MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

MARYLAND MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER REGISTRY & REFERRAL SYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE


Chair: Marshall D. Henson, designee of Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health

Appointed by Secretary of Health: Craig Behm; Tracee Burroughs-Gardner, M.D.; David J. Cooney; Erin M. Dorrien; Kathryn S. (Kate) Farinholt, J.D.; Gregory B. Gattman; Michelle Hardy; Venkat Koshanam; Stephen V. Kolbe (MDH); W. Lance Schine; Steven R. Schuh; Michael J. (Ben) Steffen; Oleg Tarkovsky; Maggie Thomas; Vickie Walters.

Representing Maryland Chapter, Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society: Kathryn A. Whitmore

Ex officio: Nilesh Kalyanaraman, M.D., Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services; Megan J. Renfrew, designee of Executive Director, Health Services Cost Review Commission.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Michael L. Harrison, Chief of Staff (410) 402-8451
e-mail: michael.harrison1@maryland.gov

MARYLAND'S COMMITMENT TO VETERANS INITIATIVE
Joy Ashcraft, Director (410) 402-8329
e-mail: joy.ashcraft@maryland.gov

MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Steven G. Whitefield, M.D., Medical Director (410) 402-8446
e-mail: steven.whitefield@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES

EASTERN SHORE HOSPITAL CENTER (Cambridge)
(M00L07, formerly 32.12.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $22,958,055; authorized positions: 188.6
Olga M. Rossello, M.D., Chief Executive Officer (410) 221-2525; 1-888-216-8110 (toll free); fax: (410) 221-2558
e-mail: olga.rossellos@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/eshc/Pages/Home.aspx
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Sylvia M. Dlugokinski-Plenz, Chair (chosen by Board), 2024
Stacey L. Kram, D.N.P., 2022; JoAnn C. Hansen, 2023; Andrew J. Naumann, 2023; Debra A. Webster, Ed.D., 2024; Heather V. Westerfield, D.N.P, 2025; five vacancies.

FORENSIC SERVICES
Martin J. Brandes, M.D., Director (410) 221-2443; e-mail: martin.brandes@maryland.gov

MEDICAL RECORDS
Jennifer T. Jones, Director (410) 221-2503; e-mail: jennifert.jones@maryland.gov

NURSING
Vacancy, Director (410) 221-2428

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Lisa K. Hines, R.N., Manager (410) 221-2428; e-mail: lisa.hines@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 221-2330

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Donna L. Robinson, Coordinator (410) 221-2357; e-mail: donna.robinson@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
William H. Webb, Chief Operations Officer (410) 221-2527
e-mail: william.webb@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE
Cory S. Perdue, Director (410) 221-2333; e-mail: cory.perdue@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES
Lori A. Woods, Chief Financial Officer (410) 221-2312; e-mail: loria.woods@maryland.gov

HOSPITAL POLICE
Wallace O. Creighton, Chief (410) 221-2323; e-mail: wallace.creighton@maryland.gov


HOUSEKEEPING
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 221-2363

MAINTENANCE
Randall T. Williams, Supervisor (410) 221-2372

PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Claudia C. Phillips, Agency Buyer (410) 221-2313; e-mail: claudia.phillips@maryland.gov

PATIENT SERVICES
Paula Palladino, Clinical Director (410) 221-2492
e-mail: paula.palladino@maryland.gov

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Dolores J. Slyter, Librarian (410) 221-2485; e-mail: dolores.slyter@maryland.gov

PSYCHOLOGY
Doris A. Staeudle, Ph.D., Director (410) 221-2334; e-mail: doris.staeudle@maryland.gov

REHABILITATION & ACTIVITIES
Kimberly S. Lawhorne, Manager (410) 221-2380

SOCIAL WORK
Rachel Sadorf, Director (410) 221-2457; e-mail: rachel.sadorf@maryland.gov

STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Margaret M. (Peggy) Fuller, Director (410) 221-2421

THOMAS B. FINAN HOSPITAL CENTER (Cumberland)

(M00L04, formerly 32.12.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $22,165,949; authorized positions: 186.5
Lesa A. Diehl, Chief Executive Officer (301) 777-2240
e-mail: lesa.diehl1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/finan/Pages/home.aspx

Thomas B. Finan Hospital Center, 10102 Country Club Road, Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Alvin Scott Gibson, 2019; David A. Goad, 2022; Craig A. Robertson, 2022; Mary S. Shrout, 2022; Mark A. Tomick, 2022; two vacancies.

OPERATIONS
Craig W. Alexander, Administrator (301) 777-2260
e-mail: craig.alexander@maryland.gov

FISCAL
Gena M. Spear, Chief Financial Officer (301) 777-2253; e-mail: gena.spear@maryland.gov


HOUSEKEEPING
Gerard A. Peck (301) 777-2249

MAINTENANCE
Joseph E. Crawford, Jr., Supervisor (301) 777-2280

MEDICAL RECORDS
Krystal A. Dowling, Supervisor (301) 777-2325; e-mail: krystal.dowling@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL
Christina M. Loney, Administrator (301) 777-2236; e-mail: christina.loney@maryland.gov

POLICE
James D. Hott, Chief (301) 777-2205; e-mail: james.hott@maryland.gov

PURCHASING
Jimmie R. Murphy, Purchasing Officer (301) 777-2227

TRAINING & EDUCATION
Joseph L. Bonella, Specialist (301) 777-2047

PATIENT SERVICES
Linda de Hoyos, M.D., Clinical Director (301) 777-2270
e-mail: linda.dehoyos@maryland.gov


NURSING
Kimberley Martin, R.N., Director (301) 777-2209; e-mail: kimberley.martin@maryland.gov


PHARMACY
James M. Crable, Clinical Pharmacist (301) 777-2221

PSYCHOLOGY
Janet L. Hendershot, Psy.D., Director (301) 777-2220; e-mail: janet.hendershot@maryland.gov


REHABILITATION
Melissa J. Nething, Director (301) 777-2232

SOCIAL WORK
Mary L. Perkins, Director (301) 777-2247

CLIFTON T. PERKINS HOSPITAL CENTER (Jessup)
(M00L10, formerly 32.12.10)
FY2021 appropriation: $71,616,033; authorized positions: 599.5
Marian G. Fogan, Chief Executive Officer (410) 724-3003; fax: (410) 724-3009
e-mail: marian.fogan@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/perkins/Pages/home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Danielle LaSure-Bryant, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2021
C. Arthur Blair, 2018; Anna E. D'Agostino, 2021; Tracie A. Montague, 2021; Yetta D. Lyle, 2022; four vacancies.
OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Chief Operating Officer (410) 724-3003

DIETARY SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 724-3045

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Vivian L. Pompey, Director (410) 724-3156; e-mail: vivian.pompey@maryland.gov

FINANCE & PROCUREMENT
Thaddaeus B. Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer (410) 724-3056; e-mail: thaddaeus.hubbard@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES
Jazmine J. Rich, Director (410) 724-3014; e-mail: jazmine.rich@maryland.gov

PLANT ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE
Paul N. Anderson, Director (410) 724-3207; e-mail: paul.anderson@maryland.gov

QUALITY & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Carol J. Johnston, Chief Information Officer (410) 724-3188; e-mail: carol.johnston@maryland.gov

SECURITY
Steven C. Jackson, Chief Security Officer (410) 724-3071; e-mail: stevenc.jackson@maryland.gov

PATIENT SERVICES
Inna Taller, M.D., Clinical Director (410) 724-3076
e-mail: inna.taller@maryland.gov

ADMISSIONS
Lawrence Q. Brown, Director (410) 724-3227

MEDICAL CLINIC
Syed Karim, M.D., Director (410) 724-3105; e-mail: syed.karim@maryland.gov

NURSING
Michelle L. Preston, Chief Nursing Officer (410) 724-3184; e-mail: michelle.preston@maryland.gov

PRETRIAL EVALUATIONS
Danielle R. Robinson, M.D. (410) 724-3217; e-mail: danielle.robinson@maryland.gov

PSYCHIATRY
Inna Taller, M.D., Director (410) 724-3079

PSYCHOLOGY
Salah C. (Chris) Khellaf, Ph.D., Director (410) 724-3019; e-mail: ckhellaf@maryland.gov

REHABILITATION
Marian G. Fogan, O.T.R./L. (410) 724-3211; e-mail: marian.fogan@maryland.gov

SOCIAL WORK
Nina M. Diana, L.C.S.W.-C. (410) 724-3135; e-mail: nina.diana@maryland.gov


REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (RICA) - BALTIMORE
(M00L05, formerly 32.12.05)
FY2021 appropriation: $17,905,965; authorized positions: 133
Tracey L. Heslop, Chief Executive Officer (410) 368-7800
e-mail: tracey.heslop@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/rica-balti/Pages/home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Brynez M. Roane, Ph.D., 2022; Michele A. Washart, 2023; Jane S. Casper, 2024; Stephen H. Rohde, 2024; Nakieta Lankster, Psy.D., 2025; two vacancies.

ADMINISTRATION
Molly J. Evans, Chief Operating Officer (410) 368-7825
e-mail: molly.evans1@maryland.gov

MEDICAL SERVICES
Tonya D. Tuggle, M.D., Medical Director (410) 369-7803
e-mail: tonyad.tuggle@maryland.gov

CLINICAL SERVICES
Christine C. Hess, Director (410) 368-7805; e-mail: christine.hess@maryland.gov

NURSING & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Stephanie D. Meredith, R.N., Director (410) 368-7806; e-mail: stephanie.meredith@maryland.gov

SCHOOL
Lori M. Thalheimer, Ed.D., Principal (410) 368-7901; e-mail: lori.thaltheimer@maryland.gov

JOHN L. GILDNER REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (RICA) - ROCKVILLE
(M00L11, formerly M00L12, formerly 32.12.11)
FY2021 appropriation: $14,704,029; authorized positions: 159.1
Kenneth L. Basler, Chief Executive Officer (301) 251-6820
e-mail: kenneth.basler@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/jlgrica/Pages/home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Thomas Pulaski, 2019; Mary M. Bradley, R.N., 2020; Adaugo Frimpong, 2020; Darlene A. Simmons, 2021; Rebecca Cutick, 2022; Beverly C. Richardson-O'Neil, 2024; Lori R. Stone, 2024.

ADMINISTRATION
James Polimadei, Chief Operating Officer (301) 251-6824
e-mail: james.polimadei@maryland.gov


MEDICAL SERVICES
Claudette J. Bernstein, M.D., Medical Director (301) 251-6821
e-mail: cbernstein@maryland.gov


NURSING
Suba Serry, Director (301) 251-6863

PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES
Prabha Menon, Director (301) 251-6857; e-mail: prabha.menon@maryland.gov

SCHOOL
Darlene A. Simmons, Principal (301) 251-6903

SPRING GROVE HOSPITAL CENTER (Catonsville)
(M00L09, formerly 32.12.09)
FY2021 appropriation: $86,593,873; authorized positions: 740.4
Dwain S. Shaw, J.D., Chief Executive Officer (410) 402-7455
e-mail: dwain.shaw@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/springgrove/Pages/home.aspx

Bland Bryant Building, Spring Grove Hospital Center, Catonsville, Maryland, April 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Kevin G. Becker, 2020; Linda J. Raines, 2024; Richard K. Powell, 2022; Edgar K. Wiggins, 2023; Linda J. Raines, 2024; , 2021; Paul D. Lubell, 2025; Paula W. Wolf, 2025; three vacancies.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Jorel M. Fleming, Chief Operating Officer (410) 402-7301
e-mail: jorel.fleming@maryland.gov

DIETARY
Linda M. Alexander-Johnson, Director, Dietary Operations Service (410) 402-7577; e-mail: lindaa.johnson@maryland.gov


ENVIRONMENT OF CARE & SAFETY
Timothy J. Lebo, Director (410) 402-7512; e-mail: timothy.lebo@maryland.gov


FISCAL & BUDGET
Mathew M. Karmel, Chief Financial Officer (410) 402-7901; e-mail: mathew.karmel@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL
Colina V. Mason, Chief Human Resource Officer (410) 402-7501; e-mail: colina.mason@maryland.gov

PLANT MANAGEMENT
Bryan K. Chenoweth, Director (410) 402-7405; e-mail: bryan.chenoweth@maryland.gov

PURCHASING
Dorothy A. (Dottie) Maurice, Director (410) 402-7392; e-mail: dorothy.maurice@maryland.gov

PATIENT SERVICES
Marie Rose Alam, M.D., Chief Medical Officer (410) 402-7595
e-mail: marierose.alam@maryland.gov

ADMISSIONS
Mark N. Mollenhauer, M.D., Associate Clinical Director (410) 402-7595; e-mail: mark.mollenhauer@maryland.gov

CLINICAL OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Chief (410) 402-7204

CONTINUED CARE DIVISION
Vacancy, Director (410) 402-7131

DENTAL SERVICES
Shankari Kumarachandran, D.D.S., Director (410) 402-7804; e-mail: shankari.kumarachandran@maryland.gov

EDUCATION
Karima M. Orpia, Director (410) 402-7788; e-mail: karima.orpia@maryland.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES
Ann M. Sutton, Director (410) 402-7657; e-mail: ann.sutton@maryland.gov

LAB & X-RAY
Michael A. Doyle, Director (410) 402-7808; e-mail: michael.doyle@maryland.gov

NURSING
Wendy A. Tarbalouti, R.N., Chief Nursing Officer (410) 402-7818; e-mail: wendya.tarbalouti@maryland.gov

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
John E. O'Brien, Director (410) 402-7297; e-mail: john.obrien@maryland.gov

PHARMACY
Robert P. Zepp, Director (410) 402-7817

PSYCHOLOGY
Jerome F. (Jerry) Kowalewski, Ph.D., Director (410) 402-7699

REHABILITATION SERVICES
Margaret H. Farley, Director (410) 402-7166; e-mail: margaret.farley@maryland.gov

SOCIAL WORK
Robin M. Templeton, Director (410) 402-7550; e-mail: robin.templeton@maryland.gov

SOMATIC SERVICES
David E. Herman, M.D., Director (410) 402-7370; e-mail: david.herman@maryland.gov

SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL CENTER (Sykesville)
(M00L08, formerly 32.12.08)
FY2021 appropriation: $73,783,665; authorized positions: 672.5
Jordan Butler, Chief Executive Officer (410) 970-7000
e-mail: jordan.butler2@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/springfield/Pages/home.aspx

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
Spencer L. Gear, 2017; James P. Gleason, Jr., Esq., 2019; Jessica R. Contreras, 2020; Ann A. Patterson, 2020; Marianne Myrtue, 2024; Wrenn M. Skidmore, 2024; Melba M. Calderon, 2026.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
William (Fred) Hitchcock, Director (410) 970-7250; e-mail: fhitchcock@maryland.gov


PATIENT SERVICES
Olga M. Rossello, M.D., Clinical Director (410) 970-7006
e-mail: olga.rossello@maryland.gov


FORENSIC SERVICES
Tyler C. Hightower, M.D., Director (410) 970-7100; e-mail: tyler.hightower@maryland.gov


MEDICAL RECORDS
Denise L. Maskell, Director (410) 970-7110; e-mail: denise.maskell@maryland.gov


MEDICAL SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7120

NURSING
Gloria E. Merek, R.N., Director (410) 970-7167; e-mail: gloria.merek@maryland.gov


PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Iris I. Mielke, Deputy Director (410) 970-7040; e-mail: iris.mielke@maryland.gov


PHARMACY
Bethany A. DiPaula, Pharm.D., Director (410) 970-7135; e-mail: bethany.dipaula@maryland.gov


PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Jo A. Hall, M.D., Acting Director (410) 970-7275; e-mail: jo.hall@maryland.gov


PSYCHOLOGY
Robert A. Levin, Ph.D., Director (410) 970-7140; e-mail: rob.levin@maryland.gov


REHABILITATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7180

SOCIAL WORK
Michael A. Maher, Director (410) 970-7200; e-mail: michael.maher@maryland.gov


SUPPORT SERVICES
Vinson McKennie, Chief Operations Officer (410) 970-7010
e-mail: vinson.mckennie@maryland.gov


ACCOUNTING
Vacancy, Chief Financial Officer (410) 970-7016

CONTRACTS
Gary Korn (410) 970-7010

DIETARY SERVICES
Sheila A. Joy, Director (410) 970-7080; e-mail: sheila.joy@maryland.gov


HOUSEKEEPING
Jeffrey Belt, Director (410) 970-7086; e-mail: jeffrey.belt@maryland.gov


HUMAN RESOURCES
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7025

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Heather M. Perrott, Director (410) 970-7031; e-mail: heather.perrott@maryland.gov


MAINTENANCE & TRANSPORTATION
John F. Sierakowski, Director (410) 970-7060; e-mail: johnf.sierakowski@maryland.gov


PURCHASING
Vacancy, Director (410) 970-7050

OPERATIONS

FINANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Marion H. Katsereles, Chief (410) 402-8409
e-mail: marion.katsereles@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES
Rita Greene, Director
e-mail: rita.greene@maryland.gov

CHILD, ADOLESCENT & YOUNG ADULT SERVICES

EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH
D'Lisa R. Worthy, Director (410) 402-8487
e-mail: dlisa.worthy1@maryland.gov

JUVENILE FORENSICS
Michael T. Guilbault, Ph.D, Director (410) 402-7247
e-mail: michael.guilbault1@maryland.gov

SCHOOL AGED PROGRAMMING
Caroline Jones, Director (410) 402-8489
e-mail: cjones@maryland.gov

TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH
Natalee K. Solomon, Director (410) 402-8487
e-mail: natalee.solomon@maryland.gov

CLINICAL SERVICES ADULTS & OLDER ADULTS

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, HOUSING & RECOVERY SUPPORTS
Mona M. Figueroa, Chief (410) 402-8480
e-mail: mona.figueroa@maryland.gov

OLDER ADULTS & LONG-TERM SERVICES
Stefani R. O'Dea, Chief (410) 402-8476
e-mail: stefani.odea@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Senior Clinical Manager

CRISIS & CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
Darren J. McGregor, Chief (410) 402-8467
e-mail: darren.mcgregor@maryland.gov

GENDER SPECIFIC SERVICES
Suzette Tucker, Manager (410) 402-8648
e-mail: suzette.tucker@maryland.gov

TREATMENT SERVICES
Kimberly D. Qualls, Chief (410) 402-8661
e-mail: kimberly.qualls@maryland.gov

SERVICE ACCESS & PRACTICE INNOVATION

Mary G. Viggiani, Assistant Director (410) 402-8580
e-mail: mary.viggiani@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY-BASED ACCESS & SUPPORT
Brendan P. Welsh, Director (410) 402-8447
e-mail: brendan.welsh@maryland.gov

GAMBLING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SUPPORT
Laura Burns-Heffner, Administrator (443) 835-8591
e-mail: laura.burns-heffner@maryland.gov

PUBLIC AWARENESS
Margery F. Donohue, Director (410) 402-8667
e-mail: margie.donohue1@maryland.gov

SUICIDE PREVENTION & BUPRENORPHINE EXPANSION
Barrington W. Page, Administrator (410) 402-8643
e-mail: barrington.page@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Michelle S. Darling, Manager (410) 402-8582
e-mail: michelle.darling@maryland.gov

SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Vacancy, Deputy Director

LOCAL PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
Madeline Morey, Director (410) 402-8408
e-mail: madeline.morey2@maryland.gov

PLANNING
Sarah Reiman, Acting Chief (410) 402-8469
e-mail: sarah.reiman1@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/-Planning.aspx

OFFICE OF APPLIED RESEARCH & EVALUATION
James T. Yoe, Director (410) 402-8465
e-mail: james.yoe@maryland.gov

MANAGED CARE & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Spencer L. Gear, Deputy Director (410) 402-8610
e-mail: spencer.gear@maryland.gov

ACCREDITATION & MENTAL HEALTH COMPLIANCE
Sherita Hawkes, Director
e-mail: sherita.hawkes@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF DATA & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Susan Bradley, Chief (410) 402-8323
e-mail: susan.bradley@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/Data-and-Information-Technology.aspx

HEALTH CARE QUALITY
Vacancy, Director


SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COMPLIANCE
Franklin J. Dyson, Director (410) 402-8684
e-mail: frank.dyson@maryland.gov

OPIOID RESPONSE COORDINATION
Michael A. Baier, Coordinator (443) 463-2304
e-mail: michael.baier@maryland.gov

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