ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by County Commissioners:
David A. Weiskopf, Esq., County Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. 71320
e-mail: david.weiskopf@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/countyadmin/
ETHICS COMMISSION
Diane L. Gleissner, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1700; e-mail: diane.gleissner@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=24

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
David L. Willenborg, Chair (chosen by Commission in July), 2024
Joseph L. DeVitis, 2024; Kathleen McLernan-Walz, 2024; Lawrence Crabtree, 2025; Joseph I. Russell, 2025; Robert S. Mcgann (alternate), 2024.

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Meetings: 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m.

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Jenna Guzman, Public Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1342; e-mail: jenna.guzman@stmaryscountymd.gov
Leenika Belfield-Martin, Communications Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1340; e-mail: leenika.belfieldmartin@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/pio/

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Vacancy, Director & Chief Financial Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1202
e-mail:
web: www.stmarysmd.com/finance/

Joyce Sapp, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1211
e-mail: joyce.sapp@stmaryscountymd.gov

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Catherine Pratson, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1100
e-mail: catherine.pratson@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/hro/index.asp

COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMISSION
Staff: Sharon Ferris; e-mail: sharon.ferris@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/Boards/minutes/?board=CRB

RETIREE BENEFIT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms


DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Robert Kelly, Chief Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1007
e-mail: helpdesk@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/IT/

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Eric Benson, Supervisor
web: www.stmarysmd.com/it/gis/

COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Christine L. (Christy) Kelly (R), County Treasurer, 2026
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4472, ext. 3302
e-mail: christy.kelly@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/treasurer/

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF AGING & HUMAN SERVICES
Lori Jennings-Harris, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1070
P. O. Box 653
41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: lori.harris@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/

Department of Aging & Human Services, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

COMMISSION ON AGING
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=11

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Carolyn L. Guy, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2023
Walter D. Boswell, D.B.A., 2022; Virginia Morris, 2023; Gail Murdock, 2023; Thomas J. Ridley, Jr., 2023.

Marie A. Bennett; Rowena N. Bossio; Catherine L. Buckler; Christine M. Morgan; Janet Newman; Omonigho O. Olumese; Janet J. Perryman. Terms expire 2024.

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Meetings: 4th Monday, 1:00 p.m.

HOME & COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES DIVISION
Rebecca Kessler, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1061
e-mail: rebecca.kessler@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/hcbs-overview.asp

HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Cynthia A. Brown, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1847
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: cynthia.brown@stmaryscountymd.gov

Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

COMMISSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=12


Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
John F. Eid, Esq., Chair (chosen by Commission for People with Disabilities, 1-year term), 2025


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

FAMILY VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=16

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms


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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=46

Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Joanna Colvin; Adrianne Dilahunt; Kevin Hill; Max Levasseur; Renee Thomas; Chris McCombs, 2026; Sean Wickers, 2027.

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LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Kelsey R. M. Bush, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1848; e-mail: kelsey.bush@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=40

Missy Anderson, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2025
Tammy Loewe, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2025


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Meetings: 4th Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=14

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Norma Pipkin, Chair, 2024
Kimberly Bannister; Juanita Nether; Taylor R. Spencer; Catherine A. Stewart; Kathleen Werner. Terms expire 2022.

Jazmine A. Bottoms; Katherine M. Stone. Terms expire 2023.

Carolyn L. Guy; Marta Kelsey; Stepanie M. Storm. Terms expire 2024.

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Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:30 p.m.

SENIOR CENTER OPERATIONS DIVISION
Candice Nelson, Division Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1063
e-mail: candice.nelson@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/senior-operations-overview.asp
GARVEY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Angel Willer, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1080, (301) 475-4200, ext. 1072
P.O. Box 653
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: angelic.willer@stmaryscountymd.gov

LOFFLER SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Valerie Dyson, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1656
P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650
21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634
e-mail: valerie.dyson@stmaryscountymd.gov

NORTHERN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Marie Noelle Lautieri, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 3101, (301) 475-4200, ext. 3102
P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650
29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
e-mail: marienoelle.lautieri@stmaryscountymd.gov

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Melissa Craig, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1064; fax: (301) 475-4503
e-mail: melissa.craig@stmaryscountymd.gov

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HOUSING AUTHORITY
Vacancy, Executive Director
T. Scriber, Deputy Director (301) 866-6590, ext. 1427
21155 Lexwood Drive, Suite C, Lexington Park, MD 20653
e-mail: tscriber@stmaryshousing.org
web: http://stmaryshousing.org/

HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Staff: Anita M. Jones (301) 866-6590, ext. 1434; e-mail: ajones@stmaryshousing.org

Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Tina L. Dean, Chair (chosen by Housing Authority Board in June, 1-year term) 2025
Alexis Zoss, 2023; Roy H. Alvey, 2024; Michael D. Bellis, 2024; Joshua S. Brewster, Esq., 2024; Erin Ramos, 2025; Natalie Weech, 2025.

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

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

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Alexis Zoss, Director (240) 895-7000, (301) 392-6601
P. O. Box 509
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0509
e-mail: alexis.zoss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/st-marys-county/

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Michele Burnette, Chair (chosen by Board), 2013
Tanya Oakes, 2017; Joshua C. Payne, 2023; Patricia K. Duncan, 2025; Deon Littles, 2025; Jolen Stone-Frank, 2025; Teresa Thomas, 2025.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Staff: Angela Sacks (240) 895-7099; e-mail: angela.sacks@maryland.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=38

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Michael L. Blackwell, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2024
Richard L. Buckler, 2022; Alycia E. Stack, 2022; Jeffrey Gibson, 2023; Annette Wood, 2023; Kyle Bishop, 2024; Anthony V Branch Sr, 2024.

Representing County Commissioners: Cynthia A. Brown

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Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 475-5511, ext. 177
e-mail: boe@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.org/boe

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Karin M. Bailey, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Dist. 3, 2026
M. Catherine (Cathy) Allen, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), At Large, 2024
Dorothy Andrews, Dist. 1, 2026
James J. Davis, Dist. 2, 2024
Mary M. Washington, Dist. 4, 2024


Elected by qualified students of County public school system in April to 1-year term: Hannah Heisler, student (nonvoting), 2025

Ex officio: James Scott Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.; last Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
James Scott Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2027
P. O. Box 641
23610 Moakley St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0641
(301) 475-5511, ext. 32178
e-mail: jssmith@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.org/

OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNICATIONS
Jeffrey A. Maher, Ph.D., Chief Strategic Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 32133; e-mail: jamaher@smcps.org

SAFETY & SECURITY
F. Michael Wyant, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32235; e-mail: fmyant@smcps.org

Margaret Brent Middle School, 29675 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DIVISION OF FISCAL SERVICES & HUMAN RESOURCES
Tammy S. McCourt, Assistant Superintendent (301) 475-5511, ext. 32247; e-mail: tsmccourt@smcps.org
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Dale P. Farrell, Ed.D., Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32194; e-mail: dpfarrell@smcps.org

DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
Maureen C. Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent (301) 475-5511, ext. 32178; e-mail: mcmontgomery@smcps.org

ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Alexander C. Jaffurs, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32106; e-mail: acjaffurs@smcps.org

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Lisa E. Bachner, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32249; e-mail: lebachner@smcps.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Scott Szczerbiak, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32206; e-mail: sszczerbiak@smcps.org

STUDENT SERVICES
Cheryl A. Long, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32150; e-mail: clong@smcps.org

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Kelly M. Hall, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32136; e-mail: kmhall@smcps.org

DIVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICES
Jeffrey A. Walker, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent (301) 475-4256, ext. 7; e-mail: jawalker@smcps.org

CAPITAL PLANNING & GREEN SCHOOLS
Kimberly A. Howe, Supervisor (301) 475-4256, ext. 6; e-mail: kahowe@smcps.org

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Paola Laino, Supervisor (301) 475-4256, ext. 3; e-mail: plaino@smcps.org

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Megan A. Doran, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 5; e-mail: madoran@smcps.org

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
David L. Howard, Director (301) 475-2138; e-mail: dlhoward@smcps.org

MAINTENANCE
Steven M. Whidden, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 1; e-mail: smwhidden@smcps.org

OPERATIONS
Ashley B. Varner, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 4; e-mail: abvarner@smcps.org

TRANSPORTATION
Jeffrey K. Thompson, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 2; e-mail: jkthompson@smcps.org

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Leonardtown Campus)
Tracy A. Harris, Ph.D., Dean (240) 725-5300, (240) 725-5313
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1758
e-mail: tharris1@csmd.edu
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/leonardtown-campus/

Wellness & Aquatics Center (Building D), Leonardtown Campus, College of Southern Maryland, Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND AT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
(formerly Southern Maryland Higher Education Center)
Appointed by Board of Governors:
Eileen Mazur Abel, Ph.D., Executive Director (301) 737-2500, ext. 202
44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
e-mail: eabell@smhec.org
web: www.usmsm.umd.edu/

BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
John F. (Jack) Keane, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2020
Rebecca Bolton Bridgett, Ed.D.; Bernard Jackson, Ph.D.; Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D.; Julianne A. (Julie) Oberg; Jason Szklany; Johnnie Taylor, D.B.A.

Ex officio (nonvoting): David A. Weiskopf, Esq., County Administrator; John F. Hartline, Executive Director, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland; Rear Admiral Shane G. Gahagan, U.S. Navy Commander, and Gary K. Kessler, Executive Director, Aircraft Division, Naval Air Warfare Center.

LIBRARY SYSTEM

Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Michael Blackwell, Director (301) 475-2151, ext. 5013
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 9601
e-mail: mblackwell@stmalib.org
web: www.stmalib.org/

Mary Anne Bowman, Deputy Director (301) 475-2151
ext. 5015 e-mail: mabowman@stmalib.org

Former St. Mary's County Library System building, 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
James P. Hanley, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in Jan., 1-year term), 2022
Janice T. Walthour, 2022; Michael K. Dunn, 2023; Tressa Setlak, 2025; John Walters, 2025; John Johnston, 2027; Thomas Russell, 2027.

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

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
John E. (Jack) Payne (R), President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2027
Mary E. Coombs (D); Darlene Cecelia Johnson (R); Theresa (Ann) Raley (D); Rebecca J. Wathen (D). Terms expire 2027.

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

Appointed by Board of Elections:
Wendy M. Adkins, Election Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1625; fax: (301) 475-4077
P. O. Box 197
23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0197
e-mail: wendy.adkins@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/supervisorofelections/

EMPLOYMENT

SOUTHERN MARYLAND JOBSOURCE
Cheryl L. Thorne, Supervisor (301) 475-8300; fax: (301) 475-5595
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building,Suite 1307
23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: cheryl.thorne@maryland.gov
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd/
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
web: http://tccsmd.org/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Meenakshi Garg Brewster, M.D., Health Officer (301) 475-4330, (410) 475-4317; fax: (301) 475-4350


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P. O. Box 316
21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0316
e-mail: meenakshi.brewster@maryland.gov
web: www.smchd.org/
BOARD OF HEALTH
County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.

Health Department, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


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CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy, Deputy Health Officer & Chief of Staff (301) 475-4377, (301) 475-4305
e-mail:

DIVISION OF CLINICAL SERVICES
Alicia (Lisa) Nelson, R.N., Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: alicia.nelson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & POLICY
Jacqueline (Jacquie) Wells, Director
e-mail: jacqueline.wells@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Heather L. Moritz, Director (301) 475-4321, (301) 475-4335
e-mail: heather.moritz@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Angela Cochran, Director (301) 475-3616, (301) 475-4394
e-mail: angela.cochran@maryland.gov

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Drug & Alcohol Advisory Council]
Staff: Maryellen Kraese (301) 475-4200, ext. 1681; e-mail: maryellen.kraese@stmarysmd.com

Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Maryellen Kraese, Chair (chosen by Council), 2016


Susan D. Bonnel; Gloria A. Daniels; Lanny Lancaster; Michael R. Merican; Kathleen O'Brien, Ph.D.; Lori K. Werrell. Terms expire 2016.

Representing County Commissioners: Cynthia A. Brown

Ex officio: Peter V. Cucinotta, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; K. Christy Holt Chesser, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Charles E. Ridgell III, Ed.D., designee of Chair, Board of Education; Meenakshi Garg Brewster, M.D., Health Officer; Alexis Zoss, Director of Social Services; Jaymi Sterling, Esq., State's Attorney; Gerald J. Riviello, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Capt. Deborah L. Deidrich, designee of Sheriff; Daniel B. Schaidt, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Lisa Thomas, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday (March, June, Sept., Dec.), 9:00 a.m.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Meetings: 3rd Monday (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.), 10:00 a.m.

DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
Katherine Shirey, Director
e-mail: katherine.shirey@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Tressa A. Setlak, Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: tressa.setlak@maryland.gov

LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Tammy M. Loewe, Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: tammym.loewe@maryland.gov

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Appointed by County Commissioners:
Buffy N. Giddens, Esq., County Attorney (301) 475-4200, ext. 1700
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: buffy.giddens@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/countyattorney/

Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Amber L. Wetzel, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (301) 539-7330
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: amber.wetzel@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/st-marys

STATE'S ATTORNEY

Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Jaymi Sterling, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2026
P. O. Box 1755
John Hanson Briscoe Circuit Courthouse of St. Mary's County
41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1755
(301) 475-7844
e-mail: jaymi.sterling@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/sao/

Courthouse, 41605 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

ALCOHOL BEVERAGE BOARD
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=44

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
David L. Willenborg, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2028
Richard D. Watts, 2022; Richard Y. Shin, 2026; George K. Anas II, 2028; Barbara Hill, 2028.

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Tamara E. Hildebrand, Administrator (301) 475-7844, ext. 1600
P. O. Box 653
41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: tamara.hildebrand@stmarysmd.com


INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Mark W. Muir, Secretary; e-mail: mark.muir@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Michael S. Sirk, Chair

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Appointed by County Commissioners:
Christopher Kaselemis, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1405
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: chris.kaselemis@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.yesstmarysmd.com/

Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Kellie Hinkle, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1407
e-mail: kellie.hinkle@stmaryscountymd.gov

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=23

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Elizabeth C. Torgerson, Chair (chosen by Economic Development Commission in Dec., 1-year term), 2025
Curtis Brown; Silvio Borrero Caldas, Ph.D.; Leona Charles; Trisha R. Post; Frederick J. Stewart. Terms expire 2024.

Gerald Edward Meyerman; Dale L. Moore, Ed.D.; Lilyanne Ohanesian; Elizabeth C. Torgerson. Terms expire 2025.

Lisa Colavito. Term expires 2026.

Representing Chamber of Commerce (nonvoting): Christine L. Bergmark, Ph.D.

Representing Naval Air Warfare Center (nonvoting): Richard Tarr, Director, Aircraft Division Technology Transfer Office

AGRICULTURE & SEAFOOD DIVISION
Priscilla Leitch, Manager (240) 309-4021
e-mail: priscilla.leitch@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.yesstmarysmd.com/industries/agriculture-and-aquaculture/

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms

AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners

AGRICULTURE, SEAFOOD & FORESTRY BOARD
web: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/boards/7/

Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Lee Greely, Economic Development Specialist (301) 475-4200, ext. 1401
Katherine Stormont, Economic Development Specialist (301) 475-4200, ext. 1406
Benjamin Cohen, Development Review Facilitator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1409

TOURISM DIVISION
Liz Mildenstein, Executive Director, Visit St. Mary’s (240) 577-0524
e-mail: liz@visitstmarysmd.com
web: www.visitstmarysmd.com/

DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Jessica S. B. Andritz, Esq., Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1503
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: jessica.andritz@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/lugm/

Courtney Jenkins, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200 ext. 1527
e-mail: courtney.jenkins@stmaryscountymd.gov

Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Norman L. Dean Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission in July., 1-year term), 2023
Cristina V. Perez, 2022; George Thompson, 2022; Molly Boron, 2023; Melissa R. Rodriguez, 2023; Kristen Whitesell, 2024; Scott F. Clark, 2025.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=37

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Teresa Wilson, Chair, 2024
Anibal Delgado, 2023; Peter Laporte, 2023; Craig R. Lukezic, 2023; Robert J. Hurry, 2024; Mary C. Mckay, 2024; Ginger A. Newman-Askew, 2024.

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LAND USE BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners

PLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=25

Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 5-year terms:
James Howard Thompson, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2024
Joseph C. Fazekas, 2022; William R. Hall III, 2022; Merl Evans, 2023; Patricia Robrecht, 2024; Kim Summers, 2025; Joseph L. Van Kirk, 2025; Joseph A. St.Clair, (alternate).

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Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
web: http://stmarysscd.com/

Appointed by State Soil Conservation Committee to 5-year terms:
Robert C. Cooper, Chair
Benjamin Beale; Stanley J. Boothe; B. Alfred Knott; Donald Ocker; Jeffrey Raley, Sr.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION
Shelia Smith, Office Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 71503
e-mail: shelia.smith@stmaryscountymd.gov

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
Courtney Jenkins, Senior Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 71527
e-mail: courtney.jenkins@stmaryscountymd.gov


DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Brandy Glenn, Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 71524
e-mail: brandy.glenn@stmaryscountymd.gov

INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT
Larry W. Eberhard, Zoning Compliance Supervisor (301) 475-4200, ext. 71582
e-mail: larry.eberhard@stmarysmd.com

PERMITS
Amber Harding, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1542
e-mail: amber.thompson@stmaryscountymd.gov

ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Amanda Yowell, Zoning Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1523
e-mail: amanda.yowell@stmaryscountymd.gov

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=1

Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 3-year terms:
Daniel F. Ichniowski, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2023
Lynn Delahay, 2023; D. Wayne Miedzinski, 2023; Guy V. Bradley III, 2024; Ronald Payne Sr., 2024; Rich Richardson, 2024.

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Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SAFETY

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Jennifer L. Aubert-Utz, Director (chosen by County Commissioners) (301) 475-4200, ext. 1013
P. O. Box 653
23090 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: jennifer.utz@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/

EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=15

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Daniel Davis, Chair

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Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
Joy L. Wilson, Supervisor (301) 475-8018
e-mail: joy.wilson@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/AnimalControl/

TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Kimberly Holt, 2020

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Christopher Thompson, Chief (301) 475-4200, ext. *2120


EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Edward G. (Gerald) Gardiner, Jr., Director (appointed by Governor) (301) 475-4200, ext. *2124
e-mail: gerald.gardiner@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/ema/

EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/emergencyservices.asp

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
John A. Nelson, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Southern Region (443) 550-6820; 1-800-629-9882 (toll free)
200 Duke St., Suite 1500, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: johna.nelson@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmsro@maryland.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
James Gotsch, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 3510
P. O. Box 508
44825 St. Andrew's Church Road, California, MD 20619 - 0508
e-mail: gerald.gardiner@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/
METROPOLITAN COMMISSION
George A. Erichsen, Executive Director (301) 737-7400, ext. 235; e-mail: gerichsen@metcom.org
Stephen L. King Administration Building, 23121 Camden Way, California, MD 20619
web: www.metcom.org

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
John J. Carey, Dists. 2 & 9, Chair (chosen by Commission in June, 1-year term), 2018
Alice Gaskin, Dist. 1
Michael J. Mummaugh, Dist. 3
Bryan M. Barthelme, Sr., Dists. 4 & 5, 2020
George M. (Mike) Thompson, Dist. 6, 2020
Robert A. Russell, Dist. 7, 2021
Rudolph K. (Keith) Fairfax, Jr., Dist. 8, 2020


Ex officio: Michael Oliver, designee of Commanding Officer, Patuxent Naval Air Station

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Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Scott C. Anderson; James Andreacci; Karen Gardner; Nick A. Moats; Lemuel Proctor; Brian L. Schroeder; Laura Carrington, 2019; James Hensley, 2019; Adam Dyson, 2021; Bernice Williams, 2021.

AIRPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION
Allison Swint, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73511
44200 Airport Road, Suite 800, California, MD 20619
e-mail: allison.swint@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/Airportinfo.asp

AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=8

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
James E. Alexander, Chair, 2022
Robert M. Lightstone, 2022; Henri C. T. Sahut, 2022; Albert R. Babcock, 2023; George C. Hill, 2023; Kevin Suggs, 2023; Robert Zaorski, 2023; Sam Hughes 2025; one vacancy.

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

BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION
Randy Miedzinski, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 71155
e-mail: randy.miedzinski@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/BuildingServicesOverview.asp

CAPITAL PROJECTS DIVISION
Gary W. Whipple, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 73565
e-mail: gary.whipple@stmaryscountymd.gov


CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTIONS DIVISION
William B. Buckler, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73531
e-mail: willie.buckler@stmaryscountymd.gov


COUNTY HIGHWAYS DIVISION
Richard P. Tarr, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73540
e-mail: richard.tarr@stmaryscountymd.gov


DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION
Sharon White, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73527
e-mail: developmentreview@stmaryscountymd.gov


RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Nicholas T. Zurkan, Manager (301) 863-8400, ext. 3550
e-mail: nicholas.zurkan@stmaryscountymd.gov


TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Jacqueline (Jackie) Fournier, Manager (301) 866-6794
e-mail: jacque.fournier@stmaryscountymd.gov


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RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Vacancy, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1811
Jessica Hale, Deputy Director
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: jessica.hale@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/

Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Nick Colvin, 2022

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Meetings: 1st Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

MUSEUM DIVISION
Karen E. Stone, Director (301) 769-3235
e-mail: karen.stone@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=2
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Lynn Fitrell, Chair, (chosen by Board in Nov., 1-year term), 2022
Regina M. Faden, Ph.D., 2022; Laura A. B. Friess, 2022; Mary J. Pettit, 2022; Walter D. Boswell, Ph.D., 2023; Amy M. Davis, 2024.

Michael L. Blackwell; Catherine A. Bowes, Ph.D.; Michael D. Brown; Robin Finnacom; Victor Govier; Karla A. Langhus. Terms expire 2025.

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PARKS DIVISION
Roy Copsey, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 3572
e-mail: roy.copsey@stmaryscountymd.gov

RECREATION DIVISION
Jessica Hale, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1804
e-mail: jessica.hale@stmarysmd.com

Margaret Brent Recreation Center, 29679 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

WICOMICO SHORES GOLF COURSE
Patrick Dugan, Manager (301) 884-4601
e-mail: patrick.dugan@stmaryscountymd.gov
ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
James Hodges, 2018; Thomas Dixon, 2021; Patrick Dugan, 2021.

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