WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND

Government Office Building, 125 North Division St., Salisbury, Maryland, August 2012. Photo by David R. Herron.

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Thomas G. (Bunky) Luffman, Jr., Director of Administration (410) 548-4801
e-mail: bluffman@wicomicocounty.org

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/755/Law-Enforcement-Accountability-Board

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 2-year terms:
Ronald B. Lewis, Chair, 2026
Gaylon E. Adkins, 2026.

Laura J. Dibbern-Kemp; Deanna Y. (Dena) Hall; James Vainqueur. Terms expire 2027.

four vacancies

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

ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE
Ronald B. Lewis, Chair (chosen by Committee), 2026
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/755/Maryland-Police-Accountability-Act

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 2-year terms: Mark David Babe Wilson, 2026; Debra D. (Deni) McJilton, 2027.

Appointed by Police Accountability Board to 2-year terms: William C. Anderson, Esq., 2026; Lori Brewster, 2027.

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.

Ex officio: Ronald B. Lewis, Chair, Police Accountability Board

TRIAL BOARD
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/755/Maryland-Police-Accountability-Act

Appointed by Police Accountability Board:
Kevin Beauchamp; Joseph Cossaboom; Kort Dickson; Mark Glushakow; Paul Marshall, Jr.

PURCHASING
Amy M. Kernodle, Purchasing Agent (410) 548-4805; e-mail: akernodle@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/142/Purchasing

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Pamela B. Oland, Director (410) 548-4840, ext. 1500
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/134/Finance-Budget

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Donna P. O’Hara, Director (410) 334-3105
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/136/Human-Resources

EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT INVESTMENT TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Kimberly S. Magaha

PERSONNEL BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
John R. Monar, Director (410) 548-4801
e-mail: jmonar@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/137/Information-Technology

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMISSION ON AGING
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/395/Commission-on-Aging


Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Linda F. Hearn, President (410) 543-0388
Dennis W. Klima, Ph.D., 2021

Representing County Council: Joshua A. Hastings

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

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
web: https://macinc.org/resources-support/ombudsman/

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT CENTER (MAP) CENTER
web: https://macinc.org/about-us/

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Maintaining Active Citizens (MAC), Inc.,
Area Agency on Aging
909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-0505; fax: (410) 742-0525
web: http://macinc.org/
• Senior Transportation: Shore Transit

SENIOR CENTERS
web: https://macinc.org/resources-support/senior-centers/

HOUSING AUTHORITY
Appointed by Housing Authority Board:
Don E. Bibb, Executive Director (410) 749-1383
911 Booth St., Salisbury, MD 21801 - 3005
e-mail: don001_hctc@verizon.net


HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive to 5-year terms:
Mark S. Thompson, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term)
Cathy Brinsfield; Vance M. Elbert; Doris White; one vacancy.

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

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Partnership for Families & Children]
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year-terms:
Lori A. Brewster, Chair
George Mandel Copeland; Ernest Davis; Paula Erdie; Tammy Griffin; Nicole T. Griffin-Winder; Phyllis Hardy; Donna Hanlin; George Kaloroumakis; Nathaniel Sansom; Ajene M. Turnball; Sara Walling; Nelseta Walters-Jones, Ph.D.; George Whitehead; Rich Wiersberg; Thelonius Williams.

Representing County Council: Shanie P. Shields

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 12:00 p.m. (Jan., April, June, July, Oct.)

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Jaime Riley, Director (410) 546-5400
Government Office Building, Room 101
125 North Division St., Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: jriley@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/140/Local-Management-Board-Wicomico-Partners


COMMISSION ON WOMEN
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Roy C. Brewington, Jr., Director (410) 713-3900/01
W. Paul Martin District Court/Multi-Service Center, Suite 27
201 Baptist St., Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: roy.brewington@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/wicomico-county/

W. Paul Martin District Court/Multi-Service Center, 201 Baptist St., Salisbury, Maryland, August 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Karen R. Milbourne-Haggins, 2022; Robert W. Horsey, 2024; Sarah M. McCabe, 2024; Yvonne M. Armwood, 2026; Patrick L. Hickson, 2026; Jeronna Truitt-Smith, 2027; Starlin D. Weaver, Ph.D., 2028.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Rebecca Webster, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2028
Cristi C. Richardson, 2026; Lili Chi-Fang Tsai, Ph.D., 2027; Stephanie King, 2028; Jessica Murphy, 2028; Tara O'Barsky, 2028; two vacancies.

Representing County Council: Shanie P. Shields

Ex officio: Roy C. Brewington, Jr., Director of Social Services

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. (except June, July, Aug.)

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Staff: Dawn Banta-Kerr (410) 677-5998; e-mail: dbantake@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/page/board-of-education

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
N. Eugene (Gene) Malone, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Dist. 2
David A. Plotts, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Dist. 4
Allen C. Brown, Sr., Dist. 1
Susan W. Beauchamp, Dist. 3
Edward J. (John) Palmer, Jr., Dist. 5
Bonnie H. Ennis, Ed.D., At Large
Kristin N. Hazel, At Large
Terms expire 2026.

Ex officio: Micah C. Stauffer, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. (for even-numbered months: Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)
or 7:00 p.m. (for odd-numbered months: Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

WICOMICO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATING COMMISSION
Staff: Dawn Banta-Kerr (410) 677-5998; e-mail: dbantake@mywcps.org

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Benjamin Brumbley, Chair (chosen by Commission)
Michael Adkins; Pamela Barclay; Eddie Boyd, Jr., Ph.D.; G. Mandel Copeland; Dennis DiCintio; Sarah Edwards; Chrystianna Gosnell; Charles T. Gray; David. L. Hooper; James R. Slacum; Joan Smith; Sherree West; Sarah Lynn Wiltbank. Terms expire 2021.

SCHOOL BUILDING COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

Representing County Council: John T. Cannon

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Micah C. Stauffer, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2026
2424 Northgate Drive, Suite 100, Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-4495
e-mail: mstauffe@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/

mailing address: P. O. Box 1538, Salisbury, MD 21802 - 1538
DIVISION OF BUSINESS & OPERATIONS
Brian J. Raygor, Ed.D., Chief Finance & Operations Officer (410) 677-4513; e-mail: braygor@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/page/business-operations

BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Jesse P. Reid, Comptroller (410) 677-4520; e-mail: jreid@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/business-support-services

FACILITY SERVICES

MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS & ENERGY
James P. Koutsos, Director (410) 677-5995; e-mail: jkoutsos@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/maintenance-operations-energy

PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Leisl Ashby, Director (410) 677-5718; e-mail: lashby@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/planning-construction

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Eric T. Goslee, Director (410) 677-4442; e-mail: egoslee@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/menus-meals

HUMAN RESOURCES
Paige P. Larmore, Acting Director of Human Resources & Employee Relations (410) 677-4570; e-mail: plarmore@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/page/human-resources

TECHNOLOGY
Robert F. Langan, Director (410) 677-4512; e-mail: rlangan@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/page/technology

DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
Frederick L. (Rick) Briggs, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer (410) 677-4599; e-mail: rbriggs@mywcps.org

COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Paul T. Butler, Director (410) 677-4574; fax: (410) 677-4444; e-mail: pbutler@mywcps.org
Tracy M. Sahler, Public Information Officer (410) 677-4465; fax: (410) 677-4444; e-mail: tsahler@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/page/communications-department

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Julie Dill, Director (410) 677-4560; e-mail: jdill@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/page/academics-instruction

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Chelsea L. Seabrease, Director (410) 677-4559; e-mail: cseabrea@mywcps.org

SECONDARY EDUCATION
Don R. Brady, Director (410) 677-4584; e-mail: dobrady@mywcps.org


DIVISION OF STUDENT & FAMILY SERVICES
Kimberly D. Miles, Assistant Superintendent (410) 677-4480; e-mail: kmiles@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/student-family-services

SCHOOL CLIMATE & SAFETY
Tara A. O’Barsky, Director (410) 677-4420; e-mail: tobarsky@mywcps.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Kevin R. Smith, Director (410) 677-4507; e-mail: kesmith@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/page/special-education

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Desmond D. Hughes, Director (410) 677-4499; e-mail: dhughes@mywcps.org
web: www.wicomicoschools.org/page/transportation-services

WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Community College Trustees:
Deborah Casey, Ph.D., President (410) 334-2800/10
3200 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804
e-mail: dcasey@worwic.edu
web: www.worwic.edu/

Maner Technology Center, WOR-WIC Community College., Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
web: www.worwic.edu/about-wor-wic/trustees-and-sponsors/

Wicomico County members appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Morgan P. Hazel, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2026
Lorraine Purnell-Ayres, 2027; Martin T. Neat, 2028; Russell W. Blake, 2029; Kimberly C. Gillis, 2029; Anna G. Newton, 2031; William S. Turner, 2031.

Ex officio: Deborah Casey, Ph.D., President, Wor-Wic Community College

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 12:00 p.m. (except July & Aug.)

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Seth Hershberger, Director (410) 749-3612, ext. 113
122 South Division St., Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: shershberger@wicomico.org
web: www.wicomicolibrary.org/
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Executive & County Council to 5-year terms:
Bryan K. Bergen-Aurand, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2026
Audrey Orr, 2026; Farah Yahya, 2026; Pattie Tingle, 2027; Bernadette Fouché, M.D., 2028; Freddy Mitchell, 2028; Charles R. (Chip) Dashiell, Jr., Esq., 2029; Chelsye Phillips-Hutton, 2029; Eva Paxton, 2030; Michele Schlehofer, Ph.D., 2030.

Representing County Council: one vacancy

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Katrina A. Purnell (D), President (chosen by Board)
D'Arcy N. Green (R); Sharon A. Morris (D); Aundra C. Roberts (D); Carsten A. Wendlandt, (R). Terms expire 2027.

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

Appointed by Board of Elections:
Dionne Church, Election Director (410) 548-4830, ext. 104; fax: (410) 548-4849
Vacancy, Deputy Election Director (410) 548-4830, ext. 123; fax: (410) 548-4849
345 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/132/Board-of-Elections

mailing address: P. O. Box 4091, Salisbury, MD 21803 - 4091

LOWER SHORE AMERICAN JOB CENTER
Greg A. Eberts, Labor Exchange Administrator (410) 341-6515; fax: (410) 341-3735
Tri-County Multi-Purpose Center, Suite 111
31901 Tri-County Way, Salisbury, MD 21804
e-mail: greg.eberts@maryland.gov
e-mail: dlwdalsalisbury-labor@maryland.gov
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/county/wic/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 334-6800; 1-800-293-4126 (toll free)
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/uibenefits.shtml

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Matthew P. McConaughey, Health Officer
Seth H. Hurdle Building, 108 East Main St., Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 860-4592; fax: (410) 543-6975
e-mail: matthew.mcconaughey@maryland.gov
web: www.wicomicohealth.org/

James A. Cockey, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (410) 543-6930
e-mail: james.cockey@maryland.gov

BOARD OF HEALTH
County Executive and County Council, ex officio, constitute Board of Health.

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS & HEALTHY LIVING

HEALTH PLANNING BOARD

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Brandy J. Wink, Director (410) 543-4591
e-mail: brandy.wink@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Jennifer Halter, Director (410) 742-3784; e-mail: jennifer.halter@maryland.gov
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Drug Abuse Prevention Council]
Staff: Heather L. Brown (410) 742-3784; e-mail: heatherl.brown@maryland.gov

Appointed by Drug Council to 4-year terms:
Heather L. Brown, Chair (chosen by Council in Nov., 2-year term)
Randy Bradford; Leslie Brown; Kim Dryden; Carol Fenner; James Freeman; John G. Groncki; Connie Ladd; Bunky Sterling; Lindsay Tateman; Robert Williams; two vacancies. Terms expire 2016.

Representing County Council: one vacancy
Representing Maryland State Police: John D. Revel, Jr.
Representing Natural Resources Police: Daniel Long
Representing Fruitland City Police: Matt Brown
Representing Salisbury Police Department: Brian Whitman
Representing Salisbury University: Edward F. Jones
Representing Wor-Wic Community College: Teresa Tyndall
Representing Wicomico Partnership for Families & Children: Diane Reinoso


Ex officio: S. James Sarbanes, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Gerald V. Purnell, District Administrative Judge, District Court; Kim Miles, designee of President, Board of Education; Matthew P. McConaughey, Health Officer; Gaylena A. Bivens, designee of Director of Social Services; Jamie L. Dykes, State's Attorney; Chasity N. Simpson, Esq., District Public Defender; Richard Wiersberg, designee of Sheriff; George Kaloroumakis, Director, Detention Center; Christopher R. Miele, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Elton J. Killmon, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 1st Monday, 3:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.)

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY (for Public Mental Health System)
Heather L. Brown, Director (410) 543-6981; fax: (410) 219-2876; e-mail: heatherl.brown@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
Oliva Butler, Director (410) 543-6943, ext. 12156
e-mail: olivia.butler@maryland.gov
William C. Fritz Building, 300 West Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801


DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION
Whitney Hayward, Director (410) 543-6790; fax: (410) 219-2822
e-mail: whitney.hayward@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
Steven White, Director (410) 546-4446; fax: (410) 219-2822
e-mail: steven.white@maryland.gov

LAW OFFICES

DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Paul D. Wilber, Esq., County Attorney (410) 548-3792
Government Office Building, Room 101
125 North Division St., Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: pwilber@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/138/Law-County-Attorney
mailing address:
P. O. Box 870, Salisbury, MD 21803 - 0870

ETHICS COMMISSION
(410) 742-3176
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/401/Ethics-Commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms: Ernest R. (Ernie) Colburn, Chair, 2024 Julius D. Zant, M.D., 2023; A. David Ennis, 2025. Alternate: Sharon A. Morris, 2023.

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Chasity N. Simpson, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 713-3400; fax: (410) 713-3410
District Court/Multi-Service Center, Suite 26
201 Baptist St., Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: csimpson@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/wicomico

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Jamie L. Dykes (R), State's Attorney, 2026
309 East Main St., Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 548-4880
e-mail: jdykes@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/646/States-Attorney-Office

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
August (Kern) Briele, Jr., 2022; Brett Calloway, 2022.

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Betsy Bishop Affayroux, 2024; Jennifer L. Jordan, 2024; Carolyn S. Hall, 2026; Kelly McNeil, 2026; Granville A. (Allen) Hudson, 2027.

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

Richard L. Gardner, Chief Inspector (410) 548-4835
P. O. Box 78
201 East Market St., Suite 112, Salisbury, MD 21803 - 0078
e-mail: rgardner@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/465/Board-of-License-Commissioners

LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent in July to 2-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board, 2-year term)
Jason Arrington; Ann L. Nelson; Sophia Oberton; Kevin D. Whittington. Terms expire 2027.

Meetings: Tuesday (every two weeks), 3:45 p.m.

Justin Collis, General Manager (410) 749-5721
807 South Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: wclcb@dmv.com

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Matthew B. Hurd, Secretary (410) 543-1950; e-mail: matthew.hurd@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
W. Allen (Skip) Jones, Jr., Chair (410) 546-9896; e-mail: skipjones@parkerforestryservices.com

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Judith Stribling, Chair
George M. Copeland

Representing County Council: Joshua A. Hastings

Representing City of Salisbury: one vacancy

PLANNING

SALISBURY-WICOMICO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Appointed by Board of Directors:
David J. Ryan, Jr., Executive Director (410) 749-1251; fax: (410) 749-1252
P. O. Box 4700
One Plaza East, Suite 501, Salisbury, MD 21803 - 4700
e-mail: info@swed.org
web: http://swed.org/

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Representing County Council: Joseph Holloway

LOWER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD


REVOLVING LOAN COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

Representing County Council: John T. Cannon

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, ZONING, & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Lori A. Carter, Director (410) 548-4860; fax: (410) 548-4955
P. O. Box 870
Government Office Building, Room 203, 125 North Division St., Salisbury, MD 21803 - 0870
e-mail: lcarter@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/141/Planning-Zoning

AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms


AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms


HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Frank J. Tobat, Chair, 2028
Aleta Davis; Gergory Erdie; Maurice C. Ngwaba, Ph.D.; Jacqueline J. Sanders; G. Ray Thompson, Ph.D.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2028.

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (as needed)

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Charles R. (Chip) Dashiell, Jr., Chair (chosen by County Council & Salisbury City Council, 5-year term), 2023

Appointed by County Council to 5-year terms: James L. McNaughton, Ph.D., 2021; Newell E. Quinton, 2024.

Appointed by Salisbury City Council to 5-year terms: James W. Magill, 2017; Scott Rogers, 2017; John R. (Jack) Heath, 2020.

Representing County Council: one vacancy

Ex officio: Edgar A. Baker, Jr., Esq., County Attorney; S. Mark Tilghman, Esq., Salisbury City Solicitor.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m.

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent in Sept. to 3-year terms:
J. Phillips Wright, Jr., Chair (chosen by County Executive in Sept.) 2024
Tammy L. Adkins; A. David Ennis; James Morris; Joseph E. Morse; William K. Turner. Terms expire 2024.

Meetings: last Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
William Mister, Chief Building Inspector (410) 548-4810
e-mail: bmister@wicomicocounty.org

FIRE PROTECTION DIVISION
Kevin A. Wright, Chief Fire Protection Specialist (410) 548-4994
e-mail: kwright@wicomicocounty.org

PUBLIC SAFETY

ANIMAL CONTROL
Kimberly L. Nock, Director (410) 749-1070; fax: (410) 543-0756
5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804
e-mail: execdirector@wicomicohumane.org
web: www.wicomicohumane.org/wicomico-county-animal-control/
ANIMAL APPEALS BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Shawn A. Bradley

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Christina M. Tyler, Director (410) 548-4850
Detention Center, 411 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: ctyler@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/126/Corrections-Detention-Center

DETENTION CENTER

Wicomico County Detention Center, 411 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Lorenzo R. Cropper, Director (410) 334-3178; fax: (410) 341-6031
e-mail: lcropper@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/133/Emergency-Services
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. (Jan., May, Sept.)

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
RADIO DIVISION


Christopher D. Hopkins, Deputy Director (410) 548-4820
e-mail: chopkins@wicomicocounty.org

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Steven A. Kambarn, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 713-7380; fax: (410) 219-2829
District Court/Multi-Service Center, Suite 17
201 Baptist St., Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: steve.kambarn@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmlero@maryland.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Heather M. Lankford, Acting Director (410) 548-4872; fax: (410) 548-4877
P. O. Box 1897
28440 Owens Branch Road, Salisbury, MD 21802
e-mail: hlankford@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/143/Public-Works

Mark S. Whitelock, Deputy Director (410) 548-4935; fax: (410) 548-4877
e-mail: mwhitelock@wicomicocounty.org

ENGINEERING DIVISION
Antonio G. Fascelli, Civil Engineer (410) 548-4927
e-mail: afascelli@wicomicocounty.org
web: http://md-wicomicocounty.civicplus.com/300/Engineering

GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION
L. Pate Matthews, Supervisor (410) 548-4801
e-mail: pmatthews@wicomicocounty.org

ROADS DIVISION
R. Lee Outen, Superintendent (410) 548-4872
e-mail: louten@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/146/Roads

SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING DIVISION
David Candy, Superintendent (410) 548-4935
6948 Brick Kiln Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: dcandy@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicocounty.org/147/Solid-Waste

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS, & TOURISM
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Steven E. Miller, Director (410) 548-4900
500 Glen Ave., Salisbury, MD 21804
e-mail: smiller@wicomicocounty.org
web: www.wicomicorecandparks.org/
web: www.wicomicotourism.org/

RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Allen Brown, Chair, 2028
Deanna Harrell; Matthew Heim; Patrick Hickson; Monica Polizzi. Terms expire 2027.

Thomas Bowden; John Cannon; Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello; George Hochschwender; Shawn Johnson; Jermichael Mitchell; Steven Romano; Erin Smith; Shawn Tucker. Terms expire 2028.

Representing County Council: James Winn

TOURISM & CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Michael Delano, Chair
William Chambers; Larry Dodd; Bak Patel; Laura Soper; Frank Hamilton, 2022; Kathleen McLain, 2022; Stevie Prettyman, 2022; Stephanie Willey, 2022.

Representing County Council: James Winn

YOUTH & CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Bradley Gillis; Stevie Prettyman; Pyda Sterling.

TRANSPORTATION

SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY: WICOMICO REGIONAL AIRPORT
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Anthony M. Rudy, Airport Manager (410) 548-4827
5485 Airport Terminal Road, Unit A, Salisbury, Maryland 21804
e-mail: arudy@wicomicocounty.org
web: https://flysbyairport.com/
WICOMICO COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 2-year terms:
R. Wayne Strausburg, Chair, 2027


Nola M. Arnold; Matthew E. Creamer; Weston S. Young. Terms expire 2027.

Appointed by Salisbury City Council: Sharon C. Dashiell
Appointed by Wicomico County Council: John T. Cannon


Ex officio: Joseph M. Mitrecic, designee of President, Worcester County Board of County Commissioners; David Ryan, Executive Director, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development.

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