles; Marlene S. Hendler. Terms expire 2024.

Shahriar Etemadi; Phil Scherer. Terms expire 2025.

Monica L. Simon; Antoine R. J. Wright. Terms expire 2026.

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY (RTA) OF CENTRAL MARYLAND
Jason D. Quan, General Manager (301) 957-3621; 1-800-270-9553 (toll free); e-mail: jason.quan@transitRTA.com; consumer@transitRTA.com


OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Francine R. Trout, Director (410) 313-1060; fax: (410) 313-1070
Columbia Workforce Center, Suite D
7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: owd@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/workforce-development

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Rafiu O. Ighile, Director (410) 313-2195
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: righile@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Finance

Lobby, George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

REVENUE AUTHORITY
Staff: Rafiu O. Ighile (410) 313-2195
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/revenue-authority

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Timothy J. Mayotte, Director (410) 313-3500
Ascend One Building, 2nd floor
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia MD 21045
e-mail: tjmayotte@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/technology-communication-services

Sandra V. Tello, Deputy Director

OFFICE OF CABLE ADMINISTRATION
Donna M. Richardson, Administrator (410) 313-3318
e-mail: drichardson@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/cable-administration
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/cable-advisory-committee

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
John C. Graybeal, Chair
David T. Kreutzinger; Perry Priestly; Mary L. Weeks; one vacancy.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept. Dec.)

COMMUNICATION SERVICES
COMPUTER OPERATIONS
CYBER SECURITY
eGOVERNMENT
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SERVICES
Jacqueline R. (Jackie) Scott, Director (410) 313-6400
9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: communityresources@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/community-resources-services

Stephanie R. Adibe, Deputy Director (410) 313-6400; e-mail: sadibe@howardcountymd.gov
Cheryl J. Mattis, Deputy Director (410) 313-6400; e-mail: cmattis@howardcountymd.gov

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Stephanie R. Adibe, Executive Secretary (410) 313-6400; e-mail: sadibe@howardcountymd.gov
e-mail: women@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/commission-women

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Jessica Obiageli Epps, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term)
Homayara Aziz; Mae Beale; Natasha Blount; Farida Guzdar; Sherine B. Hargrove; Rhonda J. Jones, Ed.D.; Maxine F. Kellman-Allen; Kashonna Holland Marrow; three vacancies.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Isabella Clancy, student (nonvoting), 2023

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

OFFICE OF ADA COORDINATION
Michelle A. Henry, Coordinator (410) 313-6431
e-mail: ada@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/ada-coordination
COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/commission-disabilities


Karen Wood, Chair
Adeniyi Michael Adekoya; Elizabeth Benevides; Heidi A. Burghardt; Joshua R. Hirsh; Gift Jayakar; Nicholas Jenkins; Regina Lee; Elke Pieters; Greg Schukman; George Stephens; Robert Suggs; Steven Towne; Marian Vessels; Bryan Weinstein.

Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)

OFFICE ON AGING & INDEPENDENCE
Ofelia Ross Ott, Administrator (410) 313-6410
e-mail: aging@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/aging-independence

COMMISSION ON AGING
e-mail: coa@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/COA

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Reginald S. Avery, Ph.D., Chair, 2025
Seema Agarwal-Harding; Jennifer Asher; Ronald A. Berk, Ph.D.; Susan Hailman; Victoria Hathaway; Matthew Limsky; Stephanie Lyon; Marina Nellius; Michael Willis; Sue Song, 2025; four vacancies.

Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(410) 313-6423

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT OF HOWARD COUNTY
9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-1234; e-mail: map@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/aging-independence/information-assistance

OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Erin C. Bonzon, Administrator (410) 313-1940
9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: children@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/children-families

EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/howard-county-early-childhood-advisory-council


Tracy Broccolino, Chair
Mary Brzezinski, Vice-Chair


OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Rose J. Burton, Administrator (410) 313-6400
e-mail: partnerships@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/community-partnerships

BOARD TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Staff: Rose J. Burton; e-mail: rburton@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/board-promote-self-sufficiency


Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Stephen Liggett-Creel, Chair
Brooke Abercrombie; Jennifer Blondo; Tracy Broccolino; Jennifer Broderick; Brad Closs; Amma Felix; Theresa Forget; Michael Garzon; Mariana Izraelson, Psy.D.; Stan Levi; Gudell Ward; Michael Woodruff.

Ex-officio: Kelly A. Cimino, Director, Department of Housing & Community Development; Peter F. Engel, Executive Director, Housing Commission; Daria J. Willis, Ph.D., President, Howard Community College; Jama G. Acuff, Director, Department of Corrections; Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent, Public School System; Gregory J. Der, Chief, Police Department; Maureen J. Rossman, M.D., Health Officer; Jacqueline R. Scott, Director, Department of Community Resources & Services; Francine R. Trout, Director, Office of Workplace Development.

COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS
Michelle L. White, Manager (410) 313-6400; e-mail: mlwhite@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/coc


COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
Megan Godfrey Jackson, Manager (410) 313-6400; e-mail: mgodfrey@howardcountymd.gov

OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
Tracy D. Rezvani, Administrator (410) 313-6420
e-mail: consumer@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/consumer-protection

ADVISORY BOARD ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS
(410) 313-6400
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/advisory-board-consumer-protection

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Rosa Angelica Maymi, Chair
James Bell; Robert Jerome Rollerson; Young Ran Smith; Richard Weisenhoff, Ed.D.; Trent Williams; one vacancy.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (except July & Aug.)

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES
Karen M. Booth, Manager (410) 313-0356
e-mail: kbooth@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/disability-services

COMMISSION FOR TRANSITIONING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/commission-transitioning-students-disabilities

Elizabeth Benevides, Co-Chair
Dawson Robertson, Co-Chair
Erin Ashinghurst; Alexandra Berry; Cassandra Buffington-Bates; Katie Collins-Ihrke; Naysha Conway; Ihuoma Emenuga; Kathy Land; Mary Manzoni; Kellie Racette.

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 8:30 a.m. (Jan., Mar., May, Sept., Nov.)

OFFICE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
Ashton Petta, Manager (410) 313-6558
e-mail: ohtp@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/human-trafficking-prevention

HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/human-trafficking-prevention-coordination-council

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Jon Steuernagle, M.D., Chair, 2024


Monica Krebs. Term Expires 2023.

Christina J. Bostick; Charles (Chuck) Chandler; Vinithia Nithianandam. Terms expire 2024.

Alicia Altamirano, Esq.; Sara Cochran. Terms expire 2025.

Representing Commission for Women: Jessica Obiageli Epps

Representing Public School System: Lauren Blake

Ex-officio: Richard H. Gibson, Jr., Esq., State’s Attorney; Dina Ward, designee of Sheriff; Jacqueline R. (Jackie) Scott, Director, Department of Community Resources & Services; Yolanda F. Sonnier, Esq., Administrator, Office of Human Rights; Gregory J. Der, Chief of Police; Geneva F. Rieu, Acting Director, Department of Social Services; Maureen J. Rossman, M.D., Health Officer.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 6:00 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

OFFICE OF LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD (Local Children's Board)
Kimberly A. Eisenreich, Administrator (410) 313-6400; e-mail: keisenreich@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/local-childrens-board

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Local Children's Board]
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Jacqueline R. (Jackie) Scott, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2024
Sharon Afework; Tonya Aikens; Tracy Broccolino; Erica Byrne; Kelly A. Cimino; Rev. Regina M. Clay; A. Raul Delerme; Gregory J. Der; Dawn Duignan; Richard H. Gibson, Jr.; Delmonica Hawkins; Stephen Liggett-Creel; Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D.; Wendell H. McKay, M.D.; Mike Mitchell; Cristina Oviedo; Melissa Rosenberg; Maura J. Rossman, M.D.; Francine R. Trout; Daria J. Willis, Ph.D.; Elise Choe (student).

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. (Jan., March, May, Sept., Nov.)

Annual Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. (June)

OFFICE OF VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
Lisa B. Terry, Manager (410) 313-6400
e-mail: veterans@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/veterans-military-families

COMMISSION FOR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/commission-veterans-military-families

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
James Gregory Jolissant, M.D., Chair
Cherron Blakely; Michael A. Blum; Lorinzo Foxworth; Nafrettifi D. Griffin; Michael Griggs; Sean Keller; Keith McGuire; Vernon (C.J.) Parks; Paul P. Rivers; Jai Salters; Terri Taylor; Gerald Wykoff.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (except July & Aug.)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Geneva F. Rieu, Acting Director (410) 872-8260
9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: howco.dss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/howard-county/

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
(410) 872-8260; e-mail: howco.dss@maryland.gov

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Archano Leon-Guerrero, Chair, 2024
Candace Ball; Renee Bitner; Fred (Chip) Coover; Michelle Henry; Michelle Melotti; Eletta Morse; Steven Plakitsis. Nikki Young-Person, 2024.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 9:00 a.m. (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.)

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Patricia E. Soffen, 2024; Jacalyn C. Blackwell-White, M.D., 2026; Stephanie C. Lansey, 2026; Donald J. Pressler, 2026; John E. Kelly, 2026; Jonathon Tyler Dipietro, 2027; Charmayne M. C. Anderson, 2028.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Shuron A. Morton, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2019
Ulysses M. Currie, 2016; Danilsa M. Marciniak, 2017; Donna M. Blackwell, 2018; Eileen Diggs, 2018; Robert F. Rossomondo, 2018; Marjorie Valin, 2018; Robin Steele, 2019; Melissa H. Teitelbaum.

Ex officio: Jacqueline R. (Jackie) Scott, Director, Dept. of Community Resources & Services

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 4:00 p.m.

CHILD, ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 872-8264

CHILD SUPPORT
Tori H. Hatchett, Assistant Director (410) 872-8766
e-mail: tori.hatchett@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT
Elaine Hutchison, Assistant Director (410) 872-8262
e-mail: elaine.hutchison@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
(410) 313-7194; fax: (410) 313-6833
e-mail: boe@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/board/


Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Councilmanic Dist. 4, 2024
Yun Lu, Ph.D., Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Councilmanic Dist. 5, 2024
Robyn C. Scates,* Councilmanic Dist. 1, 2024
*(sworn in April 13, 2023, to replace Christina Delmont-Small, who resigned Feb. 1, 2023)
Antonia Barkley Watts, Councilmanic Dist. 2, 2024
Jolene Mosley, Councilmanic Dist. 3, 2026
Linfeng Chen, At Large, 2026
Jacquelin (Jacky) McCoy, At Large, 2026


Elected by students (grades 8-11) in May, 1-year term: vacancy, student,* 2025
*(may not vote on budget or personnel issues)

Ex officio: Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

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

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (formerly Citizens Advisory Committee)
c/o Division of Communications, Department of Education
10910 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2026
10910 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6677
e-mail: kathy_agans@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
J. Stephen Cowles, Esq., General Counsel (410) 313-6604; e-mail: stephen_cowles@hcpss.org


OFFICE OF GRANTS, POLICY, & STRATEGY
Karalee Turner-Little, Deputy Superintendent (410) 313-6814; e-mail: karalee_turnerlittle@hcpss.org


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Justin Benedict, Executive Director of Information Technology (410) 313-6844; e-mail: justin_benedict@hcpss.org

DIVISION OF ACADEMICS
William Barnes, Chief Academic Officer (410) 313-6688; e-mail: william_barnes@hcpss.org

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & ASSESSMENT
Ebony Y. Langford-Brown, Executive Director (410) 313-6665; e-mail: ebony_landford-brown@hcpss.org

PROGRAM INNOVATION & STUDENT WELL-BEING
Caroline Walker, Ph.D., Executive Director (410) 313-7136; e-mail: caroline.walker@hcpss.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Terrell (Terri) Savage, Ed.D., Executive Director (410) 313-6659; e-mail: terrell_savage@hcpss.org

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
Jahantab Siddiqui, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 313-6680; e-mail: jahantab_siddiqui@hcpss.org

ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL
Sundeep Patel, Controller (410) 313-6600; e-mail: sundeep_patel@hcpss.org

BUDGET
Darin Conforti, Executive Director (410) 313-8205; e-mail: darin_conforti@hcpss.org

COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT
Brian Bassett, Director (410) 313-1505; e-mail: brian_bassett@hcpss.org

MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & SCHOOL SUPPORT
Emily Bahhar, Director (410) 313-1570; e-mail: emily_bahhar@hcpss.org

DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
David Larner, Chief Human Resource & Leadership Development Officer (410) 313-7498; e-mail: david_larner@hcpss.org

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Vacancy, Director (410) 313-1542
web: www.hcpss.org/diversity/

EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS
T. Michael Carson, Director (410) 313-6600; e-mail: michael_carson@hcpss.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
Nicole Carter, Executive Director (410) 313-6698; e-mail: nicole_carter@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/employment/contact/

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
B. Scott Ruehl, Director (410) 313-5642; e-mail: scott_ruehl@hcpss.org

TEACHER & PARAPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
Juliann M. Dibble, Director (410) 313-7337; e-mail: juliann_dibble@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/employees/professional-development/

DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
Scott Washington, Chief Operating Officer (410) 313-5654; e-mail: scott_washington@hcpss.org

CAPITAL PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Daniel Lubeley, Director (410) 313-6807; e-mail: daniel_lubeley@hcpss.org

OFFICE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Christopher Madden, Industrial Hygienist & Indoor Environmental Quality Manager (410) 313-6600; e-mail: christopher_madden@hcpss.org

OPERATIONS
T. Bruce Gist, Executive Director (410) 313-6798; e-mail: bruce_gist@hcpss.org

FLEET SERVICES
William Pratt, Manager (410) 313-6600; e-mail: william_pratt@hcpss.org

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Brian Ralph, Director (410) 313-6736; e-mail: brian_ralph@hcpss.org

SCHOOL FACILITIES & OPERATIONS
Herbert Savje, Director of Building Maintenance & Facility Operations (410) 313-7084; e-mail: herb_savje@hcpss.org

TRANSPORTATION
David Ramsay, Director (410) 313-6726; e-mail: david_ramsay@hcpss.org

PURCHASING
Robert Bruce, Director of Procurement & Materials Management (410) 313-6722; e-mail: robert_bruce1@hcpss.org

SECURITY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Ian Rifield, Director (410) 313-8875; e-mail: ian_rifield@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/safety/

DIVISION OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT & INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Anissa Brown Dennis, Executive Director (410) 313-6600; e-mail: anissa_dennis@hcpss.org

ATHLETICS
John Davis, Coordinator (410) 313-6630; e-mail: jack_davis@hcpss.org web: www.hcpss.org/athletics/

COMMUNITY, PARENT & SCHOOL OUTREACH
James LeMon, Executive Director (410) 313-1255; e-mail: james_lemon@hcpss.org

AREA 1
Patrick Saunderson, Community Superintendent (410) 313-1720; e-mail: patrick_saunderson@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/contact-us/community-superintendents/

AREA 2
Jennifer Peduzzi, Community Superintendent (410) 313-6609; e-mail: jennifer_peduzzi@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/contact-us/community-superintendents/

AREA 3
Kendra V. Johnson, Ph.D., Community Superintendent (410) 313-1543; e-mail: kendra_johnson1@hcpss.org
web: www.hcpss.org/contact-us/community-superintendents/

HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Daria J. Willis, Ph.D., President (443) 518-1820, (410) 313-4820
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 - 3197
e-mail: president@howardcc.edu
web: www.howardcc.edu/

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Christopher G. Marasco, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2029
Sean P. Keller, 2025; Carl S. Perkins, Ed.D., 2025; Felicita Sola-Carter, 2026; Vivian M. Moore, Esq., 2027; M. Shafeeq Ahmed, M.D., 2028; Frank S. Turner, 2030.

Ex officio: Daria J. Willis, Ph.D., President, Howard Community College

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Tonya Kennon Aikens, President & Chief Executive Officer (410) 313-7750
9411 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
e-mail: kennont@hclibrary.org
web: http://hclibrary.org/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms: 2021
Anne R. Markus, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2022
Bruce I. Rothschild, 2020; Ankur P. (Andy) Delal, 2021; Louise B. Reimer, 2021; Philip Dodge, 2022; Robert Mentz, 2022; Thomas K. Munns, 2022.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (Jan., March, June, Sept., Nov.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Donna Kay Thewes (R), President (chosen by Board), 2027
Ann M. Balcerzak, Esq. (D); Timothy J. Mummert, Esq. (R); Raymond M. Rankin (D); Paul P. Rivers (D). Terms expire 2027. Terms expire 2027.

Meetings: 4th Monday, 4:00 p.m.

Appointed by Board of Elections:
Guy C. Mickley, Election Director (410) 313-5820
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: gmickley@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/board-elections

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 368-5300; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

WORKFORCE CENTER
Julia A. Givens, Labor Exchange Administrator (410) 290-2600; fax: (410) 312-0834
Columbia Workforce Center, Suite D
7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: julie.givens@maryland.gov
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/howard/

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Maura J. Rossman, M.D., Health Officer (410) 313-6363, (410) 313-6300, 1-800-313-6300 (toll free)
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
e-mail: maura.rossman@maryland.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/health

Kelly S. Russo, M.D., Medical Director (410) 313-6109
e-mail: krusso@howardcountymd.gov

BOARD OF HEALTH
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/board-health

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Anthony C. Wisniewski, Esq., Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2024


Jason P. Bashura; Audra Nixon. Terms expire 2024.

Melinda E. Kantisper, M.D.; Paloma I. Leon. Terms expire 2025.

Bisma M. Beg, M.D.; Melanie L. Brown, M.D.; Sharon Stanley Merriweather, Esq. Terms expire 2026.

three vacancies

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

Meetings: 2nd Thursday

CENTRAL SERVICES
Joshua Forehand, Director (410) 313-       ; e-mail: jforehand@howardcountymd.gov

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & PURCHASING
Christopher Hughan, Director (410) 313-       ; e-mail: chughan@howardcountymd.gov

FISCAL SERVICES
Moenik M. Blue, Director (410) 313-       ; e-mail: mblue@howardcountymd.gov

HEALTH POLICY & PLANNING
Felicia Pailen, Director (410) 313-6239; e-mail: fpailen@howardcountymd.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES
Shelley N. English, Director (410) 313-6361; e-mail: senglish@howardcountymd.gov

PUBLIC INFORMATION
Lisa M. de Hernandez, Public Information Officer (410) 313-6353; e-mail: ldehernandez@howardcountymd.gov

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Barry A. Graham, Director (410) 313-       ; e-mail: bgraham@howardcountymd.gov

ADMINISTRATION
Antigone R. Vickery, Deputy Health Officer (410) 313-5839
e-mail: avickery@howardcountymd.gov
BUREAU OF ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
Connie S. Ford, R.N., Director (410) 313-5845; e-mail: cford@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION
Daniel C. Triplett, Director (410) 313-       ; e-mail: dtriplett@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF ASSESSMENT, PLANNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Linda M. Ashburn, Director (410) 313-       ; e-mail: lashburn@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Roe A. Rodgers Bonaccorsy, Ph.D., Director (410) 313-6202; e-mail: rrbonaccorsy@howardcountymd.gov

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board]
Staff: Roe A. Rodgers Bonaccorsy, Ph.D. (410) 313-6202
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/local-behavioral-health-advisory-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Joan Webb Scornaienchi, Chair (chosen by Council in July, 3-year term), 2024


Andre’a P. Watkins, M.D.; John Way. Terms expire 2024.

Barbara L. Allen; Ayesha Holmes; Victoria A. Myles; Regina M. Santoro, Ph.D.; Kelly Shalcosky-Proctor; Orlando O. Wright, Ph.D. Terms expire 2025.

Michele Brown; Dana Couch; Mark D. Donovan; Janet Edelman; Jill Rathburn, R.N.; Joan Webb Scornaienchi; Narissa Solanki; Bradley J. Welsh. Terms expire 2026.

two vacancies

Ex officio: Stephanie Picard Porter, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Jacqueline R. Scott, Director, Dept. of Community Resources & Services; Margaret M. Chippendale, Director, Dept. of Corrections; Kami Wagner, designee of Superintendent of Schools; Roe A. Rodgers Bonaccorsy, Ph.D., designee of Health Officer; Geneva F. Rieu, Director of Social Services; Danielle M. Duclaux, Esq., designee of State's Attorney; Joshua A. Speert, Esq., District Public Defender; Genny LaPorte, designee of Police Chief; Delmonica E. Hawkins, Regional Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Hilari Young, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. (except July)

BUREAU OF CHILD HEALTH

BUREAU OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

BUREAU OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Michael J. Davis, Director (410) 313-2640; e-mail: mdavis@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF HEALTH SERVICES
Ilise D. Marrazzo, R.N., Director of Nursing (410) 313-       ; e-mail: imarrazzo@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF INFECTION CONTROL & PUBLIC HEALTH READINESS
Lenora E. Painter, R.N., Director (410) 313-       ; e-mail: lpainter@howardcountymd.gov

HOUSING

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Kelly A. Cimino, Director (410) 313-6318
Gateway Building, Suite 224
9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: housing@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/housing-community-development
ADVISORY BOARD
Walter Davis, Chair

HOUSING COMMISSION
Peter F. Engel, Executive Director (443) 518-7800
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: info@househoward.org
web: www.househoward.org/

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Elizabeth S. Homan, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2026
Donzella Curtis, 2020; Jacqueline Alexander, 2022; Paul K. Casey, 2023; Ian Kennedy, 2023; Patricia Warr Marshall, 2025; Bert J. Hash, Jr., 2026.

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

LAW OFFICES

OFFICE OF LAW
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Gary W. Kuc, Esq., County Solicitor (410) 313-2100
Carroll Building, 3450 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: gkuc@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/office-law

Carroll Building, 3450 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Kristen Bowen Perry, Deputy County Solicitor (410) 313-2100; e-mail: kperry@howardcountymd.gov

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Joshua A. Speert, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 480-7760
District Court/Multi-Service Center, 3451 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: joshua.speert@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/howard

Howard County District Court/Multi-Service Center, 3451 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Joshua J. Felsen, Deputy State's Attorney (410) 313-2108

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

Carroll Building, 3450 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, LICENSES, & PERMITS
Appointed by County Executive:
Robert J. Frances, Director (410) 313-3946, (410) 313-2433
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: bfrances@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/inspections-licenses-permits

Department of Inspections, Licenses, & Permits, George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Kel L. Berg, Administrator (410) 313-3114, (410) 313-2395; fax: (410) 313-3297
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: kberg@howardcountymd.gov
web: http://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Liquor-License

County Council, ex officio, constitutes Board of License Commissioners.
David G. Yungmann, Chair (chosen by County Council in Dec., 1-year term)
Opel T. Jones, Vice-Chair (chosen by County Council in Dec., 1-year term)


ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE HEARING BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Heather Gaetano, Chair
Xi Stephen Chen.

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
James Eierdam, Secretary; e-mail: james.eierdam@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Tricia Valentine, Chair

PLANNING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Appointed by Board of Directors:
Jennifer D. Jones, Chief Executive Officer & President (410) 313-6500
Gateway Building, Suite 500
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: jdjones@hceda.org
web: www.hceda.org/
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Cyndi Y. Gula, Chair (appointed by Board, 1-year term), 2024
Margaret E. Dean, 2022; Milton W. Matthews, 2022; Anuja Sonalker, Ph.D., 2022; Marcellus P. Frye, Jr., 2023; Larry S. (Lee) Hencshel, 2023; Charles A. (Chuck) Phillips, Jr., 2023; William C. Rovito, 2023; Andrea H. LeWinter, 2024; Richard M. Lombardo, 2024; Jimmy H. Rhee, 2024; William C. Stone, 2024; one vacancy.

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

EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
MID-MARYLAND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Tracey Lee Turner, Executive Director
(410) 313-6550; fax: (410) 313-7515; e-mail: tlturner@hceda.org
9250 Bendix Road, Columbia, MD 21045

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
Appointed by County Executive:
Lynda Eisenberg, Director (410) 313-2350; fax: (410) 313-3042
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: leisenberg@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/planning-zoning

George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 313-4301

DESIGN ADVISORY PANEL
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/design-advisory-panel

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Robert Gorman, Chair
Daniel Lovette; Ethan Marchant; Frederick Marino; Lawrence E. Quarrick; Vivian Chi Stone.

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL PLAN TASK FORCE

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
(410) 313-4428
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/historic-preservation-commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Erica Zoren, Chair
Julianne Danna; Ellen Flynn Giles; Bruno Reich.

PLANNING BOARD
Vacancy, Executive Secretary (410) 313-4340; e-mail: planningboard@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/planning-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Edward Coleman, Chair, 2024
Phillips S. Engelke, 2023; James Cecil, 2024; Kevin McAiley, 2026; Barbara Mosier, 2026.

Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

CEMETERY PRESERVATION BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Elizabeth Larney, Chair
Michael Bennett; Roberta Kelly; Kelly Palich; Chip Plitt; Kelli Shimabukuro.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


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

ZONING BOARD
web: http://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Zoning-Land-Use/Zoning-Board

County Council, ex officio, constitutes Zoning Board.
Deb Jung, Chair (chosen by County Council in Dec., 1-year term)
Elizabeth M. (Liz) Walsh, Vice-Chair (chosen by County Council in Dec., 1-year term)

DIVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE & COMMUNITY PLANNING
Kristin O'Connor, Chief (410) 313-4321
e-mail: koconnor@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
Chad Edmondson, Chief (410) 313-2406
e-mail: cedmondson@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT
Anthony Cataldo, Chief (410) 313-4390
e-mail: acataldo@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF RESEARCH
Jeffrey P. Bronow, Chief (410) 313-4370
e-mail: jbronow@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Beth Burgess, Chief (410) 313-4341
e-mail: bburgess@howardcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC SERVICE
Geoff Goins, Chief (410) 313-4350
e-mail: ggoins@howardcountymd.gov

PUBLIC SAFETY

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Appointed by County Executive:
Margaret M. Chippendale, Director (410) 313-5200; fax: (410) 313-5226
P. O. Box 250
Detention Center, 7301 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794 - 0250
e-mail: mchippendale@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/corrections

Gregory Smith, Deputy Director
e-mail: gsmith@howardcountymd.gov


CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY

DETENTION CENTER


DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive:
Louis G. Winston, Chief (410) 313-6000; fax: (410) 313-6027
2201 Warwick Way, Marriottsville, MD 21104
e-mail: lwinston@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/fire-and-rescue-services


COMMUNITY OUTREACH & MEDIA AFFAIRS
Samantha Stanton, Director (410) 313-0841


JAMES N. ROBEY PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER
2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville, MD 21104

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Governor:
Maria A. Bernadzikowski, Director (410) 313-6030; fax: (410) 461-0009
e-mail: mbernadzikowski@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/emergency-management

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMAND
Robert Smeltzer, Deputy Chief (410) 313-5975
e-mail: rsmeltzer@howardcountymd.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU

OPERATIONS COMMAND
Gordon Wallace, Deputy Chief (410) 313-5992
e-mail: gwallace@howardcountymd.gov


EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU
OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL


PLANNING COMMAND
John D. Jerome, Deputy Chief (410) 313-6006
e-mail: jjerome@howardcountymd.gov


EDUCATION & TRAINING
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES BUREAU

SUPPORT SERVICES COMMAND
Gordon Wallace, Deputy Chief (410) 313-5992
e-mail: gwallace@howardcountymd.gov

LOGISTICS
OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Appointed by County Executive:
Gregory J. Der, Chief (410) 313-3200, (410) 313-2203; fax: (410) 313-6060
Warfield Building, 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: hcpd@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/police

County Police Headquarters, Warfield Building, 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Eileen Harrity, Chair (chosen by Council, 2-year term), (410) 313-2203; e-mail: hcpd@howardcountymd.gov


Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY POLICING

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Nellie A. Hutt, Esq., Chair, 2025
Herman L. Charity, 2024; Arnettia S. Wyre, Esq., 2024; Brenda J. McChriston, 2025; Ricardo H. Morales, 2025; Paul P. Rivers, 2025; Steven M. Bolen, 2026.

ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/administrative-charging-committee

Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms: Octavia Kidd; Shawn Lamb. Terms expire 2025.

Appointed by Police Accountability Board to 3-year terms: Christopher Gallant; Samantha Phillips-Chester. Terms expire 2025.

Ex officio: Paul P. Rivers, designee of Chair, Police Accountability Board

OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Sherry T. Llewelyn (410) 313-2236; e-mail: stllewelyn@howardcountymd.gov

ADMINISTRATION
Maj. Terrence O. Benn, Deputy Chief (410) 313-3247
e-mail: tbenn@howardcountymd.gov
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY BUREAU
Capt. Michael I. Yetter, Commander (410) 313-2270; e-mail: myetter@howardcountymd.gov
ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
Deborah M. Baracco, Administrator (410) 313-2780; e-mail: dbaracco@howardcountymd.gov
8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD 21045
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Police/Animal-Control
ANIMAL MATTERS HEARING BOARD
(410) 313-2780
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Police/Animal-Control/Animal-Matters-Hearing-Board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Connie M. Molter, Chair
Deborah Baracco; Flavia Delmastro; Debra Edelmann; Nicolas Orechwa, Esq.; Elaine R. Ritchey; Dorothy Ruck; Barry Sanders; Paula M. Schultz; Laree Siddiqui; Frances F. LoPresti, 2025.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS COMMAND
Maj. Cory A. Zink, Deputy Chief (410) 313-2240
e-mail: cazink@howardcountymd.gov

CRIMES BUREAU
Capt. Christopher D. Williams, Commander (410) 313-3230; e-mail: cwilliams@howardcountymd.gov

SPECIAL CRIMES BUREAU
Vacancy, Commander (410) 313-3247; e-mail:

SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
Maj. Thomas J. Ehart, Deputy Chief (410) 313-4746
e-mail: tehart@howardcountymd.gov
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
Capt. Adrienne C. Thomas, Commander (410) 313-3253; e-mail: acthomas@howardcountymd.gov

OPERATIONS SUPPORT BUREAU
Capt. Todd I. Leppert, Commander (410) 313-2258; e-mail: tleppert@howardcountymd.gov

SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
Capt. Philip L. Mullinix, Commander (410) 313-3701; e-mail: pmullinix@howardcountymd.gov

FIELD OPERATIONS COMMAND
Maj. Justin P. Baker, Deputy Chief (410) 313-3756
e-mail: jbaker@howardcountymd.gov

NORTHERN DISTRICT PATROL
Capt. Michael S. Johnson, Commander (410) 313-2306; e-mail: mjohnson@howardcountymd.gov

SOUTHERN DISTRICT PATROL
Capt. Jeffrey L. Specht, Commander (410) 313-2306; e-mail: jspecht@howardcountymd.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Executive:
Yosef Kebede, Director (410) 313-4401; fax: (410) 313-3408
George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: publicworks@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/public-works

George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Pedro Ramirez, Chair
Aida Abdallah; Barbara Darley; Abby Glassberg; Alan Whitworth.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

BUREAU OF ENGINEERING
Amah Binde, Chief (410) 313-6140
7125 Riverwood Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: abinde@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Mark DeLuca, Chief (410) 313-4414
9801 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: mdeluca@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF FACILITIES
Sharon Walsh, Chief (410) 313-5386
9200 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: swalsh@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF HIGHWAYS
Kris Jagarapu, Chief (410) 313-7470
7125 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: kjagarapu@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF UTILITIES
Ross Beschner, Acting Chief (410) 313-4974
8250 Old Montgomery Road, Columbia, MD 21045
e-mail: rbeschner@howardcountymd.gov

Howard County Sanitary Sewer manhole cover, Main St. & Ellicott Mills Drive, Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Nicholas A. Mooneyhan, Director (410) 313-4640, (410) 313-4700
7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046
e-mail: recparks@howardcountymd.gov
e-mail: nmooneyhan@howardcountymd.gov
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks
RECREATION & PARKS BOARD
(410) 313-4700
web: www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/recreation-parks-advisory-board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
David Grabowski, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term)
Herman L. Charity; A. Raul Delerme; Thomas M. Franklin; Marian Vessels.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 1-year term: Gabrielle Demuren, student, 2024

Ex officio: Jennifer Swickard Mallo, Chair, Board of Education; Edward Coleman, Chair, Planning Board.

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

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Michael H. Milani, Chief (410) 313-4629
e-mail: mmilani@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF CAPITAL PROJECTS, PARK PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Robert A. Linz, Chief (410) 313-4640
e-mail: blinz@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF RECREATION
Nicola D. Morgal, Chief (410) 313-4661
e-mail: nmorgal@howardcountymd.gov

BUREAU OF PARKS
Bryan R. Moody, Chief (410) 313-4640
e-mail: bmoody@howardcountymd.gov

TOURISM

TOURISM OFFICE
Amanda Hof, Executive Director (410) 313-1900; 1-800-288-8747 (toll free)
P. O. Box 9
8267 Main St., Ellicott City, MD 21043 - 0009
e-mail: amanda@howardcountytourism.com
web: www.visithowardcounty.com/

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