![[photo, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/leg/images/1198-1-08338b.jpg)
COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY'S COUNTY- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by County Commissioners:
David A. Weiskopf, Esq., County Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. 71320; e-mail: david.weiskopf@stmaryscountymd.gov
David M. Yingling, Deputy County Administrator; e-mail: david.yingling@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/countyadmin/
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ETHICS COMMISSION
Diane L. Gleissner, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1700; e-mail: diane.gleissner@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=24
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
David L. Willenborg, Chair (chosen by Commission in July), 2024
Lawrence Crabtree, 2025; Joseph L. DeVitis, 2025; Joseph I. Russell, 2025; Kathleen McLernan-Walz, 2027; Robert McGann (alternate), 2027.
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m. (Jan., April, July, Oct.)
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Jenna Guzman, Public Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1342; e-mail: jenna.guzman@stmaryscountymd.gov
Leenika Belfield-Martin, Communications Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1340; e-mail: leenika.belfieldmartin@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/pio/
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Vanetta N. Van Cleave, Director & Chief Financial Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1202; e-mail: vanetta.van.cleave@stmaryscountymd.gov
Joyce E. Sapp, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1211; e-mail: joyce.sapp@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/finance/
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Catherine Pratson, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1100
e-mail: catherine.pratson@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/hro/index.asp
RETIREE BENEFIT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMISSION
Staff: Sharon Ferris; e-mail: sharon.ferris@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/Boards/minutes/?board=CRB
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Robert Kelly, Chief Information Officer (301) 475-4200, ext. *1007
e-mail: helpdesk@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/IT/
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Eric Benson, Supervisor
web: www.stmarysmd.com/it/gis/
COUNTY TREASURER
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Christine L. (Christy) Kelly (R), County Treasurer, 2026
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
(301) 475-4472, ext. 3302
e-mail: christy.kelly@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/treasurer/
Department of Aging & Human Services, 41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Rowena N. Bossio; Dawnn M. Hahn; Kimberly C. Hansing; Aurora Hidalgo; Christine M. Morgan; Shalonda R. Nelson; Sara Oliver; Omonigho O. Olumese; Janet J. Perryman. Terms expire 2027.
Meetings: 4th Monday, 1:00 p.m.
HOME & COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
FAMILY VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Missy Alexander, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Kimberly Bannister; Elizabeth I. Mildenstein; Melissa R. Rodriguez; Tracey O. Shivers; Taylor R. Spencer; Emily A. Stagner. Terms expire 2026.
Kim Belvin; Kate Rocheteau. Terms expire 2027.
Kristina Howansky, Ph.D.; Callie C. King. Terms expire 2028.
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:30 p.m.
LOFFLER SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
NORTHERN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 5:15 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Representing County Commissioners: Cynthia A. Brown
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by qualified students of County public school system in April to 1-year term: Hannah Heisler, student (nonvoting), 2025
Ex officio: J. Scott Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.; last Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SAFETY & SECURITY
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT SERVICES
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS
DIVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICES
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
Wellness & Aquatics Center (Building D), Leonardtown Campus, College of Southern Maryland, Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Ex officio (nonvoting): David A. Weiskopf, Esq., County Administrator; John F. Hartline, Executive Director, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland; Rear Admiral Shane G. Gahagan, U.S. Navy Commander, and Gary K. Kessler, Executive Director, Aircraft Division, Naval Air Warfare Center.
Mary Anne Bowman, Deputy Director (301) 475-2151
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Appointed by Board of Elections:
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Health Department, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & POLICY
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
DIVISION OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Susan D. Bonnel; Gloria A. Daniels; Lanny Lancaster; Michael R. Merican; Kathleen O'Brien, Ph.D.; Lori K. Werrell. Terms expire 2016.
Representing County Commissioners: Cynthia A. Brown
Ex officio: Peter V. Cucinotta, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; K. Christy Holt Chesser, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Charles E. Ridgell III, Ed.D., designee of Chair, Board of Education; Meenakshi Garg Brewster, M.D., Health Officer; Alexis Zoss, Director of Social Services; Jaymi Sterling, Esq., State's Attorney; Gerald J. Riviello, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Capt. Deborah L. Deidrich, designee of Sheriff; Daniel B. Schaidt, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Lisa Thomas, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday (March, June, Sept., Dec.), 9:00 a.m.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Meetings: 3rd Monday (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.), 10:00 a.m.
DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
DIVISION OF PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Courthouse, 41605 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Tamara E. Hildebrand, Administrator (301) 475-7844, ext. 1600
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms
Brandie M. Edelen; Nathan Evans; Dale L. Moore, Ed.D. Terms expire 2025.
Mahree E. Annan; Lisa Colavito. Terms expires 2026.
Curtis Brown; Silvio Borrero Caldas, Ph.D.; Leona Charles; Asif U. Dowla, Ph.D.; Elldwinia English; Ashley Mann; Kenneth Russell. Terms expire 2027.
Representing Chamber of Commerce (nonvoting): Christine L. Bergmark, Ph.D.
Representing Naval Air Warfare Center (nonvoting): Richard Tarr, Director, Aircraft Division Technology Transfer Office
AGRICULTURE & SEAFOOD DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
AGRICULTURE, SEAFOOD & FORESTRY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
TOURISM DIVISION
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
LAND USE BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Appointed by State Soil Conservation Committee to 5-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT
PERMITS
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Ex officio: Michael Oliver, designee of Commanding Officer, Patuxent Naval Air Station
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AIRPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:00 p.m. (except May, July, Nov.)
BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION
CAPITAL PROJECTS DIVISION
CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTIONS DIVISION
COUNTY HIGHWAYS DIVISION
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION
RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Kathy Bailey; Laura A. B. Friess; Conner Wolfe. Terms expire 2027.
Katherine Ross, 2028; Caitlyn Socrates, 2029; Valmora Lewis, 2029.
PARKS DIVISION
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
Search the Manual
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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DEPARTMENT OF AGING & HUMAN SERVICES
Lori Jennings-Harris, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1070
P. O. Box 653
41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: lori.harris@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/
COMMISSION ON AGING
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=11
Barbara A. O'Neal, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2025
Triverr Gray, 2026; Kei Jenkins, 2026.
Rebecca J. Kessler, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1061
e-mail: rebecca.kessler@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/hcbs-overview.asp
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HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Cynthia A. Brown, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1847
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: cynthia.brown@stmaryscountymd.gov
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
COMMISSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=12
John F. Eid, Esq., Chair (chosen by Commission for People with Disabilities, 1-year term), 2025
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=16
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=46
Joanna Colvin; Adrianne Dilahunt; Kevin Hill; Max Levasseur; Renee Thomas; Chris McCombs, 2026; Sean Wickers, 2027.
Kelsey R. M. Bush, Coordinator (301) 475-4200, ext. *1848; e-mail: kelsey.bush@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=40
Tammy Loewe, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=14
Vacancy, Chair
Catherine A. Stewart. Term expires 2025.
SENIOR CENTER OPERATIONS DIVISION
Candice Nelson, Division Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1063
e-mail: candice.nelson@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/aging/senior-operations-overview.asp
GARVEY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Angel Willer, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1080, (301) 475-4200, ext. 1072
P.O. Box 653
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: angelic.willer@stmaryscountymd.gov
Valerie Dyson, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1656
P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650
21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634
e-mail: valerie.dyson@stmaryscountymd.gov
Marie Noelle Lautieri, Operations Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 3101, (301) 475-4200, ext. 3102
P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650
29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
e-mail: marienoelle.lautieri@stmaryscountymd.gov
Melissa Craig, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1064; fax: (301) 475-4503
e-mail: melissa.craig@stmaryscountymd.gov
Vacancy, Executive Director
T. Scriber, Deputy Director (301) 866-6590, ext. 1427
21155 Lexwood Drive, Suite C, Lexington Park, MD 20653
e-mail: tscriber@stmaryshousing.org
web: http://stmaryshousing.org/
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Staff: Anita M. Jones (301) 866-6590, ext. 1434; e-mail: ajones@stmaryshousing.org
Michael D. Bellis, Chair (chosen by Housing Authority Board in June, 1-year term) 2029
Rev. Andrea Cummings, 2025; Donnetta B. Reed, 2025; Natalie J. Weech, 2025; Alexis Zoss, 2028; James T. Bell, 2029; Bradkley Knipmeyer, 2029.
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Alexis Zoss, Director (240) 895-7000, (301) 392-6601
P. O. Box 509
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0509
e-mail: alexis.zoss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/st-marys-county/
ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Lori Jennings Harris, Chair
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Michele Burnette, Chair (chosen by Board), 2013
Tanya Oakes, 2017; Joshua C. Payne, 2023; Patricia K. Duncan, 2025; Deon Littles, 2025; Jolen Stone-Frank, 2025; Teresa Thomas, 2025.
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Staff: Angela Sacks (240) 895-7099; e-mail: angela.sacks@maryland.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=38
Michael L. Blackwell, Chair (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2026
Ebonee Rothwell, 2025; Jason Dubard, 2026; Kelsey J. Lewis, 2026; Renee E. Thomas, 2026; Annette Wood, 2026; Tony F. Lawrence, 2027; Kimberly J. Quade, 2027; Randall A. Salm, Ph.D., 2028.
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Staff: Kimberly J. Short (301) 475-5511, ext. 177; e-mail: boe@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.org/boe
Karin M. Bailey, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Dist. 3, 2026
M. Catherine (Cathy) Allen, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), Dist. 2, 2028
Dorothy Andrews, Dist. 1, 2026
Mary M. Washington, Dist. 4, 2028
Joshua R. Guy, At Large, 2028
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
J. Scott Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2027
P. O. Box 641
23610 Moakley St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0641
(301) 475-5511, ext. 32178
e-mail: jssmith@smcps.org
web: www.smcps.org/
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OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNICATIONS
Jeffrey A. Maher, Ph.D., Chief Strategic Officer (301) 475-5511, ext. 32133; e-mail: jamaher@smcps.org
F. Michael Wyant, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32235; e-mail: fmyant@smcps.org
Margaret Brent Middle School, 29675 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DIVISION OF FISCAL SERVICES & HUMAN RESOURCES
Tammy S. McCourt, Assistant Superintendent (301) 475-5511, ext. 32247; e-mail: tsmccourt@smcps.org
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Dale P. Farrell, Ed.D., Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32194; e-mail: dpfarrell@smcps.org
Maureen C. Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent (301) 475-5511, ext. 32178; e-mail: mcmontgomery@smcps.org
ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Alexander C. Jaffurs, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32106; e-mail: acjaffurs@smcps.org
Lisa E. Bachner, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32249; e-mail: lebachner@smcps.org
Scott Szczerbiak, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32206; e-mail: sszczerbiak@smcps.org
Cheryl A. Long, Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32150; e-mail: clong@smcps.org
Kelly M. Hall, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 475-5511, ext. 32136; e-mail: kmhall@smcps.org
Jeffrey A. Walker, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent (301) 475-4256, ext. 7; e-mail: jawalker@smcps.org
CAPITAL PLANNING & GREEN SCHOOLS
Kimberly A. Howe, Supervisor (301) 475-4256, ext. 6; e-mail: kahowe@smcps.org
Paola Laino, Supervisor (301) 475-4256, ext. 3; e-mail: plaino@smcps.org
Megan A. Doran, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 5; e-mail: madoran@smcps.org
David L. Howard, Director (301) 475-2138; e-mail: dlhoward@smcps.org
Steven M. Whidden, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 1; e-mail: smwhidden@smcps.org
Ashley B. Varner, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 4; e-mail: abvarner@smcps.org
Jeffrey K. Thompson, Director (301) 475-4256, ext. 2; e-mail: jkthompson@smcps.org
![[photo, Wellness and Aquatics Center (Building D), Leonardtown Campus, College of Southern Maryland, Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08314c.jpg)
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Leonardtown Campus)
Tracy A. Harris, Ph.D., Dean (240) 725-5300, (240) 725-5313
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1758
e-mail: tharris1@csmd.edu
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/leonardtown-campus/
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND AT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
(formerly Southern Maryland Higher Education Center)
Appointed by Board of Governors:
Eileen Mazur Abel, Ph.D., Executive Director (301) 737-2500, ext. 202
44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
e-mail: eabell@smhec.org
web: www.usmsm.umd.edu/
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
John F. (Jack) Keane, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2020
Rebecca Bolton Bridgett, Ed.D.; Bernard Jackson, Ph.D.; Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D.; Julianne A. (Julie) Oberg; Jason Szklany; Johnnie Taylor, D.B.A.
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Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Michael Blackwell, Director (301) 475-2151, ext. 5013
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 9601
e-mail: mblackwell@stmalib.org
web: www.stmalib.org/
ext. 5015 e-mail: mabowman@stmalib.org
Former St. Mary's County Library System building, 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in Jan., 1-year term)
Tressa Setlak, 2025; John A. Walters, 2025; Judith C. Gwynn, 2026; John D. Johnston, 2026; Sharon Fitzsimmons, 2027; Dorothy Waters, 2027; Michael K. Dunn, 2028.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
John E. (Jack) Payne (R), President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2027
Mary E. Coombs (D); Darlene Cecelia Johnson (R); Theresa (Ann) Raley (D); Rebecca J. Wathen (D). Terms expire 2027.
Wendy M. Adkins, Election Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1625; fax: (301) 475-4077
P. O. Box 197
23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0197
e-mail: wendy.adkins@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/supervisorofelections/EMPLOYMENT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND JOBSOURCE
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/county/smd/
ST. MARY'S COUNTY JOBSOURCE
Cheryl L. Thorne, Supervisor (301) 844-6404
22934 Three Notch Road, Suite B, California, MD 20619
e-mail: cheryl.thorne@maryland.gov
e-mail: stmarysajc@tccsmd.org
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
web: https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/about/workforce-development-board/
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/uibenefits.shtmlHEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Meenakshi G. Brewster, M.D., Health Officer (301) 475-4330, (410) 475-4317; fax: (301) 475-4350
![[photo, St. Mary's County Health Department, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08319b.jpg)
P. O. Box 316
21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0316
e-mail: meenakshi.brewster@maryland.gov
web: www.smchd.org/
BOARD OF HEALTH
County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
Stephanie Harper, M.D., Deputy Health Officer & Chief of Staff (301) 475-4377, (301) 475-4305
e-mail: stephanie.harper@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CLINICAL SERVICES
Alicia (Lisa) Nelson, R.N., Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: alicia.nelson@maryland.gov
Jacqueline (Jacquie) Wells, Director
e-mail: jacqueline.wells@maryland.gov
Heather L. Moritz, Director (301) 475-4321, (301) 475-4335
e-mail: heather.moritz@maryland.gov
Angela Cochran, Director (301) 475-3616, (301) 475-4394
e-mail: angela.cochran@maryland.gov
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Drug & Alcohol Advisory Council]
Staff: Maryellen Kraese (301) 475-4200, ext. 1681; e-mail: maryellen.kraese@stmarysmd.com
Maryellen Kraese, Chair (chosen by Council), 2016
Sonia Vance, Director
e-mail: sonia.vance@maryland.gov
Tressa A. Setlak, Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: tressa.setlak@maryland.gov
Tammy M. Loewe, Director (301) 475-4330
e-mail: tammym.loewe@maryland.gov
LAW OFFICES
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Appointed by County Commissioners:
Buffy N. Giddens, Esq., County Attorney (301) 475-4200, ext. 1700
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive (near Route 245), Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: buffy.giddens@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/countyattorney/
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Amber L. Wetzel, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (301) 539-7330
Joseph D. Carter State Office Building, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
e-mail: amber.wetzel@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/st-marys
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Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Jaymi Sterling, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2026
P. O. Box 1755
John Hanson Briscoe Circuit Courthouse of St. Mary's County
41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1755
(301) 475-7844
e-mail: jaymi.sterling@stmarysmd.com
web: www.stmarysmd.com/sao/
LICENSING
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE BOARD
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=44
David L. Willenborg, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2028
Richard D. Watts, 2022; Richard Y. Shin, 2026; George K. Anas II, 2028; Barbara Hill, 2028.
P. O. Box 653
41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: tamara.hildebrand@stmarysmd.com
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Mark W. Muir, Secretary; e-mail: mark.muir@maryland.gov
Michael S. Sirk, Chair
PLANNING
![[photo, Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08346b.jpg)
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Christopher Kaselemis, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1405
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: chris.kaselemis@stmaryscountymd.gov
e-mail: ded@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.yesstmarysmd.com/
Kellie Hinkle, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1407
e-mail: kellie.hinkle@stmaryscountymd.gov
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=23
Elizabeth C. Torgerson, Chair (chosen by Economic Development Commission in Dec., 1-year term), 2025
Priscilla Leitch, Manager (240) 309-4021
e-mail: priscilla.leitch@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.yesstmarysmd.com/industries/agriculture-and-aquaculture/
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms
Appointed by County Commissioners
web: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/boards/7/
Joseph W. Wood, Chair, 2026
Lee Greely, Economic Development Specialist (301) 475-4200, ext. 1401
Katherine Stormont, Economic Development Specialist (301) 475-4200, ext. 1406
Benjamin Cohen, Development Review Facilitator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1409
Liz Mildenstein, Executive Director, Visit St. Mary’s (240) 577-0524
e-mail: liz@visitstmarysmd.com
web: www.visitstmarysmd.com/
![[photo, Canada geese near Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/i004557b.jpg)
Canada geese near Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland, May 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
![[photo, Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08354b.jpg)
DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Jessica S. B. Andritz, Esq., Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 1503
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: jessica.andritz@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/lugm/
Courtney Jenkins, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200 ext. 1527
e-mail: courtney.jenkins@stmaryscountymd.gov
COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission in July., 1-year term)
Nicole Bega, 2025; Robert J. Hurry, 2026; Leslie D. Taylor, 2026; Molly Boron, 2027; Jennifer Raley, 2027; Melissa R. Rodriguez, 2027; Kristen Whitesell, 2028.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=37
Teresa Wilson, Chair, 2024
Anibal Delgado, 2023; Peter Laporte, 2023; Craig R. Lukezic, 2023; Robert J. Hurry, 2024; Mary C. Mckay, 2024; Ginger A. Newman-Askew, 2024.
Appointed by County CommissionersPLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=25
J. Howard Thompson, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2029
Gerald A. Cousineau III, 2025; Joseph L. Van Kirk, 2025; Conor M. Loughran, 2027; Lynn Delahay, 2028; Judith M. Fillius, 2028; Patricia Robrecht, 2029; Joseph A. St.Clair, (alternate), 2025.
web: http://stmarysscd.com/
Robert C. Cooper, Chair
Benjamin Beale; Stanley J. Boothe; B. Alfred Knott; Donald Ocker; Jeffrey Raley, Sr.
ADMINISTRATION
Shelia Smith, Office Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 71503
e-mail: shelia.smith@stmaryscountymd.gov
Courtney Jenkins, Senior Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 71527
e-mail: courtney.jenkins@stmaryscountymd.gov
Brandy Glenn, Planner (301) 475-4200, ext. 71524
e-mail: brandy.glenn@stmaryscountymd.gov
Larry W. Eberhard, Zoning Compliance Supervisor (301) 475-4200, ext. 71582
e-mail: larry.eberhard@stmarysmd.com
Amber Harding, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 1542
e-mail: amber.thompson@stmaryscountymd.gov
Amanda Yowell, Zoning Administrator (301) 475-4200, ext. 1523
e-mail: amanda.yowell@stmaryscountymd.gov
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=1
Rita Weaver, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2026
George A. Hayden, 2026; Ronald Payne Sr., 2026; John E. Brown, 2027; Donald L. Larocco II, 2027.
PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Jennifer L. Aubert-Utz, Director (chosen by County Commissioners) (301) 475-4200, ext. 1013
P. O. Box 653
23090 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: jennifer.utz@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/
EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=15
Daniel Davis, Chair
Joy L. Wilson, Supervisor (301) 475-8018
e-mail: joy.wilson@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/AnimalControl/
TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Christopher Thompson, Chief (301) 475-4200, ext. *2120
Appointed by Governor:
Amy E. Bledsoe, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *2124
e-mail: amy.bledsoe@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/ema/
web: www.stmarysmd.com/es/emergencyservices.asp
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
John A. Nelson, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal, Southern Region (443) 550-6820; 1-800-629-9882 (toll free)
200 Duke St., Suite 1500, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: johna.nelson@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmsro@maryland.govPUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
James M. Gotsch, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 3510
P. O. Box 508
44825 St. Andrew's Church Road, California, MD 20619 - 0508
e-mail: james.gotsch@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/
METROPOLITAN COMMISSION
George A. Erichsen, Executive Director (301) 737-7400, ext. 235; e-mail: gerichsen@metcom.org
Stephen L. King Administration Building, 23121 Camden Way, California, MD 20619
web: www.metcom.org
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission in June, 1-year term)
Ronald L. Hafner, Dist. 1, 2025
Roy Alvey, Dists. 2 & 9, 2025
John E. Pleisse, Dist. 3, 2027
Dale Antosh, Dists. 4 & 5, 2026
Keith S. Dugan, Dist. 6, 2026
Joseph R. Mattingly III, Dist. 7, 2027
Joseph M. Gould, Dist. 8, 2026
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Laura E. Carrington, 2025; Glenn Orlin, Ph.D., 2025; Thomas Rogers, 2025; Leon H. Carrington, 2026; Rowena N. Bossio, 2027; William Hill, 2027.
Allison Swint, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73511
44200 Airport Road, Suite 800, California, MD 20619
e-mail: allison.swint@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/Airportinfo.asp
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=8
Vacancy, Chair
Matthew J. Dimarco, 2025; Samuel Hughes, 2025; Charles M. Stickney, 2025; Albert R. Babcock, 2026; Christopher Fuller, 2026; George C. Hill, 2026; Adam A. Osborne, Jr., 2026; Paul L. Teas, 2026; Robert Zaorski, 2026; Douglas B. Dickens, 2027; Sam Hughes.
Randy Miedzinski, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 71155
e-mail: randy.miedzinski@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/BuildingServicesOverview.asp
Gary W. Whipple, Deputy Director (301) 475-4200, ext. 73565
e-mail: gary.whipple@stmaryscountymd.gov
William B. Buckler, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73531
e-mail: willie.buckler@stmaryscountymd.gov
Richard P. Tarr, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73540
e-mail: richard.tarr@stmaryscountymd.gov
Sharon White, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 73527
e-mail: developmentreview@stmaryscountymd.gov
Nicholas T. Zurkan, Manager (301) 863-8400, ext. 3550
e-mail: nicholas.zurkan@stmaryscountymd.gov
Jacqueline (Jackie) Fournier, Manager (301) 866-6794
e-mail: jacque.fournier@stmaryscountymd.gov
RECREATION
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Raymond E. Bivens, Director (301) 475-4200, ext. *1811
Jessica Hale, Deputy Director
P. O. Box 653
Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 0653
e-mail: raymond.bivens@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/
![[photo, Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08345b.jpg)
BOARD OF RECREATION & PARKS
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=18
Veronica Johnson, Chair, 2027
Glenn A. Larnerd, Jr., 2025; John W. Lydon III, 2025; Sean Ritchie, 2026; Jeffrey Kennedy, 2027; David M. McDonough, 2027; Enrique Navarrette, 2027.
Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
MUSEUM DIVISION
Karen E. Stone, Director (301) 769-3235
e-mail: karen.stone@stmaryscountymd.gov
web: www.stmarysmd.com/boards/groups/default.aspx?board=2
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Lynn Fitrell, Chair, (chosen by Board in Nov., 1-year term), 2027
Michael L. Blackwell; Catherine A. Bowes, Ph.D.; Michael D. Brown; Robin Finnacom; Karla A. Langhus. Terms expire 2025.
Roy Copsey, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. 3572
e-mail: roy.copsey@stmaryscountymd.gov
![[photo, Margaret Brent Recreation Center, 29679 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/sm/images/1198-1-08296c.jpg)
RECREATION DIVISION
Jessica Hale, Manager (301) 475-4200, ext. *1804
e-mail: jessica.hale@stmarysmd.com
Margaret Brent Recreation Center, 29679 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
WICOMICO SHORES GOLF COURSE
Patrick Dugan, Manager (301) 884-4601
e-mail: patrick.dugan@stmaryscountymd.gov
ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms
Bernard T. Kneeland, Jr., Chair, 2026
Terry Black, 2025; Thomas Eicholtz, 2025; James Hodges, 2026; Gerald T. Ostrowski, 2027; Joseph T. King, 2028.
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