![[photo, R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, High St., Chestertown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ke/images/5458-7-029b.jpg)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS- LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
Rosemary Ramsey Granillo, Director (410) 810-2673; fax: (410) 810-2674
400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: rramseygranillo@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/lmb
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Shelly Neal-Edwards, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
John Schratwieser, 2023; Teverly Swinson, 2023; Annie Woodall, 2023; Jamie Barrett, 2025; Wanda Boyer, 2025; Terrence Moody, 2025; Samantha Rivera, 2025; Zita Seals, 2025.
Representing County Commissioners: John F. Price IV
Representing Health Department: William Webb
Representing Mid-Shore Behavioral Health (Core Service Agency): Kathryn Dilly
Representing Department of Parks & Recreation: Jillyn Coleman
Representing Public Schools: Vandrick Hamlin
Representing State Department of Juvenile Services: Lauren Scearce
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. (except July & Dec.)
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with the approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Shelly L. Neal-Edwards, Director (410) 810-7600, (410) 810-7720; fax: (410) 778-2932
P. O. Box 670
350 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 - 0670
e-mail: shellyl.neal-edwards@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/kent-county/
Kent County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Vienna Walker, 2023; Catherine Boyer-Sterling, 2024; Sara Cunningham, 2024; Mary Ada Moore, 2025; Portia Turner, 2025; Thomas Hertz, 2026; one vacancy.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ronald H. Fithian
Ex officio: Shelly L. Neal-Edwards, Director, Department of Social Services
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 3:30 p.m. (except Aug., Dec.)
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Elected by student representatives of Kent County High School in April, 1-year term: Brayden Wallace, student (nonvoting), 2023
Ex officio: Karen M. Couch, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Monday, 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FINANCE
FOOD SERVICE SUPPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT SERVICES & SECONDARY EDUCATION
TEACHING & LEARNING
TECHNOLOGY
TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 4:00 p.m. (except May, July, Nov.)
Ex officio: Arnessa Dowell, Director, Public Library
Meetings: 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m.
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
Cheemoandia R. Blake, Election Director (410) 778-0038, ext. 3; 1-800-222-8683 (toll free); fax: (410) 778-0265
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Leland D. Spencer, M.D., Medical Director (410) 778-2616
ADULT HEALTH SERVICES
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
CHILD & SCHOOL HEALTH
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
FAMILY PLANNING
HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS
MANAGED CARE SERVICES & GERIATRIC EVALUATION SERVICES
Timothy A. Dove, Chair, 2019
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Sherrie Tilghman, 2017; Herbert Dennis, 2019; Holly Ireland, 2019; Jennifer Moore, 2019; Steven W. Moore, 2019; Julia K. Handzo, 2020; Andrew M. Pons, 2020; Carmelyn C. Bachman, 2021; Tina Carter, 2021; D. Wayne Darrell, 2021; Annette D. Duckery, 2021; Beth Everett, 2021; Rosemary Ramsey Granillo, 2021; Virginia Gregg, 2021; Jacquie Kendall, 2021; Benjamin G. Kohl, Ph.D., 2021; John F. Plaskon, 2021; Janice Steffy, 2021.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: John F. Price IV
Ex officio: Harris P. Murphy, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; John E. Nunn III, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Karen A. Couch, Ed.D., designee of President, Board of Education; William H. Webb, Health Officer; Shelly L. Neal-Edwards, Director of Social Services; Bryan P. DiGregory, Esq., State's Attorney; Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender; Dennis W. Hickman, Jr., Sheriff; William J. Clark, Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Tressa L. Ball, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 12:00 noon (March, June, Sept., Dec.)
REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, serves as Board of License Commissioners.
Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Jan. to 3-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: John F. Price IV
Ex officio: Jaime L. Williams, Director, Office of Economic Development
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Catherine Abramavage; Valerie W. Mason; Richard Winters. Terms expire 2023.
Jennifer Debnam; Sean Jones; John Henry Myers, Jr. Terms expire 2024.
John Cahall; Herman E. Hill; Jeffrey Pettitt. Terms expire 2025.
BAY BRIDGE MONITORING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: William Crowding
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY PLANNING
ENFORCEMENT
HOUSING
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ronald H. Fithian
Ex officio: Marty Holden, Division Chief, Environmental Operations
Meetings: 1st Monday, 6:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.)
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
ROADS DIVISION
WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 1-year terms: Drew Davis, student, 2023; Melissa Landon, student, 2023.
Representing Board of County Commissioners: Albert H. Nickerson
Ex officio: Jillyn Coleman, Director of Parks & Recreation; Michael S. Moulds, Director of Public Works.
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. (Jan. & Feb.: 2nd Monday)
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
© Copyright Maryland State Archives
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN (Kent & Queen Anne's Counties)
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/citizensreview
Kyle K. Kirby, Esq., Co-Chair, 2024
Deborah Joy Weiner, 2022; one vacancy.
Staff: Jen Cole (410) 810-7600; e-mail: jen.cole@maryland.gov
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/socialserv
Beverly H. Birkmire, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2023
Caitlan Gartland, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2023
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: www.boarddocs.com/mabe/kcps/Board.nsf/Public
Joseph W. Goetz, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2024
Francoise M. Sullivan, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2024
Aretha L. Dorsey, 2026
Patricia K. (Trish) McGee, 2026
Frank B. Rhodes, 2026
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Karen M. Couch, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2025
5608 Boundary Ave., Chestertown, MD 21661
(410) 778-7113
e-mail: kcouch@kent.k12.md.us
web: www.kent.k12.md.us/
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
John Johnson, Supervisor (410) 778-7141; e-mail: jjohnson@kent.k12.md.us
Alleesa M. E. Stewart, Supervisor (410) 778-7123; e-mail: astewart@kent.k12.md.us
Judy Usilton, Supervisor (410) 778-7174; e-mail: jusilton@kent.k12.md.us
Edward J. Silver, Jr., Supervisor (410) 778-7135, (410) 778-1595; e-mail: esilver@kent.k12.md.us
Wendy Doyle Keen, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 778-7164; e-mail: wkeen@kent.k12.md.us
Tracey Williams, Supervisor (410) 778-3170; e-mail: twilliams@kent.k12.md.us
Gina Jachimowicz, Director (410) 778-2355; e-mail: gjachimowicz@kent.k12.md.us
Laura Jacob, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 778-7139; e-mail: ljacob@kent.k12.md.us
Joseph Wheeler, Supervisor (410) 778-7117; e-mail: jwheeler@kent.k12.md.us
CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Clifford P. Coppersmith, Ph.D., President (410) 758-1537
P. O. Box 8
1000 College Circle, Route 213 & Route 50, Wye Mills, MD 21679 - 0008
e-mail: asimpson@chesapeake.edu
web: www.chesapeake.edu/BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Kent County members appointed by Governor with House of Delegates advice & consent to 5-year terms: Brenda W. Shorter, 2025; Robert S. Grace, 2026.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Arnessa Dowell, Director (410) 778-3636
408 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 - 1312
e-mail: adowell@kent.lib.md.us
web: www.kent.lib.md.us/BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Charles Lerner, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2019
Earl R. Runde, 2020; Elizabeth Tully, 2021; Bronwyn Jones, 2022; Alan Austin, 2024; Sabine T. Minney, 2024; John (Jay) Silcox, 2024.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with House of Delegates consent to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board), 2027
Scott W. Lockerman (R); Barbara Reed (R); Paul M. Showalter (D); Lisa N. Thompson (D); Mary Brown Walker (D). Terms expire 2027.
135 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620 - 1141
e-mail: cheemoandia.blake@maryland.gov
web: www.kentcountyelections.org/EMPLOYMENT
AMERICAN JOB CENTER
Carolyn G. Brooks, Supervisor (410) 778-3525; fax: (410) 778-3525
115A South Lynchburg St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: cbrooks@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/uppershore/
UPPER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
web: www.uswib.org/
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 334-6800; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtmlHEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
William H. Webb, Health Officer (410) 778-1359, (410) 778-2409, TTY 1-800-735-2258
125 South Lynchburg St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: william.webb@maryland.gov
web: http://kenthd.org/
e-mail: leland.spencer@maryland.gov
BOARD OF HEALTH
Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.
Cathy Dagget, R.N., Director (410) 778-1337
e-mail: cathy.dagget@maryland.gov
ADDICTION SERVICES
Andrew Pons, Director (410) 778-6404, ext. 3225
A. F. Whittset Center, 300 Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: andrew.pons@maryland.gov
Gail E. Vucci, R.N., Director (410) 778-7919
e-mail: gail.vucci@maryland.gov
Charlene J. Perry, R.N., Director (410) 778-1050
e-mail: charlene.perry@maryland.gov
John C. Beskid, Director (410) 778-1361
e-mail: john.beskid@maryland.gov
Rita C. Kulley, Director (410) 778-2857, (410) 778-7040
e-mail: rita.kulley@maryland.gov
Andrea J. Edwards, R.N., Director (410) 778-7970
e-mail: andrea.edwards@maryland.gov
Jayne G. Lane, Director (410) 778-7039
e-mail: jayne.lane@maryland.gov
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Behavioral Health Council]
Staff: Typhne B. Hammer (410) 778-2616, ext. 3269; e-mail: typhne.hammer@maryland.gov
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/kcbehav
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms
LAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Thomas N. Yeager, County Attorney (410) 810-0428; e-mail: yeagerlawoffice@baybroadband.net
Appointed by Public Defender:
Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 778-0809
400 South Cross St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: tamara.stofa@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/kentSTATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Bryan P. DiGregory, Esq. (D) State's Attorney, 2026
205 Cannon St., Suite 2, Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-7450
web: www.sao.kentcounty.com/LICENSING
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
(410) 778-7423
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/elecexam
D. Michael Usilton, Chair, 2021
William S. Baldwin, 2021; Victor Shepard, 2022.
web: www.kentcounty.com/alcoholic-beverage
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-7435
NATURAL RESOURCES
FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
M. Teresa (Teri) Batchelor, Secretary; e-mail: teri.batchelor@maryland.gov
Andrew T. Simmons, Chair
PLANNING
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Jamie L. Williams, Director (410) 778-0416, (410) 810-2168
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 3rd floor, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: jlwilliams@kentgov.org
e-mail: econdev@kentgov.org or tourism@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/economic-development
ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/economic-tourism-development-commission
Aaron Bramble, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2023
Richard Story, 2023; Robert Thompson, 2023; Charles Athey, 2025; Paula Reeder, 2025; Sandy Scott, 2025; Tracey Williams, 2025.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Katie Wright, Manager (410) 810-2169
e-mail: kwright@kentgov.org
Jana A. Carter, Manager (410) 810-2216
e-mail: jcarter@kentgov.org
![[photo, R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/ke/images/5458-7-031b.jpg)
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, HOUSING, & ZONING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
William Mackey, Director (410) 778-7423; fax: (410) 810-2932
R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center
400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: wmackey@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/planning
Carla A. Gerber, Deputy Director (410) 778-7474
e-mail: cgerber@kentgov.org
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
(410) 778-7423
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agripreserv
David Hill, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2025
Davidson Coleman, 2024; Ernest (Tot) Strong, 2024; Tyler Gale, 2025; Bradley Morris, 2025.
(410) 778-7473
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agriccomm
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term)
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/baybridge
William S. Sutton, 2023; Ralph Dolinger, 2024; Thomas J. Tontarski, 2025; two vacancies.
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/buildapp
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/histpres
Elizabeth Beckley, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2023
Barton Ross, 2023; Max E. Ruehrmund III, 2023; Jennifer Moore, 2024; Melinda Zupon, 2024; Jeremy Rothwell, 2025; one vacancy.
web: www.kentcounty.com/planning/planning-commission
F. Joseph Hickman, Chair (chosen by Commission in March, 1-year term), 2026
James E. Saunders, 2023; William S. Sutton, 2023; Paula Reeder, 2024; Paul J. Ruge, Jr., 2026; Ray Strong, 2026.
Staff: Michael R. Pelletier (410) 778-7467; e-mail: mpelletier@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/zoningapp
Albert S. Townsend, D.M.V., Chair (chosen by Board in March, 1-year term), 2024
John R. Massey, 2023; Patricia Joan O. Horsey, 2024; David Hill (alternate), 2025.
Mark Carper, Community Planner (410) 810-2220
e-mail: mcarper@kentgov.org
Michael A. Bitting, Chief Enforcement Officer (410) 778-7437
e-mail: mbitting@kentgov.org
Sandy L. Adams, Manager (410) 778-7426
e-mail: bkerbin@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/housing-resources
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
1-800-956-2252 (toll free)
web: www.benefits.gov/benefit/710
PUBLIC SAFETY
ANIMAL CONTROL
Richard D. Keaveney, Executive Director (410) 778-3648; 1-866-661-7387 (toll free)
10720 Augustine Herman Highway, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: info@kenthumane.org
DETENTION CENTER
Herbert Dennis, Warden (410) 778-6025
104 Vickers Drive, Unit A, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: hdennis@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/kcdc
Appointed by Governor:
D. Wayne Darrell, Director (410) 778-7458; fax: (410) 778-4601
104 Vickers Drive, Unit D, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: wdarrell@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/oes
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Matthew D. Stevens, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609, ext. 302
e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmuero@maryland.govPUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Michael S. Moulds, Director (410) 778-7439
709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD 21620
e-mail: dpw@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/pubworks
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Martin T. Holden, Director (410) 778-7448
e-mail: mholden@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental
PUBLIC LANDINGS & FACILITIES BOARD
(410) 778-2600
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/publand
Marc Castelli, 2024; James E. Reihl, 2025; C. Clay Larrimore, 2026; Richard G. (Rick) Morlock, 2027; Harry (Chuckie) White, 2027.
Robert K. Merritt, Director (410) 778-7410
e-mail: rmerritt@kentgov.org
Daniel T. Voshell, Director (410) 778-4252
e-mail: dvoshell@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/roads
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Greg Swartz, Acting Director (410) 778-3287
e-mail: gswartz@kentgov.org
web: www.kentcounty.com/water
RECYCLING & WASTE DISPOSAL
(410) 778-7439
web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Myra S. Butler, Director (410) 778-1948, (410) 778-4602
P. O. Box 67
County Community Center, 10041 Worton Road, Worton, MD 21678 - 0067
e-mail: info@kentparksandrec.org
web: http://kentparksandrec.org/
Defunct Agencies
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/parks-rec
James (Greg) Welch, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2021
Faye J. Little, 2022; Joyce B. Moody, 2023; Richard Myers, Jr., 2023; Trish McGee, 2025; Jane Welsh, 2025; Mary Fisher, 2026.
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