FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:

Winchester Hall, 12 East Church St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Richard P. (Rick) Harcum, Chief Administrative Officer (301) 600-1028
e-mail: rharcum@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/6391/Acting-Chief-Administrative-Officer
Michael G. Marschner, Special Administrative Director (301) 600-1133; e-mail: mmarschner@frederickcountymd.gov
Margaret L. Nusbaum, Special Administrative Director (301) 600-7700; e-mail: mnusbaum@frederickcountymd.gov
Janice P. Spiegel, Education Liaison (301) 600-1622; e-mail: jspiegel@frederickcountymd.gov
Roger A. Wilson, Government Affairs & Policy Director (301) 600-1621; e-mail: rwilson@frederickcountymd.gov
Joyce M. Grossnickle, Administrative Officer (301) 600-1102; e-mail: jgrossnickle@frederickcountymd.gov

CONTAINMENT LABORATORY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent & City of Frederick to 3-year terms:
C. Matthew Sharkey, Ph.D., Chair, 2020
J. Craig Reed, Ph.D., 2018; Sandra L. Wastler, 2018; Dat Duthinh, Ph.D., 2019; Joany Jackman, Ph.D., 2019; Robert J. Hawley, Ph.D., 2020; Ray A. Hunter, 2020. Alternates: Alexi Franklin, 2022; Joany Jackman, Ph.D., 2022.

Representing Frederick County Council (nonvoting): M. C. Keegan-Ayer

Representing City of Frederick (nonvoting): Donna Kuzemchak

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (Jan., April, July, Oct.)

BUDGET OFFICE
Kelly Weaver, Interim Budget Director (301) 600-1628; e-mail: kweaver@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/66/Budget-Office

ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent


COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Vivian D. Laxton, Director (301) 600-1315; e-mail: vlaxton@frederickcountymd.gov


PUBLIC INFORMATION
Robin K. Santangelo, Public Information Officer (301) 600-2590; e-mail: rsantangelo@frederickcountymd.gov

FINANCE DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Lori L. Depies, Director (301) 600-1117; fax: (301) 600-2302
e-mail: ldepies@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/26/Finance

Erin M. White, Deputy Director (301) 600-1193
e-mail: ewhite@frederickcountymd.gov


ACCOUNTING
Melanie L. Thom, Director (301) 600-2217; e-mail: mthom@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/65/Accounting

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING
Diane L. Fouche, Director (301) 600-1047; fax: (301) 600-2521; e-mail: dfouche@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/67/Procurement-Contracting

RISK MANAGEMENT
Lauren K. Vandergrift, Director (301) 600-1357; fax: (301) 600-2521; e-mail: lvandergrift@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/68/Risk-Management

TREASURY
Diane E. Fox, Director (301) 600-1114; e-mail: dfox@frederickcountymd.gov
30 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/69/Treasury

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Wayne C. Howard, Director (301) 600-1070
e-mail: humanresources@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/18/Human-Resources

Sophia Dobransky, Deputy Director (301) 600-1793
e-mail: sdobransky@frederickcountymd.gov


COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Evan Evans; Theresa Posthuma; Karen Rushing; Jenn Metcalf Toussey.

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 6:00 p.m. (except Aug. & Dec.)

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS COMMITTEE

RETIREMENT PLAN COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent


INTERAGENCY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Thomas A. Dixon, Director & Chief Information Officer (301) 600-4016
e-mail: tdixon@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/17/Information-Technology

Scott G. Pearce, Chief Information Security Officer (301) 600-2366
e-mail: spearce@frederickcountymd.gov


TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive to 4-year terms


GIS & PUBLIC SAFETY
Stephani L. Stockman, Manager (301) 600-3377; e-mail: sstockman@frederickcountymd.gov

INFRASTRUCTURE
Nick Hetrick, Manager (301) 600-2334; e-mail: nhetrick@frederickcountymd.gov

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS & SERVICES MANAGEMENT
Rick A. Little, Manager (301) 600-1032; e-mail: rlittle@frederickcountymd.gov


GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/85/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS

SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Shannon K. Moore, Manager (301) 600-1413
30 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: smoore@frederickcountymd.gov
web: https://frederickcountymd.gov/7548/Sustainability-and-Environmental-Resourc

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/7609/Frederick-County-Sustainability-Commissi

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms
Ronald W. Kaltenbaugh, Chair, 2024
Rachel Armistead; Timothy D. Jones; Joseph F. Richardson; Mark R. Sankey; Michael Swanson.

Jennifer Bird; Elizabeth Law; James Reed; Kevin G. Sellner, Ph.D.; William Steigleman. Terms expire 2021.

John A. Ferri; Elizabeth A. Peterson. Terms expire 2024.

Representing County Council: Kai J. Hagen

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

COMMUNITY SERVICES

CITIZENS SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Monica L. Bearden, D.Sc.PT, Director (301) 600-1063
401 Sagner Ave., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: mlgrant@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/16/Citizens-Services

VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent


COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Annie Jones, 2020; Jessica Kent, 2020; Lois Jarman, 2020.

Rosario Campos; Karen Czapanskiy; Lakshmi Darbha, Ph.D.; Maura M. Page. Terms expire 2021.

Kimba Green; Cindy Shubin; Desiree Tucker; Marguerite Vacca-Kay. Terms expire 2022.

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

CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
Lynn Davis, Director (301) 600-1762
P. O. Box 1907, Frederick, MD 21702 - 1907
e-mail: ldavis@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/481/Child-Advocacy-Center-CAC

FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Shelly L. Toms, Director (301) 600-2774
8420 Gas House Pike, Suite EE, Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: stoms@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/55/Family-Partnership

HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Milton J. Bailey, Director (301) 600-3530, (301) 600-1061
401 Sagner Ave., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: mbailey@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/6371/Affordable-Housing-Council

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Bruce H. Zavos, Chair, 2022
Shirley McDonald; Kellye P. Murphy. Terms expire 2018.

Kimberly Ashkenzai; Malcolm Furgol; Mark R. Long; Vincent Rogers; Marva J. Younger; one vacancy. Terms expire 2020.

Kandy Joseph Alexander; Diane Bill; Patricia Galloway; Hugh Gordon; Angela M. Liddiard; Mary Ellen Mitchell; Jason A. Wiley. Terms expire 2022.

Representing County Council: Jessica E. Fitzwater

Representing City of Frederick: Derek T. Shackelford, D.Min.

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

HUMAN RELATIONS DIVISION
Miles A. Ward, Director (301) 600-1110
401 Sagner Ave., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: mward@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/58/Human-Relations

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Mari Lee, Chair
Francisco X. Alves; Michael D. Barran; Adam Book; Annette Breiling; Lisa T. Clark; Georgette Hughes; Christine A. Isleib; Mari Lee; Irene Packer Halsey; David P. Kaye; W. Blair Pettrey; Roger T. Sobkowiak; Eugene A. Stanton; Marguerite Vacca-Kaye; Nicola van Kuilenburg; V. Lee Whisner.

Representing County Council: Jessica E. Fitzwater

Representing City of Frederick: Ben MacShane

Meetings: last Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. (except Dec.)

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Office for Children & Families]
Leslie N. Barnes-Keating, Director (301) 600-1447
401 Sagner Ave., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: lbarnes@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/59/Office-for-Children-Families

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Jenifer C. Winkler, Chair (chosen by Local Management Board, 2-year term), 2021
Dana Falls, 2021; Monica Gatison, 2022; Wayne Horrell, 2022; Stacy Wantz, 2022.

SCOTT KEY CENTER
Sean M. Lore, Director (301) 600-1602
e-mail: slore@frederickcountymd.gov
1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick, MD 21702
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/6541/Scott-Key-Center

SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
Kathryn Schey, Director (301) 600-1605
1440 Taney Ave., Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: kschey@@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/54/Department-of-Aging

SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Sandra L. Wastler, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2019


Marcy Gouge; Dianne L. Lewis; Ann McDermott; Marie P. Reeves. Terms expire 2019.

Lori A. Stup, 2020; Marva J. Younger, 2020.

Thomas F. Lawler; Sally Livingston; Cheryl (Dakota) Shelton; Thea A. Uhlig-Ruff; Mary Wark. Terms expire 2021.

Representing County Council: M. C. Keegan-Ayer

Representing City of Frederick: Donna Kuzemchak

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 1:00 p.m.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(301) 600-2877

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
(301) 600-1604, (301) 600-3522; e-mail: ctrue@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/54/Department-of-Aging


• Senior Transportation: TransIT-plus

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent and approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Martha A. Sprow, Director (301) 600-2420, (301) 600-4555; fax: (301) 600-2639
1888 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: martha.sprow@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Department of Social Services, 1888 North Market St., Frederick, Maryland, May 2018. Photo courtesy of Department of Social Services.

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
(301) 600-1102

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Christopher Sparks, Chair (chosen by Board), 2018
C. Jean Doyle, 2017; Cathy Hanson, 2017; Sarah Hooper, R.N., 2017; Cristine E. LoVetro, Esq., 2017; Karen Czapanskiy, Esq., 2018; Geoffrey Littrell, 2018; Raymond Brown, 2019; Joanna McVicker Mullinix, 2019; Scott Birdsall, 2022; two vacancies.

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

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 1
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Wanet B. Tyson, Chair (chosen by Board), 2020
Jennifer K. Grimes, 2018; Stephanie A. Quinn, 2019; Geraldine F. Stearn, 2019; Scott K. Durum, 2020; Helen D. Johnson, 2022; Barbara K. Poucher-Wagner, 2022.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 2
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Scott K. Durum, Ph.D., 2009; Diane H. Johnson, 2009; Patricia Dianne Mayfield, 2011; Nancy A. Wiley, 2022; three vacancies.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Phyllis A. York, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2021
Danielle Haskin, 2019; David N. Pearce, 2019; Timothy Tran, 2019; Craig Tyler, 2019; Tracy R. Bowie, 2020; Kerri Burson, 2020; Jessica Feltz, 2020; Karen Duffy, 2021; Tiffany Green, 2021; Linda Ramos, 2021; Allison Young, 2021; Patrick T. Hammett, 2022.

Representing County Council: Jessica E. Fitzwater

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

CHILD, FAMILY, & ADULT SERVICES
Cheryl L. Grau, Assistant Director (301) 600-2442
e-mail: cheryl.grau@maryland.gov

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Barbara E. Becker, Assistant Director (301) 600-6450
e-mail: barbara.becker@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Leslie M. Slaby, Assistant Director (301) 600-2403
e-mail: leslie.slaby@maryland.gov

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
David M. Drees, Assistant Director (301) 600-2457
e-mail: david.drees@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 696-6850
web: www.fcps.org/boe/index

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Brad W. Young, President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2022
M. Joy Schaefer, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2020
Michael G. Bunitsky, 2020
Lois A. Jarman, Ph.D.*, 2020
*(appointed Jan. 2019 to replace Kenneth P. Kerr, Ed.D., who resigned Dec. 2018)
Elizabeth A. Barrett, J.D., 2022
Jay K. Mason, 2022
Karen A. Yoho, 2022

Board of Education meeting room, Frederick County Public Schools Building, 191 South East St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Elected by Frederick County Association of Student Councils to 1-year term: Malachi Macon, student (nonvoting), 2020

Representing County Executive: Janice P. Spiegel

Ex officio: Theresa R. Alban, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. (except April, July & Dec.)

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Theresa R. (Terry) Alban, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2023

Frederick County Public Schools Building, 191 South East St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DIVISION OF ACADEMICS, COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, & STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Michael D. Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent (301) 696-6860; e-mail: michael.markoe@fcps.org

ACCELERATING ACHIEVEMENT & EQUITY
Keith R. Harris, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 644-5270; e-mail: keith.harris@fcps.org


COMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & MARKETING
Michael R. Doerrer, Director (301) 696-6900; e-mail: michael.doerrer@fcps.org

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & INNOVATION
Kevin S. Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 644-5125; e-mail: kevin.cuppett@fcps.org

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP
Tracey L. Lucas, Executive Director (301) 696-6818; e-mail: tracey.lucas@fcps.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES


SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Jamie Aliveto, Ed.D., Director (301) 696-6876; e-mail: jamie.aliveto@fcps.org

DIVISION OF FISCAL SERVICES
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer (301) 644-5008; e-mail: leslie.pellegrino@fcps.org

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Robert Kelly, Manager (301) 644-5061; e-mail: robert.kelly@fcps.org

PURCHASING
Kerrie Koopman, Manager (301) 644-5074; e-mail: kerrie.koopman@fcps.org

DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES
Jamie R. Cannon, Esq., Chief of Staff & Legal Counsel (301) 696-6851; e-mail: jamie.cannon@fcps.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
Timothy D. Thornburg, Executive Director (301) 644-5086; e-mail: timothy.thornburg@fcps.org

LEGAL COUNSEL
Jamie R. Cannon, Esq., Legal Counsel (301) 696-6851; e-mail: jamie.cannon@fcps.org

DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
Paul A. Lebo, Chief Operating Officer (301) 696-6805; e-mail: paul.lebo@fcps.org

FACILITIES SERVICES
Paul A. Lebo, Executive Director (301) 696-6805; e-mail: paul.lebo@fcps.org

MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
Robert Wilkinson, Director (301) 644-5169; e-mail: robert.wilkinson@fcps.org

SCHOOL SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Scott Blundell, Coordinator (301) 696-6808; e-mail: scott.blundell@fcps.org

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Edward K. (Ted) Gardner, Director (301) 644-5318; e-mail: edward.gardner@fcps.org

TRANSPORTATION
Frederick Punturiero, Director (301) 644-5378; e-mail: fred.punturiero@fcps.org

FREDERICK CENTER FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CREST)
Joanne Horn, Ph.D., Executive Director
Sue H. Houghton, Planning Director (240) 409-4891
118 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: shoughton@frederick.edu
web: http://frederickcrest.org/

GOVERNING BOARD

FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Maryland, October 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Debra S. Borden, Esq., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2019
Thomas E. Lynch III, Esq., 2020; Nicanor Diaz, 2021; John K. Molesworth, D.O., 2022; Ellis R. Barber, 2023; Gary V. Fearnow, 2023; Carolyn M. Kimberlin, 2023.

Representing County Executive: Janice P. Spiegel

Ex officio: Elizabeth (Libby) Burmaster, President, Frederick Community College.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except July & Dec.)

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
James M. Kelly, Director (301) 600-1613
C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 East Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: jkelly@@fcpl.org
web: www.fcpl.org/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Kyle R. Kane, Esq., President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in June, 2-year term), 2021
George J. Laugelli, 2020; Candy Greenway, 2021; Cheryl G. Smith, 2022; Mick O'Leary, 2023; Jenny D'Agostino, 2024; Karyn Spertzel, 2024; Suzette White, 2024.

Representing County Council: Jerry D. Donald

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)

C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 East Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Mary Lou Green (R), President (chosen by Board), 2023
Mary C. Costello (D); Lawrence C. Hill (R); Shirley A. McDonald (D); William L. Woodcock (R). Terms expire 2023.

Representing County Council: M. C. Keegan-Ayer

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.

Stuart M. Harvey, Election Director (301) 600-8683; fax: (301) 600-2344
340A Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702 - 8213
e-mail: sharvey@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1198/Board-of-Elections

FREDERICK COUNTY AMERICAN JOB CENTER
Charles A. Hunt, Labor Exchange Administrator (301) 600-2255; fax: (301) 600-2906
200 Monroe Ave., Suite 1, Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: charles.hunt@maryland.gov
www: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/fred/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 723-2000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

WORKFORCE SERVICES

HEALTH

Randall C. Culpepper, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (301) 600-2509
e-mail: rculpepper@frederickcountymd.gov

Frederick County Health Department, 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF HEALTH
County Council, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADMINISTRATION
Amanda Sherwood, Health Administrator (301) 600-3115
e-mail: asherwood@frederickcountymd.gov


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Andrea L. Walker, Director, Mental Health Services (301) 600-1755
e-mail: awalker@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Substance Abuse Council]
Staff: Sarah A. Drennan (301) 600-3443; e-mail: sdrennan@frederickcountymd.gov

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Santita Prather Chair (chosen by Council in June, 1-year term), 2019
Monica A. Kirkpatrick, 2018; Christine Marquardt, 2018; Wendy Millander, 2019; Cynthia M. Terl, 2022; one vacancy.

Representing County Council: Jerry D. Donald

Ex officio: D. Paul Wolford, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Ricky W. Lewis, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Brian Griffith, designee of President, Board of Education; Sarah A. Drennan, designee of Health Officer; Martha A. Sprow, Director of Social Services; Rebecca Clinton, designee of State's Attorney; Mary S. Riley, Esq., District Public Defender; Brian Elliott, designee of Sheriff; Lori Frazee, designee of Bureau Chief, Adult Detention Center; Singleton H. (Singy) Golden, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Hilari A. Young, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:00 p.m.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Theresa Hiegel, 2021.

Representing County Council: Jessica E. Fitzwater

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Miriam Dobson, Director (301) 600-3370
e-mail: mdobson@frederickcountymd.gov


DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
Steve Buckley, Director (301) 600-3233; e-mail: sbuckley@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/266/Developmental-Center

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Barry W. Glotfelty, Director (301) 600-3179
e-mail: bglotfelty@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/132/Environmental-Health

HEALTH CARE CONNECTION & PREPAREDNESS
Randall Culpepper, M.D., Director & Deputy Health Officer (301) 600-3103
e-mail: rculpepper@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/191/Health-Care-Connection

MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY (Mental Health Management Agency of Frederick County, Inc.)
Pippa McCullough, Executive Director (301) 682-6017
e-mail: pmccullough@mhma.net


SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
Carol Adams, R.N., Director (301) 600-3116
e-mail: cadams@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/297/School-Health-Services

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
John S. Mathias, Esq., County Attorney (301) 600-1030
Winchester Hall, 12 East Church St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: jmathias@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/60/County-Attorney
ETHICS COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Steven K. Hess, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2020
Ernest A. Heller, Esq., 2020; M. Shane Canfield, 2021; Deidre R. Davidson, 2021; Deborah L. Lundahl, 2021; Anna Johnson-Winegar, 2022; James Stanker, 2022. Alternate: Rev. Douglas Jones, 2022.

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PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Mary S. Riley, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 600-1988; fax: (301) 600-1986
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: mriley@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/frederick

Eric A. Reed, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (301) 791-4728, ext. 305
e-mail: ereed@opd.state.md.us

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
J. Charles Smith III, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2022
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-1523; fax: (301) 600-2195
e-mail: jcsmith@statesattorney.us
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/3929/Frederick-County-States-Attorney

Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

ELECTRICAL BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Charles A. Horn, Chair, 2018
Scott Mercer, 2019; Paul J. (P. J.) Donoghue, Jr., 2020; David Clements, 2021; Sheldon Davis, 2022.

BOARD OF GAMING APPEALS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Stephen R. Starliper, Chair, 2018
Daniel J. Yeeles, Jr., 2019; James T. Dvorak, 2020.

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Deborah L. Burrell, Chair (chosen by Board), 2022
Joan M. Aquilino, 2021; Allen F. Davis, Jr., 2023; one vacancy.

Winchester Hall, 12 East Church St., Frederick, MD 21701 - 5447
(301) 600-1158, (301) 600-2984; fax: (301) 600-3500
e-mail: liquorboard@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1291/Liquor-Board

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INSPECTORS
Kathy V. Dean, Administrator (301) 600-1156; e-mail: kvdean@frederickcountymd.gov

Appointed by Board of License Commissioners:
Robert Lind, Alcoholic Beverages Inspector; e-mail: rlind@frederickcountymd.gov
Robert Shrum, Alcoholic Beverages Inspector; e-mail: rshrum@frederickcountymd.gov
(301) 600-1158


PERMITS & INSPECTIONS

ADVISORY PLUMBING BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair
Jeremy W. Peterson, 2019; David Gatrell, 2021; Barry Glotfelty, 2022; two vacancies.

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Michael Kay, Secretary; e-mail: mike.kay@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Keith W. Schoonover, Chair

PLANNING

PLANNING & PERMITTING DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Steven C. Horn, Director (301) 600-1151
30 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701 - 5420
e-mail: shorn@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/4592/Planning-and-Permitting-Division

Gary W. Hessong, Deputy Director (301) 600-2028
e-mail: ghessong@frederickcountymd.gov


DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Michael Wilkins, Director (301) 600-2329
e-mail: mwilkins@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/94/Department-of-Development-Review


DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Gary W. Hessong, Director (301) 600-2028, (301) 600-1172
e-mail: ghessong@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/99/Permits-Inspections

INSPECTION SERVICES

BUILDINGS
Steven Blickenstaff, Chief Inspector (301) 600-1076; e-mail: sblinkenstaff@frederickcountymd.gov


ELECTRICAL
James (Bob) Ensor, Chief Inspector (301) 600-2522; e-mail: jaensor@frederickcountymd.gov


ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Vacancy, Chief Inspector (301) 600-3507

PLUMBING
Tim Rigler, Chief Inspector (301) 600-6480; e-mail: trigler@frederickcountymd.gov


OFFICE OF LIFE SAFETY
Vacancy, Manager (301) 600-1943

PERMITTING SERVICES
Vacancy, Manager (301) 600-3463, (301) 600-2313; fax: (301) 600-2309

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
James A. Gugel, Director (301) 600-1144
e-mail: jgugel@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/101/Department-of-Planning

LAND PRESERVATION
Anne Bradley, Administrator (301) 600-1474, (301) 600-1138; e-mail: abradley@frederickcountymd.gov

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms
Vacancy, Chair
Paul E. Spurrier, 2022; Eric Troxell, 2022; Samuel G. Tressler III, 2023; H. Richard Bittner, 2024; Andrew Toms, 2024.

Representing County Council: Kai J. Hagen

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


HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Gary D. Baker, Chair, 2017
Mary E. Thompson, 2017.

Kristie Baynard; Steven C. Pippin; Joan P. Porter, D.P.H.; Barbara Wyatt. Terms expire 2018.

Tyler J. Bastian; G. Bernard Callan, Jr.; Jack Lynch; Eytan Moked; one vacancy. Terms expire 2022.

Representing County Council: Kai J. Hagen

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

MONOCACY SCENIC RIVER ADVISORY BOARD
Frederick County members appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Stanley P. Mordensky, Chair, 2021
Jack Lynch, 2019; Robert Whiting, 2019; Samuel Roop, 2020; Matthew E. Toms, 2021.

PLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/188/Planning-Commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Robert L. White, Chair (chosen by Commission in Sept., 1-year term), 2020
Carole Jaar Sepe, 2020; Samuel G. Tressler III, 2021; Craig Hicks, 2022; Sharon K. Suarez, 2022; Terry R. Bowie, 2023; Joel M. Rensberger, 2023.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m
3rd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. (as needed)

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS


CATOCTIN SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Richard McBride, Chair

FREDERICK COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Robert Rakestraw, Chair

ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Tolson DeSa, Administrator (301) 600-1491; e-mail: tdesa@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/104/Zoning-Administration

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
John P. Greenwell, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2020
Donald L. Miller, 2020; Andrew Brown, 2021; Rob Neale, 2021; Kenneth T. Farrell, 2022. Alternate: Daniel Lawton, 2022.

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

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Helen L. Propheter, Director (301) 600-1899, (301) 600-1058; 1-800-248-2296 (toll free)
118 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: hpropheter@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.discoverfrederickmd.com/

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Thomas P. Mullineaux, Chair, 2022
Christine Demas, 2019; H. Richard Bittner, 2020; Charlotte Brewster, 2020; Timothy E. Pry, 2020; Thomas Base, 2021; Brian P. House, 2021; Sarah Welty, 2021; Robert E. Black, 2022; Gary Grossnickle, 2022.

Representing County Council (nonvoting): Kai J. Hagen

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY CABINET
Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms

WORKFORCE SERVICES
Michelle M. Day, Director (301) 600-1867
200 Monroe Ave., Suite 1, Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: mday1@frederickworks.com
web: www.frederickworks.com/

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Amanda Haddaway, Chair
Thomas Anderson; Teri Bisceglia; Steve Chafitz; Adele Connolly; Michelle Day; Jane Dennison; Kimberly Duncan; John Ferri; Monica L. Grant; Richard Griffin; Charles Hunt; Monica Kolbay; J. J. Lin, Ph.D.; Lisa Morrissey; Dwayne Myers; Susan Pacific; Anne Paxton; Helen Propheter; Justin Saltzman; Leslie Slaby; Cynthia (Cindy) Trout. Terms expire 2021.

Michael Dickson; Patricia T. Meyer; Elena Novitski; Rick Weldon. Terms expire 2022.

Meetings: 2nd Friday, 8:15 a.m. (Feb., April, June, Sept., Nov., Dec.)

PUBLIC SAFETY

Animal Control Division, 1832 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DETENTION CENTER

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Appointed by Governor:
John E. (Jack) Markey, Director (301) 600-6790
5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick, MD 21704
e-mail: jmarkey@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/2001/Emergency-Management

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
John G. Woelfel II, Director (301) 600-2072
County Law Enforcement Center, 110 Airport Drive - East, Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: jwoelfel@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/70/Department-of-Emergency-Communications

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Dennis K. Dudley, Director (301) 600-1418
e-mail: ddudley@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/71/Department-of-Emergency-Preparedness

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Emergency Response Commission:
Dennis K. Dudley, Chair (chosen by Committee in Dec., 1-year term)
David Barnes; Susan Barthol; Chris Ciucci; Rhonda Cunningham; Bruce DeGrange; Kevin Fox; Milt French; Edward G. Hargis; Todd Johnson; Carroll Jones; Craig Kuhn; Ronald Kunz; Mark Landahl; Rebekah May; Robert McNamera; Garth Phoebus; Joyce Renner; Wayne Wachsmith; Samantha Williams; Melissa Wyatt.

Meetings: Jan., April, June, Oct.

FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Thomas W. Owens, Fire Chief & Director (301) 600-1536
Public Safety Training Facility, 5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick, MD 21704 - 6677
e-mail: towens@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/24/Fire-Rescue-Services
FIRE & RESCUE ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Timothy M. Clarke, Chair, 2019
Chad M. Cave, 2018; Michael K. Fyock, 2019; Gunnar G. F. Pedersen, Jr., 2019; Todd Johnson, 2020; Warren (Jay) Schwab, 2020; Susan Reeder Jessee, 2021; Susan Nicol, 2021; David L. Remsberg, 2021; Kevin Schmidt, 2021.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SECTION
Steven W. Leatherman, Deputy Chief (301) 600-2073
e-mail: sleatherman@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/73/Administrative-Services

OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL
Kenneth L. Poole, Fire Marshal & Battalion Chief (301) 600-1479; e-mail: kpoole@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1320/Office-of-the-Fire-Marshal

EMERGENCY SERVICES SECTION
Thomas E. Coe, Deputy Chief (301) 600-9002
e-mail: tcoe@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/72/Operations

VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Kevin D. Fox, Director (301) 600-2356
e-mail: kfox@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/5865/Volunteer-Fire-Rescue-Services

PUBLIC WORKS

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Charles F. (Chuck) Nipe, Director (301) 600-1129
Bourne Building, Suite 200
355 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: cnipe@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/19/Public-Works
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Yau-Ming (Robert) Shen, Head (301) 600-2928
e-mail: rshen@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/20/Engineering-Construction-Management
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Susan Barthol, Chief (301) 600-6648; e-mail: sbarthol@frederickcountymd.gov


OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Jason M. Stitt, Chief (301) 600-2932; e-mail: jstitt@frederickcountymd.gov


DEPARTMENT OF FLEET SERVICES
Patrick L. Hannah, Director (301) 600-3588
331 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: phannah@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/92/Fleet-Services

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY & FACILITY MAINTENANCE
David B. Ennis, Head (301) 600-1557
e-mail: dennis@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/21/Department-of-Highway-Facility-Maintenan

OFFICE OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE
OFFICE OF HIGHWAY OPERATIONS

ROADS BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair
Stephen H. Burd, 2019; Paul L. Fitzgerald, 2019; John B. Thomas, 2020; Stephen Haller, 2021; Barbara Wyatt, 2023; Hilari Varnadore, 2024.

Representing County Council (nonvoting): Philip Dacey

Meetings: 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m. (March, June, Dec.)
2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. (Sept.)

UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Kevin L. Demosky, Director (301) 600-2997
4520 Metropolitan Court, Frederick, MD 21704
e-mail: kdemosky@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/106/Utilities-Waste-Management

Mark A. Schweitzer, Deputy Director (301) 600-2296
e-mail: mschweitzer@frederickcountymd.gov


ACCOUNTING & FINANCE SUPPORT
Brenda K. Teach, Supervisor (301) 600-1130; e-mail: bteach@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1282/Accounting-Finance-Support-Billing

ENGINEERING & PLANNING
Rodney G. Winebrenner, Head (301) 600-2574
e-mail: rwinebrenner@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/107/Engineering-Planning

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Terri Snyder-Kolovich, Head (301) 600-1597
e-mail: tkolovich@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1288/Regulatory-Compliance

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Phillip S. Harris, Superintendent (301) 600-2923
9031 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick, MD 21704
e-mail: pharris@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/5634/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Peter Blood, Chair, 2018
Rolan O. Clark; two vacancies. Terms expire 2018


Jack J. Fritz, Ph.D., John A. Kinnaird; Phillip A. LeBlanc; Patrick D. Miglio. Terms expire 2019


Peter Blood; Zachary Fleagle; David O. Langas; one vacancy. Terms expire 2020

Representing County Council: Kai J. Hagen

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

WASTEWATER TREATMENT & DISPOSAL
M. Dale Boehme, Superintendent (301) 600-3413
e-mail: dboehme@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1283/Wastewater-Treatment-Disposal

WATER & WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE
Brad E. Nee, Superintendent (301) 600-3414
e-mail: bnee@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/109/Water-Wastewater-Maintenance

WATER PURIFICATION & DISTRIBUTION
Kenneth G. Orndorff, Superintendent (301) 600-2186
e-mail: korndorff@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1284/Water-Purification-Distribution

RECREATION

PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Jeremy T. Kortright, Director (301) 600-1647
Bourne Building, Suite 100
355 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: jkortright@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.recreater.com/

Robert E. Hicks, Deputy Director (301) 600-6816
e-mail: rhicks@frederickcountymd.gov


PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Victor H. Kraenbring, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2020
C. Howard Looney, Ph.D., 2020; Mary Jo Richmond, 2020; Robert Failor, 2021; Paul E. Spurrier, 2021; Richard K. Bohn, 2022; Mary Ann Brodie-Ennis, 2023; Austin (Dave) Twigg IV, 2023.

Representing County Council: Jerry D. Donald

Ex officio: Kenneth P. Kerr, Ed.D., designee of President, Board of Education

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

FACILITY SERVICES
Kevin W. Fisher, Manager (301) 600-1073
e-mail: kfisher@frederickcountymd.gov

PARK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Paul M. Hanyok, Superintendent (301) 600-6641
e-mail: phanyok@frederickcountymd.gov

RECREATION SERVICES
Eric L. Appel, Superintendent (301) 600-1684
e-mail: eappel@frederickcountymd.gov

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSIT SERVICES DIVISION
Nancy J. Norris, Director (301) 600-3538
1040 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick MD 21701
e-mail: nnorris@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/105/TransIT

Vacancy, Deputy Director (301) 600-6452


BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent


TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Michael L. Levengood, Chair


Dianne L. Lewis; Maria Lorenzana-Castro. Terms expire 2019.

Nadine Autry; Amy E. B. Crehan; Neil Fay; Jamie McKay; Michael R. Planz. Terms expire 2020.

Charles Freeman; Christopher Hashemzadeh; one vacancy. Terms expire 2021.

Representing County Council: Steven McKay

Representing City of Frederick: Kelly M. Russell

Meetings: 3rd Friday, 8:00 a.m. (Jan., April, July, Oct.)

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