ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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

ADMINISTRATION

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

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

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

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Lynn H. Workmeister, Chair
Bruce A. Kirkwood; Terry A. Hostetler.

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

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

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Bretta Reinhard, Public Information Officer (301) 777-2526, ext. 124; fax: (301) 724-6970
e-mail: pio@alleganygov.org
breinhard@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/150/Information-Requests

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

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

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

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

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

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

BENEFITS
Pamala J. Robinson, Benefits Specialist (301) 777-5979, ext. 1; e-mail: probinson@alleganygov.org

RISK MANAGEMENT
Allison M. Illig, Risk Manager (301) 876-9601; e-mail: allig@alleganygov.org

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

COMMUNITY SERVICES

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wendolyn McKenzie, Executive Director (301) 777-1720, (301) 777-5970; fax: (301) 722-0937
125 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: wmckenzie@alleganyhrdc.org
web: http://alleganyhrdc.org/

Faron Garver, Deputy Director (301) 783-1712
e-mail: fgarver@alleganyhrdc.org

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Debbie Grimm; Lisa Griffith; Danielle Lessard; Sharon Logsdon; Jody Oliver; Sarah Parsons; Yvonne Perret; Debbie Ross; Michelle Stahlman Twigg; Mary Jo Walters. Terms expire 2022.

DEPARTMENT OF AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Colette Whittingham, Director (301) 783-1709
Cumberland Senior Citizens' Center, 19 Frederick St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: cwhittingham@alleganyhrdc.org
web: https://alleganyhrdc.org/

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(301) 783-1771

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER

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

• Senior Transportation: Alltrans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
(301) 777-8550

OFFICE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
(301) 777-8286

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


Courtney A. Thomas-Winterberg, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 2-year term), 2020


Melanie Chapman; Danielle Lessard; Wendolyn McKenzie. Terms expire 2022.

Karen Crosby; Lesa Diehl; Jennifer Georgeson; Joan Louise Leatherman; Kiersten O'Donnell; Paul Smith; Jennifer Thomas. Terms expire 2023.

Becki R. Clark; Kim Green Kalbaugh, Ed.D.; Renee Page; Jenelle Mayer.

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

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

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

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Gregory A. Smith, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2018
Mark A. Farris, 2020; Robert A. Godfrey, 2020; Tracy L. Greely, 2020; Kati N. Kenney, 2020; Briana N. Willetts, 2020; Nicholas J. Mazzone, 2022; Tony A. Raines, 2022.

Ex officio: vacancy, Board of County Commissioners

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

ADMINISTRATION
Mary B. Wilson, Assistant Director (301) 784-7172
e-mail: maryb.wilson@maryland.gov

CHILD SUPPORT
Anita K. Harpold, Assistant Director (301) 784-7156
e-mail: anita.harpold@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT
William K. Walker, Assistant Director (301) 784-7022
e-mail: bill.walker@maryland.gov

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

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Robert S. Farrell, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2026
Crystal Bender, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2024
Tammy M. Fraley, 2024
David A. Bohn, D.C., 2026
Lori D. Lepley, 2026

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

Elected by Convention of Allegany County Association of Student Councils in July to 1-year term: Carley Clise, student (nonvoting), 2023

Ex officio: vacancy, President, Board of County Commissioners; Jeffrey S. Blank, Superintendent of Schools.

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

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Jeffrey S. Blank, Superintendent of Schools, 2025
108 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2037, (301) 759-2000
e-mail: jeffrey.s.blank@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Mia Perlozzo Cross, Public Information Officer (301) 759-2092; e-mail: mia.cross@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/88

ACADEMICS
Kim Green Kalbaugh, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer (301) 759-2053; e-mail: kim.kelbaugh@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/47

ACCELERATION & ENRICHMENT
Jennifer Ramsey, Coordinator (301) 463-6202; e-mail: jennifer.ramsey@acpsmd.org
web: www.acpsmd.org/Domain/44

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

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

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

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


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

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

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(301) 759-2060

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FACILITIES


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

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

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

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

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

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

ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Cynthia S. Bambara, Ph.D., President (301) 784-5270
12401 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2596
e-mail: cbambara@allegany.edu
web: www.allegany.edu/
BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
Kim B. Leonard, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 6-year term), 2028
Linda W. Buckel, Esq., 2024; Barry P. Ronan, 2024; Mirjhana A. Buck, 2025; Eugene T. Frazier, 2026; James R. Pyles, 2027; Jane A. Belt, 2029.

Ex officio: Cynthia S. Bambara, Ph.D., President, Allegany College

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

LIBRARY SYSTEM
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
John E. Taube, Director (301) 777-1200
31 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: jtaube@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganycountylibrary.info

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

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Teresa A. (Terry) Michels, President (chosen by Board in June, 5-year term), 2023
William S. Bingman, Ed.D., 2022; Stephanie A. Marchbank, Ed.D., 2022; Deborah Hendrickson, 2023; John C. Persons, 2023; Susan Rudd, 2025; Renee Schaech Knisley, 2026.

Ex officio: John E. Taube, Director, Library System

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

ELECTIONS

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

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

Diane L. Loibel, Administrator (301) 777-5931; fax: (301) 777-2430
County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2882
e-mail: elections@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/158/Election-Office

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ONE-STOP JOB CENTER
James M. Williams, Supervisor (301) 777-1221, ext. 309; fax: (301) 784-1702
McMullen Building, Suite 102
138 Baltimore St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: jim.williams@maryland.gov
web: http://labor.maryland.gov/county/west/

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

One-Stop Job Center [Job Service], McMullen Building, 138 Baltimore St., Cumberland, Maryland, July 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Margaret Wright, R.N., Acting Health Officer (301) 759-5000, (301) 759-5001; fax: (301) 777-5674
P. O. Box 1745
12501 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD 21501 - 1745
e-mail: margaret.wright@maryland.gov
web: https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/

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

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

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

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

Chair (chosen by Council): Jenelle P. Mayer, Health Officer

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

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

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

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

Meetings: 1st Friday, 8:30 a.m.

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


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

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

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


COMMUNITY HEALTH
Vacancy, Director (301) 759-5029


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

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

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
(301) 759-5069

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Kayla Long; Ula Slider. Terms expire 2022.

Stephanie Hutter-Thomas, Ph.D. Term expires 2023.

David Bena; Ginger Lee; Carey Moffatt; Kristin Thomas. Terms expire 2024.

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

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

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

LAW OFFICES

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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
T. Lee Beeman, Jr., Esq., County Attorney (301) 777-5823; fax: (301) 724-6970
County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2882
e-mail: co_attorney@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/155/County-Attorney

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

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Jessica L. Colwell, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 777-2142; fax: (301) 777-2032
30 North Mechanic St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: jessica.colwell@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/allegany

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

LICENSING

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

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

PERMITS & ENFORCEMENT

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Dan Hedderick, Secretary; e-mail: dan.hedderick@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Ken Roberts, Chair

PLANNING

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


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


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

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
James A. Squires, Jr., Director (301) 876-9549
County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 2882
e-mail: jsquires@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/271/Planning-Growth
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Ronald Shipley, 2024.

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

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

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

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

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

Carl E. Robinette, Chair

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

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

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

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

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

OFFICE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT (formerly Code Compliance)
Vacancy, Code Enforcement Officer (301) 876-9538
web: www.alleganygov.org/507/Code-Compliance

GEOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS & DATA MANAGEMENT
Jamie Horner, GIS Manager 301-876-9570, ext. 200
e-mail: jhorner@alleganygov.org web: www.alleganygov.org/214/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS

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

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

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

PUBLIC SAFETY

DETENTION CENTER


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

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

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


EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Christopher Biggs, Chief (301) 876-9155; fax: (301) 876-9160


OPERATIONS
Roger L. Bennett, Deputy Director (301) 777-7111; fax: (301) 777-8196
414 Hudson Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502 - 3203
e-mail: rbennett@alleganygov.org


EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Robert W. Pattison, Lead Supervisor (301) 876-9155; fax: (301) 876-9160; e-mail: rpattison@alleganygov.org
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Christopher Biggs; Joseph Braithwaite; Rick DeVore. Terms expire 2020.

Kenneth May, 2021; Elizabeth Wooster, 2021.

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

Jonathan Dayton, 2023.

911 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (301) 777-7111; fax: (301) 777-8196
414 Hudson Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502 - 3203


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

PUBLIC WORKS

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

Vacancy, Deputy Director (301) 777-5933


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

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

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

RECYCLING OFFICE
Siera N. Wigfield, Coordinator (301) 777-5933, ext. 210; fax: (301) 777-2001
e-mail: swigfield@alleganygov.org
recycling@alleganygov.org
web: www.alleganygov.org/286/Recycling-Office

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

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

John R. Kirby, Jr., 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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