BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Donald I. Mohler III, Chief of Staff (410) 887-2470; e-mail: dmohler@baltimorecountymd.gov

Historic Courthouse, 400 Washington Ave., Towson, Maryland, March 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

Historic Courthouse, Washington Ave., Towson, Maryland, March 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
Donna M. Morrison, Deputy Administrative Officer (410) 887-2460
e-mail: dmorrison@baltimorecountymd.gov

AGENCY ACCOUNTABILITY
Arnold E. Jablon, Deputy Administrative Officer (410) 887-3353
e-mail: ajablon@baltimorecountymd.gov

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year term:
Lawrence M. Stahl, Esq., Managing Administrative Law Judge [& Zoning Commissioner], 2019
(410) 887-3868
e-mail: lstahl@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/adminhearings/index.html
BOARD OF APPEALS

OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Appointed by County Executive:
Keith A. Dorsey, Director (410) 887-3313
e-mail: kdorsey@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/budfin/index.html

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Appointed by County Executive:
Stacie Burgess, Director (410) 887-2470; fax: (410) 337-8496
e-mail: communications@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/executive/communications/index.html

Ellen L. Kobler, Deputy Director (410) 887-2470
e-mail: ekobler@baltimorecountymd.gov

OFFICE OF TOURISM & PROMOTION
Marjorie Hampson, Director (410) 887-4289, (410) 887-2849; e-mail: tourism@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.enjoybaltimorecounty.com/
TOURISM & PROMOTION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms:
Hal Ashman, Chair (chosen by County Executive to 3-year term), 2017


Meetings:

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Appointed by County Executive:
George E. Gay, Director (410) 887-3139
308 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: ohr@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/humanresources/index.html

Suzanne T. Berger, Deputy Director (410) 887-3135


PERSONNEL & SALARY ADVISORY BOARD

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Robert R. Stradling, Director (410) 887-2441
Historic Courthouse, 400 Washington Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: rstradling@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/infotech/index.html

ELECTRONIC SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Richard Bohn, Chief (410) 887-1877; e-mail: rbohn@baltimorecountymd.gov

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/infotech/GIS/index.html

REVENUE AUTHORITY
Appointed by Board of Directors:
Kenneth Mills, Chief Executive (410) 887-3127; fax: (410) 296-7459
115 Towsontown Blvd., Towson, MD 21286 - 5350
e-mail: information@bcramd.com
web: www.bcramd.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by County Executive to 5-year terms:
Steven A. Thomas, Esq., Chair (chosen by County Executive in July, 5-year term), 2022
Roland O. Campbell, Jr., 2016; Keith A. Dorsey; John B. Gontrum, Esq.; Timmy Ruppersberger, Esq.; Marcus L. Wang, Esq.

Meetings: Last Thursday, 8:00 (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Appointed by County Administrative Officer:
Joanne E. Williams, Director (410) 887-2107, (410) 887-2594
611 Central Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: jwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/aging/index.html
COMMISSION ON AGING
Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms: Sheila H. Roman, M.D., 2018; William Lambert, 2019; Sherita Thomas, 2019; Cynthia D. Allen, 2020; Virginia L. Billian, M.D., 2020; Marlene B. Siegel, 2020; Catherine M. Ward, 2020.

Appointed by County Council members to 3-year terms: Allan T. Hirsh III, 2018; Roy G. Moreland, 2018; Donald A. Gabriel, J.D., Ph.D., 2019; Mabel Murray, Ed.D., 2019; Frances T. Bond, M.D., 2020; Eula Marshall, 2020; Melody Truffer, 2020.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:00 a.m. (except July & Aug.)

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(410) 887-4200

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
(410) 887-2594; fax: (410) 887-2159; tty: (410) 887-3787
e-mail: aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/aging/index.html

• Senior Transportation: CountyRide

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., Director (410) 887-2702, (410) 853-3000; fax: (410) 853-3955
Drumcastle Government Center, 6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
e-mail: gregory.branch@maryland.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/socialservices/index.html
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/baltimore-county/

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

Meetings:

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 1
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Rosina E. Handy-Watkins, 2016; Delores Alexander, 2018; Apostle Clarence M. Hooper, Sr., 2018; Melissa A. Parkins-Tabron, 2018; Laura S. Steele, 2018; Patricia A. Sudina, 2020; one vacancy.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 2
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Juanita S. Bellamy, 2018; Ann S. Phillips, 2018; Beverly Corporal, 2020; Ernestine Jackson Dunston, 2020; Jane Theodore, 2020; Charlotte Makle Williams, 2020; Norma Lee Young, 2020.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 3
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Carolyn Schott Goodrich, Chair (chosen by Board), 2020
Wesley Hordge, 2012; Constance L. Urquhart, 2018; Gwendolyn Y. Statham, 2020; Cherryllynn A. Williams, 2022; two vacancies.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 4
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Carolyn Gregory, 2017; Eunice Johnson, 2017; Cherie M. King, Esq., 2018; Edwin M. Green, Jr., 2019; Gilda Kahn, 2019; Jamie Shepard, 2020; Stephanie C. Lansey-Delgado, 2021.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms:
Gregory Powell, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2019


Stefanie A. Bronson, 2018

Karen S. Bethea; Donald A. Gabriel, Ph.D.; Sheri Jackson; Lisa Jablon; Rosalyn F. Wiley; one vacancy. Terms expire 2019.

Ex officio: Orrester Shaw, designee of County Executive

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

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Appointed by County Executive:
Donald A. Schlimm, Acting Executive Director (410) 887-8727
Drumcastle Government Center, 3rd floor
6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
e-mail: dschlimm@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/lmb/index.html

Appointed by County Executive to 4-year terms:
Laura Culbertson, Chair (chosen by Board)
Trish Isennock, 2020; Tomeaka Jupiter, 2020; Mary E. Scott, 2020.

Ex officio: vacancy, designee of County Executive; Colleen Mahony, designee of Director, Dept. of Planning; Laura Culbertson, designee of Health Officer; Capt. Michael Balog, designee of Chief of Police; Keith Williams, designee of Director, Dept. of Recreation & Parks; Mark C. Millspaugh, designee of Director, Dept. of Social Services; Paula J. Miller, Director, Public Library; Verletta B. White, Interim Superintendent of Schools; Celena L. Falline, designee of Regional Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services.

Meetings: 1st Monday, 1:30 p.m. (Dec., March, June)
2nd Monday, 1:30 p.m. (Sept.)

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Bella Santos Owens, President (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2020

Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms: Kimberly Bowen; Jennie Fernandez; Ruth Howard; Jacqui Lampell. Terms expire 2018.

Cecilia Myrick; Vonzella Perry; Lynda Stahl; Helene Waranch. Terms expire 2019.

Kelly R. Carter; Dorothy Foos; Emily M. Hunter; Sabrina Jones. Terms expire 2020.

Appointed by County Council members to 3-year terms: Renee McGuirk, 2016; Sheila Derman, 2019; Anna Renault, 2019; Brenda Savoy, 2020; Frances R. Smith, 2020; Nitsa Stakias Zdziera, 2020.

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

EDUCATION

BALTIMORE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATING COMMISSION
Staff: Deborah L. (Debi) Decker (443) 809-4177; e-mail: ddecker2@bcps.org

Aaron Plymouth, Chair (chosen by County Executive)

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Katherine M. Bloom; William A. Groth III; Virginia Hoy; Robert W. Pfaff; Tobi D. Atkinson Pulley; Laura Suffecool; two vacancies. Terms expire 2021.

Appointed by County Executive: one vacancy

Appointed by Towson University: Antonio W. Campbell, Ph.D.

Appointed by Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce: Lauren Taylor

Appointed by Baltimore County Student Councils: Olivia Keithley

Appointed by Council of Administrative & Supervisory Employees: Douglas Elmendorf, Ed.D.

Appointed by Education Support Personnel of Baltimore County: Lila Merenbloom

Appointed by League of Women Voters of Baltimore County: Julie Sugar

Appointed by Baltimore County Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: Marietta A. English

Appointed by PTA Council of Baltimore County, Inc.: Leslie Weber

Appointed by Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee, Baltimore County: Elisa Hartman

Appointed by Teachers Association of Baltimore County: Abby P. Beytin

Meetings: 1st Monday (except holidays), 6:30 p.m.

BOARD OF EDUCATION
(By Dec. 2, 2018, Board will consist of 12 members: 7 elected at Nov. 6, 2018 general election; 4 appointed by Governor; & a student member (Chapter 480, Acts of 2014).
Deborah L. (Debi) Decker, Senior Executive Assistant
(443) 809-4177; e-mail: ddecker2@bcps.org
web: www.bcps.org/board/

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Edward J. Gilliss, Esq., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), Councilmanic Dist. 5, 2018
Nicholas C. Stewart, Esq., Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), Councilmanic Dist. 1, 2018
Emory L. Young, Councilmanic Dist. 2, 2018
Kathleen S. Causey, Councilmanic Dist. 3, 2018
Charles McDaniels, Jr., Councilmanic Dist. 4, 2018
Stephen L. Verch, Esq., Councilmanic Dist. 6, 2018
June P. Eaton, Councilmanic Dist. 7, 2018
Julie C. Henn, At Large, 2018
Ann Miller, At Large, 2018
David Uhlfelder, At Large, 2018
Roger B. Hayden, At Large, 2018


Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Haleemat Adekoya, student,* 2019
*(may not vote on budget or personnel issues)

Ex officio: Verletta B. White, Interim Superintendent of Schools

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

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Verletta B. White, Interim Superintendent of Schools, 2019
6901 North Charles St., Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-4554
e-mail: vwhite@bcps.org
web: www.bcps.org/

CHIEF OF STAFF
D. Mychael Dickerson, Chief of Staff (443) 809-5908; e-mail: mdickerson2@bcps.org

COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Vacancy, Chief Communications Officer (443) 809-2010
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Vacancy, Executive Officer (443) 809-4083

Arbutus Elementary School, 1300 Sulpher Spring Road, Arbutus, Maryland, May 2011. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

COMMUNITY SUPERINTENDENTS

ZONE 1
Kregg A. Cuellar, Ed.D., Community Superintendent (443) 809-8767; e-mail: kcuellar@bcps.org

ZONE 2
George Roberts, Community Superintendent (443) 809-4316; e-mail: groberts2@bcps.org

ZONE 3
Christina Byers, Community Superintendent (443) 809-3172; e-mail: cbyers@bcps.org

ZONE 4
Penelope Martin-Knox, Ed.D., Community Superintendent (443) 809-8760; e-mail: pmartin4@bcps.org


HUMAN RESOURCES
John Mayo, Ed.D., Chief Human Resources Officer (443) 809-7822; e-mail: jmayo2@bcps.org


LAW OFFICE
Margaret-Ann F. Howie, Esq., General Counsel (443) 809-4060; e-mail: mhowie@bcps.org

OFFICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
William S. Burke, Chief (443) 809-0252; e-mail: wburke@bcps.org

BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION
Kevin D. Smith, Chief Administrative & Operations Officer (443) 809-4310
e-mail: kdsmith@bcps.org

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Pradeep (Pete) Dixit, Executive Director (443) 809-6435; e-mail: pdixit@bcps.org

FISCAL SERVICES
George Sarris, Executive Director (443) 809-4197; e-mail: gsarris@bcps.org

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Vacancy, Executive Director (443) 809-7837

SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY
April Lewis, Executive Director (443) 809-4360; e-mail: alewis7@bcps.org

TRANSPORTATION
David McCrae, Director (443) 809-4321

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DIVISION
Mary Boswell-McComas, Ed.D., Interim Chief Academic Officer (443) 809-2809


ACADEMIC SERVICES
Melissa A. Lembo Whisted, Ph.D., Executive Director (443) 809-4196; e-mail: mlembo@bcps.org
SCHOOL CLIMATE
Sharone Brinkley-Parker, Ed.D., Director (443) 809-7656

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Rebecca Rider, Director (443) 809-3660; e-mail: rrider@bcps.org

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES & COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Kimberly S. Ferguson, Director (443) 809-0238; e-mail: kferguson@bcps.org

ACADEMICS
Megan P. Shay, Executive Director (443) 809-4246; e-mail: mshay@bcps.org

CURRICULUM OPERATIONS
Reynard M. Adams, Ed.D., Interim Senior Executive Director (443) 809-3238; e-mail: radams@bcps.org

INNOVATIVE LEARNING
Ryan J. Imbriale, Executive Director (443) 809-3033; e-mail: rimbriale@bcps.org

RESEARCH, ACCOUNTABILITY & ASSESSMENT
Russell Brown, Ph.D., Chief Accountability & Performance Management Officer (443) 809-0319
e-mail: rbrown16@bcps.org


PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & ASSESSMENT
Kevin Connelly, Executive Director (410) 887-3845

RESEARCH & STRATEGIC PLANNING
Monique Wheatley-Phillip, Ed.D., Executive Director (410) 887-7821

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Sandra L. Kurtinitis, Ph.D., President (443) 840-1015
Melissa Hopp, Vice-President for Administrative Services
Richard H. Lilley, Ph.D., Vice-President for Enrollment & Student Services
Kenneth Westary, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement
Mark D. McColloch, Ph.D., Vice-President for Instruction
7201 Rossville Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 840-1017
e-mail: sfitzgerald2@ccbcmd.edu
web: www.ccbcmd.edu/

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Stephen J. Nolan, Esq., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), Councilmanic Dist. 3, 2019
Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Brian M. White, Esq., Councilmanic Dist. 1, 2023
Gerard W. (Rod) Wittstadt, Jr., Councilmanic Dist. 1, 2023
Richard Yaffe, Councilmanic Dist. 2, 2018
Monzella Saunders Owings, Esq., Councilmanic Dist. 2, 2021
Gerald Gietka, Councilmanic Dist. 3, 2019
James G. Gresham, Ed.D., Councilmanic Dist. 4, 2020
Erness Abron Hill, Ph.D., Councilmanic Dist. 4, 2020
Michael P. Ertel, Sr., Councilmanic Dist. 5, 2017
Mary Margaret O'Hare, Councilmanic Dist. 5, 2020
Gayle Johnson Adams, Councilmanic Dist. 6, 2021
J. D. Urbach II, Councilmanic Dist. 6, 2022
Eugene J. Leitner, Councilmanic Dist. 7, 2021
Gloria K. McJilton, Councilmanic Dist. 7, 2022
Richard J. Manski, D.D.S., At Large, 2019


Ex officio: Sandra L. Kurtinitus, Ph.D., President

Meetings: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Feb., April, June, Sept., Nov., Dec.)


HUNT VALLEY EXTENSION CENTER
Michele Knoerlein, Director (443) 840-5831; e-mail: mknoerlein@ccbcmd.edu
11101 McCormick Road, Baltimore, MD 21031
web: www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Hunt-Valley.aspx

OWINGS MILLS EXTENSION CENTER
Donald Bortner, Director (443) 840-5885; e-mail: dbortner@ccbcmd.edu
10300 Grand Central Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117
web: www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Owings-Mills.aspx

RANDALLSTOWN EXTENSION CENTER
Kenneth Buck, Director (443) 840-2761; e-mail: kbuck@ccbcmd.edu
Liberty Center, 3637 Offutt Road, Randallstown, MD 21133
web: www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Randallstown.aspx

SCHOOL OF APPLIED & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, & LAW
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE


CATONSVILLE CAMPUS
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Gary L. Keedy, Interim Dean (443) 840-4100
800 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
e-mail: gkeedy@ccbcmd.edu
web: www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Catonsville.aspx

DUNDALK CAMPUS
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Carol Sullivan, Ph.D., Dean (410) 285-9980
7200 Sollers Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21222
e-mail: csullivan@ccbcmd.edu
web: www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Dundalk.aspx

ESSEX CAMPUS
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Alvin J. Starr, Ph.D., Dean (410) 780-6322
7201 Rossville Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21237
e-mail: astarr@ccbcmd.edu
web: www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Essex.aspx

Baltimore County Public Library, 320 York Road, Towson, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Executive to 5-year terms:
Paul J. Schwab, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2017
Michael N. Netzer, 2018; Aaron Slater, 2018; Jane S. Eickhoff, 2019; Henry (Chip) Heibler, Jr., 2019; John Holman, 2019; Maureen Walsh David, 2021.

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Paul D. Lubell (R), President (chosen by Board), 2019
Bruce N. Harris (D); Bruce L. Robinson (R). Substitutes: Carol C. Byrd (D); Gloria J. Mason (R). Terms expire 2019.

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

Katie A. Brown, Director (410) 887-5700; fax: 410-887-0894
11112 Gilroy Road, Suite 104, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
e-mail: elections@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/elections/index.html

OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT


UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 853-1600; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & SUSTAINABILITY
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Vincent J. Gardina, Director (410) 887-3733
Jefferson Building, Suite 400
105 West Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: deps@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/environment/index.html

David V. Lykens, Deputy Director (410) 887-8028
e-mail: dlykens@baltimorecountymd.gov

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Lois Jacobs, Chair
e-mail: ceq@baltimorecountymd.gov

Meetings: last Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except June, July, Aug.)

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., Health Officer (410) 887-3740
Drumcastle Government Center, 3rd floor
6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212 - 2130
e-mail: gbranch@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/health/index.html

hotlines: (410) 887-3490 (8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.); (410) 832-7179 (24-hours)

Della J. Leister, R.N., Deputy Health Officer (410) 887-2702
e-mail: dleister@baltimorecountymd.gov

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Stephanie L. House, Chief (410) 887-3278
e-mail: shouse@baltimorecountymd.gov

BUREAU OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Phyllis A. Hall, Acting Chief (410) 887-3828, (410) 887-6694; e-mail: phall@baltimorecountymd.gov

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL (Behavioral Health Advisory Council)
Staff: Mary G. Viggiani (410) 887-3828; e-mail: mviggiani@baltimorecountymd.gov

Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., Chair

Appointed by County Executive to 4-year terms: Sheldon D. Glass, M.D., 2016; James E. Perrone, 2016; Howard Reznick, 2016; Christine Miller, 2018; six vacancies.

Representing County Council: vacancy, designee of Thomas E. Quirk

Ex officio: Timothy Sheridan, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Dorothy J. Wilson, District Administrative Judge, District Court; vacancy, designee of County Executive; vacancy, designee of President, Board of Education; Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., Health Officer; Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., Director of Social Services; Scott D. Shellenberger, Esq., State's Attorney; Donald E. Zaremba, Esq., District Public Defender; Terrence B. Sheridan, Police Chief; Joanne E. Williams, Director, Dept. of Aging; Sharon M. Tyler, designee of Administrator, Dept. of Corrections; Andrea Van Arsdale, Director, Dept. of Planning; Donald A. Schlimm, Acting Executive Director, Local Management Board; Timothy M. Wrightson, designee of Regional Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Wanda R. Ratliff, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 2nd Friday, 8:30 a.m.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 2-year terms:
Tony A. Wright, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2014

BUREAU OF CLINICAL SERVICES
Linda E. Grossman, M.D., Chief (410) 887-3422
e-mail: lgrossman@baltimorecountymd.gov

CENTER-BASED NURSING SERVICES
Renee M. Youngfellow, R.N., Chief (410) 887-2705; e-mail: ryoungfellow@baltimorecountymd.gov

PEDIATRIC COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
Lucia S. Donatelli, M.D. (410) 887-2718; e-mail: ldonatelli@baltimorecountymd.gov

WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN PROGRAMS (WIC)
Deborah M. D'Souza (410) 887-6003; e-mail: ddsouza@baltimorecountymd.gov

BUREAU OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Eileen A. Pelovitz, R.N., Chief (410) 887-2789
e-mail: eileen.pelovitz@maryland.gov

BUREAU OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS
Phyllis A. Hall, Chief (410) 887-6694, (410) 887-8241
e-mail: phall@baltimorecountymd.gov

BUREAU OF PREVENTION, PROTECTION, & PREPAREDNESS
Ruth J. Thompson, Chief (410) 887-6011
e-mail: rthompson@baltimorecountymd.gov

ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
Charlotte A. Crenson-Murrow, Supervisor (410) 887-5961; e-mail: ccrenson@baltimorecountymd.gov
13800 Manor Road, Baldwin, MD 21013
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/health/animalservices/index.html
ANIMAL HEARING BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 2-year terms


Meetings:

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIVISION
Ruth Thompson, Chief (410) 887-6011; e-mail: rthompson@baltimorecountymd.gov

LAW OFFICES

OFFICE OF LAW
Appointed by County Executive:
Michael E. Field, Esq., County Attorney (410) 887-4420
Historic Courthouse, 2nd floor
400 Washington Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: mefield@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/law/index.html
ETHICS COMMISSION
Elaine H. Katz, Executive Director (410) 887-5904
e-mail: ekatz@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/ethics/index.html

Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms:
Jeffrey L. Forman, Chair (chosen by County Executive, 1-year term), 2020
J. Michael Lawlor, Esq., 2018; G. Darrell Russell, Jr., Esq., 2019; Susan R. Green, Esq., 2020; Lee R. Jacobson, Esq., 2020.

Meetings:

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Donald E. Zaremba, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 324-8900
500 Virginia Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: dzaremba@mail.opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/opd/districts/dist8.aspx

Gayle L. Robinson, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (410) 324-8911

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Scott D. Shellenberger, Esq. (D), State's Attorney, 2018
County Courts Building, Room 511
401 Bosley Ave., Towson, MD 21204 - 4420
(410) 887-6600
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/statesattorney/index.html

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by County Executive to 2-year terms:
Charles E. Klein, Chair (chosen by County Executive, 2-year term), 2018
Leslie Pittler, 2018; Susan R. Green, Esq., 2019. Alternates: Victoria Rosellini, 2017; Gregg L. Baty, 2018.

Meetings: monthly

Michael Mohler, Administrator (410) 887-3191
County Office Building, Room G-14
111 West Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: liquorboard@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/liquorboard/index.html

DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS, APPROVALS, & INSPECTIONS
Appointed by County Executive:
Arnold E. Jablon, Director (410) 887-3353
County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: ajablon@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/permits/index.html

BUILDING PERMITS PROCESSING BUREAU
Karen L. Lewis, Supervisor (410) 887-3900
e-mail: kllewis@baltimorecountymd.gov

CODE INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
Lionel Van Dommelen, Chief (410) 887-3351
e-mail: lvandommelen@baltimorecountymd.gov

DEVELOPMENT PLANS REVIEW BUREAU
Dennis A. Kennedy, Chief (410) 887-3751
e-mail: dkennedy@baltimorecountymd.gov

PERMITS & LICENSING BUREAU
Traci M. Davis, Supervisor (410) 889-3616
e-mail: tmdavis@baltimorecountymd.gov

REAL ESTATE COMPLIANCE BUREAU
Amy L. Hicks Grossi, Esq., Chief (410) 887-3251
e-mail: agrossi@baltimorecountymd.gov

ZONING REVIEW BUREAU
W. Carl Richards, Jr., Chief (410) 887-3391; fax: (410) 887-5708
e-mail: crichards@baltimorecountymd.gov

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Robert S. Prenger, Secretary; e-mail: rob.prenger@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Glenn Ferenschak, Chair

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by County Executive with County Council approval:
William G. Anderson, Executive Director (410) 887-8000
Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: wanderson@baltimorecountymd.gov
e-mail: businesshelp@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/economicdev/baltimorecountybusiness/index.html
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Edward J. Fangman, Chief (410) 887-2008
Administrative Offices, Jefferson Building, Suite 300
105 West Chesapeake Ave., Mailstop 1102N, Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: efangman@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/jobtraining/index.html

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD


ONE-STOP CAREER CENTERS
Alicia Williams, Labor Exchange Administrator (410) 288-9050, ext. 302; e-mail: alicia.williams@maryland.gov


WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT EASTPOINT
Leo Martinelli, Manager (410) 288-9060; fax: (410) 288-9260; e-mail: lmartinelli@baltimorecountymd.gov
7930 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21224
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/baco/

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT HUNT VALLEY
Howard H. Marshall, Manager (410) 887-7940; fax: (410) 329-1317; e-mail: hmarshall@baltimorecountymd.gov
11101 McCormick Road, Suite 102, Hunt Valley, MD 21031


WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT LIBERTY CENTER
3637 Offutt Road, Randallstown, MD 21133
(410) 887-8912; fax: (410) 496-3136

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
Appointed by County Executive:
Andrea Van Arsdale, Director (410) 887-3211
Jefferson Building, Suite 101
105 West Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: planning@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/planning/index.html

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

BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Appointed by County Executive

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/planning/historic_preservation/landmarks_preservation_commission/index.html

Appointed by County Executive & County Council:
Meetings: 2nd Thursday (except Aug. & Dec.)

PLANNING BOARD
N. Scott Phillips, Esq., Chair (chosen by County Executive with County Council approval to 3-year term), 2019
Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by County Executive with County Council approval to 3-year term)


Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms: Michelle N. Lipkowitz, 2017; Howard Perlow, 2018; Richard Yaffe, 2018; Christina M. Berzins, 2019; Jonathan M. Herbst, 2019; Nancy Hafford, 2020.

Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Todd Warren, Councilmanic Dist. 1, 2017
Mark I. Schlossberg, Councilmanic Dist. 2, 2016
Wayne C. McGinnis, Councilmanic Dist. 3, 2015
Cathy Wolfson, Councilmanic Dist. 4, 2018
Paul S. Hartman, Councilmanic Dist. 5, 2017
Lori Graf, Councilmanic Dist. 6, 2016
Robert D. Schweitzer, Councilmanic Dist. 7, 2018


Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. (except Aug., Dec.)

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Appointed by State Soil Conservation Committee:
Michael McGinnis, Chair (chosen by Board), 2017
Steve Smith, 2016; Hank Suchting, 2019; Toby Mays, 2020.

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent: Charles Conklin


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Michael J. (Jeff) Mayhew, Deputy Director (410) 887-3480
e-mail: jmayhew@baltimorecountymd.gov


DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Lynn Lanham, Chief (410) 887-3480; e-mail: mlanham@baltimorecountymd.gov


INFORMATION & PLANNING SERVICES
Kathy Schlabach, Chief (410) 887-3521; e-mail: kschlabach@baltimorecountymd.gov


NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DIVISION
Elizabeth S. Glenn, Deputy Director (410) 887-2908
e-mail: eglenn@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/planning/fairhousing/index.html

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES DIVISION

PEOPLE'S COUNSEL
Appointed by County Executive:
Peter M. Zimmerman, Esq., Counsel (410) 887-2188
e-mail: peoplescounsel@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Contact/peoplescounsel

PUBLIC SAFETY

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Appointed by County Executive:
Gail M. Watts, Director (410) 512-3400
720 Bosley Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: gwatts@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/corrections/index.html

Thomas G. Fitzgerald, Deputy Director (410) 512-3400
e-mail: tfitzgerald@baltimorecountymd.gov

DETENTION CENTER
Gail M. Watts, Director (410) 512-3200
e-mail: corrections@baltimorecountymd.gov
ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING UNIT
Patricia A. Alderman, Supervisor (410) 512-3343; e-mail: palderman@baltimorecountymd.gov

CLASSIFICATION & PRE-TRIAL SERVICES UNIT
Nicole M. Ebb, Supervisor (410) 512-3241; e-mail: nebb@baltimorecountymd.gov

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS UNIT
Philip M. Pokorny, Supervisor (410) 512-3340; e-mail: ppokorny@baltimorecountymd.gov

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Appointed by County Executive:
Kyrle W. Preis III, Fire Chief, 2018
(410) 887-4511; fax: (410) 887-8248
Public Safety Building, 4th floor
700 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 - 5500
e-mail: fireinfo@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/fire/index.html

Baltimore County Public Safety Building, 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Elise E. Armacost, Director (410) 887-2892; e-mail: earmacost@baltimorecountymd.gov

OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Governor:
Mark F. Hubbard, Director (410) 887-5996; fax: (410) 887-3692
e-mail: tbrush@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/emergency_prep/index.html

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Appointed by County Executive:
Terrence B. Sheridan, Chief of Police (410) 887-2200
Public Safety Building, 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 - 5501
e-mail: bcopd@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/index.html

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Donna Morrison, Criminal Justice Coordinator (410) 887-2460

Co-Chair: Terrence B. Sheridan, Chief of Police
Co-Chair: Gail M. Watts, Director, Dept. of Corrections

Ex officio: Kathleen G. Cox, Circuit Administrative Judge, Baltimore County Circuit Court; Dorothy J. Wilson, District Administrative Judge, Baltimore County District Court; Scott D. Shellenberger, State's Attorney, Baltimore County; Donald E. Zaremba, District Public Defender; R. Jay Fisher, Sheriff, Baltimore County, Timothy H. Sheridan, Court Administrator, Baltimore County Circuit Court; Michael P. Esposito, Administrative Clerk, Baltimore County District Court; Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., Health Officer, Baltimore County; Verletta B. White, Interim Superintendent of Schools, Baltimore County; Phyllis A. Hall, Acting Chief, Bureau of Behavioral Health, Baltimore County; Donald A. Schlimm, Acting Executive Director, Local Management Board, Baltimore County; Matthew E. Fonseca, Central Region Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Walter E. Nolley, Central Region Administrator, Office of Community Supervision, Dept. of Public Safety & Corrrection Services.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)

LEGAL SECTION
Ernest M. Reitz, Director (410) 887-2211; e-mail: ereitz@baltimorecountymd.gov

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION
Cpl. Shawn Vinson, Director (410) 887-2210, (410) 887-3232; e-mail: svinson@baltimorecountymd.gov

INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
Maj. James P. Monahan, Commander (410) 887-2300; e-mail: jmonahan@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/complaints.html

ADMINISTRATIVE & TECHNICAL SERVICES BUREAU
Matthew Laurence, Bureau Chief (410) 887-2220
e-mail: mlaurence@baltimorecountymd.gov

BUDGET MANAGEMENT SECTION
Nicole N. Glaeser, Director (410) 887-3687; e-mail: nglaeser@baltimorecountymd.gov

CRIMINAL INFORMATION & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Maj. Andre K. Davis, Commander (410) 887-3365; e-mail: akdavis@baltimorecountymd.gov

FORENSIC SERVICES SECTION
Vacancy, Director (410) 887-2290

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Maj. Jay C. Landsman, Jr., Commander (410) 887-2220; e-mail: jlandsman@baltimorecountymd.gov

EMPLOYMENT SECTION
Capt. Donna M. Benton, Commander (410) 887-5521; e-mail: dbenton@baltimorecountymd.gov

TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
Capt. Joseph Conger, Commander (410) 887-2819; e-mail: jconger@baltimorecountymd.gov

TRAINING SECTION
Capt. Dennis J. Delp, Commander (410) 887-7380; fax: (410) 887-7384; e-mail: ddelp@baltimorecountymd.gov
7200 Sollers Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21222
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/trainingsection/index.html

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Col. Steven M. Hlavach, Commander (410) 887-2271
e-mail: shlavach@baltimorecountymd.gov

HOMELAND SECURITY SECTION
Capt. Scott A. Canter, Commander (410) 887-4942; e-mail: scanter@baltimorecountymd.gov


OPERATIONS BUREAU
Col. Alexander D. Jones, Bureau Chief (410) 887-6010
e-mail: adjones@baltimorecountymd.gov

YOUTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTION
Capt. Michael A. Balog, Commander (410) 887-8684; e-mail: mbalog@baltimorecountymd.gov

EASTERN PATROL DIVISION
Maj. Woodland M. Wilson III, Commander (410) 887-4607; e-mail: wwilson@baltimorecountymd.gov

PRECINCT 6 (Towson)
Capt. Jan R. Brown, Commander (410) 887-2361; e-mail: jbrown@baltimorecountymd.gov
115 West Susquehanna Ave., Towson, MD 21204
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc06/index.html

PRECINCT 8 (Parkville)
Capt. Lamont Martin, Commander (410) 887-5310; e-mail: lmartin@baltimorecountymd.gov
8532 Old Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc08/index.html

PRECINCT 9 (White Marsh)
Capt. Christopher M. Kelly, Commander (410) 887-5000; e-mail: cmkelly@baltimorecountymd.gov
8220 Perry Hall Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21236
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc09/index.html

PRECINCT 11 (Essex)
Capt. Douglas E. Irwin, Commander (410) 887-0220; e-mail: dirwin@baltimorecountymd.gov
216 North Marlyn Ave., Essex, MD 21221
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc11/index.html

PRECINCT 12 (Dundalk)
Capt. Orlando D. Lilly, Commander (410) 887-7320; e-mail: olilly@baltimorecountymd.gov
428 Westham Way, Baltimore, MD 21224
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc12/index.html

WESTERN PATROL DIVISION
Maj. David J. Folderaeur, Commander (410) 887-4695; e-mail: dfolderaeur@baltimorecountymd.gov


PRECINCT 1 (Wilkens)
Capt. Eliot M. Latchaw, Commander (410) 887-0872; e-mail: elatchaw@baltimorecountymd.gov
901 Walker Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc01/index.html

PRECINCT 2 (Woodlawn)
Capt. Matthew C. Gorman, Commander (410) 887-1340; e-mail: mgorman@baltimorecountymd.gov
6424 Windsor Mill Road, Woodlawn, MD 21207
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc02/index.html

PRECINCT 3 (Franklin)
Capt. Matthew W. McElwee, Commander (410) 887-6975; e-mail: mmcelwee@baltimorecountymd.gov
606 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc03/index.html

PRECINCT 4 (Pikesville)
Capt. Michael L. Cortes III, Commander (410) 887-1279; e-mail: mcortes@baltimorecountymd.gov
215 Milford Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc04/index.html

PRECINCT 7 (Cockeysville)
Capt. John W. Young, Commander (410) 887-1820; e-mail: jyoung@baltimorecountymd.gov
111 Wight Ave., Cockeysville, MD 21030
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc07/index.html

SUPPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION
Daniel L. Kaliszak, Jr., Commander (410) 887-7370; e-mail: dkaliszak@baltimorecountymd.gov

OPERATIONS SUPPORT SECTION
Capt. Jonathan P. Trentzsch, Commander (410) 887-7088; e-mail: jtrentzsch@baltimorecountymd.gov

SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION
Capt. Christopher L. George, Commander (410) 887-7354; e-mail: cgeorge@baltimorecountymd.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Ave., Towson, Maryland, March 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BUREAU OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Thomas Kiefer, Chief (410) 887-3788
e-mail: tkiefer@baltimorecountymd.gov

BUREAU OF HIGHWAYS & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
James E. Lathe, Chief (410) 887-3560
e-mail: jlathe@baltimorecountymd.gov

BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Michael R. Beichler, Chief (410) 887-2000
e-mail: mbeichler@baltimorecountymd.gov

BUREAU OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING & TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Gregory W. Carski, Chief (410) 887-3554
e-mail: gcarski@baltimorecountymd.gov

BUREAU OF UTILITIES
Vacancy, Chief (410) 887-7678; (410) 887-7415 (emergencies)


METROPOLITAN DISTRICT FINANCING & PETITIONS
Bobbie J. Rodriguez, Chief (410) 887-3363
e-mail: brodriguez@baltimorecountymd.gov

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Appointed by County Executive:
Barry F. Williams, Director (410) 887-3871, (410) 887-3806; tty: (410) 887-5319
Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD 21204
e-mail: bfwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/index.html

Francis R. (Bud) Chrismer, Deputy Director (410) 887-3810
e-mail: fchrismer@baltimorecountymd.gov

BOARD OF RECREATION & PARKS
Appointed by County Executive

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday

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