FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:

Winchester Hall, 12 East Church St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
W. Paul Dial, Chief Administrative Officer (301) 600-1028
e-mail: pdial@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/6391/Acting-Chief-Administrative-Officer
Margaret L. Nusbaum, Special Administrative Director (301) 600-7700; e-mail: mnusbaum@frederickcountymd.gov
Janice P. Spiegel, Education Liaison (301) 600-1622; e-mail: jspiegel@frederickcountymd.gov
Roger A. Wilson, Government Affairs & Policy Director (301) 600-1621; e-mail: rwilson@frederickcountymd.gov
Joyce M. Grossnickle, Administrative Officer (301) 600-1102; e-mail: jgrossnickle@frederickcountymd.gov


OFFICE OF BUDGET
Richard P. Harcum, Budget Director (301) 600-1628; e-mail: rharcum@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/66/Budget-Office

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Vivian D. Laxton, Director (301) 600-1315; e-mail: vlaxton@frederickcountymd.gov


PUBLIC INFORMATION
Robin K. Santangelo, Public Information Officer (301) 600-2590; e-mail: rsantangelo@frederickcountymd.gov

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Douglas D. Browning, Manager (301) 600-1303; e-mail: dbrowning@frederickcountymd.gov
Michael G. Marschner, Manager (301) 600-1133; e-mail: mmarschner@frederickcountymd.gov

FINANCE DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Lori L. Depies, Director (301) 600-1117; fax: (301) 600-2302
e-mail: ldepies@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/26/Finance

Erin M. White, Deputy Director (301) 600-1193
e-mail: ewhite@frederickcountymd.gov


ACCOUNTING
Melanie L. Thom, Director (301) 600-2217; e-mail: mthom@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/65/Accounting

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING
Diane L. Fouche, Director (301) 600-1047; fax: (301) 600-2521; e-mail: dfouche@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/67/Procurement-Contracting

RISK MANAGEMENT
Lauren K. Vandergrift, Director (301) 600-1357; fax: (301) 600-2521; e-mail: lvandergrift@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/68/Risk-Management

TREASURY
Diane E. Fox, Director (301) 600-1114; e-mail: dfox@frederickcountymd.gov
30 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/69/Treasury

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Mitchell L. Hose, Director (301) 600-1070
e-mail: humanresources@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/18/Human-Resources

Tracy L. Lobuts, Deputy Director (301) 600-1786
e-mail: tlobuts@frederickcountymd.gov


RETIREMENT PLAN COMMITTEE

INTERAGENCY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Thomas A. Dixon, Director & Chief Information Officer (301) 600-4016; e-mail: tdixon@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/17/Information-Technology

TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive to 4-year terms


INFRASTRUCTURE
Vacancy, Manager (301) 600-1015

SERVICES MANAGEMENT
Scott G. Pearce, Manager & Chief Information Security Officer (301) 600-2366; e-mail: spearce@frederickcountymd.gov


SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Rick A. Little, Manager (301) 600-1032; e-mail: rlittle@frederickcountymd.gov


GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/85/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS

COMMUNITY SERVICES

CITIZENS SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Monica L. Grant, D.Sc.PT, Director (301) 600-1063
5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick, MD 21704
e-mail: mlgrant@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/16/Citizens-Services

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


Meetings: 2nd Monday, 6:00 p.m. (except Aug. & Dec.)

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (except July)

DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Carolyn B. True, Director (301) 600-1605
1440 Taney Ave., Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: ctrue@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/54/Department-of-Aging

COMMISSION ON AGING
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Dianne L. Lewis, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2019

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 1:00 p.m.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(301) 600-2877

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
(301) 600-1604, (301) 600-3522
e-mail: ctrue@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/54/Department-of-Aging


• Senior Transportation: TransIT-plus

CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
Lynn Davis, Director (301) 600-1762
P. O. Box 1907, Frederick, MD 21702 - 1907
e-mail: ldavis@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/481/Child-Advocacy-Center-CAC

FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Shelly L. Toms, Director (301) 600-2774
8420 Gas House Pike, Suite EE, Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: stoms@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/55/Family-Partnership

HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Milton J. Bailey, Director (301) 600-3530, (301) 600-1061
5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite A, Frederick, MD 21703
e-mail: mbailey@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/6366/Housing

AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.

HUMAN RELATIONS
Miles A. Ward, Director (301) 600-1110
5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick MD 21704
e-mail: mward@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/58/Human-Relations

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


Meetings: last Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (except Dec.)

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Office for Children & Families]
Leslie N. Barnes, Director (301) 600-1447
5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick MD 21704
e-mail: lbarnes@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/59/Office-for-Children-Families

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Shelly L. Toms, Chair (chosen by Local Management Board, 2-year term), 2016

WORKFORCE SERVICES
Michelle M. Day, Director (301) 600-1867
5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite A, Frederick, MD 21703
e-mail: mday1@frederickworks.com
web: www.frederickworks.com/


WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Appointed by County Executive to 4-year terms

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent and approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Martha A. Sprow, Director (301) 600-2420, (301) 600-4555; fax: (301) 600-4550
P. O. Box 237, 100 East All Saints St., Frederick, MD 21705
e-mail: martha.sprow@maryland.gov
web: www.fcdss.info/
http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/

Dept. of Social Services, 100 East All Saints St., Frederick, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Christopher Sparks, Chair (chosen by Board), 2018
Sangwoon Han, M.D., 2016; C. Jean Doyle, 2017; Cathy Hanson, 2017; Sarah Hooper, R.N., 2017; Cristine E. LoVetro, Esq., 2017; Karen Czapanskiy, Esq., 2018; Geoffrey Littrell, 2018; Raymond Brown, 2019; Joanna McVicker Mullinix, 2019; one vacancy.

Meetings: 1st Monday, 1:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.)

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 1
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Wanet B. Tyson, Chair (chosen by Board), 2020
Patricia H. Latkovski, 2010; Jennifer K. Grimes, 2018; Helen D. Johnson, 2018; Stephanie A. Quinn, 2019; Geraldine F. Stearn, 2019; Scott K. Durum, 2020.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 2
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Scott K. Durum, Ph.D., 2009; Diane H. Johnson, 2009; Patricia Dianne Mayfield, 2011; four vacancies.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Valarie Pearce, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
Tracy R. Bowie, 2017; John A. Ford, 2017; Dwight S. Palmer, 2018; Christine Wasner, 2018; Phyllis York, 2018; Danielle Haskin, 2019; David N. Pearce, 2019; Craig Tyler, 2019; one vacancy.

Representing County Council: one vacancy

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.

CHILD, FAMILY, & ADULT SERVICES
Cheryl L. Grau, Assistant Director (301) 600-2442
e-mail: cheryl.grau@maryland.gov

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Barbara E. Becker, Assistant Director (301) 600-6450
e-mail: barbara.becker@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Leslie M. Slaby, Assistant Director (301) 600-2403
e-mail: leslie.slaby@maryland.gov

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
David M. Drees, Assistant Director (301) 600-2457
e-mail: david.drees@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 696-6850
web: www.fcps.org/boe/index.cfm

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Brad W. Young, President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2018
Elizabeth A. Barrett, J.D., Vice-President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2018
Colleen E. Cusimano, 2018
April Fleming Miller, O.D., 2018
Michael G. Bunitsky, 2020
Kenneth P. Kerr, Ed.D., 2020
M. Joy Schaefer, 2020


Elected by Frederick County Association of Student Councils to 1-year term: Carter Gipson, student (nonvoting), 2017

Representing County Executive: Janice P. Spiegel

Ex officio: Theresa R. Alban, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. (except April, July & Dec.)

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Theresa R. (Terry) Alban, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2019
191 South East St., Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 696-6910; (301) 644-5000; fax: (301) 696-6823
e-mail: superintendent@fcps.org
web: www.fcps.org/

DIVISION OF ACADEMICS, COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, & STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Michael D. Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent (301) 696-6860; e-mail: michael.markoe@fcps.org

ACCELERATING ACHIEVEMENT & EQUITY
Keith R. Harris, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 696-6868; e-mail: keith.harris@fcps.org


COMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & MARKETING
Michael R. Doerrer, Director (301) 696-6900; e-mail: michael.doerrer@fcps.org

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & INNOVATION
Kevin S. Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director (301) 644-5125; e-mail: kevin.cuppett@fcps.org

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP
Tracey L. Lucas, Executive Director (301) 696-6818; e-mail: tracey.lucas@fcps.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES


SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Jamie Aliveto, Director (301) 696-6876; e-mail: jamie.aliveto@fcps.org

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Edward K. (Ted) Gardner, Director (301) 644-5318; e-mail: edward.gardner@fcps.org

DIVISION OF FISCAL SERVICES
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer (301) 644-5008; e-mail: leslie.pellegrino@fcps.org

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Robert Kelly, Manager (301) 644-5061; e-mail: robert.kelly@fcps.org

PURCHASING
Stephen P. Starmer, Manager (301) 644-5074; e-mail: stephen.starmer@fcps.org

DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES
Jamie R. Cannon, Esq., Chief of Staff & Legal Counsel (301) 696-6851; e-mail: jamie.cannon@fcps.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
Paula S. Lawton, Executive Director (301) 644-5086; e-mail: paula.lawton@fcps.org

LEGAL COUNSEL
Jamie R. Cannon, Esq., Legal Counsel (301) 696-6851; e-mail: jamie.cannon@fcps.org

DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
Paul A. Lebo, Chief Operating Officer (301) 696-6805; e-mail: paul.lebo@fcps.org

FACILITIES SERVICES
Paul A. Lebo, Executive Director (301) 696-6805; e-mail: paul.lebo@fcps.org

SCHOOL SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Scott Blundell, Coordinator (301) 696-6808; e-mail: scott.blundell@fcps.org

TRANSPORTATION
Frederick Punturiero, Director (301) 644-5364; e-mail: fred.punturiero@fcps.org

FREDERICK CENTER FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CREST)
Sue H. Houghton, Planning Director (301) 624-2717
8420 Gas House Pike, Suite B. Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: shoughton@frederick.edu

GOVERNING BOARD

FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Elizabeth (Libby) Burmaster, President, 2017
(301) 846-2441
7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: eburmaster@frederick.edu
web: www.frederick.edu/

Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Maryland, October 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Myrna R. Whitworth, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2018
David F. Bufter, 2018; Roger A. Wilson, 2018; Debra S. Borden, Esq., 2019; Thomas E. Lynch III, Esq., 2020; Nicanor Diaz, 2021; John K. Molesworth, D.O., 2022.

Representing County Executive: Janice P. Spiegel

Ex officio: Elizabeth (Libby) Burmaster, President, Frederick Community College.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except July & Dec.)

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Darrell L. Batson, Director (301) 600-1613
C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 East Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: dbatson@fcpl.org
web: www.fcpl.org/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
George J. Laugelli, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in June, 2-year term), 2020
Cheryl G. Smith, 2017; Blanca Poteat, 2018; Deborah J. Kiser, 2019; Susan L. Manny, 2019; Candy Greenway, 2021; Kyle R. Kane, Esq., 2021.

Representing County Council: Anthony J. (Tony) Chmelik

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)

C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 East Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Mary Lou Green (R), President (chosen by Board), 2019
Lawrence C. Hill (R); Mark P. Jeffers, Jr. (D); Carlotta Cooke Joyner, Ph.D. (D); William L. Woodcock (R). Terms expire 2019.

Representing County Council: Harold F. (Bud) Otis, Jr.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.

Stuart M. Harvey, Election Director (301) 600-8683; fax: (301) 600-2344
Bourne Building, Suite 101
355 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702 - 8213
e-mail: sharvey@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1198/Board-of-Elections

BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT CENTER
Charles A. Hunt, Labor Exchange Administrator (301) 600-2255; fax: (301) 600-2906
5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite A, Frederick, MD 21703
e-mail: charles.hunt@maryland.gov
www: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/fred/
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent
Meetings: 2nd Friday, 8:15 a.m. (Feb., April, June, Sept., Nov., Dec.)

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 723-2000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

WORKFORCE SERVICES

HEALTH

Frederick County Health Department, 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADMINISTRATION
Tina L. von Gunten, Health Administrator (301) 600-3115
e-mail: tvongunten@frederickcountymd.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Andrea L. Walker, Director, Mental Health Services (301) 600-1755
e-mail: awalker@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Substance Abuse Council]
Staff: Sarah A. Drennan (301) 600-3443; e-mail: sdrennan@frederickcountymd.gov

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Sarah A. Drennan, Chair (chosen by Council in June, 1-year term)
Monica A. Kirkpatrick, 2018; Christine Marquardt, 2018; Wendy Millander, 2019; Santita Prather, 2019; two vacancies.

Representing County Council: Jerry D. Donald

Ex officio: D. Paul Wolford, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Ricky W. Lewis, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Brian Griffith, designee of President, Board of Education; Sarah A. Drennan, designee of Health Officer; Martha A. Sprow, Director of Social Services; Rebecca Clinton, designee of State's Attorney; Mary S. Riley, Esq., District Public Defender; Brian Elliott, designee of Sheriff; Lori Frazee, designee of Bureau Chief, Adult Detention Center; Singleton H. (Singy) Golden, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Hilari A. Young, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:00 p.m.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (301) 600-3370


DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
Pamula Mills, Director (301) 600-3367
e-mail: pmills@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/266/Developmental-Center

SCOTT KEY CENTER
Sean M. Lore, Director (301) 600-1602; e-mail: slore@frederickcountymd.gov
1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick, MD 21702
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/6541/Scott-Key-Center

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Barry W. Glotfelty, Director (301) 600-3179
e-mail: bglotfelty@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/132/Environmental-Health

HEALTH CARE CONNECTION & PREPAREDNESS
Randall Culpepper, M.D., Director & Deputy Health Officer (301) 600-3103
e-mail: rculpepper@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/191/Health-Care-Connection

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
Teresa J. (Teri) O'Gwin-Harris, R.N., Director (301) 600-3116
e-mail: to'gwin-harris@frederickcountymd.gov
web: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/297/School-Health-Services

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
John S. Mathias, Esq., County Attorney (301) 600-1030
Winchester Hall, 12 East Church St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: jmathias@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/60/County-Attorney
ETHICS COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms:
Brian Duncan, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2017
Steven K. Hess, 2017; M. Shane Canfield, 2018; Deborah L. Lundahl, 2018; Timothy J. Tosten, 2018; Christopher D. Glass, Sr., 2019; Alan Shapiro, 2019. Alternate: Ernest A. Heller, Esq., 2019.

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Mary S. Riley, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 600-1991
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: ccogar@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/opd/districts/dist11.aspx

Eric A. Reed, Esq., Deputy District Public Defender (301) 791-4728, ext. 305
e-mail: ereed@opd.state.md.us


STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
J. Charles Smith III, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2018
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-1523; fax: (301) 600-2195
e-mail: jcsmith@statesattorney.us
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/3929/Frederick-County-States-Attorney

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

ELECTRICAL BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms.


BOARD OF GAMING APPEALS
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Richard L. Stup, Chair (chosen by Board), 2018
Margaret T. Hays, 2017; Jesse T. Pippy, 2021.

Winchester Hall, 12 East Church St., Frederick, MD 21701 - 5447
(301) 600-1158, (301) 600-2984; fax: (301) 600-3500
e-mail: liquorboard@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1291/Liquor-Board

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INSPECTOR
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year term:
Harold C. DeLauter, Alcoholic Beverages Inspector, 2017
(301) 600-1158
e-mail: hdelauter@frederickcountymd.gov

Kathy V. Dean, Administrator (301) 600-1156
e-mail: kvdean@frederickcountymd.gov

PERMITS & INSPECTIONS

ADVISORY PLUMBING BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Michael Kay, Secretary; e-mail: mike.kay@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Keith W. Schoonover, Chair

MONOCACY SCENIC RIVER CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms

PLANNING

PLANNING & PERMITTING DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Steven C. Horn, Director (301) 600-1151
30 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701 - 5420
e-mail: shorn@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/4592/Planning-and-Permitting-Division

Gary W. Hessong, Deputy Director (301) 600-2028
e-mail: ghessong@frederickcountymd.gov


DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Shawna R. Lemonds, Director (301) 600-1165
e-mail: slemonds@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/94/Department-of-Development-Review


DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Gary W. Hessong, Director (301) 600-2028, (301) 600-1172
e-mail: ghessong@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/99/Permits-Inspections

INSPECTION SERVICES

BUILDINGS
Vacancy, Chief Inspector (301) 600-1076

ELECTRICAL
James (Bob) Ensor, Chief Inspector (301) 600-2522; e-mail: jaensor@frederickcountymd.gov


ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Richard (Rick) Masser, Chief Inspector (301) 600-3507, (301) 600-2313; e-mail: rmasser@frederickcountymd.gov


PLUMBING
Tim Rigler, Chief Inspector (301) 600-6480; e-mail: trigler@frederickcountymd.gov


OFFICE OF LIFE SAFETY
Vacancy, Manager (301) 600-1943

PERMITTING SERVICES
Paula Moulton, Manager (301) 600-3463, (301) 600-2313; fax: (301) 600-2309; e-mail: pmoulton@frederickcountymd.gov


DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
James A. Gugel, Director (301) 600-1144
e-mail: jgugel@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/101/Department-of-Planning

LAND PRESERVATION
Anne Bradley, Administrator (301) 600-1474, (301) 600-1138; e-mail: abradley@frederickcountymd.gov

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms
Richard L. Grossnickle, Chair, 2018

AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms


HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

PLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/188/Planning-Commission

Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Bill J. Hopwood, Chair (chosen by Commission in Sept., 1-year term), 2018
William G. Hall, 2017; Sharon K. Suarez, 2017; Anthony J. Bruscia, 2018; Carole Jaar Sepe, 2020; Robert L. White, 2020; Samuel G. Tressler III, 2021.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m
3rd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. (as needed)

SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Shannon K. Moore, Manager (301) 600-1413; e-mail: smoore@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/4595/Sustainability-and-Environmental-Resourc

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms
Annie Jones, Chair, 2017

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


ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Larry Smith, Administrator (301) 600-1491; e-mail: lsmith1@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/104/Zoning-Administration

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
John Greenwell, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
Donald Miller, 2017; Col. (ret.) Earl Bell, 2018; Michael Bowersox, 2018; Tom Conard, 2019; Kenneth T. Farrell, alternate, 2019.

Meetings: 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Helen L. Propheter, Director (301) 600-1899, (301) 600-1058; 1-800-248-2296 (toll free)
118 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: hpropheter@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.discoverfrederickmd.com/

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


BUSINESS & INDUSTRY CABINET
Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

PUBLIC SAFETY

Animal Control Division, 1832 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DETENTION CENTER

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Appointed by Governor:
John E. (Jack) Markey, Director (301) 600-6790
5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick, MD 21704
e-mail: jmarkey@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/2001/Emergency-Management

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Emergency Response Commission

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
John G. Woelfel II, Director (301) 600-2072
110 Airport Drive - East, Frederick, MD 21701
e-mail: jwoelfel@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/70/Department-of-Emergency-Communications

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Vacancy, Director (301) 600-1746
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/71/Department-of-Emergency-Preparedness

FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Thomas W. Owens, Fire Chief & Director (301) 600-1536
Public Safety Training Facility, 5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick, MD 21704 - 6677
e-mail: towens@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/24/Fire-Rescue-Services
FIRE & RESCUE ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SECTION
Steven W. Leatherman, Deputy Chief (301) 600-2073
e-mail: sleatherman@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/73/Administrative-Services

OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL
Kenneth L. Poole, Fire Marshal & Battalion Chief (301) 600-1479; e-mail: kpoole@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1320/Office-of-the-Fire-Marshal

EMERGENCY SERVICES SECTION
Thomas E. Coe, Deputy Chief (301) 600-9002
e-mail: tcoe@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/72/Operations

VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Clarence E. (Chip) Jewell, Director (301) 600-2356
e-mail: cjewell@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/5865/Volunteer-Fire-Rescue-Services

PUBLIC WORKS

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Charles F. (Chuck) Nipe, Director (301) 600-1129
Bourne Building, Suite 200
355 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: cnipe@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/19/Public-Works
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Yau-Ming (Robert) Shen, Head (301) 600-2928
e-mail: rshen@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/20/Engineering-Construction-Management
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Susan Barthol, Chief (301) 600-6648; e-mail: sbarthol@frederickcountymd.gov


OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Jason M. Stitt, Chief (301) 600-2932; e-mail: jstitt@frederickcountymd.gov


FLEET SERVICES
Patrick L. Hannah, Director (301) 600-3588
331 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: phannah@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/92/Fleet-Services

HIGHWAY & FACILITY MAINTENANCE
David B. Ennis, Head (301) 600-1557
e-mail: dennis@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/21/Department-of-Highway-Facility-Maintenan

ROADS BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms


Meetings: 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m. (March, June, Dec.)
2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. (Sept.)

UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Kevin L. Demosky, Director (301) 600-2997
4520 Metropolitan Court, Frederick, MD 21704
e-mail: kdemosky@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/106/Utilities-Waste-Management

Mark A. Schweitzer, Deputy Director (301) 600-2296
e-mail: mschweitzer@frederickcountymd.gov


ACCOUNTING & FINANCE SUPPORT
Brenda K. Teach, Supervisor (301) 600-1130; e-mail: bteach@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1282/Accounting-Finance-Support-Billing

ENGINEERING & PLANNING
Rodney G. Winebrenner, Head (301) 600-2574
e-mail: rwinebrenner@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/107/Engineering-Planning

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Terri Snyder-Kolovich, Head (301) 600-1597
e-mail: tkolovich@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1288/Regulatory-Compliance

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Phillip S. Harris, Superintendent (301) 600-2923
9031 Reichs Ford Road, Frederick, MD 21704
e-mail: pharris@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/5634/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT & DISPOSAL
M. Dale Boehme, Superintendent (301) 600-3413
e-mail: dboehme@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1283/Wastewater-Treatment-Disposal

WATER & WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE
Brad E. Nee, Superintendent (301) 600-3414
e-mail: bnee@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/109/Water-Wastewater-Maintenance

WATER PURIFICATION & DISTRIBUTION
Kenneth G. Orndorff, Superintendent (301) 600-2186
e-mail: korndorff@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/1284/Water-Purification-Distribution

RECREATION

PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Jeremy T. Kortright, Director (301) 600-1647
Bourne Building, Suite 100
355 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
e-mail: jkortright@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.recreater.com/

Robert E. Hicks, Deputy Director (301) 600-6816
e-mail: rhicks@frederickcountymd.gov


PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms

CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Kevin W. Fisher, Manager (301) 600-1073
e-mail: kfisher@frederickcountymd.gov

PARKS MANAGEMENT
Paul M. Hanyok, Superintendent (301) 600-6641
e-mail: phanyok@frederickcountymd.gov

RECREATION PROGRAMMING
Eric L. Appel, Acting Superintendent (301) 600-1684
e-mail: eappel@frederickcountymd.gov

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSIT SERVICES DIVISION
Nancy J. Norris, Director (301) 600-3538
1040 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick MD 21701
e-mail: nnorris@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/105/TransIT

Veronica D. Lowe, Deputy Director (301) 600-6452
e-mail: vlowe@frederickcountymd.gov


TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


Meetings: 3rd Friday, 8:00 a.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

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