DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

• camping reservations: 1-888-432-2267 (toll free)
  
• licenses, boat titles & registrations: (410) 260-3220
• park information: 1-800-830-3974 (toll free); park watch: 1-800-825-7275 (toll free)

Tawes State Office Building entrance, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 - 2397
(410) 260-8100; 1-877-620-8367 (toll free, Maryland); tty: MD Relay 711
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/

hotlines:
• algal bloom: (410) 260-8630
• Chesapeake Bay safety & environment: 1-877-224-7229 (toll free, 24 hours); water quality: http://eyesonthebay.dnr.maryland.gov/eyesonthebay/
• fish health: 1-888-584-3110 (toll free, 24 hours)
  
• marine mammal sighting, stranding, or death: 1-800-628-9944 (toll free)
  
• natural resources police force: (410) 260-8888 (24 hours)
• nuisance animal: 1-877-463-6497 (toll free)

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Tawes State Office Building lobby, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, April 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

COAST SMART COUNCIL
Ryland Taylor, Coordinator (410) 260-8774; e-mail: ryland.taylor@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/climateresilience/Pages/cs_Council.aspx

Chair: Joshua E. Kurtz, Secretary of Natural Resources

Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms: Mary R. Phillips, 2025; Rebecca Aiken, 2026; Gregory B. Baecher, Ph.D., 2026; Darlene M. Taylor, 2026; Beth A. Groth, 2027; Andrew D. Thaler, 2027.

Ex officio: Dereck E. Davis, State Treasurer; Jason Wardrup, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; John T. Papavasiliou, designee of Secretary of Commerce; Jesse Delph, designee of Secretary of Emergency Management; Matthew C. Rowe, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Spyros Papadimas, designee of Secretary of General Services; Jill Lemke, designee of Secretary of Planning; Allison Gost, Program Manager Climate Risk Mitigation, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Dr. Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, President University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Erik N. Fisher, Chair, Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES ISSUES
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources
Staff: vacancy; e-mail:

CLIMATE CHANGE MATRIX TEAM
Jackie Specht, Resilient Systems Officer (410) 260-8616; e-mail: jackie.specht1@maryland.gov

CONSERVATION EDUCATION MATRIX TEAM
Trystan Sill, Resiliency Education Coordinator (410) 260-8827; e-mail: trystan.sill@maryland.gov

INVASIVE SPECIES MATRIX TEAM
Joseph Love, Co-Chair (410) 260-8257; e-mail: joseph.love@maryland.gov
Mark Lewandowski, Co-Chair (410) 260-8634; e-mail: mark.lewandowski@maryland.gov

Sumi Selvaraj, Environmental Justice Officer (410) 260-8106; e-mail: sumi.selvaraj@maryland.gov
Jackie Specht, Resilient Systems Officer (410) 260-8616; e-mail: jackie.specht1@maryland.gov


CHIEF OF STAFF
Kamil Williams, Chief of Staff (410) 271-7205 (cell)
e-mail: kamil.williams@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
(K00A0102)
FY2026 appropriation: $2,917,314; authorized positions: 15
Shara M. Alpert, Principal Counsel (410) 260-8350
e-mail: shara.alpert@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
(K00A0106, formerly 30.01.01.06)
FY2026 appropriation: $1,687,231; authorized positions: 11
Andrew J. (A. J.) Metcalf, Director (410) 260-8004
e-mail: andrew.metcalf@maryland.gov

eGOV & DIGITAL SERVICES
Anthony M. Burrows, Manager (410) 260-8952; e-mail: anthony.burrows1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
Vacancy, Manager; e-mail:

NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE FORCE
(K00A07, formerly 30.01.07)
FY2026 appropriation: $72,210,455; authorized positions: 343
Col. Orlando D. Lilly, Superintendent (410) 260-8880
e-mail: orlando.lilly@maryland.gov
web: https://dnr.maryland.gov/nrp/Pages/default.aspx

Lt. Col. Michael G. Sewell, Deputy Superintendent (443) 260-8880; e-mail: michael.sewell@maryland.gov
Stanley Slide, Chief of Staff (410) 972-1529; e-mail: stanley.slide1@maryland.gov

INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT
Lt. John M. Jones (443) 288-4237; e-mail: johnmjones@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FY2026 appropriation: $21,603,313; authorized positions: 94
Amy E. Greenwood, Chief (410) 260-8844
e-mail: amy.greenwood@maryland.gov

FISCAL SUPPORT - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
April L. Holley (410) 260-8880; e-mail: aprill.holley@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL
Yulonda N. Johnson, Manager (410) 260-8870; e-mail: yulonda.johnson@maryland.gov

EXECUTIVE SERVICES BUREAU
Maj. Brent Trautman, Chief (443) 827-1485; e-mail: brent.trautman@maryland.gov

FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
(K00A0704)
FY2026 appropriation: $50,607,142; authorized positions: 249
Maj. Scott Simmons, Chief (443) 938-1076; e-mail: scott.simmons@maryland.gov

EASTERN REGION (AREAS 1-2)
Capt. Brandon Davis, Commander (443) 510-0230; e-mail: brandon.davis@maryland.gov
Eastern Region Johnson Office (Area 1: Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties)
Lt. Donald W. Mackall, Commander (410) 295-4600; 1-800-628-9944 (toll free); e-mail: donald.mackall@maryland.gov
32144 Mt. Olive Road, Salisbury, MD 21804

Eastern Region Hillsboro Office (Area 2: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, & Talbot Counties)
Lt. Corey Tosten, Commander (443) 871-4309; e-mail: james.tosten@maryland.gov
P. O. Box 157, Queen Anne, MD 21657


SOUTHERN REGION (AREAS 3-4)
Capt. David W. Bailey, Commander (443) 386-3068; 1-800-419-0743 (toll free); e-mail: david.bailey@maryland.gov

Southern Region Broadneck (Area 3: Anne Arundel & Prince Georges Counties)
Lt. James W. Johnson, Commander (443) 805-4911, (410) 295-4600; e-mail: jamesw.johnson@maryland.gov
1070 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409

Southern Region Indian Creek Office (Area 4: Calvert, Charles, & St. Marys Counties)
Lt. Lindsey Markert, Commander 1-800-419-0743; e-mail: lindsey.markert@maryland.gov
17823 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville, MD 20637

CENTRAL REGION (AREAS 5-6)
Capt. David W. Bailey, Commander (443) 386-3068; 1-800-419-0743 (toll free); e-mail: david.bailey@maryland.gov

Central Region Gwynnbrook Office (Area 5: Carroll, Howard, Montgomery Counties, & tidal waterways of Baltimore City & Baltimore County)
Lt. Brian Noon, Commander (443) 569-2065, (410) 356-7060; e-mail: brian.noon@maryland.gov
3738 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117

Central Region Gwynnbrook Office (Area 6: Harford & Cecil Counties, & land of Baltimore City & Baltimore County)
Lt. Kevin Kelly, Commander (443) 221-5108; e-mail: kevin.kelly@maryland.gov
3738 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117

WESTERN REGION (AREAS 7-8)
Capt. Christopher Morris, Commander (410) 972-1529; e-mail: christopher.morris@maryland.gov

Western Region Echo Lake Office (Area 7: Frederick & Washington Counties)
Lt. William Davis, Commander (443) 924-1640; e-mail: bill.davis1@maryland.gov
2011 Monument Road, Myersville, Maryland 21773

Western Region Office Town Hill (Area 8: Allegany & Garrett Counties)
Lt. Jeffrey W. Sweitzer, Commander (443) 603-6965, (301) 777-7771; e-mail: jeffrey.sweitzer@maryland.gov
11701 Mountain Road, N.E., Flintstone, MD 21530

SPECIAL SERVICES BUREAU
Maj. Matthew Corbin, Assistant Bureau Commander (410) 548-7070
e-mail: matthew.corbin@maryland.gov


SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Capt. James Satterfield, Commander (301) 338-1726; e-mail: james.satterfield@maryland.gov
306 Marine Academy Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION UNIT
K-9 UNIT
TACTICAL RESPONSE UNIT
UNDERWATER OPERATIONS UNIT


SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Maj. Melissa M. Scarborough, Commander (443) 223-8652
e-mail: melissa.scarborough@maryland.gov

MAINTENANCE & SUPPLY
Capt. Shawn Garren, Commander (410) 897-7514; e-mail: shawna.garren@maryland.gov
306 Marine Academy Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666

NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE ACADEMY
6852 Fourth St., Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 875-3538

Capt. Jeffrey Sweitzer, Commander (443) 603-6965; e-mail: jeffrey.sweitzer@maryland.gov


RECORDS & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Marquita Curtis, Emergency Communications Director (410) 260-8888; 1-800-628-9944 (toll free); e-mail: marquita.curtis@maryland.gov
1072 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409

SAFETY EDUCATION
Lt. Andrew Wilson, Commander (443) 223-8652, (410) 643-8502; e-mail: andrew.wilson@maryland.gov
305 Marine Academy Drive, Suite 1, Stevensville, MD 21666

DEPUTY SECRETARY

CAPITAL PROJECTS
Eric G. Luedtke, Director (410) 260-8114
e-mail: eric.luedtke2@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE & CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Lydia McPherson, Director (443) 875-7785
e-mail: lydia.mcpherson1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES
(410) 260-8756

OFFICE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION
Sandra (Sandi) Olek, Executive Director (410) 260-8979
e-mail: sandra.olek@maryland.gov

AQUATIC RESOURCES

Diamondback Terrapins, Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION FOR THE CHESAPEAKE & ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS
(K00A10, formerly 30.01.10)
FY2026 appropriation: $2,822,358; authorized positions: 18
Francis N. (Nick) Kelly, Executive Director (410) 260-3483
e-mail: nick.kelly@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/criticalarea/Pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Erik N. Fisher, Chair (chosen by Governor with Senate advice & consent)

Timothy J. Adams; David M. Bradford, Jr.; Glenn M. Gillis; Travis W. Marion; Larry C. Porter; David E. Wilson, Jr.; Patrick G. Young, Jr. Terms expire 2026.

Stephen M. Bunker; Daniel W. Burris; Mark S. Conway, Jr.; Earl F. (Buddy) Hance; Rose Pinnola Hance; Hiteshbhai N. Patel; one vacancy. Terms expire 2027.

Derek C. Bland; Benjamin Etherton; Anita K. Grant; Kelly Anne Richards; Brian R. Roche; Lisa D. B. Rodvien; one vacancy. Terms expire 2028.

Ex officio: Alisha Mulkey, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; James Palma, designee of Secretary of Commerce; Tammy K. Roberson, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Mira Morgan, designee of Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Catherine E. McCall, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Deborah Herr Cornwell, designee of Secretary of Planning; Allison Gost, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Jenelle Gerthoffer, designee of Mayor of Ocean City.

Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays, 1804 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, December 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION
Irene Lamb, Administrator (410) 260-3461
e-mail: irene.lamb@maryland.gov

REGIONAL PROGRAM
Charlotte B. Shearin, Education & Program Implementation Team Manager (410) 260-3480; e-mail: charlotte.shearin@maryland.gov
Jennifer Esposito, Project Review Manager (410) 260-3468; e-mail: jennifer.esposito@maryland.gov

REGULATIONS & MAPPING
Lisa A. Hoerger, Legislation & Regulations Program Manager (410) 260-3478
e-mail: lisa.hoerger@maryland.gov

FISHING & BOATING SERVICES
(K00A17, formerly 30.01.17)
FY2026 appropriation: $39,072,152; authorized positions: 179
Lynn Waller Fegley, Director (410) 260-8281
e-mail: lynn.fegley@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/default.aspx
AQUACULTURE & INDUSTRY ENHANCEMENT DIVISION
Brian R. Callam, Ph.D., Director & Aquaculture Coordinator (443) 223-4773
e-mail: brian.callam@maryland.gov

AQUACULTURE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Brian R. Callam, Ph.D., Coordinator (443) 223-4773; e-mail: brian.callam@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/mgmt-committees/acc-index.aspx

Kim M. Coulbourne, Chair (chosen by Committee in June, 1-year term)

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: John T. Barnette, 2025; Victoria M. Brown, 2025; Walter R. Witt, Jr., 2025; F. William Kilinski, 2025; Daniel Worrell, 2026; Imani Black, 2028.

Appointed by Senate President: John D. (Jack) Bailey

Appointed by House Speaker: Dana C. Jones

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Matthew Scales

Appointed by Secretary of Commerce: Joseph P. Milone, Ph.D.

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Amy Laliberte

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Kim M. Coulbourne

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Brian R. Callam, Ph.D., Aquaculture & Industry Enhancement Division; Jeffrey W. Sweitzer, Natural Resources Police.

Appointed by President, University of Maryland, College Park: Matthew Parker, Ph.D.; Donald W. Webster.

Appointed by President, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science: Jeffrey C. Cornwell, Ph.D.

Representing Maryland Farm Bureau: Tyler Hough

Representing Oyster Recovery Partnership: Ward Slacum

AQUACULTURE REVIEW BOARD
Chair: Brian R. Callam, Ph.D., Aquaculture Division Director, Department of Natural Resources (443) 223-4773; e-mail: brian.callam@maryland.gov


Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Kathy L. Brohawn

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Erin M. Butler

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Brian R. Callam, Ph.D.

Representing National Marine Fisheries Service: John Nichols

Representing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Woody Francis

AQUACULTURE
Brian R. Callam, Ph.D., Director (443) 223-4773; e-mail: brian.callam@maryland.gov

ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Michael A. Malpezzi, Director (410) 260-8290; e-mail: michael.malpezzi@maryland.gov

FIELD OPERATIONS
Alyssa Durner, Program Manager (410) 260-2405; e-mail: alyssa.durner@maryland.gov

LEASING & PERMITTING
Rebecca M. Thur, Coordinator (410) 260-8252; e-mail: rebecca.thur@maryland.gov

BOATING SERVICES DIVISION
(formerly K00A1101)
Kenneith Choi, Ph.D., Acting Associate Director (410) 643-6521
e-mail: kenneith.choi@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/Boating/Pages/default.aspx

MARYLAND CLEAN MARINA INITIATIVE
Donna Morrow, Director (410) 260-8773; e-mail: donna.morrow@maryland.gov

MARYLAND BOAT ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
K. Michael Lathroum, Boating Stakeholder Coordinator (410) 260-8272; e-mail: kennethm.lathroum@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/Boating/Pages/regulations/home.aspx

SOMERS COVE MARINA ADVISORY COMMISSION
Staff: Katherine (Kate) Charbonneau (410) 260-8109; e-mail: katherine.charbonneau@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission)

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners, Somerset County: one vacancy

Appointed by Mayor of Crisfield: one vacancy

Ex officio: Joshua E. Kurtz, Secretary of Natural Resources

HYDROGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
Kenneith Choi, Ph.D., Acting Associate Director (410) 643-6521; e-mail: kenneith.choi@maryland.gov


DERELICT BOATS & DEBRIS
Matthew Baldwin, Coordinator (410) 643-6521; e-mail: matt.baldwin@maryland.gov

FISCAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Sarah E. Widman, J.D., Associate Director (410) 260-8266
e-mail: sarah.widman@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATION & FISCAL SERVICES
Michelle L. Harris, Administrator (410) 260-8251; e-mail: michellel.harris@maryland.gov

BOAT TAX ENFORCEMENT
Paul E. Chenoweth, Administrator (410) 260-3277; e-mail: paul.chenoweth@maryland.gov

BUDGET & GRANTS
Michelle L. Harris, Administrator (410) 260-8251; e-mail: michellel.harris@maryland.gov

LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY REVIEW DIVISION
(formerly K00A1702)
Sarah E. Widman, J.D., Associate Director (410) 260-8266
e-mail: sarah.widman@maryland.gov

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLANS & FISH PASSAGE
Tamara L. O'Connell, Manager (410) 260-8271; e-mail: tamaral.oconnell@maryland.gov

POLICY
Jacob J. Holtz, Manager (410) 260-8262; e-mail: jacob.holtz@maryland.gov

SCIENTIFIC COLLECTION PERMITS
Andrea Hoover, Administrator (410) 260-8328; e-mail: fishcollection.dnr@maryland.gov

SHELLFISH DIVISION
(formerly K00A1711)
Christopher C. Judy, Manager (410) 260-8652
e-mail: chris.judy@maryland.gov
MONITORING & ASSESSMENT
Mitchell L. Tarnowski, Manager (410) 260-8358; e-mail: mitch.tarnowski@maryland.gov

Oyster shells, Benedict, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OYSTER SANCTUARY RESTORATION
Laurinda Serafin, Manager (410) 260-2406; e-mail: laurinda.serafin@maryland.gov

PUBLIC OYSTER FISHERY
Frank P. Marenghi, Manager (410) 260-8302; e-mail: frank.marenghi@maryland.gov

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH & SERVICES DIVISION
Paul V. Genovese, Manager (443) 534-3627
e-mail: paul.genovese@maryland.gov

George M. O'Donnell, Customer Relations Manager (410) 260-8851; e-mail: george.o'donnell@maryland.gov


MARYLAND ARTIFICIAL REEF COMMITTEE
Staff: Michael A. Malpezzi, Artificial Reef Coordinator (410) 260-8290; e-mail: michael.malpezzi@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/reefs/index.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 2-year terms:
Monty Hawkins, Chair
David B. Dansberger; Richard Berich; Mark Galasso; Thomas Ireland; Edward Liccione; Gregory Madjeski; Michael A. Malpezzi; Andrew May; Kate Meade; Troy J. Nowak; Gary T. Setzer; David M. Sutherland; Richard (Dickie) Webster; Karl Willey; Richard K. (Rick) Younger.

SPORT FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Staff: Paul V. Genovese (443) 534-3627; e-mail: paul.genovese@maryland.gov
web: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/mgmt-committees/sfac-index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 4-year terms:
Scott Lenox, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term)

Eric L. Packard; David A. Sikorski; David M. Sutherland; Roger C. Trageser. Terms expire 2025.

Steven A. Burleson; Gary B. Dembo; Beverly T. Fleming; Sewell L. Frey; Jesse Howe; Roger A. Krone; Steven R. Lay; James Wommack. Terms expire 2027.

Jason P. Andrick; Charles E. Green, Sr.; Scott C. Lenox; Chad Tokowicz; Daniel F. Walsh. Terms expire 2029

TIDAL FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Staff: Paul V. Genovese (443) 534-3627; e-mail: paul.genovese@maryland.gov
web: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/mgmt-committees/tfac-index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 2-year terms:
Steven R. Lay, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2025

Brandon J. Malec; David M. Sutherland; one vacancy. Terms expire 2024.

Robert T. Brown, Sr.; Rachel A. Dean; Rachel L. Fazenbaker; Brian S. Nesspor; Jeffrey W. Pharis; Thomas L. (Bubby) Powley; William L. Rice; William J. Scerbo, Jr.; Frederick William Sieling III. Terms expire 2025.

Hugh Cropper IV, Esq.; Herman J. Harrison. Terms expire 2028.

STAKEHOLDER LIAISON & CONSENSUS BUILDING
Paul V. Genovese, Administrator (410) 260-8328
e-mail: paul.genovese@maryland.gov

STOCK HEALTH, DATA MANAGEMENT, & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Carrie A. Kennedy, Director (410) 260-8295
e-mail: carrie.kennedy@maryland.gov

ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENT
Alexei F. Sharov, Director (410) 260-8288
e-mail: alexei.sharov@maryland.gov

DATA MANAGEMENT & QUOTA MONITORING
Carrie A. Kennedy, Director (410) 260-8295
e-mail: carrie.kennedy@maryland.gov

FISH HEALTH & HATCHERIES
Antony Prochaska, Associate Director (410) 375-5219
e-mail: tony.prochaska@maryland.gov

AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Mark Matsche, Acting Director (410) 562-0677; e-mail: cindy.driscoll@maryland.gov


HATCHERIES
John E. Mullican, Program Manager (410) 260-8287; e-mail: john.mullican@maryland.gov

CEDARVILLE HATCHERY (Waldorf)


JOSEPH MANNING HATCHERY (Waldorf)
Sean Knowles, Manager (301) 579-6215; e-mail: sean.knowles@maryland.gov

UNICORN LAKE HATCHERY (Millington)

MARINE MAMMALS & SEA TURTLE STRANDING PROGRAM
Amanda Weschler, Coordinator (443) 258-6073; e-mail: amanda.weschler@maryland.gov

SHELLFISH HEALTH
Carol B. McCollough, Manager (410) 258-6061; e-mail: carol.mccollough@maryland.gov


FISHERIES HABITAT & ECOSYSTEMS
James H. Uphoff, Jr., Director (410) 226-0078, ext. 174
e-mail: jim.uphoff@maryland.gov

COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT INVESTIGATIONS & FISHERIES HEALTH DIVISION
[SARBANES COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY]
Mark Matsche, Director (443) 258-6082
e-mail: mark.matsche@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/oxford/index.aspx

BOARD OF VISITORS
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Donald F. Boesch, Ph.D.; Russell B. Brinsfield, Ph.D.; Christopher F. D'Elia, Ph.D.; Ralph E. Eshelman, Ph.D.; Roger L. Herman, Ph.D.; Donald A. Munson, Ph.D.; James G. Sanders, Ph.D.

TIDAL & COASTAL MANAGEMENT & SCIENCE DIVISION
(formerly K00A1708)
Michael P. Luisi, Assistant Director (410) 260-8341
e-mail: michael.luisi@maryland.gov

OYSTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Staff: Eric W. Campbell (410) 260-8261; e-mail: eric.campbell@maryland.gov
web: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/mgmt-committees/oac-index.aspx

Appointed by Senate President (nonvoting): Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.; one vacancy.


Appointed by House Speaker (nonvoting): Regina T. Boyce; Todd B. Morgan.


Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Chris Judy


Representing Aquaculture Industry: Reginal Harrell
Representing Arundel Rivers Federation: Elle Bassett
Representing Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation: Tyrone Meredith
Representing Blue Oyster Environmental: Johnny Shockley
Representing Chesapeake Bay Commission: Anna Killius
Representing Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Allison Colden
Representing Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland: Dave Sikorski
Representing Commercial Seafood Buyer Industry: Jason Ruth
Representing each county oyster committee: Keith Bradley; Keith Busick; Simon Dean; Ronald H. Fithian; Matthew Fowler; H. Jeffrey Harrison; Nicholas Lane; Robert Whaples; Troy Wilkins; Danny Webster; Rob Witt.
Representing Maryland Oystermen’s Association: James T. Mullin
Representing Maryland Watermen’s Association: Robert T. Brown
Representing National Aquarium: Maggie Ostdahl
Representing Nature Conservancy: Michelle Dietz
Representing Patuxent Environmental & Aquatic Research Laboratory, Morgan State University: Scott D. Knoche, Ph.D.
Representing ShoreRivers Riverkeeper Association: Ben Ford
Representing University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science: Mike Sieracki, Ph.D.
Representing State & federal oyster management agencies (nonvoting): Kevin Schabow; Angela A. Sowers, Ph.D.

BLUE CRAB PROGRAM
Mandy Bromilow, Program Manager (410) 260-8270; e-mail: mandy.bromilow@maryland.gov

CHESAPEAKE FINFISH PROGRAM
Vacancy, Program Manager; e-mail:

COASTAL FISHERIES
Angel L. Willey, Director (410) 643-4601, ext. 2101; e-mail: angel.willey@maryland.gov

FRESHWATER FISHERIES PROGRAM
(formerly K00A1706)
Anthony P. Prochaska, Director (410) 260-8287; e-mail: tony.prochaska@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
John E. Mullican, Program Manager (410) 260-8287; e-mail: john.mullican@maryland.gov
CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (Woodbine)
EASTERN REGION OFFICE (Millington)
SOUTHERN REGION OFFICE (Brandywine)
WESTERN REGION OFFICE (Oakland)


POLICY & PLANNING
Jacob Holtz, Administrator (410) 260-8262; e-mail: jacob.holtz@maryland.gov

STRIPED BASS PROGRAM
Beth Versak, Director (410) 260-8304; e-mail: beth.versak@maryland.gov

RESOURCE ASSESSMENT SERVICE
(K00A12, formerly 30.01.12)
FY2026 appropriation: $29,223,084; authorized positions: 97
Richard A. Ortt, Jr., Director (410) 554-5503
e-mail: richard.ortt@maryland.gov

MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
(K00A1207, formerly 30.01.12.07)
FY2026 appropriation: $6,324,985; authorized positions: 23
Steven M. Van Ryswick, Director (appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Natural Resources) (410) 554-5544
e-mail: stephen.vanryswick@maryland.gov
web: www.mgs.md.gov/

GEOLOGIC MAPPING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Steven M. Van Ryswick (410) 554-5544; e-mail: stephen.vanryswick@maryland.gov
web: www.mgs.md.gov/geology/geomac.html

Appointed by Director, Maryland Geological Survey:
Joel Moore, Ph.D., Chair
Janet L. DeTore; Mary Kay Foley; Phillip King; Ryan Street; Molly Michaelson; Nathan Moore; Lijun Zhang; David A. Vanko, Ph.D.; Ethan Weikel.

Nonvoting members: Jeffrey P. Halka; Andrew Staley; Stephen M. Van Ryswick.

COMMISSION OF THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Staff: Steven M. Van Ryswick (410) 554-5544; e-mail: stephen.vanryswick@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 5-year terms

MARYLAND WATER MONITORING COUNCIL
Katherine V. Hanna, Executive Secretary (410) 260-8609; e-mail: mwmcsecretary.dnr@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/streams/Pages/MWMC/index.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms:
Matthew Stover, Chair, 2025
(410) 537-3998; e-mail: matthew.stover@maryland.gov

COASTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY PROGRAM
Stephen M. Van Ryswick, Chief (410) 554-5544; e-mail: stephen.vanryswick@maryland.gov

HYDROGEOLOGY & HYDROLOGY PROJECT
Andrew Staley, Chief (410) 554-5561; e-mail: andrew.staley@maryland.gov

MONITORING & NONTIDAL ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(formerly K00A1204, 30.01.12.04)
Kristen Heyer, Director (410) 260-8603
e-mail: kristen.heyer@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATION
ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
MONITORING
RESEARCH VESSEL KERHIN

POWER PLANT ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(K00A1205, formerly 30.01.12.05)
FY2026 appropriation: $8,368,948; authorized positions: 18
Robert (Bob) Sadzinski, Director (410) 260-8665
e-mail: bob.sadzinski@maryland.gov

POWER PLANT RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: vacancy; e-mail:

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Secretary of Natural Resources)
Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Secretary of Natural Resources)

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
(formerly K00A1201)
Laria Spivey, Director (410) 260-8636
e-mail: laria.spivey@maryland.gov


TIDEWATER ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(formerly K00A1206, 30.01.12.06)
FY2015 appropriations: $14,529,151; authorized positions: 56
Thomas A. Parham, Director (410) 260-8630
e-mail: tom.parham@maryland.gov

DATA & COMPUTER RESOURCES
LIVING RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
SUPPORT SERVICES
WATER & HABITAT QUALITY


WATERSHED & CLIMATE SERVICES
(K00A14, formerly 30.01.14 & 30.01.15)
FY2026 appropriation: $101,640,557; authorized positions: 63
Natalie L. Snider, Ph.D., Director (410) 260-8735
e-mail: natalie.snyder@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/ccs/Pages/default.aspx

OFFICE OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Heather Walker, Director (410) 260-8704
e-mail: heather.walker@maryland.gov
PROCUREMENT & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT DIVISION
Caitlin Hippler, Lead Procurement & Administrative Officer (410) 260-8782; e-mail: caitlin.hippler@maryland.gov

SPECIAL FUND MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Stanley Pratt, Administrative Officer (410) 260-8764; e-mail: stanley.pratt@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION & STEWARDSHIP
Catherine E. McCall, Director (410) 260-8785
e-mail: catherine.mccall@maryland.gov

COASTAL & MARINE POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Donna Morrow, Program Manager (410) 260-8773; e-mail: donna.morrow@maryland.gov

CONSERVATION, EDUCATION & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION
Stephanie Tuckfield, Director (410) 260-8775; e-mail: stephanie.tuckfield1@maryland.gov

RESILIENT COMMUNITIES & LANDSCAPES DIVISION
Nicole Carlozo, Section Chief (410) 260-8726; e-mail: nicole.carlozo@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF RESTORATION & WATERSHED RESILIENCE
Sarah Lane, Director (410) 260-8788
e-mail: sarah.lane@maryland.gov

HABITAT RESTORATION & CONSERVATION DIVISION
Claudia H. Donegan, Director (410) 260-8768; e-mail: claudia.donegan@maryland.gov

RESTORATION FINANCING DIVISION
Dana Reiss, Project Manager (410) 260-8825; e-mail: dana.reiss@maryland.gov

WATERSHED & BAY RESILIENCE DIVISION
Kristin Saunders, Director (410) 260-8797; e-mail: kristin.saunders@maryland.gov

Female Mallard, Glen Burnie, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF SCIENCE & STEWARDSHIP
Elliott T. Campbell, Director (410) 260-8702
e-mail: elliott.campbell@maryland.gov
GEOSPATIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIVISION
Kevin J. Coyne, Director (410) 260-8985; e-mail: kevin.coyne@maryland.gov

NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE DIVISION
Chris Snow, Manager (410) 260-8731; e-mail: chris.snow@maryland.gov

SOCIOECOLOGICAL & GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
Rachel Marks, Cartographer (410) 260-8388; e-mail: rachel.mark@maryland.gov

ENTERPRISE SERVICES

AUDIT & MANAGEMENT REVIEW
Dona M. Goeller, Director (410) 260-8394; e-mail: dona.goeller@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Dona M. Goeller, Director (410) 260-8394; e-mail: dona.goeller@maryland.gov


INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Scott A. Williams, Inventory Coordinator (410) 260-8073
e-mail: scotta.williams@maryland.gov

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
(K00A0103, formerly 30.01.01.03)
FY2026 appropriation: $17,473,549; authorized positions: 43
Lauren Buckmaster, Director (410) 260-8456; e-mail: lauren.buckmaster1@maryland.gov
Ryan A. Collins, Deputy Director (410) 260-8034; e-mail: ryan.collins1@maryland.gov

ACCOUNTING
Lori A. Woods, Director of General Accounting (410) 260-8062
e-mail: loria.woods1@maryland.gov

BUDGET OPERATIONS
Richard K. Walsh, Budget Manager (410) 260-8617
e-mail: richard.walsh2@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Samantha Buchanan, Associate Director (410) 260-8055
e-mail: samantha.buchanan2@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICE & EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
(K00A0104, formerly 30.01.01.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $3,502,547; authorized positions: 26
Caroline Asher, Director (410) 260-8081
e-mail: caroline.asher@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
(K00A0105, formerly 30.01.01.05)
FY2026 appropriation: $2,374,112; authorized positions: 13
Deshaun M. Steele, Chief Information Officer (410) 260-8368
e-mail: deshaun.steele@maryland.gov

APPLICATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Timothy D'Adamo, Assistant Director & Chief Data Officer (410) 260-260-8023
e-mail: timothy.dadamo@maryland.gov

CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS
Natosha L. James, Helpdesk Manager (443) 336-2302; e-mail: natosha.james@maryland.gov

NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
David Christner, Director (301) 876-8653
e-mail: david.christner@maryland.gov

SECURITY
Miti Patel, Chief Information Security Officer & Chief Privacy Officer (443) 926-6505
e-mail: miti.patel@maryland.gov

LICENSING & REGISTRATION SERVICE
(K00A06, formerly 30.01.06)
FY2026 appropriation: $5,242,977; authorized positions: 33
Margaret M. (Margie) Maccubbin, Director (410) 836-4561
e-mail: margie.maccubbin@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/licensing.aspx
BUDGET, STATISTICAL & FISCAL PROGRAM
Amy L. Purzner, Administrator (410) 260-3244
e-mail: amy.purzner@maryland.gov


PUBLIC SERVICE CENTERS


ANNAPOLIS SERVICE CENTER
Colleen Armstrong, Manager (410) 260-3220; e-mail: collen.armstron@maryland.gov

CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER (Bel Air)
Brenda Scarborough, Manager (410) 836-4550; e-mail: brenda.scarborough@maryland.gov

CUMBERLAND SERVICE CENTER
Susan Wilfong, Manager (301) 777-2134; e-mail: susan.wilfong@maryland.gov

EAST CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER (Centreville)
Christopher Harrison, Manager (410) 260-3220; e-mail: christopher.harrison

EASTERN SERVICE CENTER (Salisbury)
Monica M. O'Neill, Manager (410) 713-3840; e-mail: monica.oneill@maryland.gov

FREDERICK SERVICE CENTER
Susan Wilfong, Manager (240) 236-9950; e-mail: susan.wilfong@maryland.gov

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTER (Solomons)
Michaela M. Spriggs, Manager (410) 535-3382, (301) 855-1748; e-mail: michaela.spriggs@maryland.gov

LAND RESOURCES

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
(K00A09, formerly K00A0507, and 30.01.05.07)
FY2026 appropriation: $10,738,959; authorized positions: 52
Perry A. Otwell, Director (410) 260-8911
e-mail: perry.otwell@maryland.gov

OCEAN CITY BEACH REPLENISHMENT & HURRICANE PROTECTION PROJECT - MAINTENANCE
(K00A0906, formerly K00A0907, K00A0512, and 30.01.03.006)
FY2026 appropriation: $1,000,000
Staff: Perry A. Otwell (410) 260-8911

ADMINISTRATION
Nina M. White, Chief of Administration (410) 260-8924
e-mail: ninam.white@maryland.gov

IN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Maynard Woodworth, Administrator (410) 643-8238
e-mail: maynard.woodworth@maryland.gov

PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT
Lester (Kelly) Wright, Deputy Director (443) 510-4514
e-mail: lester.wright@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL SERVICES
Vincent P. Manship, Chief (410) 228-8605
e-mail: vince.manship@maryland.gov

MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
(K00A1301, formerly 30.01.13.01)
FY2026 appropriation: $1,411,309; authorized positions: 9
John G. Turgeon, Director (410) 697-9525
e-mail: john.turgeon@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/met/Pages/default.aspx

Maryland Environmental Trust, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland, July 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Elected by Trustees in May to 4-year terms:
Gary S. Burnett, Chair, 2027
Diana Edensword Conway, 2026; Thomas B. (Toby) Lloyd, 2026; Megan D'Arcy, 2027; Craig Highfield, 2027; Mark L. Hoffman, 2027; Julia A. King, Ph.D., 2027; Nathan E. Volke, 2027; Megan Benjamin, 2028; Crystal Chissell, Esq., 2028; E. Keith Colston, 2028; Loreta M. (Lori) Lynch, Ph.D,, 2028; Alice Chalmers, 2029; three vacancies.

Ex officio: Hilary Bell, designee of Governor; vacancy, designee of Senate President; Natalie A. Ziegler, designee of House Speaker.

FOREST SERVICE
(K00A0209, formerly 30.01.02.09)
FY2026 appropriation: $20,640,405; authorized positions: 122
Anne Hairston-Strang, Ph.D., Director & State Forester (410) 260-8502
e-mail: anne.hairston-strang@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/default.aspx

MARYLAND FOREST STEWARDSHIP COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Staff: Daniel R. Rider (410) 260-8583; e-mail: daniel.rider@maryland.gov

Chair: Anne Hairston-Strang, Ph.D., State Forester
Gary Allen; Julie Devers; Craig Highfield; Elizabeth Hill; William G. Hubbard, Ph.D.; Donnelle Keech; Jason Keppler; Ben Larson; Daniel Pratson; Brian T. Seipp; Collin Shepherd.

SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY COUNCIL
Staff: Anne Hairston-Strang, Ph.D., State Forester (410) 260-8502
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/sfcouncil.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources:
Bryan T. Seipp, Interim Chair (chosen by Council)
Gary G. Allen; Anthony H. DiPaolo; Kim I. Finch; Elizabeth Dickinson Hill; Frederick Johnson; Donnelle L. Keech; William T. Rees; Steven F. Resh.

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARDS

FIELD OPERATIONS
Justin (J. T.) Bowers, Deputy Director (443) 699-0719; e-mail: justin.bowers@maryland.gov

PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT


CENTRAL REGION (Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Howard & Montgomery Counties)
Robert Prenger, Regional Forester (410) 665-5991; e-mail: rob.prenger@maryland.gov

ELK NECK STATE FOREST

EASTERN REGION
Matthew Hurd, Regional Forester (410) 718-3862; e-mail: matthew.hurd@maryland.gov

CHESAPEAKE FOREST
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/chesapeakeforestlands.aspx

POCOMOKE RIVER STATE FOREST

SOUTHERN REGION (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's & Prince George's Counties)
Mark Muir, Regional Forester (301) 880-2749; e-mail: mark.muir@maryland.gov

CEDARVILLE STATE FOREST
DONCASTER DEMONSTRATION FOREST
SALEM STATE FOREST

WESTERN REGION (Allegany, Frederick, Garrett & Washington Counties)
George A. Eberling, Regional Forester (301) 777-2024; e-mail: george.eberling@maryland.gov

GREEN RIDGE STATE FOREST
POTOMAC/GARRETT STATE FOREST
SAVAGE RIVER STATE FOREST

FOREST STEWARDSHIP HEALTH & UTILIZATION
Daniel R. Rider, Senior Program Manager (410) 260-8583
e-mail: daniel.rider@maryland.gov

JOHN S. AYTON TREE NURSERY (STATE NURSERY)
Richard A. Garrett, Manager (410) 673-2467; e-mail: richard.garrett@maryland.gov

STATEWIDE PROGRAMS
Chris Smith, Associate Director (410) 507-8233
e-mail: chris.smith2@maryland.gov

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Shenika V. Dyson, Associate Director (410) 260-8522; e-mail: shenika.dyson@maryland.gov

STATE FIRE MANAGEMENT
Chris Robertson, Supervisor (410) 260-8503; e-mail: chris.robertson@maryland.gov

URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAMS
Daniel Coy, Program Manager (410) 260-6429; e-mail: daniel.coy@maryland.gov

FOREST CONSERVATION ACT PROGRAM


TREE-MENDOUS MARYLAND PROGRAM
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/treemendous/default.aspx

AGROFORESTRY & WATERSHEDS
Francis Smith, Natural Resources Planner (410) 260-8516
e-mail: francis.smith@maryland.gov

LAND ACQUISITION & PLANNING
(K00A05)
FY2026 appropriation: $79,859,231; authorized positions: 39
Hilary D. Bell, Director (410) 260-8436; e-mail: hilary.bell1@maryland.gov
Judd Vickers, Deputy Director (443) 949-5516; e-mail: judd.vickers1@maryland.gov
GREENSPACE EQUITY ADVISORY BOARD
Carolyn Muller, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Yuri Borovsky; Robert M. Branham, Jr.; E. Keith Colston; Mxali Davidson-Roberts; Mandela Echefu; Katherine Lautar; Suzanne Ludlow; Savannah S. Winston. Terms expire 2027.

Appointed by Senate President: Karen Lewis Young

Appointed by House Speaker: Jacqueline T. Addison

GRANTS, EASEMENTS & STEWARDSHIP
Carrie Lhotsky, Associate Director (410) 260-8409
e-email: e-mail: carrie.lhotsky@maryland.gov


COMMUNITY PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
GREENSPACE EQUITY
PROGRAM OPEN SPACE LOCAL SIDE


RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM
(formerly K00A0513)

RURAL LEGACY BOARD
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/land/Pages/RuralLegacy/Rural-Legacy-Board.aspx

Chair: Joshua E. Kurtz, Secretary of Natural Resources

Ex officio: Kevin M. Atticks, Secretary of Agriculture; Rebecca L. Flora, Secretary of Planning.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/land/Pages/RuralLegacy/Rural-Legacy-Advisory-Committee.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms with Senate advice & consent:
Mary E. (Cricket) Goodall, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Hon. David M. Jenkins, 2024; Steven K. Kline, 2024; Elizabeth Carter, 2025; Gregory C. Sterling Jr., 2025; Gregory A. Bowen, 2026; Jane Griffith Evans, 2026; Arshad Sayad, 2026; Anthony H. DiPaolo, 2027; Jane Griffith Evans, 2028.

SCENIC & WILD RIVERS PROGRAM
Molly Pickel, State Scenic & Wild Rivers Coordinator (410) 260-8461; e-mail: molly.pickel@maryland.gov
SCENIC & WILD RIVERS REVIEW BOARD
Chair: Joshua E. Kurtz, Secretary of Natural Resources (410) 260-8101

Ex officio: Kevin M. Atticks, Secretary of Agriculture; Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment; Rebecca L. Flora, Secretary of Planning; William DeVore, designee of Board of County Commissioners, Garrett County.

Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, Maryland, October 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

LAND & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Lisa LaCourse, Associate Director 410) 980-8828
e-mail: lisa.lacourse@maryland.gov
LEASE ADMINISTRATION & NON-CONSERVATION RELATED EASEMENTS


REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION & RECORDS/DATA MANAGEMENT
Jacqueline Sandoval Tahsuda, Associate Director 410) 260-8441
e-mail: jacqueline.tahsuda@maryland.gov

PROGRAM OPEN SPACE STATESIDE
REAL PROPERTY RECORDS & DATA MANAGEMENT

MARYLAND PARK SERVICE
(K00A04, formerly 30.01.04)
FY2026 appropriation: $81,230,952; authorized positions: 354
Angela F. Crenshaw, Director (410) 260-8157; e-mail: angela.crenshaw@maryland.gov
Rachel Temby, Deputy Director (410) 404-8015; e-mail: rachel.temby@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/Publiclands/Pages/default.aspx

DEEP CREEK LAKE POLICY & REVIEW BOARD
Staff: Cristina Sanders, Lake Manager (301) 387-4112e-mail: cristina.sanders@maryland.gov


Appointed by Governor:
Robert F. Browning, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
Larry J. Iden. Term expires 2018.

James D. Bailey; Martha E. Schroyer. Terms expire 2022.

Wendell Beitzel. Term expires 2026.

Garrett County Senator (District 1): Michael W. McKay

Garrett County Delegate (District 1A): James C. Hinebaugh, Jr.

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners, Garrett County: Ryan S. Savage

Ex officio: Robert Sutton, President, Deep Creek Lake Property Owners' Association; Patty Manown Mash, designee of Chair, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.

Ex officio (nonvoting): Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment; Joshua E. Kurtz, Secretary of Natural Resources.

GWYNNS FALLS STATE PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE


PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Parris N. Glendening, Chair (chosen by Senate President & House Speaker)

Appointed by Governor: Michael Chandler; David A. Ferraro; Ann M. Gallagher; Diane Nelson.

Appointed by Senate President: John D. (Jack) Bailey; Franklin Lance, D.Min.; one vacancy.

Appointed by House Speaker: Regina T. Boyce; Mark S. Chang; Charles (Chuck) Quintero.

Appointed by Chair, Commission on Environmental Justice & Sustainable Communities: Monica Brooks, one vacancy.

PORT OF DEPOSIT STATE HISTORICAL PARK STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Joshua E. Kurtz, Chair

Appointed by Senate President: Jason C. Gallion

Appointed by House Speaker: Teresa E. Reilly; Kevin B. Hornberger.

Appointed by Mayor and Town Council, Port Deposit: Wayne L. Tome, Jr.

Ex officio: Adam M. Streight, County Executive, Cecil County; Alfred G. Miller, President, County Council, Cecil County; Clyde S. VanDyke, Director, Department of Parks & Recreation, Cecil County; Julie M. Schablitsky, Ph.D., Chief Archaeologist, Dept. of Transportation; Carl D. Roberts, Ed.D., Chair, Bainbridge Development Corp.; Paula Newton, President, Historical Society of Cecil County; Elyse Murray, President, Cecil County Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Ex officio (nonvoting): Harry Coker, Jr., Secretary of Commerce; Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment; Rebecca L. Flora, Secretary of Planning; Elizabeth A. Hughes, Director, Maryland Historical Trust; Jeffrey A. Lawson, Ed.D., Superintendent, Public School System, Cecil County; Mary Way Bolt, Ph.D., President, Cecil College; Rachel Fox Wright, Executive Director, Public Library, Cecil County; Allen Fair, Board of Directors, President, Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway.

PLANNING & CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Jonas Williams, Director of Planning (410) 353-6285; e-mail: jonas.williams@maryland.gov


MARYLAND CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAMS
Sara Marcinak, Director (410) 260-8180; e-mail: sara.marcinak@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/mcc.aspx
MARYLAND CONSERVATION JOBS CORPS
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/cjc.aspx

ADMINISTRATION
Kenneth M. Miller, Director (410) 502-2897
e-mail: kennethm.miller@maryland.gov

BUDGET DIVISION
Dana St. Clair, Chief Financial Officer (410) 260-8163; e-mail: dana.stclair2@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL DIVISION
Barbara A. Knisely, Manager (410) 260-8169; e-mail: barbara.knisely@maryland.gov

TRAINING DIVISION
Alyssa Myers, Manager (410) 507-7578; e-mail: alyssa.myers@maryland.gov

STATE PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREAS

EASTERN MARYLAND REGION
Dana Paterra, Regional Manager (410) 221-2290; e-mail: dana.paterra@maryland.gov
ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK
BILL BURTON FISHING PIER STATE PARK
HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD STATE PARK
JANES ISLAND STATE PARK
MARTINAK STATE PARK
POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK
TUCKAHOE STATE PARK
WYE OAK STATE PARK

NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Andrew Hangen, Regional Manager (410) 271-6038; e-mail: andrew.hangen@maryland.gov

ELK NECK STATE PARK
FAIR HILL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
ROCKS/PALMER STATE PARK
SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK

Fair Hill Nature Center, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton (Cecil County), Maryland, July 2015. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.

SOUTH CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Mark Spurrier, Regional Manager (240) 285-0274; e-mail: mark.spurrier@maryland.gov
GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK
HART-MILLER ISLAND STATE PARK
MORGAN RUN NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AREA
NORTH POINT STATE PARK

PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK
PATUXENT RIVER STATE PARK
SENECA CREEK STATE PARK
SOLDIERS DELIGHT NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AREA

Trail in Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Tawes Drive, Elkton (Cecil County), Maryland, July 2015. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.

SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGION
Mary Ironside, Regional Manager (240) 285-2621; e-mail: mary.ironside@maryland.gov
CALVERT CLIFFS STATE PARK
CHAPEL POINT STATE PARK
CHAPMAN STATE PARK
FRANKLIN POINT STATE PARK
GREENWELL STATE PARK
MATTAWOMAN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
MERKLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY NEWTOWNE NECK STATE PARK
POINT LOOKOUT STATE PARK
PURSE STATE PARK
ROSARYVILLE STATE PARK
ST. CLEMENT'S ISLAND STATE PARK
ST. MARY'S RIVER STATE PARK
SANDY POINT STATE PARK
SASSAFRAS RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
SEVERN RUN STATE PARK
SMALLWOOD STATE PARK
WYE ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA

WESTERN MARYLAND REGION
Sarah Milbourne, Regional Manager (443) 758-5097; e-mail: sarah.milbourne@maryland.gov

BIG RUN STATE PARK
CASSELMAN RIVER BRIDGE STATE PARK
CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK
DANS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
DEEP CREEK NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
FORT FREDERICK STATE PARK

Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone (Allegany County), Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

GAMBRILL STATE PARK
HERRINGTON MANOR STATE PARK
MONOCACY RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
NEW GERMANY STATE PARK
ROCKY GAP STATE PARK

New Germany Lake, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

SANG RUN STATE PARK
SIDELING HILL CREEK STATE PARK
SIDELING HILL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
SOUTH MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (GATHLAND STATE PARK, GREENBRIER STATE PARK, SOUTH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, & WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK)
SWALLOW FALLS STATE PARK
WOLF DEN RUN STATE PARK

Washington Monument (left), Washington Monument State Park, Boonsboro (Washington County), Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park (right), north of Oakland (Garrett County), Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

WILDLIFE & HERITAGE SERVICE
(K00A0301, formerly K00A0210, 30.01.02.010)
FY2026 appropriation: $21,610,333; authorized positions: 114
Karina E. Stonesifer, Director (410) 260-8567
e-mail: karina.stonesifer@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/default.aspx

MIGRATORY GAME BIRD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Kayla M. Harvey (410) 260-8589; e-mail: kaylam.harvey@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor:
C. John Sullivan, Jr, Chair
Helen Bailey; Mark C. Conner; Kenneth Griffin; Kayleigh Leager; Matthew J. Mahoney, Ph.D.; Margaret E. Sentman.

WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Staff: Karina E. Stonesifer (301) 777-2136; e-mail: karina.stonesifer@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/WAC.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Carl F. Wagner, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan.), 2027
Kathryn Kulberg, 2027; Joseph L. Schroyer, 2027; Michael C. Smith, 2027; Emily B. Cohen, 2028; Daniel J. Herrera, 2028; J. Jeremy Parks, 2028; Jacob S. Bowman, Ph.D., 2029; William R. Rasche, Jr., 2029; Kaitlin L. Rossignuolo, 2029.

FISCAL, LEGISLATION, & REGULATIONS
Kristen Fleming, Associate Director (410) 260-8759
e-mail: kristen.fleming@maryland.gov

GAME MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Brian Eyler, Associate Director (301) 842-0332
e-mail: brian.eyler@maryland.gov

GAME BIRD MANAGEMENT
GAME MAMMAL MANAGEMENT


NATIONAL ARCHERY IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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NATURAL HERITAGE
Gwenda L. Brewer, Manager (410) 260-8558
e-mail: gwenda.brewer@maryland.gov
web: https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/plants_wildlife/nhpintro.aspx

CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY
REGIONAL OPERATIONS

SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Gwenda L. Brewer, Ph.D., Manager (410) 260-8558; e-mail: gwenda.brewer@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Community Ecologist; e-mail:
Christopher T. Frye, State Botanist (410) 260-8612; e-mail: chris.frye@maryland.gov
Jason W. Harrison, State Restoration Ecologist (410) 827-8612; e-mail: jason.harrison@maryland.gov
Kevin Stohlgren, State Zoologist (410) 260-8357; e-mail: kevin.stohlgren@maryland.gov

OUTREACH & COMMUNICATIONS


OUTREACH & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
Christopher Markin, Associate Director (410) 260-8587; e-mail: christopher.markin@maryland.gov

R3 PROGRAM (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation)

REGIONAL OPERATIONS
John Moulis, Associate Director (410) 827-8612, ext. 105
e-mail: john.moulis@maryland.gov

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