GENERAL ASSEMBLY

DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

Warren G. Deschenaux, Executive Director

[photo, Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle (from Bladen St.), Annapolis, Maryland]

Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 946-5500, (301) 970-5500, 1-800-492-7122 (toll free); tty: (410) 946-5401, (301) 970-5401
e-mail: libr@mlis.state.md.us
fax: (410) 946-5205, (301) 970-5205
web: http://dls.state.md.us/

Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle (from Bladen St.), Annapolis, Maryland, July 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


Agencies	Budget	Historical Evolution


Organizational Chart	Organizational Structure	Origin & Functions	Reports

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., Senate President (410) 841-3700, (301) 858-3700
Michael E. Busch, House Speaker (410) 841-3800, (301) 858-3800

[photo, Thurgood Marshall statue at Legislative Services Building entrance, Lawyers' Mall, Annapolis, Maryland]

DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(B75A0104)
FY2018 appropriation: $11,645,391; authorized positions: 90
Warren G. Deschenaux, Executive Director (410) 946-5500, (301) 970-5500
e-mail: warren.deschenaux@mlis.state.md.us
fax: (410) 946-5205, (301) 970-5205

Thurgood Marshall statue at Legislative Services Building entrance, Lawyers' Mall, Annapolis, Maryland, August 2010. Photo by Diane F. Evartt

ETHICS COUNSEL

Ethics Advisor

dea.daly@mlis.state.md.us

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Chief Financial Officer

rick.harrison@mlis.state.md.us

BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Michelle D. Coles, Manager (410) 946-5030, (301) 970-5030
e-mail:

michelle.coles@mlis.state.md.us

COMMUNICATIONS & FACILITIES
Deborah J. Tumminello-Feeley, Manager (410) 946-5010, (301) 970-5010; e-mail: deborah.tumminello-feeley@mlis.state.md.us

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
James R. Dorsey, Jr., Coordinator (410) 946-5065, (301) 970-5065; e-mail: james.dorsey@mlis.state.md.us

FISCAL OPERATIONS
James A. Goff, Manager (410) 946-5030, (301) 970-5030; e-mail: james.goff@mlis.state.md.us

PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY
Andrea L. Davis, Coordinator (410) 946-5050, (301) 970-5050; e-mail: andrea.davis@mlis.state.md.us

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Lori L. Mathis, Manager (410) 946-5120, (301) 970-5120
e-mail: lori.mathis@mlis.state.md.us

LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Donald L. Lissau, Jr., Manager (410) 946-5150, (301) 970-5150
e-mail: donald.lissau@mlis.state.md.us

DOCUMENT DESIGN
Linda D. Hayes, Supervisor (410) 946-5165, (301) 970-5165; e-mail:

linda.hayes@mlis.state.md.us

OPERATIONS
David K. Belicka, Supervisor (410) 946-5150, (301) 970-5150; e-mail: david.belicka@mlis.state.md.us

PRINT SHOP

Supervisor

john.messino@mlis.state.md.us

CUSTOMER SERVICE, RECYCLING & STATE HOUSE COPY CENTER
Barbara C. Brandford, Supervisor (410) 946-5180, (301) 970-5180; e-mail: barbara.brandford@mlis.state.md.us

DIGITAL & QUALITY PRINTING
Jeffrey F. Utterback, Supervisor (410) 946-5180, (301) 970-5180; e-mail: jeffrey.utterback@mlis.state.md.us

PRODUCTION COORDINATION
Barbara L. Arthur, Coordinator (410) 946-5150, (301) 970-5150; e-mail: barbara.arthur@mlis.state.md.us

PROOFREADING/EDITING
Joan R. Perry, Supervisor (410) 946-5150, (301) 970-5150; e-mail: joan.perry@mlis.state.md.us

TECHNICAL COORDINATION
Joseph W. Hopkins III, Senior Coordinator (410) 946-5150, (301) 970-5150; e-mail: joe.hopkins@mlis.state.md.us

[photo, Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland]

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AUDITS
(B75A0105)
FY2018 appropriation: $14,315,855; authorized positions: 115
Thomas J. Barnickel III, Legislative Auditor (410) 946-5900, (301) 970-5900
e-mail: tbarnickel@ola.state.md.us
fax: (410) 946-5999, (301) 970-5999
state employee fraud hotline: 1-877-FRAUD-11 (1-877-372-8311) (toll free)
web: www.ola.state.md.us

Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Gregory A. Hook, Deputy Legislative Auditor (410) 946-5900, (301) 970-5900
e-mail: ghook@ola.state.md.us

FISCAL COMPLIANCE AUDITS
Laura E. Johnson, Director (410) 946-5900, (301) 970-5900; e-mail:

ljohnson@ola.state.md.us

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITS
Robert C. Koslowski, Director (410) 946-5900, (301) 970-5900; e-mail: rkoslowski@ola.state.md.us

PERFORMANCE AUDITS
Timothy R. Brooks, Director (410) 946-5900, (301) 970-5900; e-mail: tbrooks@ola.state.md.us

QUALITY ASSURANCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Jacquelyn Blocher-Moran, Director (410) 946-5900, (301) 970-5900; e-mail: jbm@ola.state.md.us

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(B75A0106)
FY2018 appropriation: $6,218,302; authorized positions: 35
Michael A. Gaudiello, Director (410) 946-5300, (301) 970-5300
e-mail: mike.gaudiello@mlis.state.md.us
fax: (410) 946-5307, (301) 970-5307
web: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/

Steven B. Dustin, Deputy Director (410) 946-5300, (301) 970-5300
e-mail: steve.dustin@mlis.state.md.us

ADMINISTRATIVE (SAP) TECHNICAL SERVICES

Legislative Manager

edward.pundt@mlis.state.md.us

INFRASTRUCTURE & MEMBER SERVICES
Karen E. Cassidy, Legislative Manager (410) 946-5300, (301) 970-5300; e-mail: karen.cassidy@mlis.state.md.us

LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Steven B. Dustin, Deputy Director (410) 946-5300, (301) 970-5300; e-mail: steve.dustin@mlis.state.md.us

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Sherri S. Brown, Manager (410) 946-5300, (301) 970-5300; e-mail: sherri.brown@mlis.state.md.us

MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM (MLIS)

OFFICE OF POLICY ANALYSIS

[photo, Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle (from State Circle), Annapolis, Maryland]

(B75A0107)
FY2018 appropriation: $18,542,233; authorized positions: 144
Warren G. Deschenaux, Director (410) 946-5500, (301) 970-5500
e-mail: warren.deschenaux@mlis.state.md.us
fax: (410) 946-5555, (301) 970-5555

Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle (from State Circle), Annapolis, Maryland, December 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

FISCAL & POLICY ANALYSIS

Deputy Director

david.romans@mlis.state.md.us

CAPITAL BUDGET

Manager

matthew.klein@mlis.state.md.us

FISCAL & POLICY NOTES
Lesley G. Cook, Manager (410) 946-5510, (301) 970-5510; e-mail: lesley.cook@mlis.state.md.us
Laura J. McCarty, Manager (410) 946-5510, (301) 970-5510; e-mail: laura.mccarty@mlis.state.md.us

LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
Hiram L. Burch, Jr., Manager (410) 946-5510, (301) 970-5510; e-mail: hiram.burch@mlis.state.md.us

OPERATING BUDGET
David B. Juppe, Manager (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: david.juppe@mlis.state.md.us
Simon G. Powell, Manager (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: simon.powell@mlis.state.md.us

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET ANALYSTS FOR STATE AGENCIES

General Assembly
Patrick S. Frank (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: patrick.frank@mlis.state.md.us

Judiciary
Benjamin B. Wilhelm (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: benjamin.wilhelm@mlis.state.md.us

Attorney General
Benjamin B. Wilhelm (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: benjamin.wilhelm@mlis.state.md.us

Board of Public Works
Matthew D. Klein (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: matthew.klein@mlis.state.md.us
Darica S. Lawson (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: darica.lawson@mlis.state.md.us

Comptroller of Maryland
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

Secretary of State
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

State Treasurer
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Aging
Jared S. Sussman (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jared.sussman@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Agriculture
Andrew D. Gray (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: andrew.gray@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Budget & Management
Rebecca J. Ruff (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: rebecca.ruff@mlis.state.md.us
Laura M. Vykol (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: laura.vykol@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Commerce
Jody J. Sprinkle (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jody.sprinkle@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Disabilities
Vacancy (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530

State Department of Education
Kyle D. Siefering (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: kyle.siefering@mlis.state.md.us

Department of the Environment
Andrew D. Gray (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: andrew.gray@mlis.state.md.us

Department of General Services
Patrick S. Frank (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: patrick.frank@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Department of Health
Jordan D. More (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jordan.more@mlis.state.md.us
Simon G. Powell (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: simon.powell@mlis.state.md.us
Jared S. Sussman (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jared.sussman@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Housing & Community Development
Jason A. Kramer (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jason.kramer@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Human Services
Tonya D. Zimmerman (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: tonya.zimmerman@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Information Technology
Patrick S. Frank (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: patrick.frank@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Juvenile Services
Vacancy (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530

Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Natural Resources
Andrew D. Gray (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: andrew.gray@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Planning
Andrew D. Gray (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: andrew.gray@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
Rebecca J. Ruff (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: rebecca.ruff@mlis.state.md.us
Kenneth B. Weaver (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: kenneth.weaver@mlis.state.md.us

Department of State Police
Rebecca J. Ruff (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: rebecca.ruff@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Transportation
Jason A. Kramer (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jason.kramer@mlis.state.md.us
Steven D. McCulloch (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: steven.mcculloch@mlis.state.md.us

Department of Veterans Affairs
Jared S. Sussman (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jared.sussman@mlis.state.md.us

Office of Administrative Hearings
Benjamin B. Wilhelm (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: benjamin.wilhelm@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland African American Museum Corporation
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

State Archives
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

State Department of Assessments & Taxation
Benjamin B. Wilhelm (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: benjamin.wilhelm@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
Jason A. Kramer (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jason.kramer@mlis.state.md.us

Canal Place Preservation & Development Authority
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

State Board of Elections
Benjamin B. Wilhelm (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: benjamin.wilhelm@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Economic Development Corporation
Jody J. Sprinkle (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jody.sprinkle@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Energy Administration
Tonya D. Zimmerman (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: tonya.zimmerman@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Environmental Service
Andrew D. Gray (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: andrew.gray@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Food Center Authority
Tonya D. Zimmerman (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: tonya.zimmerman@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Jared S. Sussman (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jared.sussman@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Higher Education Commission
Garret T. Halbach (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: garret.halbach@mlis.state.md.us

Historic St. Mary's City Commission
Garret T. Halbach (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: garret.halbach@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System
Rebecca J. Ruff (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: rebecca.ruff@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Insurance Administration
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland State Library Agency
Kyle D. Siefering (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: kyle.siefering@mlis.state.md.us

State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency
Jody J. Sprinkle (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jody.sprinkle@mlis.state.md.us

Military Department
Rebecca J. Ruff (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: rebecca.ruff@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
Sierra S. Boney (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sierra.boney@mlis.state.md.us

Morgan State University
Sara J. Baker (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sarajean.baker@mlis.state.md.us

Office of Public Defender
Benjamin B. Wilhelm (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: benjamin.wilhelm@mlis.state.md.us

Public Service Commission
Tonya D. Zimmerman (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: tonya.zimmerman@mlis.state.md.us

State Retirement & Pension System
Michael C. Rubenstein (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: michael.rubenstein@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Stadium Authority
Jody J. Sprinkle (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jody.sprinkle@mlis.state.md.us

Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Jody J. Sprinkle (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: jody.sprinkle@mlis.state.md.us

University System of Maryland
Sara J. Baker (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: sarajean.baker@mlis.state.md.us
Garret T. Halbach (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: garret.halbach@mlis.state.md.us

State Workers' Compensation Commission
Benjamin B. Wilhelm (410) 946-5530, (301) 970-5530; e-mail: benjamin.wilhelm@mlis.state.md.us

LEGISLATION & COMMITTEE SUPPORT
Carol L. Swan, Coordinator (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
e-mail: carol.swan@mlis.state.md.us

BILL DRAFTING & AMENDMENTS

Manager

kelly.dincau@mlis.state.md.us

Manager

effie.rife@mlis.state.md.us

COMMITTEE STAFFING
J. Ryan Bishop, Manager (410) 946-5471, (301) 970-5471; e-mail: ryan.bishop@mlis.state.md.us

LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES
Johanne H. Greer, Coordinator (410) 946-5400, (301) 970-5400; 1-800-492-7122, ext. 5400 (toll free)
e-mail: johanne.greer@mlis.state.md.us
fax: (410) 946-5405, (301) 970-5405
tty: (410) 946-5401, (301) 970-5401

ACQUISITION SERVICES
Cynthia Z. Stiverson, Manager (410) 946-5400, (301) 970-5400; e-mail:

cindy.stiverson@mlis.state.md.us

INFORMATION SERVICES
Thomas S. Elder, Supervisor (410) 946-5400, (301) 970-5400; e-mail: thomas.elder@mlis.state.md.us

LIBRARY CATALOGING SERVICES
Elizabeth B. Keyser, Manager (410) 946-5400, (301) 970-5400; e-mail: elizabeth.keyser@mlis.state.md.us

LIBRARY REFERENCE SERVICES
Annette K. Haldeman, Manager (410) 946-5400, (301) 970-5400; e-mail: annette.haldeman@mlis.state.md.us