ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jason M. Bennett, County Administrator (301) 777-5911; fax: (301) 777-5819
e-mail: countyadministrator@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/149/County-Administrator

County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ETHICS COMMISSION
(301) 777-2526
web: www.alleganygov.org/153/Ethics-Commission

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Wayne Heavener, Esq., Chair
Ashley Drake; Shawn Grove; Jessica Hook; Danielle Lessard.

LOCAL [VIDEO LOTTERY] DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Chair: Jason M. Bennett, Director of Finance
Jason C. Buckel; Michael W. McKay; Craig A. Robertson; one vacancy. Terms expire 2022.

Autumn Eirich; Steven G. Hout; Jenny Alderton Krampf; Brian Kurts; Cory McCagh; Brian K. Miller; Dottie Ruby; Samuel Wilson; two vacancies. Terms expire 2023.

PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
Katrina A. (Kati) Kenney, Manager (301) 777-2526, ext. 124
e-mail: kkenney@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/490/Public-Relations-Communications

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Jason M. Bennett, Director (301) 777-5916
e-mail: finance@alleganygov.org
e-mail: jbennett@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/180/Finance

GAMING OFFICE
Kendra A. Gilpin, Administrator (301) 722-5510; fax: (301) 876-9003
e-mail: gamingadministrator@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/202/Gaming-Office

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Elizabeth A. (Beth) Thomas Tanner, Director (301) 777-2438
e-mail: informationtechnology@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/206/Information-Technology

TAX & UTILITY OFFICE
William F. Lashbaugh III, Supervisor (301) 777-5965
e-mail: blashbaugh@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/181/Tax-Utility-Office

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Kristi D. Liller, Director (301) 777-2190, ext. 2; fax: (301) 777-2432
e-mail: kliller@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/220/Human-Resources

BOARD OF APPEALS FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms

BENEFITS
Jennifer Howell, Benefits Specialist (301) 777-5979, ext. 1; e-mail: jhowell@alleganygov.org

RISK MANAGEMENT
Tracy L. Hedrick, Risk Manager (301) 876-9601; e-mail: thedrick@alleganygov.org

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Vacancy, Chief (301) 777-2526, ext. 123; fax: (301) 777-2072

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Staff: Yvonne M. Perret (301) 777-7987
web: www.alleganygov.org/393/Commission-for-Women

Anne M. Brown; Melanie Chapman; Luanne Cook; Tanya Kessell. Terms expire 2025

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 5:45 p.m.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wendolyn McKenzie, Executive Director (301) 777-1720, (301) 777-5970; fax: (301) 722-0937
125 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: wmckenzie@alleganyhrdc.org
web: http://alleganyhrdc.org/
DEPARTMENT OF AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Colette Whittingham, Director (301) 783-1709
Cumberland Senior Citizens' Center, 19 Frederick St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: cwhittingham@alleganyhrdc.org
web: https://alleganyhrdc.org/

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(301) 783-1771

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
(301) 777-5970, ext. 110; tty: 1-800-736-2258 (toll free); e-mail: dlewellen@alleganygov.org

• Senior Transportation: Alltrans

RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
Jeannette Nelson, Coordinator (301) 783-1776
125 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: jnelson@alleganyhrdc.org
web: https://alleganyhrdc.org/retired-and-senior-volunteer-program-rsvp/

SENIOR CENTERS
web: https://alleganyhrdc.org/senior-centers/

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES [Head Start & Early Head Start]
Rebecca Roby, Director (301) 783-1727; e-mail: rroby@alleganyhrdc.org
441 North Centre St., Cumberland, MD 21502
web: https://alleganyhrdc.org/

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES & HOUSING
Susan Malone, Director (301) 783-1713
125 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: smalone@alleganyhrdc.org
web: https://alleganyhrdc.org/

Former Department of Housing and Community Resources, 19 Frederick St., Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

HOUSING AUTHORITY
Beverly S. Lancaster, Executive Director (301) 759-2880; fax: (301) 759-9415
701 Furnace St., Cumberland, MD 21502
web: www.alleganygov.org/401/Housing-Authority-of-Allegany-County

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Margaret A. Phillips, Chair

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
(301) 777-8550

OFFICE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
(301) 777-8286

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth, & family services]
Renee Scaech Kniseley, Executive Director (301) 784-7060, (301) 783-1720; fax: (301) 784-7243
P. O. Box 2235
125 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, MD 21503 - 2235
web: https://alleganylmb.org/board-members-officers/


Melanie Chapman, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 2-year term), 2027


Wendolyn McKenzie; Candace Snavely. Terms expire 2026.

Joan Louise Leatherman; David Nedved. Terms expire 2027.

Melissa Clarke; Carrie Claussen, M.D.; Corey Edmunds; LaKeisha Johnson; Shelly Minnigh; Clair Ricker; Benjamin Russell. Terms expire 2028.

Mark Bishop; Becki R. Clark; Justin Davis; Wendy Main; Courtney Thomas-Winterberg.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Courtney Thomas-Winterberg, Director (301) 784-7000, (301) 784-7099; fax: (301) 784-7222
1 Frederick St., Cumberland, MD 21501 - 1420
e-mail: courtney.thomas@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/allegany-county/

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Lee Ann Eversole, 2020; Lisa Monahan, 2020.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN (Allegany & Garrett Counties)
Allegany County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Carmen B. Jackson, Chair (chosen by Board), 2018
Veronica A. Cosby, 2026; Tammy Marie Fraley, 2028.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Gregory A. Smith, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2026

Mark A. Farris; Kati N. Kenney; Nicholas J. Mazzone; Kim McMillan; Caren C. Phillips-Kurtz. Terms expire 2026.

Joseph P. George, 2028

Ex officio: Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Board of County Commissioners

Meetings: Quarterly, 2nd Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.

ADMINISTRATION
Emily Kenney Miller, Assistant Director (301) 784-7175
e-mail: emily.miller@maryland.gov

CHILD SUPPORT
Bryan Leatherman, Assistant Director (301) 784-7269
e-mail: bryan.leatherman@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT
Kimberly Truly, Assistant Director (301) 784-7105
e-mail: kim.truly@maryland.gov

SOCIAL SERVICES
Brent E. Dressman, Assistant Director (301) 784-7102
e-mail: brent.dressman@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Staff: R. Nicole Frost (301) 759-2038; e-mail: nicole.frost@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/about_us/elected_board

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Crystal M. Bender, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2028
David A. Bohn, D.C., Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2026
Lori D. Lepley, 2026
Linda M. Widmyer,* 2026
*(appointed Jan. 2025, to replace Robert S. Farrell, who died Dec. 3, 2024)
Max A. Green, 2028

Board of Education, 108 Washington St., Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Elected by Convention of Allegany County Association of Student Councils in July to 1-year term: Angel Israel, student (nonvoting), 2026

Ex officio: David J. Caporale, President, Board of County Commissioners; Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m., work session)

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2029
108 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2037, (301) 759-2000
e-mail: michael.martirano@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Christian Brooks, Public Information Officer (301) 759-2092; e-mail: christian.brooks@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/88

ACADEMICS
Kim Green Kalbaugh, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer (301) 759-2053; e-mail: kim.kelbaugh@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/47
ACCELERATION & ENRICHMENT
Jennifer Ramsey, Coordinator (301) 463-6202; e-mail: jennifer.ramsey@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/44

Westmar Middle School, 16915 Lower Georges Creek Road, SW, Lonaconing, Maryland, June 2025. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Trina Simpson, Assistant Supervisor (301) 759-2021; e-mail: trina.simpson@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/51

ELEMENTARY & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Jacqueline Enright, Supervisor (301) 759-2012; e-mail: jacqueline.enright@acpsmd.org
Michael R. McGowan, Supervisor (301) 759-2030; e-mail: michael.mcgowan@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/63
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/60

FEDERAL PROGRAMS
John W. Logsdon, Jr., Supervisor (301) 759-2046; e-mail: john.logsdonjr@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/74

HEALTH, PHYSICAL FITNESS, ATHLETICS, & MENTAL HEALTH
Tracey Leonard, Interim Assistant Supervisor (301) 759-2060; e-mail: tracey.leonard@acpsmd.org


LIBRARY/MEDIA
Joseph Brewer, Coordinator (301) 729-1105; e-mail: joseph.brewer@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/117

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Katherine Loughrie, Coordinator (301) 759-2009; e-mail: katherine.loughrie@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/92

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(301) 759-2060

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Debra Metheney, Director (301) 759-2064; e-mail: debra.metheny@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/90

STUDENT SERVICES
Debra Metheney, Director (301) 759-2064; e-mail: debra.metheny@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/91

MENTAL HEALTH & EQUITY
Sarah Welsh, Ed.D., Assistant Supervisor 301-759-2066; e-mail: sarah.welsh@acpsmd.org

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS & DISCIPLINE
Ethan Devore, Assistant Supervisor 301-689-3483; e-mail: ethan.devore@acpsmd.org

FINANCE
Lawrence McKenzie, Chief Finance Officer (301) 759-2024; e-mail: lawrence.mckenzie@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/77

ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Interim Manager (301) 759-2830
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/68

HUMAN RESOURCES
Steven R. Wilson, Director (301) 759-2033; e-mail: steven.wilson@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/69

FACILITIES


MAINTENANCE & SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
William J. (Jay) Marley III, Supervisor (301) 795-2830; e-mail: william.marleyIII@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/73

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICE
Todd W. Lutton, Assistant Supervisor (301) 876-9202; e-mail: todd.lutton@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/65

INSURANCE & RETIREMENT
Dawn Tyler, Benefits Analyst (301) 759-2035; e-mail: dawn.tyler@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=100

OPERATIONS
Wallace High, Supervisor (301) 722-4968; e-mail: wallace.high@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/120

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Homer B. (H.B.) Martz, Supervisor (301) 729-3773; e-mail: homer.martz@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/40

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Nilufer H. (Nil) Grove, Chief Technology Officer (301) 759-2070; e-mail: nil.grove@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/61

ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
David R. Jones, President (301) 784-5272
12401 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2596
e-mail: djones@allegany.edu
web: www.allegany.edu/
BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Staff: Lori Ann Spence (301) 784-5272; e-mail: lspence@allegany.edu
web: www.allegany.edu/presidents-office/board-of-trustees.html

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Jane A. Belt, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 6-year term), 2029
Eugene T. Frazier, 2026; James R. Pyles, 2027; Kim B. Leonard, 2028; Michele Martz, 2030; Mirjhana A. Buck, 2031.

Ex officio: David R. Jones, President, Allegany College

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

LIBRARY SYSTEM

Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Lisa McKenney, Director (301) 777-1200
31 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: lmckenney@alleganycountylibrary.info
web: www.alleganycountylibrary.info

Main Branch, Allegany County Library System, 31 Washington St., Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
web: www.alleganycountylibrary.info/board-of-trustees/

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Renee Schaech Kniseley, President (chosen by Board in June, 5-year term), 2026
William S. Bingman, Ed.D., 2027; John W. (Jack) Coburn, Jr., 2028; Deborah Hendrickson, 2028; Molly McCord, 2028; Katie Weir, Ed.D., 2030.

Ex officio: Lisa McKenney, Director, Library System

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

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
John T. Stakem (D), President (chosen by Board), 2027
Richard Lee Devore, Jr. (R); Debra Ann Johnson (D); Lisa Ann Lyons (R); Cecilia E. Pittman (D). Terms expire 2027.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Appointed by Board of Elections:
Wendy Maddux, Election Director (301) 777-5931; fax: (301) 777-2430
Lacey Robison, Deputy Election Director (301) 777-5931; fax: (301) 777-2430
County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Suite 231, Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: elections@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/158/Election-Office

WESTERN MARYLAND AMERICAN JOB CENTERS
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/county/west/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 723-2000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/uibenefits.shtml

American Job Center [Job Service], McMullen Building, 138 Baltimore St., Cumberland, Maryland, March 2026. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Gena M. Spear, Health Officer (301) 759-5000, (301) 759-5001; fax: (301) 777-5674
P. O. Box 1745
12501 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 21501 - 1745
e-mail: gena.spear1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/

Jennifer P. Corder, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (301) 759-5007
e-mail: jennifer.corder@maryland.gov

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

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM
Heather Deurr, Coordinator (301) 759-5079
e-mail: heather.deurr@maryland.gov

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Staff: (301) 759-5065

Chair (chosen by Council): Gena M. Spear, Interim Health Officer

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Joseph Caporale; Lorelee Farrell; Scott Kline; Virginia Jessie. Terms expire 2016.

B. Renee Conner, J.D.; Kristi L. Cuthbertson; Spencer F. Deakin, Ph.D.; Heather Deurr; Michael Lewis; Becky Meyers; Kathy Miller; Jeff O'Neal; James Pyles; Cindy Shockey-Smith. Terms expire 2017.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Creade V. Brodie, Jr.

Ex officio: Jeffrey S. Getty, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Edward A. Malloy, Jr., District Administrative Judge, District Court; Michael A. Llewellyn, Esq., designee of President, Board of Education; Courtney Thomas-Winterberg, Director of Social Services; James F. Elliott, Esq., State's Attorney; Jessica L. Colwell, Esq., Acting District Public Defender; Craig A. Robertson, Sheriff; D. Renee Page, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Wendy G. Hannon, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 3rd Friday, 8:30 a.m. (virtual)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Gena M. Spear, Director (301) 759-5004
e-mail: gena.spear1@maryland.gov


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Kristi Plummer, Director (301) 759-5255
e-mail: kristi.plummer@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/pages/behavioralhealthservices.aspx

ADDICTION SERVICES
Phoebe Twigg, Director, Inpatient Services (301) 777-2285; e-mail: phoebe.twigg@maryland.gov
Rebecca A. Meyers, Director, Outpatient Services (301) 759-5050; e-mail: rebecca.meyers@maryland.gov

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Kristi Plummer, Director (301) 759-5255
e-mail: kristi.plummer@maryland.gov


COMMUNITY HEALTH
Vacancy, Director (301) 759-5029


ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Brian P. Dicken, Director (301) 759-5041
e-mail: brian.dicken@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/pages/environmentalhealthservices.aspx

HEALTH PLANNING
Melissa J. Nething, Director (301) 759-5259
e-mail: melissaj.nething@maryland.gov

LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Becki R. Clark, Director (301) 759-5069
e-mail: becki.clark@maryland.gov

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
(301) 759-5069

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
David Bena; Ginger Lee; Carey Moffatt; Kristin Thomas. Terms expire 2024.

Ula Slider; Linda Wariner. Terms expire 2025.

Stephanie Hutter-Thomas, Ph.D. Term expires 2026.

NURSING & PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES
Margaret Wright, Director (301) 759-5107
e-mail: margaret.wright@maryland.gov

NUTRITION SERVICES & WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM
Tricia L. Evix, Director (301) 759-5021
e-mail: tricia.evix@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/pages/wic.aspx

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Alison N. Robinson, Director (301) 759-5019
e-mail: alison.robinson@maryland.gov

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
T. Lee Beeman, Jr., Esq., County Attorney (301) 777-5823; fax: (301) 724-6970

County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2882
e-mail: co_attorney@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/155/County-Attorney

County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland, July 2018. Photo courtesy of Allegany County Public Information Office.

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Jessica L. Colwell, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 777-2142, ext. 310; e-mail: jessica.colwell@maryland.gov
David M. Schram, Esq., Supervising Attorney (301) 777-2142, ext. 308; e-mail: david.schram@maryland.gov
30 North Mechanic St., Cumberland, MD 21502
web: www.opd.state.md.us/allegany

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
James F. Elliott (R), State's Attorney, 2026
59 Prospect Square, Suite 111, Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5962
web: www.alleganygov.org/Directory.aspx?DID=25
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Governor to 6-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2025
James S. Stafford, Jr., 2027; Charles R. Miller, 2029; Thomas E. Farrell, 2031.

County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2882
(301) 724-6485; fax: (301) 777-2001

PERMITS & ENFORCEMENT

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Adam Miller, Secretary; e-mail: adam.miller@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Marie Perrin-Miller, Chair

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
12407 Naves Crossroads, NE, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 6805
(301) 777-1747, ext. 3; fax: (301) 777-7632
e-mail: aheavner@atlanticbbn.net
web: www.alleganyscd.com/

Carl E. Robinette, Chair

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jeffrey S. Barclay, Director (301) 777-5967; 1-800-555-4080 (toll free); fax: (301) 777-2194
County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2882
e-mail: jbarclay@alleganygov.org
web: http://alleganyworks.org/
ENTERPRISE ZONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners


WESTERN MARYLAND CONSORTIUM [WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD]
WESTERN MARYLAND FORECLOSURE PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY BOARD


TOURISM OFFICE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Ashli Workman, Director (301) 876-9595; fax: (301) 777-2194
e-mail: info@mdmountainside.com
e-mail: aworkman@alleganygov.org
web: www.mdmountainside.com/

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
James A. Squires, Jr., Director (301) 876-9549
County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2882
e-mail: jsquires@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/271/Planning-Zoning

County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Ronald Shipley, 2024.

BUILDING CODES APPEALS BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Stephen K. MacGray, Chair (chosen by Commission in Feb., 1-year term), 2024
William M. Chesno, 2023; Breann L. D'Atri, 2026; Jon N. Loff, 2026; one vacancy.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
web: www.alleganygov.org/391/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Julia Williams, Chair (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term), 2018
R. William Powell, 2018; Rodger L. Uphold, 2019; Mark Farris, 2024. Alternate: John Brant, 2024.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. (as needed)

OFFICE OF BUILDING SAFETY
Stephen Stallings, Plans Examiner & Building Inspector 301-876-9516, ext. 118
e-mail:sstallings@alleganygov.org

OFFICE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT (formerly Code Compliance)
J. Edward Stanley, Code Enforcement Officer (301) 777-2526, ext. 123; fax: (301) 777-2072
e-mail: estanley@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/507/Code-Enforcement

GEOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS & DATA MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, GIS Manager 301-876-9570, ext. 200
web: www.alleganygov.org/214/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS

OFFICE OF PERMITS & LICENSING (formerly Land Development Services)
Pattie L. Talley, Permits Clerk (301) 777-5951, (301) 876-9547; fax: (301) 777-5850
e-mail: ptalley@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/227/Land-Development-Services

OFFICE OF PLANNING
Roy S. Cool, Transportation Planner (301) 876-9552, ext. 298
e-mail: rcool@alleganygov.org

OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATION & LAND USE
Vacancy, Zoning Planner, (301) 777-5951

PUBLIC SAFETY

DETENTION CENTER


DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Roger L. Bennett, Director (301) 876-9155; fax: (301) 876-9160
11400 PPG Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 8718
e-mail: rbennett@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/168/Emergency-Services

Vacancy, Deputy Director (301) 777-7111; fax: (301) 777-8196
414 Hudson Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502 - 3203
e-mail:

EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 1-year terms
Christopher Biggs; Joshua Burkett; Ronald D. Carr III; Jason Cline; Robert May; Scott A. Yates. Terms expire 2020.

ADMINISTRATION
Susan M. Lee, Deputy Director (301) 876-9155; fax: (301) 876-9160
e-mail: smlee@alleganygov.org


EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Carrie Hughes, Chief (301) 876-9155; fax: (301) 876-9160; e-mail: chughes@alleganygov.org
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Michael Salvadge, Chief (301) 876-9155; fax: (301) 876-9160; e-mail: msalvadge@alleganygov.org
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Christopher Biggs; Joseph Braithwaite; Rick DeVore. Terms expire 2020.

Kenneth May, 2021; Elizabeth Wooster, 2021.

Kathy Condor; Harry Copen; Donnie Dunn; Todd Dyche; Alison Robinson; Jill Spiker. Terms expire 2022.

Jonathan Dayton, 2023.

911 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Steven Shipley, Chief (301) 777-7111; fax: (301) 777-8196
414 Hudson Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502 - 3203
e-mail: sshipley@alleganygov.org

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Jason M. Mowbray, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 729-5021
Maryland State Police Barrack C, 1125 National Highway, Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: msp.osfmwro@maryland.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
W. Adam Patterson, Director (301) 777-5933, ext. 211; fax: (301) 777-2001
County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2882
e-mail: adam.patterson@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/228/Public-Works

Vacancy, Deputy Director (301) 777-5933


FAIRGROUNDS
Kevin Kamauff, Coordinator (301) 729-1200; e-mail: kkamauff@alleganygov.org
11490 Moss Ave. Extended, Cumberland, MD 21502
web: www.alleganycofair.org/

ENGINEERING DIVISION
Daniel S. DeWitt, County Engineer (301) 777-5933, ext. 207; fax: (301) 777-2011
e-mail: ddewitt@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/372/Engineering-Division

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE
Vacancy, Manager (301) 876-9510, (301) 777-2199, ext. 356; fax: (301) 722-2467
web: www.alleganygov.org/214/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS

RECYCLING OFFICE
Andrew Cowan, Coordinator (301) 876-9563; fax: (301) 777-2001
e-mail: recycling@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/286/Recycling-Solid-Waste

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
web: www.alleganygov.org/307/Solid-Waste-Management-Board

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 2-year terms:
Daniel A. Bloskey; Robert L. Boyce; Richard Collins; Stuart C. Czapski; David DeWitt; Brian Dicken; Woody Getz; Steven Guinn; Wally High; Raquel Ketterman; John Wardzinski; Steve Young; Agnes Yount. Alternates: Maureen Brewer; Terri Hast; Douglas McKenzie; Paul High; Paul Kahl; Misty Joy; Joseph Stafford; Robin Paulman; Richard Soderman; Jon Ickes; one vacancy. Terms expire 2021.

John R. Kirby, Jr., 2023.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.

ROADS DIVISION
M. Scott Sweitzer, Roads Superintendent (301) 777-5955; fax: (301) 777-1439
e-mail: ssweitzer@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/313/Roads-Division

TRANSIT DIVISION
Elizabeth A. (Libby) Robison-Harper, Chief (301) 722-6360; fax: (301) 722-0326
1000 Lafayette Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: transit@alleganygov.org; erobison@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/315/Transit

UTILITIES DIVISION
Mark W. Yoder, Chief (301) 777-5942, ext. 209; fax: (301) 777-2428
e-mail: myoder@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/254/Utilities-Division

LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION
(301) 729-1638; fax: (301) 729-4730; e-mail: info@lavalesanitary.com
web: www.lavalesanitary.com/

Appointed by County Commissioners to 6-year terms:
David C. Gehauf, Chair (chosen by LaVale Sanitary Commission)
Dennis A. Blank; Lee P. Heavner; George S. Shoemaker; Stephen Young. Terms expire 2027.

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