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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Governmental Center (view from Leonard Hall Drive), Leonardtown, Maryland, April 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Jannette P. Norris (D), County Treasurer, 2006
(301) 475-4472
e-mail: jannette.norris@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/countytreasurer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Elaine M. Kramer, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1200
e-mail: elaine.kramer@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/finance
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Susan L. Sabo, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1100
e-mail: susan.sabo@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/hro/vacancy
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Robert Kelly, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1009
e-mail: robert.kelly@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/it
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Jennifer L. Fabbricante, Public Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. 1342
e-mail: jennifer.fabbricante@co.saint-marys.md.us
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 5:15 p.m.
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by qualified students of County public school system to 1-year term: Brittany N. Thurston, student, 2006
Ex officio: Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.; last Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
HUMAN RESOURCES
PROFESSIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STUDENT SERVICES
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION - ELEMENTARY
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION - SECONDARY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Ex officio (nonvoting): David M. Jenkins, representative of Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland; Rear Admiral Jeffrey A. Wieringa, U.S.N. Commander, Aircraft Division, Naval Air Warfare Center; George G. Forrest, County Administrator.
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Catherine L. Countiss, Election Director
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Walter Biscoe, 2008; Timothy Cameron, 2008; Bennett Connelly, 2008; Larry Harvey, 2008; Kathleen O'Brien, Ph.D., 2008; Fr. Paul S. Tipton, 2008; Alexis Zoss, 2008; one vacancy.
Ex officio: Marvin S. Kaminetz, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; John F. Slade, District Administrative Judge, District Court; vacancy, designee of Board of County Commissioners; Cathy Allen, Chair, Board of Education; William B. Icenhower, M.D., Health Officer; Ella May Russell, Director of Social Services; Richard D. Fritz, Esq., State's Attorney; Keith J. Gross, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; David D. Zylak, Sheriff; Daniel Schaidt, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Diann Garner, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
HEALTH SERVICES
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
STATE'S ATTORNEY
E. Patricia Insley, Administrator
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
HOUSING AUTHORITY
TOURISM DIVISION
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT
PERMITS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
SHERIFF
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
PATROL DIVISION
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
MUSEUM DIVISION
PARK DIVISION
RECREATION DIVISION
WICOMICO GOLF COURSE
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Eugene C. Carter, Director
P. O. Box 653, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4200, ext. 1050
e-mail: gene.carter@co.saint-marys.md.us
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Deborah B. Barker, Manager
P. O. Box 653, Garvey Senior Center, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4200, ext. 1064
e-mail: debbie.barker@co.saint-marys.md.us
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Cynthia A. Brown, Director
P. O. Box 653, 23150 Leonardtown Hall Drive
Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4632
e-mail: cynthia.brown@co.saint-marys.md.us
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
Ella May Russell, Director
P. O. Box 509, Joseph D. Carter Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0509
(240) 895-7000
e-mail: babell@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/stmarys.htmCITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Claire Whitbeck, Chair (chosen by Board), 2007
James W. Schoolcraft, 2005; Barbara Jo Stuart, Ph.D., 2005; Mary Elizabeth Gay, 2009; Peggy A. Loyd, 2009; Linda A. Mullins, 2009; one vacancy.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Monika Williams, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2006
Drew Hardgrove, 2007; Darlene Johnson, 2008; Maureen Johnson, 2008; Clair Kollar, 2008; Melvin A. McClintock, 2008; Erika Patregnani, 2008.
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 475-5511, #9
e-mail: boe@mail.smcps.k12.md.us
Salvatore L. Raspa, Ed.D., Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 4-year term), Dist. 1, 2006
Gary K. Kessler, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 4-year term), At Large, 2008
Cathy Allen, Dist. 2, 2008
William M. Mattingly, Dist. 3, 2006
Mary M. Washington, Dist. 4, 2004
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2009
P. O. Box 641, 23610 Moakley St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0641
(301) 475-5511, #9
e-mail: mmartirano@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.orgFISCAL SERVICES
Daniel L. Carney, Chief Financial Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 172
e-mail: dcarney@smcps.org
Edward T. Weiland, Ph.D., Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 169
e-mail: hrd@smcps.org
Jeffrey A. Maher, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 141
e-mail: jamaher@smcps.org
Kathleen M. Lyon, Executive Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 2
e-mail: kmlyon@smcps.orgSPECIAL EDUCATION
Marilyn E. Mathes, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 3
e-mail: memathes@smcps.orgSUPPORTING SERVICES
J. Bradley Clements, Chief Operating Officer (301) 475-4256, ext. 7
e-mail: jbclements@smcps.orgDIVISION OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Linda N. Dudderar, Chief Academic Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 108
e-mail: ldudderar@smcps.orgACADEMIC SUPPORT
Theo L. Cramer, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 136
e-mail: tlcramer@smcps.org
Linda N. Dudderar, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 108
e-mail: ldudderar@smcps.org
Charles E. Ridgell III, Ed.D., Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 110
e-mail: cridgell@smcps.org
William C. Caplins, Director of Technology (301) 769-4600
e-mail: billcaplins@smcps.orgCOLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Leonardtown Campus)
[main campus in Charles County]
Frederico J. Talley, Dean
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1758
(301) 475-8799
e-mail: fjtalley@csmd.edu
web: www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/leonardtown/index.htmlSOUTHERN MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER
Appointed by Board of Governors:
Mel D. Powell, Ph.D., Executive Director
44219 Airport Drive, California, MD 20619
(301) 737-2500, ext. 202
e-mail: mpowell@smhec.org
web: www.smhec.orgBOARD OF GOVERNORS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
John McAllister, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2006
Elfreda M. Mathis, 2001; Sally Grainger, 2005; Donald P. McErlean, Ph.D., 2006; Daniel B. Weddle, Ph.D., 2006; Linda W. Lymas, Ed.D., 2007; Karen Acton, 2008; Emily H. Ferren, 2008; Robert Parkinson, 2008; Heidi E. Dudderar, Esq., 2009; Lloyd B. Harrison III, 2010.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Kathleen S. Reif, Director
23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 9601
(301) 475-2846, ext. 1013
e-mail: kreif@stmalib.org
web: www.stmalib.orgBOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
Joseph B. Bush, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in Jan., 1-year term), 2006
Lorraine B. Wallace, 2006; Everlyn L. Holland, 2007; Joan B. Marsh, 2007; Jacqueline A. Mervine, 2007; Janice Briscoe, 2010; Alan E. Dillingham, 2010.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
B. Marie Gardiner (R), President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2007
Donald Lee O'Neal (R); Robert H. Goldsmith (D). Substitutes: Adelaide T. McBride (R); Rebecca J. Wathen (D). Terms expire 2007.
P. O. Box 197, 41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0197
(301) 475-7844; fax: (301) 475-4956
e-mail: catherine.countiss@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/supervisorofelectionsEMPLOYMENT
JOB SERVICE
M. Arlene Butler, Supervisor
Joseph D. Carter Building, Room 1037, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-8300, (301) 475-5595; fax: (301) 475-4106
e-mail: abutler@careernet.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/stmarys/
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.htmlHEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
William B. Icenhower, M.D., Health Officer
P. O. Box 316, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0316
(301) 475-4330; fax: (301) 475-4350
e-mail: healthdept@smhd.com
web: www.smchd.orgDRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
[DRUG & ALCOHOL ADVISORY COUNCIL]
Contact: Lisa Farrell Jones (301) 997-1301, ext. 127
George G. Forrest, Acting Chair (chosen by Council) (301) 475-4200, ext. 1321
e-mail: george.forrest@co.saint-marys.md.us
ADMINISTRATION
Tracy L. Kubinec, Deputy Health Officer (301) 475-4305
e-mail: kubinect@smhd.comENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Daryl W. Calvano, Director (301) 475-4335
e-mail: calvanod@smhd.com
Nancy S. Luginbill, Director of Nursing (301) 475-4394
e-mail: luginbilln@smhd.com
LAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Christy Holt Chesser, County Attorney
P. O. Box 653, Governmental Center, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245)
Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4200, ext. 1700
e-mail: christy.chesser@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/countyattorney/index.asp
Appointed by Public Defender:
Daun R. Weiers, Esq., Supervising Attorney
Joseph D. Carter Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-3024
e-mail: dweiers@mail.opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/locations/stmarys.htm
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Richard D. Fritz, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2006
P. O. Box 1755, Court Square Building, 22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1755
(301) 475-4590
e-mail: richard.fritz@co.saint-marys.md.us
LICENSING
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE BOARD
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Albert R. Babcock, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2008
Charles P. Miedzinski, 2006; Thomas C. Bennett, 2008; Nathaniel W. Lawrence, Sr., 2008; Lynn M. Canty, 2010.
P. O. Box 653, 41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-7844
e-mail: patricia_insley@co.saint-marys.md.us
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
John W. Savich, Director
P. O. Box 653, Governmental Center, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245)
Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4200, ext. 1401
e-mail: john.savich@stmarysmd.com
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/decd/AGRICULTURE & SEAFOOD DIVISION
Donna K. Sasscer, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1402
e-mail: donna.sasscer@stmarysmd.com
Hans Welch, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1407
e-mail: hans.welch@stmarysmd.com
Dennis L. Nicholson, Executive Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1434
e-mail: dennis.nicholson@stmarysmd.com
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/housing/index.asp
Carolyn J. Laray, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1404
e-mail: carolyn.laray@stmarysmd.com
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/tourism/index.htm
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Canada geese near Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland, May 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Denis D. Canavan, Director
P. O. Box 653, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4200, ext. 1507
e-mail: denis.canavan@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/lugm/index.aspPLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Nov. to 5-year terms:
Joseph A. St. Clair, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2007
Brandon Hayden, 2007; Stephen T. Reeves, 2007; Lawrence A. Chase, 2008; James Howard Thompson, 2009; Merl Evans, 2010; Susan P. McNeil, 2010.
ADMINISTRATION
Sharon J. Sharrer, Office Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1503
e-mail: sharon.sharrer@co.saint-marys.md.us
Phillip J. Shire, Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 1527
e-mail: phil.shire@co.saint-marys.md.us
Adam T. Knight, Deputy Code Official & Code Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1582
e-mail: adam.knight@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/permits-inspections
Harry E. Knight, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1560
e-mail: harry.knight@co.saint-marys.md.us DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
George A. Erichsen, Director
P. O. Box 508, 44825 St. Andrew's Church Road, California, MD 20619 - 0508
(301) 863-8400
e-mail: george.erichsen@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Patrick J. Walsh, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 2111
e-mail: patrick.walsh@co.saint-marys.md.us
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Shirley Copado, Manager
P. O. Box 653, 23090 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4200, ext. 2120
e-mail: shirley.copado@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/emergencycomm
Appointed by Governor:
Patrick J. Walsh, Director
P. O. Box 709, 41655 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0709
(301) 475-4200, ext. 2111
e-mail: ema@co.saint-marys.md.usANIMAL CONTROL
Anthony J. Malaspina, Supervisor
P. O. Box 709, 41655 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0709
(301) 475-8018
e-mail: tony.malaspina@co.saint-marys.md.us
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Duane K. Svites, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Southern Region
200 Duke St., Suite 1500, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-6820; 1-800-629-9882 (toll free)
e-mail: dksvites@mdsp.org
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
David D. Zylak (D), Sheriff, 2006
P. O. Box 1559, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1559
(301) 475-4200, ext. 1911, (301) 475-4040
e-mail: sheriff@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.firstsheriff.comCORRECTIONS DIVISION
Lt. Timothy K. Cameron, Commander
P. O. Box 960, 41880 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0960
(301) 475-4065
e-mail: tim.cameron@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.firstsheriff.com/corrections.asp
Lt. Lyle E. Long, Commander (301) 475-4200, ext. 1918
e-mail: lyle.long@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.firstsheriff.com/criminalinvestigations.asp
Lt. Michael R. Merican, Commander (301) 475-4200, ext. 1997
e-mail: michael.merican@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.firstsheriff.com/patroldivision.asp
Lt. John D. Horne, Commander (301) 475-4200, ext. 1921
e-mail: john.horne@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.firstsheriff.com/specialops.asp
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Philip D. Rollins, Director
P. O. Box 653, Governmental Center, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4200, ext. 1800
e-mail: phil_rollins@co.saint-marys.md.us
web: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Cynthia A. Brown, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1846
e-mail: cynthia.brown@co.saint-marys.md.us
Debra L. Pence, Director (301) 769-2222, ext. 302
e-mail: debra.pence@co.saint-marys.md.us
David M. Guyther, Supervisor (301) 863-6068
e-mail: david.guyther@co.saint-marys.md.us
Arthur C. Shepherd, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1804
e-mail: arthur_shepherd@co.saint-marys.md.us
Patricia Meyers, Manager (301) 884-4601
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