CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Mark J. Belton, County Administrator (301) 645-0550/3, (301) 870-3000
e-mail: beltonm@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/county-administration

Deborah E. Hall, Deputy County Administrator (301) 396-8869
e-mail: halld@charlescountymd.gov


Charmaine Brown, Chief Equity Officer

CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE


ETHICS COMMISSION
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/ethics-commission


Appointed by Charles County Bar Association: Wes Adams.

Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Natalie Cotton; Cecelia Miller; Christopher Nickerson; Melody Weschler. Terms expire 2026.

RURAL BROADBAND TASK FORCE
e-mail: broadbandtaskforce@charlescountymd.gov


COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Jennifer L. Harris, Public Information Officer (301) 645-0580; e-mail: harrisj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/media-services/public-information-office

DEPARTMENT OF FISCAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Jenifer M. Ellin, Director (301) 645-0550
e-mail: ellinj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services

ACCOUNTING DIVISION
William G. DeAtley, Chief (301) 645-0567; e-mail: deatleyw@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services/accounting-division

BUDGET DIVISION
Jacob J. (Jake) Dyer, Chief (301) 645-0572; e-mail: dyerj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/budgetprocess

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Evelyn H. Jacobson, Chief (301) 645-0713, (301) 645-0738; fax: (301) 645-0723 e-mail: jacobsoe@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services/information-technology-division

PURCHASING DIVISION
Shanna L. Reese, Chief (301) 645-0558; e-mail: reeses@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services

TREASURY DIVISION
Eric L. Jackson, Chief (301) 645-0701; e-mail: jacksone@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/fiscal-and-administrative-services/treasury-taxes

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Alexis Blackwell, Director (301) 645-0585; (301) 645-0578, ext. 2578; (301) 870-2681
e-mail: blackwea@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/human-resources

PENSION PLAN COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners


RESILIENCE AUTHORITY OF CHARLES COUNTY
Stacy Schaefer, Executive Director
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/resilience-authority

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Teresa Ball; Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D.; Daniel Donohue; Jenifer Ellin; Charles C. Glass, Ph.D.; Ryan Hicks; Patrice Kelly; David A. Nemazie; Bonnie Norman; Thomas Schueler.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Dina M. Barclay, Director (301) 934-9305, ext. 5129; (301) 934-0129; fax: (301) 934-0139
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 - 3126
e-mail: barclayd@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/community-services
COMMISSION ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/commission-on-individuals-with-disabilities

Appointed by County Commissioners:
Gia Richmond, Chair

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD (Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, & Families)
Vacancy, Coordinator (301) 394-9305
e-mail: ccaccyf-lmb@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/charles-county-advocacy-council-for-children-youth-and-families

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board, 2-year term)

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 2:00 p.m. (Jan. Feb., March, April, May, June, Sept., Oct.)

COMMISSION FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS
Staff: Julie M. Bryson (301) 645-0699; e-mail: brysonj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/commission-for-veterans-affairs

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Kabir C. Tompkins, Sr., Chair (chosen by County Commissioners, 1-year term), 2022
Joan C. Sabree, 2022; Marilyn Ragin, 2023; Olga Roberts, 2023.

Laurie J. Cangelosi; Ebony T. Cullens; Charles Cummings; George Hawley; Jonathan Lee; Jenine M. Melton; Matthew Perez; Jeanette O’Neill Rodriguez; Renaldo (Walt) Walston. Terms expire 2024.

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Maxine Griffin Somerville, Chair
Danielle Jones; Aretha Larson; Eileen Lynch; La'Kenya Walter.

Jennifer L. Clancy; Evelyn M. Gwynn; Sarita Spencer; Patricia J. Stine; Sandra Swinson. Terms expire 2021.

Daniella Djiogan; Aretha Larsen; Russell Scott; Clarissa Stroud-Kemp; Robbie Wilson. Terms expire 2022.

Bria Greenfield; Rillita Wilson. Terms expire 2023.

CHILD CARE PROGRAM
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/childcare

VISION 2020 PROGRAM


AGING & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Lisa M. Furlow, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5100, (301) 934-0100
e-mail: furlowl@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services

AREA COUNCIL ON AGING
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/area-council-on-aging

Appointed by County Commissioners:
Linda Stansbury, Chair
Rachelle Andrews-Mobley; Elaine Brown; Tiffany Brown; Laura Butrick; Theodora Carr; Kumiah Harrison; Lauretta Miles; Mattie Satterfield.

Representing County Commissioners: Thomasina Procter (Sina) Coates, Esq.

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677
1-855-843-9725 (toll free)
e-mail: mdaccesspoint@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services/maryland-access-point

• Senior Transportation: VanGO

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE

SENIOR CENTERS
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/aging-and-senior-services/senior-centers

HOUSING AUTHORITY DIVISION
Rita J. Wood, Chief (301) 934-9305, ext. 5130; (301) 934-0130
e-mail: woodr@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/housing-services/housing-authority
HOUSING COMMISSION [HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD]
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners, 1-year term)

Meetings: 4th Thursday, 4:30 p.m.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
web: www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Therese A. Wolf, Director (301) 392-6600; fax: (301) 870-3958
200 Kent Ave., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: charles.codss@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/charles-county/

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:


CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Robert L. Foster, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2026
Roberta C. Berry, 2022; Kamilah Way, 2022; Brandy L. Hunter, 2024 ; Gail P. Radcliff, 2024; Denise M. Joseph, 2026; one vacancy.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Kristi Wilson-Hill, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
Marian Ashton; Theresa Caesar; Kathleen Seifert; Zebenoise Warren; Maria Weaver-Brooks; Marilyn Evans, 2017; Kelly M. Winters, 2017; Natasha Durkins, 2018.

Representing County Commissioners: Amanda M. Stewart

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

ADMINISTRATION
Maurice S. Butler, Assistant Director (301) 392-6631
e-mail: maurice.butler@maryland.gov

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Cynthia Russell, Assistant Director (301) 392-6415
e-mail: cindy.russell@maryland.gov

FAMILY, ADULT & CHILDREN SERVICES
Vacancy, Assistant Director (301) 392-6701

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Susan Seufert, Assistant Director (301) 392-6560
e-mail: susan.seufert@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 934-7224
web: www.ccboe.com/about/board-of-education

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Michael K. Lukas, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), At Large
Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term)
Cindy Coulby, Dist. 1
David Hancock, Dist. 1
Jamila Smith, Dist. 2
Brenda L. Thomas, Dist. 2
Dottery Butler-Washington, Dist. 3
Nicole M. Kreamer, Dist. 3
Yonelle Moore Lee, Dist. 4
Linda Warren, Dist. 4
Terms expire 2026.


Elected by Charles County Association of Student Councils in May to 1-year term: Amira Abujuma, student (nonvoting), 2023

Ex officio: Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

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

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2025
P. O. Box 2770
Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 2770
(301) 932-6610, (301) 934-7223, (301) 870-3814
e-mail: mnavarro@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/

ACCOUNTABILITY
Clifford Eichel, Director (301) 934-7307; e-mail: ceichel@ccboe.com


COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA RELATIONS
Katherine M. (Katie) O'Malley-Simpson, Director (301) 934-7221; e-mail: komalley@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/about/public-info-media

SAFETY & SECURITY
Jason Stoddard, Director (301) 392-5550; e-mail: jstoddard@ccboe.com


FISCAL SERVICES
Karen M. Acton, Chief Financial Officer (301) 934-7342; e-mail: kacton@ccboe.com
web: www.ccboe.com/departments/fiscal-services

INSTRUCTION & SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Amy L. Hollstein, Deputy Superintendent (301) 934-7377; e-mail: ahollstein@ccboe.com


HUMAN RESOURCES
Nikial M. Majors, Executive Director (301) 934-7230; e-mail: nmajors@ccboe.com


INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Charmaine Thompson, Chief (301) 934-7260; e-mail: cthompson@ccboe.com


SCHOOLS
Marvin L. Jones, Executive Director (301) 934-7365

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Arden Sotomayor, Ph.D., Director (301) 392-7587; e-mail: asotomayor@ccboe.com


STUDENT SERVICES
Kathy Kiessling, Director (301) 392-7510; e-mail: kkiessling@ccboe.com


SUPPORTING SERVICES
Michael L. Heim, Assistant Superintendent (301) 934-7270; e-mail: mheim@ccboe.com


PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Steven M. Andritz, Director (301) 934-7296; e-mail: sandritz@ccboe.com

TRANSPORTATION
Bradley J. Snow, Director (301) 934-7262; e-mail: bsnow@ccboe.com

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Yolonda Y. Wilson, Ph.D., President (301) 934-7625, (301) 934-2251, (301) 870-3008
P. O. Box 910
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646 - 0910
e-mail: ywilson@csmd.edu
e-mail: info@csmd.edu (general information)
web: www.csmd.edu/

BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Jay W. Webster, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2025.
Kenneth W. Abell, 2025; Sonja M. Cox, 2025; Pamela L Cousins, 2025; Jose M. Gonzalez, 2025; Christy M. Lombardi, 2025; Cordelia Postell, 2027; Mary Cathy Allen, 2028; Shawn B. Coates, 2028.

Ex officio: Yolonda Y. Wilson, Ph.D., President, College of Southern Maryland

CENTER FOR TRADES & ENERGY TRAINING
6170 Hughesville Station Place, Hughesville, MD 20637
(301) 539-4730
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/regional-campus/center-for-trades-and-energy-training.html

CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION TRAINING
5825 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-7791, (301) 392-5493; fax: (301) 392-0462
web: www.csmd.edu/about/locations/center-for-transportation-training.html

WALDORF CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
3261 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20202 - 3223
(301) 645-4303, (301) 870-6013 (DC); fax: (301) 870-6939
e-mail: waldinfo@csmd.edu

PUBLIC LIBRARY
KennethWayne Thompson, Executive Director (301) 934-9001, ext. 120, (301) 870-3520; tty/tdd: (301) 934-9090
2 Garrett Ave., La Plata, MD 20646 - 5959
e-mail: kthompson@ccplonline.org
web: https://ccplonline.org/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Commissioners in Jan. to 4-year terms:
Claudia Bellony-Atanga, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees), 2020
Margarita Rhoden, 2020; Kiran Sitoula, 2020; Danielle Staudt, 2022; Samantha Lynch Johnson, 2023; Vesselina Stoytcheva, 2023; one vacancy.

Representing County Commissioners: Amanda M. Stewart

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 5:00 p.m. (except July, Aug.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy (R), President (chosen by Board), 2027
Melanie M. Boston-Holland; Norma Jean Gibson; Jacqueline W. Gray; Sharon Lynn Hancock; Norris H. Hanes III. Terms expire 2027.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

Tracy A. Dickerson, Election Director (301) 934-8972, (301) 870-3167; 1-800-222-VOTE (toll free); fax: (301) 934-6487
P. O. Box 908
201 East Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 0908
e-mail: elections@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/board-of-elections

SOUTHERN MARYLAND JOBSOURCE
Christine Shelton, Labor Exchange Administrator (301) 645-8712; fax: (301) 645-8713
175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD 20602
e-mail: cshelton@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd/
SOUTHERN MARYLAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
[WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD]


UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 313-8000; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Dianna E. Abney, M.D., Health Officer (301) 609-6901
P. O. Box 1050
4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695 - 1050
e-mail: dianna.abney@maryland.gov
web: www.charlescountyhealth.org/

James C. Bridgers, Jr., Ph.D., Deputy Health Officer (301) 609-6903
e-mail: james.bridgers@maryland.gov


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

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADMINISTRATION
Karen Murphy, Director (301) 609-6906
e-mail: karenl.murphy@maryland.gov

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES
Julie A. Misero, Director (301) 609-6828
e-mail: juliea.misero@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Lisa Laschalt, Director (301) 609-6758
e-mail: lisa.laschalt@maryland.gov

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (301) 609-6730


MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners

MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY DIVISION (Public Mental Health System)
Karyn M. Black, Director (301) 396-6901; e-mail: karynm.black@maryland.gov

NURSING & COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Keena V. Carter, Director (301) 609-6801
e-mail: keena.carter@maryland.gov

PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE SERVICES
Donna J. Thomas, Director (301) 609-6761
e-mail: donnaj.thomas@maryland.gov

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Sara A. Haina, Director (301) 609-6616
e-mail: sara.haina@maryland.gov

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Staff: Sara A. Haina (301) 609-6616; e-mail: sara.haina@maryland.gov

Helen I. Harrington, Chair (chosen by Council in July, 2-year term)

Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Jennifer Conte; Steven Davis, Ph.D.; Brian Gardner; Deborah Hall; Quentin Love; Pat Seldon; one vacancy. Terms expire 2020.

Representing County Commissioners: vacancy

Ex officio: Helen I. Harrington, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; W. Louis Hennessy, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Tanisha Sanders, designee of President, Board of Education; Sara A. Haina, designee of Health Officer; Regina Patente, designee of Director of Social Services; Karen R. Piper, Esq., designee of State's Attorney; William F. Renahan, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Troy D. Berry, Sheriff; Gary R. Ruble, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; vacancy, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday 5:30 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.)

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by County Administrator:
E. Wesley Adams III, County Attorney (301) 645-0555, (301) 870-2260
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/county-attorney

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Michele Harewood, Esq., District Public Defender (301) 539-7330, (443) 550-6806; fax: (301) 392-3851, (301) 392-3212
200 Kent Ave., Suite 102, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: michele.harewood@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/charles

STATE'S ATTORNEY

Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Anthony B. (Tony) Covington, Esq. (D), State's Attorney, 2026
P. O. Box 3065
Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 3065
(301) 932-3350, (301) 870-3413, (301) 932-3305
e-mail: covingtt@charlescountymd.gov
web: http://ccsao.us/

County Courthouse, 200 Charles St., La Plata, Maryland, April 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

BOARD OF ELECTRICIAL EXAMINERS

GAMING PERMIT REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: John Elliott; Walter Gordon; Julius Henderson; Kathleen Quade; Andrew Rossignol; Maria Team; Benjamin Watkins; Melody Weschler.

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board of License Commissioners, 1-year term)
Kathleen C. Quade, 2019; Guy N. Black, 2021; Ronald H. Grubman, 2021; Frederick Scott, 2022; William Winters, 2022.

Lisa A. Bailey, Clerk
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 396-8865, (301) 645-0555, (301) 870-2260
e-mail: baileyl@charlescountymd.gov

CODES, PERMITS, & INSPECTION SERVICES

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
Luke Marcek, Secretary; e-mail: lucas.marcek@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Brian Klaas, Chair

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Director (301) 885-1346
10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite, 206, White Plains, MD 20695 - 3056
e-mail: slaglekr@meetcharlescounty.com
web: www.meetcharlescounty.com/

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS REVIEW COMMITTEE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Lucretia Freeman-Buster, Chief

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Deborah A. Carpenter, Director (301) 645-0693, (301) 645-0627
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: carpentd@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/pgm

County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, Maryland, May 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Jason R. Groth, Deputy Director (301) 396-5814
e-mail: grothj@charlescountymd.gov
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms


AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms


HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Helen Cheseldine; Franklin Robinson; Benjamin Schultz.

NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Jerome Johnson, Chair
Lisa Drew; Sharonda Johnson-Wilkes; Teresa Jones; Ananiah Mitchell; Sheri Walder; Isabell Williams.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff: Melissa R. Hively (301) 638-2409; e-mail: hivelym@charlescountymd.gov

Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 4-year terms:
Wayne G. Magoon, Chair (chosen by County Commissioners in Dec., 1-year term), 2022
Robin Barnes, 2022; Kevin Wedding, 2022; Dawud Abdur-Rahman, 2024; Maya Coleman, 2024; William Murray, 2024; one vacancy.

Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
(301) 638-3028

Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
Staff: Ashleigh Goedeke (301) 645-0632; e-mail: goedekea@charlescountymd.gov

Appointed by County Commissioners in Nov. to 4-year terms:
Claude H. Humber II, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2022
Benjamin Watkins, 2022; Kathleen Seay, 2023; Stanley Ruth, 2024; Jennifer Walker, 2024. Alternate: one vacancy.

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

RURAL PLANNING & ZONING TASK FORCE

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Catherine Reisinger, Chief (301) 645-0621
e-mail: reisingc@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management

CODES, PERMITS, & INSPECTION SERVICES DIVISION
Raymond N. Shumaker, Chief (301) 645-0627
e-mail: shumaker@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management

PLANNING DIVISION
James Campbell, Chief (301) 645-0598
e-mail: campbelj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management

TRANSIT DIVISION
Jeffry P. Barnett, Chief (301) 934-0102
e-mail: barnettj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/transportation/vango-public-transportation

VANGO (public transportation system)
(301) 609-7917; fax: (301) 632-6330
e-mail: vango@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/transportation/vango-public-transportation

PUBLIC SAFETY

DETENTION CENTER


DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Michelle L. Lilly, Director (301) 609-3401
10425 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: lillym@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services

BOARD OF FIRE & RESCUE COMMISSIONERS
Staff: Deborah L. Green (240) 435-0171; e-mail: dgreenchc@yahoo.com

George O. Lyon, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2023

Appointed by Governor with County Commissioners' approval to 4-year terms: George O. Lyon, 2019; Samuel N. Graves, 2023.

Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms: George O. Lyon, 2017; Edward Holland III, 2020.

Representing County Commissioners: Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III

Representing Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services: Robert E. Collins, 2015

Representing Charles County Volunteer Firemen's Association: Thomas M. Edwards, 2015

P. O. Box 2150
County Government Building, 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646 - 2150


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

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
Jennifer L. Adams, Emergency Services Specialist (301) 609-3430; e-mail: adamsjen@charlescountymd.gov


ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
C. Edward Tucker, Chief (301) 609-3400, ext. 3, (301) 609-3425
e-mail: tuckere@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/animal-care-control

ANIMAL MATTERS HEARING BOARD
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/animal-matters-hearing-board

Appointed by County Commissioners:
Matthew Cook; Eva Lightfoot; Elizabeth McWey Shelton.

TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Kimberly A. Stephens, Supervisor (301) 932-1713; e-mail: stephenk@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/animal-care-control/animal-care-center

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Michelle L. Lilly, Chief (301) 609-3429
e-mail: lillym@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
John L. Filer, Chief (301) 609-3428
e-mail: filerj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness

Kevin G. Seaman, M.D., Jurisdictional Medical Director

FIRE & EMS COMMUNICATIONS
Jeff Clements, Chief (301) 609-3535; fax: (301) 609-3556
e-mail: clementj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/emergency-services/911-communications

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
John A. Nelson, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal, Southern Region (443) 550-6820; 1-866-629-9882 (toll free)
Louis L. Goldstein District Court/Multi-Service Center, Suite 1500
200 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: johna.nelson@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmsro@maryland.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Martin L. Harris, Director (301) 609-5601
5310 Hawthorne Rd., La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: harrism@charlescountymd.gov

FACILITIES DIVISION
Terri D. Kahouk, Deputy Director (301) 932-3440
10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
Mailing address: 1001 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: kahoukt@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/public-works-facilities
BUILDINGS & TRADES
John E. Earle, Chief (301) 932-3491; e-mail: earlej@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/public-works-facilities

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Merrill Baker III, Chief (301) 932-3440; e-mail: bakerm@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/environmental-resources

LANDFILL OPERATIONS
Brian M. Vogel, Landfill & Recycling Site Superintendent (301) 932-3038; e-mail: vogelb@charlescountymd.gov
Orlando D. Powell, Landfill & Recycling Site Superintendent (301) 932-3038; e-mail: powello@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/environmental-resources/landfill
RECYCLING PROGRAM
(301) 932-5656
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/environmental-resources/curbside-recycling

ROADS
Stephen T. Staples, Chief (301) 932-3455; e-mail: stapless@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/roads

UTILITIES DIVISION
Bernard W. Cochran, Deputy Director (301) 609-7400
5310 Hawthorne Road, La Plata, MD 20646
e-mail: cochranb@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/public-works-utilities

WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Michelle Bolton, Chair

CAPITAL SERVICES BUILDINGS, TRANSPORTATION, & STORM WATER PROJECTS TEAM
John H. Stevens, Chief (301) 396-5847; e-mail: stevensj@charlescountymd.gov
10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/our-county/capital-services-infrastructure

OPERATIONS SUPPORT TEAM
James R. Sizemore, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: sizemorj@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/public-works-utilities/operations-support

WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TEAM
Semyon (Sam) Simanovsky, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: simanovs@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/public-works-utilities

WATER & WASTEWATER TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
Edward M. Gorham, Chief (301) 609-7400; e-mail: gorhame@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/services/public-works-utilities/technical-support

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS & TOURISM
Kelli Beavers, Director (301) 932-3470
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 - 3126
e-mail: beaversk@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/recreation-parks-tourism
PARKS & GROUNDS DIVISION
Timothy Drummond, Chief (301) 932-3470
e-mail: drummondt@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountyparks.com/


RECREATION DIVISION
Samuel J. Drury, Chief (301) 932-3470
e-mail: drurys@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.charlescountymd.gov/government/recreation-parks-tourism


TOURISM DIVISION
Ashley Chenault, Chief (301) 396-5839
e-mail: chenaulta@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.explorecharlescounty.com/home-tourism

CRAIN MEMORIAL WELCOME CENTER
Margaret (Maggie) Boyden, Tourism Marketing Coordinator (301) 396-5819
12480 Crain Highway, Newburg, MD 20664 - 2302
e-mail: boydenm@charlescountymd.gov
web: www.explorecharlescounty.com/plan-your-trip/travel-tools/crain-memorial-welcome-center

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