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WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

[photo, County Administration Building, 100 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland] BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
John F. Barr (R), President (chosen by Board, 4-year term), 2026
County Administration Building, 100 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
(240) 313-2200
e-mail: jcline@washco-md.net
web: www.washco-md.net/index.php/county-commissioners/

County Administration Building, 100 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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ADMINISTRATION

COMMUNITY SERVICES

[photo, Washington County Dept. of Social Services, 122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland] Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Tiffany L. Rexrode, Director (240) 420-2100
122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: tiffany.rexrode@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/washington-county/

Department of Social Services, 122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

        ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
        Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:

        Meetings: March 4, May 6, Sept. 16, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m.

        CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
        Staff: Julia Jensen (240) 420-2189; e-mail: julia.jensen@maryland.gov

        Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
        Nettie M. Anderson-Burrs, Chair (chosen by Board), 2017
        Jean E. Harries, 2023; Bonnie K. Leatherman, 2023; Judith R. Chambers, 2026; Joanne Morgan, 2027; Karen L. Nugent, 2027; one vacancy.

        SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
        Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
        Bridgett F. Jones-Smith, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2025
        Dana Pentoney, 2023; John S. White, 2023; Cynthia A. Brown, 2024; Shannon L. Gaines, 2024; David D. Pool, 2024; Ladetra Robinson, 2024; two vacancies.

        Representing Board of County Commissioners: Wayne K. Keefer

        Meetings: 4th Monday, 5:30 p.m. (except July, Aug.)

      VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
      Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
      Gregory Edens; Starlene Hamilton; Teresa Spruill; David Swain. Terms expire 2023.

      COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
      web:       https://wccwmd.com/

      Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
      Beth Zentmeyer Harvey, President, 2024
      Melissa E. Peters, 2024; Laurie P. Chrzanowski, 2025; Mary A. Hendrickson, 2025; Amber R. Mowery, 2025; Dawn Nally, 2025; Danielle L. Sweeney, 2025; Elise K. Weber, 2025; Skyla J. Heise, 2026.

      Representing Board of County Commissioners: Randall E. Wagner

      Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

EDUCATION

ELECTIONS

    BOARD OF ELECTIONS
    Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
    Vacancy, President (chosen by Board), 2027
    Nancy J. Armstrong (R); Donna L. Brightman (D); Kandace A. Carpenter (R); Tammy E. Downin (D); Claudia Gattis Martin (D). Terms expire 2027.

    Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.

    Kaye E. Robucci, Election Director (240) 313-2050; fax: (240) 313-2062
    17718 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
    e-mail: washco.elections@maryland.gov
    web: www.washco-mdelections.org/

EMPLOYMENT

ENVIRONMENT

        ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
        Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
        Eric Sarmiento, 2020; Rebecca Beecroft, 2022; Dennis Cumbie, 2022; Merle Holsinger, 2022; Aline Novak, 2022.

      DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING
      Clifford J. Engle, Deputy Director (240) 313-2790
      e-mail: cengle@washco-md.net
      web: www.washco-md.net/solid-waste-recycling/

        SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION

      DEPARTMENT OF WATER QUALITY
      Davina Yutzy, Deputy Director (240) 313-2600
      web: www.washco-md.net/water-quality/

HEALTH

    HEALTH DEPARTMENT
    Appointed by Secretary of Health:
    Earl E. Stoner, Health Officer (240) 313-3260
    1302 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742
    e-mail: earl.stoner@maryland.gov
    web: https://washcohealth.org/

    Diana M. Gaviria, M.D., Deputy Health Officer & Medical Director (240) 313-3260
    e-mail: diana.gaviria@maryland.gov

      ADDICTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH
      Rebecca R. Hogamier, Director (240) 313-3283
      e-mail: rebecca.hogamier@maryland.gov

        DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
        Jennifer L. Bricker, Chair (240) 313-2595; e-mail: jennifer.bricker@mdcourts.gov

        Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Melissa Bartles; Rick Rock; April Rouzer. Terms expire 2012.

        Representing Board of County Commissioners: Gregory B. Murray

        Ex officio: Brett R. Wilson, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Mark D. Thomas, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; April A. Zentmeyer, Ed.D., President, Board of Education; Rebecca R. Hogamier, designee of Health Officer; Stephanie Andrews, designee of Director of Social Services; Regina M. (Gina) Cirincion, State's Attorney; Charles Bailey, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Robert G. Leatherman, Jr., designee of Sheriff; Ricky E. Growden, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Jackie McDonnell, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation; Martin V. S. (Van) Evans, Warden, Detention Center.

        MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
        Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms

      ADMINISTRATION
      Daniel C. Triplett, Director (240) 313-3218
      e-mail: daniel.triplett@maryland.gov

      BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
      Victoria Sterling, Director (240) 313-3310
      e-mail: wchd.bhs@maryland.gov

      COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
      Laila Bunker, Director (240) 313-3290
      e-mail: wchd.nrs@maryland.gov

      ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
      Sara Lou Trescott, Director (240) 313-3400; fax: (301) 313-3424
      e-mail: wchd.eh@maryland.gov

      HEALTH PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
      Roderick A. MacRae, Director (240) 313-3250
      e-mail: rod.macrae@maryland.gov

      INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      Cindy B. Laugelli, Director (240) 313-3227
      e-mail: cindy.laugelli@maryland.gov

      MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY [Washington County Mental Health Authority, Inc.]
      Frank Marshall (Rick) Rock, Executive Director & Director of Adult Services (301) 739-2490; fax: (301) 739-2250
      339 East Antietam St., Suite 5, Hagerstown, MD 21740
      e-mail: rickr@wcmha.org
      web: www.wcmha.org/

      Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.

      NURSING
      Rhonda Reid, Director (240) 313-3229
      e-mail: rhonda.reid1@maryland.gov

      PERSONNEL
      Jessica Schoppert, Director (240) 313-3489
      e-mail: jessica.schoppert@maryland.gov

      PUBLIC INFORMATION
      Danielle R. Stahl, Public Information Officer (240) 313-3320
      e-mail: danielle.stahl@maryland.gov

LAW OFFICES

[photo, County Office Building, 33 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland] Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Regina M. (Gina) Cirincion (D), State's Attorney, 2026
County Office Building, Room 302
33 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 - 4879
(240) 313-2000; e-mail: gcirincion@washco-md.net
web: www2.washco-md.net/sao/index.shtm

County Office Building, 33 West Washington St. Hagerstown, Maryland, June 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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