DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE

Gayle M. Jordan-Randolph, M.D., Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health (410) 767-3167
Bernard A. Simons, Deputy Secretary, Developmental Disabilities (410) 767-5600
Shannon McMahon, Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing (410) 767-4139
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary, Operations (410) 767-6505
Howard M. Haft, M.D., Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services (410) 767-6525
Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1867

Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

• Ebola Virus Disease
• Flu Preparedness: (410) 767-6500; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
• Health Care; Health Hotlines; Health Hot Topics: 1-866-866-2769 (toll free, 24-hour-a-day)
• Health Improvement Process, State (SHIP)
• Medical Assistance (Medicaid): 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
• Pharmacy Assistance: 1-800-226-2142 (toll free)
• Smoking Stops Here: 1-800-QUIT-NOW; 1-866-463-4373 (toll free)

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Shawn L. Cain, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0907; e-mail: shawn.cain@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Associate Director, Health Workforce (410) 764-4682
STATE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM
Staff: Joan Patterson (410) 767-6727; e-mail: joan.patterson@maryland.gov
web: http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/mch/Pages/cfr-home.aspx

Appointed by Governor:
Richard Lichenstein, M.D., Chair (chosen by Team)
Mary C. Gentile; Cynthia Wright Johnson, R.N.; Judith Kandel; Wendy G. Lane, M.D.; Roger J. Lerner, Esq.; Laurel Anne Moody; M. Deannee Moran; Martha R. Tuthill; Keith D. Whalen; Anntinette D. Williams; one vacancy.

Representing State Infant Death Syndrome Information & Counseling Program: A. Latoya Bates

Ex officio: Christle Sheppard Southall, designee of Attorney General; Lawrence D. Reid, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Vernice R. McKee, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Jennifer Maehr, M.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Det. Sgt. Stephen J. Hall, designee of Secretary of State Police; Lynne E. Muller, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Arlene F. Lee, Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children; Ling Li, M.D., designee of Chief Medical Examiner; Barbara J. Bazron, Ph.D., Executive Director, Behavioral Health Administration; Hal A. Sommers, designee of Deputy Director, Division of Vital Records; Ernest M. Reitz, Esq., designee of President, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association.

COMMITTEE ON PERSONALLY PREPARING & DISPENSING DRUGS & DEVICES BY REGISTERED NURSES IN LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Staff: Cybill Hartsell (410) 313-6292; e-mail: chartsell@howardcountymd.gov
Sheila A. Palmiotto, R.N. (410) 313-6115; e-mail: spalmiotto@howardcountymd.gov


Maura J. Rossman, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms: Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D.; Maura J. Rossman, M.D.

Appointed by Division of Drug Control, Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, to 4-year term: James W. Polek, P.D.

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms: Carolyn Nganga-Good, R.N.; A'lise E. Williams, R.N.

Appointed by State Board of Pharmacy to 4-year terms: Roderick G. Peters; Michael N. Souranis.

Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year term: Priti Kaur Sood, M.D.

Terms expire 2019.

MORBIDITY, MORTALITY, & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D. (410) 767-6805; e-mail: lee.woods@maryland.gov

S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D., Chair


Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 3-year terms:
Vernice R. McKee, 2017; Cynthia S. Minkovitz, M.D., 2017; Rachelle B. Pierre-Mathieu, M.D., 2017; Suzette Tucker, 2017; Robert H. Imhoff III, 2017.

Representing Maryland Association of County Health Officers: Linda S. Grossman, M.D.; Russell W. Moy, M.D.; Robin S. Waddell, R.N.

Representing Johns Hopkins School of Medicine: W. Christopher Golden, M.D.

Representing University of Maryland School of Medicine: May Hsieh Blanchard, M.D.

Ex officio, Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene: S. Lee Woods, M.D., Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Ling Li, M.D., designee of Chief Medical Examiner; Michelle L. Spencer, Director, Prevention & Health Promotion Administration, Theressa E. Lee, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; Christina A. Vogeley, designee of Director, Office of Health Care Quality, Ilise D. Marrazzo, R.N., Director, Maternal & Child Health Bureau, Isabelle L. Horon, Dr.P.H., Director, Vital Statistics Administration; Richard Lichenstein, Chair, State Child Fatality Review Team.

Ex officio: Carla L. Bailey, Ph.D., designee of Executive Director, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems; TraShawn Thornton-Davis, M.D., designee of Executive Director, Maryland State Medical Society; Joseph Moser, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Hospital Association; Susan J. Chaitovitz, M.D., President, Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics; Frederick S. Guckes, M.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Section, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Jayne E. Althaus, M.D., designee of President, Obstetrical & Gynecologic Society of Maryland; Lillian R. Blackmon, M.D., Chair, Maryland Maternal Mortality Review Committee.

ADVISORY BOARD ON PRESCRIPTION-DRUG MONITORING
Staff: Michael A. Baier (410) 402-8643; e-mail: michael.baier@maryland.gov
web: http://bha.dhmh.maryland.gov/pdmp/pages/pdmp-advisory-board.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)

J. Ramsay Farah, M.D.; Rimple Gabri, Pharm.D.; Vinu Ganti, M.D.; Gail Amalia B. Katz. Terms expire 2016.

Capt. Daniel D. Alioto; Dale Lee Baker; Janet M. Beebe; Janet Getzey Hart; Orlee Panitch, M.D.; Thelma B. Wright, M.D. Terms expire 2017.

Sheila McLean; one vacancy. Terms expire 2018.

Ex officio: Van T. Mitchell, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Daniel M. Ashby, designee of President, State Board of Pharmacy; Damean W. E. Freas, D.O., Chair, State Board of Physicians; Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D., designee of President, State Board of Nursing; Ligia Peralta, M.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission.

COUNSEL
Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel (410) 767-1860; e-mail: kathleen.ellis@maryland.gov
Deborah A. Donohue, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-4308; e-mail: deborah.donohue1@maryland.gov
David S. Lapp, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-5292; e-mail: david.lapp@maryland.gov
Kathleen A. Morse, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-1866; e-mail: kathleen.morse@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Keith Tobias, Administrator (410) 767-5783
e-mail: keith.tobias@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Rodney E. Taylor, Executive Director (410) 767-6600
e-mail: rodney.taylor@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/odi/

OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
Keneithia J. Taylor, Executive Director & Fair Practices Officer (410) 767-6596
e-mail: keneithia.taylor@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/oeop/

EQUAL ACCESS COMPLIANCE UNIT
Delinda A. Johnson-Wood, Manager (410) 767-5184
e-mail: delinda.johnson@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Janelle M. Robinson, Director (410) 767-6600
e-mail: janelle.robinson@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/sitepages/mbe.aspx

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Megan Davey Limarzi, Inspector General (410) 767-5784
e-mail: megan.limarzi@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/oig/

AUDITS DIVISION
Elizabeth A. Morgan, Assistant Inspector General (410) 767-0885
e-mail: elizabeth.morgan@maryland.gov
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
Staff: Gay Y. Hutchen (410) 767-8448; e-mail: gay.hutchen@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/oig/irb/Pages/irb.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Carol Johnston, R.N., Chair
Patricia M. Alt, Ph.D.; Deanna Kelly, Pharm.D.; Clark J. Lee, Esq.; Joy P. Nanda, Ph.D.; Jason M. Noel, Pharm.D.; LaVerna Simms, Ph.D.; Earl P. Stoddard III; one vacancy.

PROGRAM INTEGRITY DIVISION
Susan R. Steinberg, Esq., Assistant Inspector General (410) 767-6039
e-mail: susan.steinberg@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH & HEALTH DISPARITIES
Shalewa Noel-Thomas, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-7117
e-mail: shalewa.noel-thomas@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/mhhd/pages/home.aspx

Stephanie C. Slowly, Deputy Director (410) 767-1052
e-mail: stephanie.slowly@maryland.gov


CIGARETTE RESTITUTION FUND PROGRAM
web: http://crf.dhmh.maryland.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Shauna A. Donahue, Chief of Staff (410) 767-1909
e-mail: shauna.donahue@maryland.gov

COMMITMENT TO VETERANS INITIATIVE, MARYLAND'S
Shauna A. Donahue, Director (410) 767-5934
e-mail: shauna.donahue@maryland.gov

CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE & MENTAL DISORDERS
Patricia B. Miedusiewski, Administrator (410) 767-5509
e-mail: pat.miedusiewski@maryland.gov

FORENSIC SERVICES
Erik J. Roskes, M.D., Clinical Director (410) 724-3033
e-mail: erik.roskes@maryland.gov

RESIDENT GRIEVANCE SYSTEM
Rhonda W. Callum, Director (410) 767-6888
e-mail: rhonda.callum@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION

MORTALITY & QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: William S. Pak (410) 767-8800; e-mail: william.pak@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 3-year terms:
Stephanie Bell, Chair, 2018
Patricia A. Aronica, M.D., 2016; Jennifer A. Carberry, 2016; Richard A. Davis, 2016; Clarissa E. Netter, 2016; Curtis Royster, Jr., 2016; Carol S. Fried, 2017; G. Dan Martin, 2017; Florence S. Ndi, R.N., 2017; Roger Peele, M.D., 2017; Michael R. Peskin, M.D., 2017; Rosamond Dove, 2018; Triniece S. Gillom, 2018; Eric Levey, M.D., 2018; Jason M. Noel, Pharm.D., 2018; Allan Sheahen, 2018.

Ex officio: Rhonda W. Callum, designee of Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health; Patricia T. Nay, M.D., Director, Office of Health Care Quality.

FISCAL & OPERATIONS
Valerie A. Roddy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5607
e-mail: valerie.roddy@maryland.gov

FINANCE
Ronald L. Peele, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-5633
e-mail: ronald.peele@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Peter C. DeFries, Assistant Director (410) 767-5573
e-mail: peter.defries@maryland.gov

PROGRAMS
O. Patricia Sastoque, Deputy Director (410) 767-5607
e-mail: patricia.sastoque@maryland.gov

ADVOCACY SUPPORTS
Edward H. Willard, Jr., Director (410) 767-3031
e-mail: edward.willard@maryland.gov

CLINICAL SERVICES
Lisa S. Hovermale, M.D., Director (410) 767-5997
e-mail: lisa.hovermale@maryland.gov

COURT-INVOLVED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Leslie A. McMillan, Director (410) 970-7472, ext. 2424
e-mail: leslie.mcmillan@maryland.gov

JESSUP UNIT
SYKESVILLE SECURE EVALUATION & THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT UNIT


EMPLOYMENT & DAY SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5633

FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Rhonda K. Workman, Assistant Director (410) 767-8814
e-mail: rhonda.workman@maryland.gov

PROVIDER RELATIONS
Janet L. Furman, Director (410) 767-5630
e-mail: janet.furman@maryland.gov

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
Cynthia A. Lindgren, Director (410) 767-5614
e-mail: cindy.lindgren@maryland.gov

CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Haywood W. Evans, Regional Director (410) 234-8200
e-mail: haywood.evans@maryland.gov

Norma Mathews, Acting Deputy Director (410) 234-8200
e-mail: norma.mathews@maryland.gov

EASTERN SHORE REGION
Kimberly D. Gscheidle, Regional Director (410) 572-5922
e-mail: kimberly.gscheidle@maryland.gov

David D. Benjamin, Deputy Director (410) 572-5986
e-mail: dave.benjamin@maryland.gov

HOLLY CENTER (Salisbury)
(M00M0501, formerly 32.13.05)
FY2017 appropriation: $17,313,715; authorized positions: 213.5
Shelly M. Amick, Director (410) 572-6201
e-mail: shelly.amick@maryland.gov

CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
James W. Hartstein, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 2-year term), 2016
Linda D. Scherer, 2017; Darrell K. Wilson, 2017; Lynn M. Derickson, Ed.D., 2018; Mary L. Reese, 2019; Denise M. White, 2019; one vacancy.

OPERATIONS
Ralph W. Morris, Chief Operating Officer (410) 572-6282; e-mail: ralph.morris@maryland.gov

SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGION
Judith Pattik, Regional Director (301) 362-5101
e-mail: judith.pattik@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND REGION
Cathy L. Marshall, R.N., Regional Director (240) 313-3875
e-mail: cathy.marshall@maryland.gov

Linda D. Yale, Deputy Director (240) 313-3869
e-mail: linda.yale@maryland.gov

POTOMAC CENTER (Hagerstown)
(M00M0701, formerly 32.13.07)
FY2017 appropriation: $13,431,971; authorized positions: 136
Robin L. Weagley, Director (240) 313-3500
e-mail: robin.weagley@maryland.gov
web: http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov/potomac/
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board, 4-year term)
Beverly J. (B. J.) Dunn, 2016; Judith N. Peisen, Ph.D., 2016; Amy C. Norris, 2017; Kristy Fitch Smith, 2017; Caroline A. Harwell, R.N., 2018; John R. Harwell, 2019; Melinda B. Morgan, 2019; one vacancy.

HEALTH CARE FINANCING

Erin K. McMullen, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6373
e-mail: erin.mcmullen@maryland.gov

MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Carrol D. Barnes (410) 767-5647; e-mail: carrol.barnes@maryland.gov
web: https://mmcp.dhmh.maryland.gov/pages/maryland-medicaid-advisory-committee.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Kevin Lindamood, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene), 2018

Ann L. Rasenberger, J.D.; Grace P. Williams; one vacancy. Terms expire 2016.

Vincent DeMarco; Floyd D. Hartley; C. David Ward; one vacancy. Terms expire 2017.

Christine Bailey; Michele Douglas; Kerry Lessard; Lesley Wallace; one vacancy. Terms expire 2018.

Winnifred J. Booker, D.D.S.; Rachel A. Dodge, M.D.; Donna M. Fortson; Judy L. Lapinski, Pharm.D.; Susan Phelps; Norbert R. Robinson; Carmel Roques; Vickie L. Walters. Terms expire 2019.

Shannon Hall, J.D.; Adeteju Ogunrinde, M.D. Terms expire 2020.

Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley, 2016; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, 2019.

Appointed by House Speaker: Matt Morgan; Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk; Patrick G. Young, Jr.

Ex officio: Sam Malhotra, Secretary of Human Resources; Michael J. (Ben) Steffen, Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; Ulder J. Tillman, M.D., designee of Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

OFFICE OF FINANCE
(M00Q0105)
FY2017 appropriation: $3,138,026; authorized positions:
Audrey D. Parham-Stewart, Director (410) 767-1394
e-mail: audrey.parham-stewart@maryland.gov

BUDGET, REVENUE & ACCOUNTING
Edward B. Fields III, Deputy Director (410) 767-5186; e-mail: ed.fields@maryland.gov

MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM ANALYSIS & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Ardena M. Walker, Deputy Director (410) 767-5427; e-mail: ardenam.walker@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PLANNING
Tricia C. Roddy, Director (410) 767-5809
e-mail: tricia.roddy@maryland.gov

Alice B. Middleton, Deputy Director (410) 767-3419
e-mail: alice.middleton@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES

(M00Q0109)
FY2017 appropriation: $13,920,126; authorized positions:
Debra J. Ruppert, Executive Director (410) 767-6057
e-mail: debbie.ruppert@maryland.gov

Patricia A. Rutley-Johnson, Director (410) 767-6080
e-mail: patricia.rutley-johnson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS
Janet S. Smith, Chief (410) 767-5377; e-mail: jan.smith@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ENROLLMENT & CALL CENTER
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5454

Recipient hotline: (410) 767-5800; 1-800-492-5231 (toll free)
Medicaid provider hotline: (410) 767-5503; 1-800-445-1159 (toll free)

ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION
Audree Watkins, Deputy Director (410) 767-8268
e-mail: audree.watkins@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - ADULT
Therese Opitz-Freeman, Chief (410) 767-3989; e-mail: therese.opitz-freeman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY WAIVER SERVICES - CHILD & DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Jacqueline M. Dunphy, Chief (410) 767-4828; e-mail: jackie.dunphy@maryland.gov

ELIGIBILITY POLICY
Lorie A. Mayorga, Deputy Director (410) 767-1464
e-mail: lorie.mayorga@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY POLICY & TRAINING
Marie J. McLendon, Chief (410) 767-1472; e-mail: marie.mclendon@maryland.gov
MEDICAL QUALITY CONTROL & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 767-7389

MARYLAND CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
Cornelia E. Ellis, Chief (410) 767-3641; e-mail: cornelia.ellis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES

(M00Q0104, formerly 32.17.01.04)
FY2017 appropriation: $49,244,560; authorized positions:
Susan J. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 767-1430
e-mail: susan.tucker@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Jeri M. Bentley, Chief (410) 767-1441; e-mail: jeri.bentley@maryland.gov

HEALTHCHOICE & ACUTE CARE ADMINISTRATION
Jill L. Spector, Director (410) 767-5248
e-mail: jill.spector@maryland.gov

ACUTE CARE
Michelle T. (Shelly) Lehner, Deputy Director (410) 767-8787; e-mail: michelle.lehner@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Margaret C. Berman, Chief (410) 767-1620; e-mail: margaret.berman@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF DENTAL, CLINICS & LABORATORY SERVICES
Claire M. Seibert, Chief (410) 767-1489; e-mail: claire.seibert@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HOSPITAL SERVICES
Maryam Baharloo, Chief (410) 767-1724; e-mail: maryam.baharloo@maryland.gov

MANAGED CARE
Rosemary E. Murphey, Deputy Director (410) 767-6758; e-mail: rosemary.murphey@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LIAISON & CARE COORDINATION
Marian L. Pierce, Chief (410) 767-6111; e-mail: marian.pierce@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE COMPLAINT RESOLUTION
Ellen M. Mulcahy-Lehnert, Chief (410) 767-5703; e-mail: ellen.mulcahy-lehnert@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE PROVIDER NETWORK MANAGEMENT
J. Bobbe Frasier, Chief (410) 767-5705; e-mail: bobbe.frasier@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTHCHOICE QUALITY ASSURANCE
Glendora L. Finch, Chief (410) 767-1740; e-mail: glendora.finch@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS ADMINISTRATION
Mark A. Leeds, Director (410) 767-1443
e-mail: mark.leeds@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAMS
Lorraine A. Nawara, Deputy Director (410) 767-1442; e-mail: lorraine.nawara@maryland.gov
COMMUNITY OPTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Christin M. Whitaker, Chief (410) 767-4449; e-mail: christin.whitaker@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF EVALUATION & SERVICE REVIEW
Kevin D. Patterson, Chief (410) 767-6769; e-mail: kevin.patterson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF QUALITY & COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Jane L. Wessely, Chief (410) 767-6765; e-mail: jane.wessely@maryland.gov

NURSING & WAIVER SERVICES
Marlana R. Hutchinson, Deputy Director (410) 767-4003; e-mail: marlana.hutchinson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Marc A. Blowe, Chief (410) 767-1713; e-mail: marc.blowe@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Simone Bratton, Chief (410) 767-1726; e-mail: simone.bratton@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF NURSING SERVICES
Dawnn N. Williams, Chief (410) 767-1596; e-mail: dawnn.williams@maryland.gov

NURSING HOMES & COMMUNITY LONG-TERM CARE
Susan P. Panek, Deputy Director (410) 767-6764; e-mail: susan.panek@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES
Jane A. Sacco, Chief (410) 767-6771; e-mail: jane.sacco@maryland.gov

POLICY & COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION
Susan J. Harrison, Director (410) 767-1434
e-mail: susan.harrison@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Rebecca R. Frechard, Chief (410) 767-1750; e-mail: rebecca.frechard@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Paul J. Messino, Chief (410) 767-8719; e-mail: paul.messino@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES POLICY
Molly K. Marra, Deputy Director (410) 767-5949; e-mail: molly.marra@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF IN-HOME SUPPORTS ASSURANCE SYSTEM
Whitney E. Moyer, Chief (410) 767-9723; e-mail: whitney.moyer@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS, & PHARMACY

(M00Q0102, formerly 32.17.01.02)
FY2017 appropriation: $23,909,908; authorized positions:
Craig P. Smalls, Acting Executive Director (410) 767-5420
e-mail: craig.smalls@maryland.gov

Darnyell T. (Dee) Stephens, Chief of Staff (410) 767-8180
e-mail: dee.stephens@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Kimberly J. Quick, Acting Chief (410) 767-5831; e-mail: kimberly.quick@maryland.gov

KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM
Carol A. Manning, Chief (410) 767-5004; e-mail: carol.manning@maryland.gov

MARYLAND PHARMACY PROGRAM
Athos P. Alexandrou, Director (410) 767-1455
e-mail: athos.alexandrou@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF PHARMACY SERVICES
Dixit H. Shah, Deputy Director (410) 767-5369; e-mail: dixit.shah@maryland.gov

SENIOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
James S. (Sean) Stafford, Administrator (410) 767-5420; e-mail: sean.stafford@maryland.gov

SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
Craig P. Smalls, Director (410) 767-5450
e-mail: craig.smalls@maryland.gov
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Charlotte M. Krueger, Deputy Director (410) 767-5161; e-mail: charlotte.krueger@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF ADJUSTMENTS & PAYMENT AUDITING
Marlene A. Bush, Chief (410) 767-5721; e-mail: marlene.bush@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF CLAIMS PROCESSING
Nevis D. Smith, Chief (410) 767-5178; e-mail: nevis.smith@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE PROBLEM RESOLUTION
Gloria P. Williams, Acting Chief (410) 767-6885; e-mail: gloria.williams@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECOVERIES
Sharon S. Rubin, Esq., Acting Chief (410) 767-5831; e-mail: sharon.rubin@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER RELATIONS
Patricia I. O'Brien, Chief (410) 767-6026; e-mail: pat.o'brien@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES
Patricia I. O'Brien, Chief (410) 767-6026; e-mail: pat.o'brien@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL SYSTEMS
John R. Bohns, Deputy Director (410) 767-1057; e-mail: john.bohns@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF MEDICAID INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Matthew P. Asplen, Chief (410) 767-1057; e-mail: matt.asplen@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF SYSTEMS & LIAISON SERVICES
Patricia M. Leake, Director (410) 767-5365; e-mail: patricia.leake@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS

Vacancy, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0136
Lisa J. Ellis, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 767-6510; e-mail: lisa.ellis@maryland.gov

CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION
W. Thomas Jackson II, Chief (410) 767-6808; e-mail: tom.jackson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF APPOINTMENTS & EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
Kimberly A. Bennardi, Administrator (410) 767-4049; e-mail: kim.bennardi@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/oaen/

OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING, BUDGETING, & ENGINEERING SERVICES
James A. Soucy, Acting Director (410) 767-6816
e-mail: jim.soucy@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.md.gov/ocpbes/

Will A. Andalora, Agency Project Architect (410) 767-5926
e-mail: william.andalora@maryland.gov

CAPITAL PLANNING & BUDGETING SERVICES
Jerimiah A. Sabir, Deputy Director (410) 767-6821
e-mail: jerimiah.sabir@maryland.gov

MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SERVICES
James A. Soucy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5925
e-mail: jim.soucy@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
D. Christopher Garrett, Director (410) 767-3536
e-mail: christopher.garrett@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/newsroom/pages/index.aspx

Brittany Fowler, Deputy Director (410) 767-1368
e-mail: brittany.fowler@maryland.gov

Amanda Street, Public Affairs Officer (410) 767-6491
e-mail: amanda.street1@maryland.gov,
dhmh.pia@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Allison W. Taylor, Director (410) 767-6481
e-mail: allison.taylor@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/govrmrel/

Annapolis office: (410) 260-3190; fax: (410) 260-3199

Christi L. Megna, Esq., Assistant Director (410) 767-6509
e-mail: christi.megna@maryland.gov


BOARD OF REVIEW
Staff: Carlita B. Lindsey (410) 767-6504; e-mail: carlita.lindsey@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/review/Pages/Home.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor from public members)
Judith A. Armold, 2014; Ved K. Gupta, 2017; Daniel Yeeles, Jr., 2017; Janelle J. Jordan, Esq., 2018; Shirley Roach, 2018; Betty Makell Coleman, 2019; Ronald C. Harvey, 2019.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Jennifer E. McMahan, Director (410) 767-5423
e-mail: jennifer.mcmahan@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/ohr/

Beth Reid, Deputy Director (410) 767-6422
e-mail: beth.reid@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Cathie Thompson, Chief (410) 767-5689
e-mail: cathie.thompson@maryland.gov

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION
Harold Young III, Esq., Chief (410) 767-5466
e-mail: harold.young@maryland.gov

EMPLOYMENT DIVISION
Tammi D. Speights, Chief (410) 767-6403
e-mail: tammi.speights@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-5661

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION DIVISION
Julianne K. Stoll, Chief (410) 767-5976
e-mail: julianne.stoll@maryland.gov

RISK MANAGEMENT
Ron F. Null, Chief (410) 767-6387
e-mail: ron.null@maryland.gov

TRAINING SERVICES DIVISION
David S. Mark, Chief (410) 767-1834
e-mail: david.mark@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/tsd/

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(formerly M00C0103, formerly 32.03.01.03)
David Lashar, Director & Chief Information Officer (410) 767-2234
e-mail: david.lashar@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/oit

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Tammy K. Sanders, Director (410) 767-5990
e-mail: tammy.sanders@maryland.gov

APPLICATIONS DIVISION
Phillip S. Hemler, Director (410) 767-6989
e-mail: phil.hemler@maryland.gov

COMPUTER OPERATIONS DIVISION
Tammy K. Sanders, Director (410) 767-5990
e-mail: tammy.sanders@maryland.gov

INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORK DIVISION
Kevin M. Naumann, Director (410) 767-5611
e-mail: kevin.naumann@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-5117
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/opass/

ADMINISTRATION
Larrie L. Bennett, Assistant Director (410) 767-5186
e-mail: larrie.bennett@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 767-0974

OFFICE OF REGULATION & POLICY COORDINATION
Michele A. Phinney, Director (410) 767-6499
e-mail: michele.phinney@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/regs/

OFFICE OF SAFETY & SECURITY
James R. Pyles, Director (410) 767-2617
e-mail: james.pyles@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FINANCE

Aviel Glenner, Deputy Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-6074
e-mail: avi.glenner@maryland.gov

BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Jordan Butler, Chief (410) 767-3484
e-mail: jordan.butler1@maryland.gov


COST ACCOUNTING & REIMBURSEMENTS DIVISION
Robert L. Sutton, Chief (410) 764-4660
e-mail: robert.sutton@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/dca/

PROGRAM COST & ANALYSIS
Lillian D. Taylor, Deputy Chief (410) 767-5129
e-mail: lillian.taylor@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Irma A. Bevans, Director (410) 767-5820
e-mail: irma.bevans@maryland.gov
GENERAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Mary A. Logan, Chief (410) 767-5508
e-mail: mary.logan@maryland.gov

REGULATORY PROGRAMS

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

STATE ACUPUNCTURE BOARD
Penny K. Heisler, Executive Director (410) 764-4766; 1-800-530-2481 (toll free); e-mail: penny.heisler@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bacc

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Katharine M. Carter, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2017
Thomas R. Ingegno, 2017; Jan Exler, 2018; Barbara R. Heller, Ph.D., 2018; Teal H. Beatty, 2019; Sheryl Hongsermeier, 2019; Peter G. Marinakis, Ph.D., 2019.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS, HEARING AID DISPENSERS, & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Christopher J. Kelter, Executive Director (410) 764-4725; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: christopher.kelter@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/boardsahs/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Ronald M. Kaplan, Au.D., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
John J. Rouse, 2017; Scott D. London, M.D., 2018; Billie Jo O'Donovan, 2018; John M. Sloan, 2018; Stacey Samuels Cole, Au.D., 2019; Joan Oby Dawson, Ph.D., 2019; Ellen Stein, 2019; John Walker Cummins, 2020; Jillian De Luca, 2020; Candace G. Robinson, 2020; George V. Sheckells, 2020; Heather M. Weinreich, M.D., 2020.

STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS
James T. Merrow, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: james.merrow@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/crccp/

Albert A. Zachik, M.D., Chair (elected by Board, 1-year term)

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Mark Jews, 2017; Jennifer Younker, 2017; Ada P. Thomas, 2018; Dorenzer Thomas, 2018; Brady G. Daniels, 2019; Nicole Smith, 2019.

Appointed by Children's Cabinet: Patricia E. Arriaza

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Janet L. Furman; Albert A. Zachik, M.D.


Appointed by Secretary of Human Resources: Darlene V. Ham

Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Sonya D. White-Norman

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Carmen A. Brown

STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS
Laurie J. Sheffield-James, Executive Director (410) 764-4726; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
e-mail: laurie.sheffield-james@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/chiropractic/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Michael Fedorczyk, D.C., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Robert G. Frieman, D.C., 2016; Michael N. Moskowitz, D.C., 2016; Karen A. Biagiotti, 2017; Gwenda M. Harrison, 2017; Jonathan C. Nou, D.C., 2017; Ernestine Jones Jolivet, 2018; David A. Cox, 2019; Kindra J. Ingram, D.C., 2019; Gregory C. Lewis, D.C., 2019; Gloria W. Boddie-Epps, 2020.

STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS & THERAPISTS
Tracey R. DeShields, Executive Director (410) 764-4732; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: tracey.deshields@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bopc/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
Carol A. Deel, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2017
Linda L. Allen-Benton, 2017; Lorraine G. Garcia, 2017; Meenakshi D. Gupta, 2017; Marcia L. Mityga, 2017; Ronald A. Narain, 2017; Susan Ann Tangires, 2017; Candice R. Dickens, 2018; Anna Blasetti de Jong, 2018; Risa L. Ganel, 2018; Amanda Bechtel, 2020; Sara B. Carlton, Ed.D., 2020; Aparna Ramaswamy, Ph.D., 2020.

Patricia H. Weathersbee, Advisor to Board (appointed by Governor)

BEHAVIOR ANALYST ADVISORY COMMITTEE

STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Tony W. Torain, J.D., Executive Director (410) 402-8518; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: tony.torain@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/dental/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Ronald F. Moser, D.D.S., President (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2018
Ngoc Q. Chu, D.D.S., 2016; Roslyn L. Chester, 2017; Arthur Chen-Shu Jee, D.M.D., 2017; Issie L. Jenkins, Esq., 2017; Margaret A. Kern, 2017; Sonia A. Stockton, 2017; Cheryl Bruce, 2018; Barry L. Cohan, D.D.S., 2018; James P. Goldsmith, D.M.D., 2018; Ali Behnia, D.M.D., 2019; Jane S. Casper, 2019; Louis G. DePaola, D.D.S., 2019; Arpana S. Verma, D.D.S., 2019; Stefan N. Miller, 2020; one vacancy.

STATE BOARD OF DIETETIC PRACTICE
Marie M. Savage, Administrator (410) 764-4741; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: marie.savage@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/dietetic/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Melanie Ann Brooks, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
Ivis T. Forrester, Ph.D., 2016; Sharon Bunch, 2017; Lauren I. Mirkin, 2017; Betty R. Cooper, 2018; Erin Braunscheidel Duru, 2018; Margo S. Gladding, 2018; Nancy H. Ferrone, 2020; Concepcion Placiente, 2020.

STATE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS
James T. Merrow, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 764-5911; e-mail: james.merrow@maryland.gov
Donna Zickefoose, Deputy Director (410) 764-3512; e-mail: donna.zickefoose@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/behs/pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Robert W. Sheesley, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term), 2018
Amy M. Parrish, 2018; Karen L. Brandt, 2019; Veronica S. Dingle-Moore, 2019; Linda S. Rudie, 2019; Yvonne S. DeLoatch, 2020; Bertram F. Nixon, 2020; Karl A. Paige, 2020; one vacancy.

STATE COMMISSION ON KIDNEY DISEASE
Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4799; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: eva.schwartz@maryland.gov
web: www.mdckd.org

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term)
Bernard G. Jaar, M.D., 2017; Edward S. Kraus, M.D., 2017; Jeremy R. Yospin, M.D., 2017; Susan R. Leon, R.N., 2018; Henita R. Schiff, 2018; Joan M. Wise, R.N., 2018; Denise J. Collins, 2019; Barry K. Hargrove, 2019; William L. Rayfield II, M.D., 2019; Donna S. Hanes, M.D., 2020; Paul E. Segal, D.O., 2020; Sumeska Thavarajah, M.D., 2020.

STATE BOARD OF MORTICIANS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Ruth Ann Arty, Executive Director (410) 764-4792; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: ruthann.arty@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bom

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Victor C. March, Sr., President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term), 2019
Ahmed A. Elzaree, M.D., 2017; Gladys A. Sewell, 2017; Camille A. Bryan, Ed.D., 2018; James K. Govoni, 2018; Vernon L. Strayhorn, Sr., 2018; Mark E. Bailey, 2019; Robert H. Bradshaw, Jr., 2019; Wayne A. Cooper, Esq., 2019; Donald L. Newman, 2019; Lynn A. Shuppel, 2019.

STATE BOARD OF NURSING
(M00B0105, formerly M00A0105, M00P0205)
FY2017 appropriation: $9,123,419; authorized positions:
Mary Kay Goetter, Ph.D., R.N., Executive Director (410) 585-1923; 1-888-202-9861 (toll free); e-mail: marykay.goetter@maryland.gov
web: www.mbon.maryland.gov/pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Mary Lou Watson, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2016
Lois V. Rosedom-Boyd, 2016; Cheryl D. Dover, R.N., 2017; Lorna R. House, R.N., 2017; Kimberly D. Miller, 2017; Joycelin Lynkew, L.P.N., 2018; Charles A. Neustadt, 2018; Sabita Persaud, Ph.D., 2018; Gregory D. Raymond, R.N., 2018; Mary Wheaton, L.P.N., 2018; Bonnie C. Oettinger, R.N., 2019; Kelley N. Robinson, C.N.M., 2019; one vacancy.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: A'lise E. Williams, R.N. (410) 585-1910; e-mail: alise.williams@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year term:
Joan Johnson, L.P.N., Chair

DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIFERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D. (410) 585-1902; e-mail: shirley.devaris@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms


ELECTROLOGY PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Staff: A'lise E. Williams, R.N. (410) 585-1910; e-mail: alise.williams@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 4-year terms:
Debra L. Larson, Chair, 2017
Michelle Sperato, 2018; Margaret Carnathan, 2019.

NURSE ANESTHETIST PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: (410) 585-1926

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 3-year term:
Stephen Wilson, C.R.N.A., Chair


NURSE-MIDWIFE PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: (410) 585-1926

Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 3-year term:
Anne Thompson, R.N., C.R.N.M., Chair


JOINT COMMITTEE ON NURSE-MIDWIFERY
Staff: (410) 585-1926

Appointed by State Board of Nursing & State Board of Physician Quality Assurance to 3-year term:
Lily Fountain, R.N., C.R.N.M., Chair


NURSE PRACTITIONER PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: (410) 585-1926

Thomasine Guberski, Chair


REHABILITATION COMMITTEE no. 1
Staff: Keva S. Jackson-McCoy, R.N. (410) 585-1953; e-mail: keva.jackson@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing:
Bonita Zelauskas, R.N., Chair


REHABILITATION COMMITTEE no. 2
Staff: Keva S. Jackson-McCoy, R.N. (410) 585-1953; e-mail: keva.jackson@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Board of Nursing:
Anne B. George, R.N., Chair


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Tyera N. Sheppard, Director (410) 585-1954
e-mail: tyera.sheppard@maryland.gov

ADVANCED PRACTICE CERTIFICATION
Michelle H. Duell, Deputy Director (410) 585-1909
e-mail: michelle.duell@maryland.gov

BACKGROUND REVIEW
Dorothy R. Haynes, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1952
e-mail: dorothy.haynes@maryland.gov

COMPLAINTS & INVESTIGATIONS
Elaine Cone, R.N., Director (410) 585-1919
e-mail: elaine.cone@maryland.gov

DISCIPLINE & REHABILITATION
Keva S. Jackson-McCoy, R.N., Coordinator (410) 585-1953
e-mail: keva.jackson@maryland.gov

EDUCATION RESEARCH & COMMUNICATION
Patricia H. Kennedy, R.N., Ed.D., Director (410) 585-1922
e-mail: patricia.kennedy@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Vacancy, Director (410) 585-1950


LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
Cheyenne Redd, R.N., Director (410) 585-1913
e-mail: cheyenne.redd@maryland.gov

NURSING PRACTICE
A'lise E. Williams, R.N., Director (410) 585-1910
e-mail: alise.williams@maryland.gov

POLICY ANALYSIS & LEGISLATION
Shirley A. Devaris, R.N., J.D., Director (410) 585-1902
e-mail: shirley.devaris@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
Ronda Butler Washington, Executive Director (410) 764-4750; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: ronda.washington@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bonha

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Felicia W. Anthony, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2018
Jennifer V. Dutrow, 2016; Belinda B. Strayhorn, 2016; Michele Young, 2016; Timothy J. Berry, 2017; Thomas Edmondson, M.D., 2017; Bernardine Lawrence-Gregory, 2017; John Lee White, 2017; Michelle F. Kraus, 2018; Charell N. McFarland, 2018; two vacancies.

Representing Office of Health Care Quality: Margaret A. Heald

Ex officio: Stevanne A. Ellis, Acting State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE
Donna M. Ashman, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 402-8560; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
e-mail: donna.ashman@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/botp/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Inya R. Adams, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2016
A. Cassaundra Brown, 2017; Vanessa Hughes, 2017; Wanda R. Banks, 2018; Kimberly A. Goodman, 2019; Marylin Pierre, Esq., 2019; Kim. W. Sands, O.T.D., 2019.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Patricia G. Bennett, Administrator (410) 764-4710; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: patricia.bennett@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/optometry/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, President (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term)
Stephen D. Kwan, O.D., 2017; Frederick J. Walsh, Ph.D., 2018; Brian T. Woolf, O.D., 2018; Mesheca C. Bunyon, O.D., 2019; Andrew J. Doyle, O.D., 2020; Kelechi Mezu-Nnabue, O.D., 2020; Rona D. Pepper, 2020.

STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Deena N. Speights-Napata, Executive Director (410) 764-4755; 1-800-542-4964 (toll free); e-mail: deena.speights-napata@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/pharmacy/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer member also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Mitra Z. Gavgani, Pharm.D., President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2018
David H. Jones, 2016; Trinita C. Robinson, 2016; Jermaine Smith, 2016; Charmaine D. Rochester, Pharm.D., 2017; Sajal Roy, Pharm.D., 2017; Bruce L. Zagnit, 2017; Roderick G. Peters, 2018; Zeno W. St. Cyr II, 2018; Daniel M. Ashby, 2019; Efstratios Bouyoukas, 2019; Ellen H. Yankellow, 2019.

PHARMACY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Pharmacy

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Carlton A. Curry, Esq., Executive Director (410) 764-4752; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: carlton.curry@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bphte

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Krystal Lighty, Chair (chosen by Board in Aug., 1-year term), 2018
Delores Alexander, 2016; Rhea Cohn, D.P.T., 2017; Katherine C. Stout, 2017; Sumesh Thomas, 2018; Meredith J. Levert, 2019; Kimberly Rotondo, 2019; Stephen C. Bauer, D.P.T., 2020.

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIANS
(M00B0106, formerly M00A0106, M00P0206)
FY2017 appropriation: $10,128,635; authorized positions:
Christine A. Farrelly, Executive Director (410) 764-4777; 1-800-492-6836 (toll free); e-mail: christine.farrelly@maryland.gov
web: www.mbp.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Damean W. E. Freas, D.O., Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term), 2018
Brenda George Baker, 2016; Carmen M. Contee, 2016; Avril M. Houston, M.D., 2016; Celeste M. Lombardi, M.D., 2016; 2016; Alexis J. Carras, M.D., 2017; Gary J. Della'Zanna, D.O., 2017; Jacqueline M. Golden, 2017; Jonathan A. Lerner, 2017; Mark D. Olszyk, M.D., 2017; Robert P. Roca, M.D., 2017; Edward J. Brody, 2018; Jacek L. Mostwin, M.D., 2018; Martha C. Schaerr, 2018; Moody D. Wharam, Jr., M.D., 2018; Arun Bhandari, M.D., 2019; Charles J. Gast, 2019; Kevin D. Pereira, M.D., 2019; Beryl J. Rosenstein, M.D., 2019; Thomas M. Walsh, M.D., 2019; Marie-Alberte Boursiquot, M.D., 2020; Lisa A. Burgess, M.D., 2020.

ATHLETIC TRAINER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Lori E. Bristow, Chair, 2017
Karen E. James, 2016; John L. Michie, D.C., 2016; Benjamin M. Petre, M.D., 2016; Karl R. Bailey, 2017; Valerie E. Cothran, M.D., 2017; Theresa A. Lewis, 2017; Andrew Morris Tucker, M.D., 2017; John M. Bielawski, 2018; Richard Peret, Jr., 2018; Benita Edwards Wilson, 2018.

INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW PANEL

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term)
Carrie Anne Runde Paddock, N.D., 2016; Suresh K. Gupta, M.D., 2017; Eldon S. Miller, Ph.D., 2017; Kevin Passero, N.D., 2017; Gregory Pokrywka, M.D., 2018.

PERFUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Keith Amberman, Chair, 2016
Jeffrey T. Swett, D.O., 2015; Theresa A. Lewis, 2016; Jeffrey Scott Sagel, D.O., 2017; Chad W. Wierscke, 2017; Murtaza Y. Dawood, M.D., 2018; Brian P. Donahue, 2018.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Anthony J. Raneri, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2018
Brenda George Baker, 2016; Ahmed Nawaz, M.D., 2016; Natalie Orbach, 2017; Lee Edward Schwab, M.D., 2017; George T. Sobieralski, 2017; Gigi Leon, 2018.

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians to 3-year terms:
Susheel P. Patil, M.D., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2016
Theresa Banks, 2016; Helene A. Emsellem, M.D., 2016; Norman M. Schubert, 2016; Katherine S. Maul Buki, M.D., 2017; Angela C. Dawson, 2017; Brenda McKinley, 2018.

RADIATION THERAPY, RADIOGRAPHY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY, & RADIOLOGY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Clay E. Nuquist, C.N.M.T., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2016
Carmen M. Contee, 2016; Darrell W. McIndoe, M.D., 2016; Amy Taylor, 2016; Ryan Carroll, 2017; Lynn Harris-McCorkle, M.D., 2017; Jonathan A. Lerner, P.A.-C., 2017; Matthew L. Snyder, M.D., 2018; two vacancies.

RESPIRATORY-CARE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Board of Physicians:
Matthew T. Davis, R.R.T., Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term), 2016
Thomas E. Grissom, M.D., 2016; Robin Smith, R.R.T., 2016; John E. Brown, M.D., 2017; three vacancies.

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Ellen Douglas Smith, Deputy Director (410) 764-2477
e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, & POLICY
Yemisi Koya, M.D., J.D., Director (410) 764-4772; e-mail: yemisi.koya@maryland.gov

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Chris Triplett, Chief (410) 764-4778; e-mail: chris.triplett@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH, COMPLIANCE & LICENSURE
Ellen Douglas Smith, Deputy Director (410) 764-2477
e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

ALLIED HEALTH & LICENSURE
Ellen Douglas Smith, Chief (410) 764-5973; e-mail: ellen.smith@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE UNIT
Maureen Sammons, Manager (410) 764-2480; e-mail: maureen.sammons@maryland.gov

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE
Felicia J. Wright, Chief (410) 764-2460; e-mail: felicia.wright@maryland.gov

STATE BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4784; 1-866-253-8461 (toll free); e-mail: eva.schwartz@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/mbpme/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Craig S. Friedman, D.P.M., President (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term), 2018
Jay H. Boyar, 2017; Phillip M. Cohen, D.P.M., 2017; Zachary L. Chattler, D.P.M., 2019; H. David Gottlieb, D.P.M., 2020; Frona L. Kroopnick, 2020; Yvonne U. Umezurike, D.P.M., 2020.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Lorraine W. Smith, Executive Director (410) 764-4786; 1-877-463-3464 (toll free); e-mail: lorraine.smith@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/psych/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Neal R. Morris, Ed.D., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2017
Christopher L. Bishop, Psy.D., 2017; James F. Gormally, Ph.D., 2017; Linda Berg-Cross, Ph.D, 2018; Cyndie M. Buckson, Psy.D., 2018; Lydia McCargo-Redd, 2018; Irene W. Leigh, Ph.D., 2020; Reginald Nettles, Ph.D., 2020; Raj Razdan, 2020.

STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
Stanley E. Weinstein, Ph.D., Executive Director (410) 764-4788; 1-877-526-2541 (toll free); e-mail: stanley.weinstein@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bswe/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Mark R. Lannon, Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2020
Loretta Y. Wall, 2015; A. Denise Peak, 2016; Gerard M. Farrell, 2017; Deborah M. Ramelmeier, J.D., 2017; Sherryl L. Silberman, 2017; Joyce A. Bell, Ph.D., 2018; Karen L. Richards, 2018; Denise A. Capaci, 2019; Aimee E. Williams, 2019; Angela D. Anderson-Smith, 2020; Letha Faye Meyer Moszer, 2020.

MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
John A. Hurson, Esq., Chair, 2017
Sue Kullen, 2014; Margaret A. Murray, 2016; Elizabeth Leung Chung, 2017; William P. Jaquis, M.D., 2017; Maritha R. Gay, 2018; Allan A. Anderson, M.D., 2019; J. Wayne Howard, 2019; Julia Wagner, 2019; Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D., 2020; Barry P. Ronan, 2020.

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Craig P. Tanio, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2016
Garret A. Falcone, 2014; John E. Fleig, Jr., 2016; Andrew N. Pollak, M.D., 2016; Randolph S. Sergent, Esq., 2016; Diane Stollenwerk, 2017; Stephen B. Thomas, Ph.D., 2017; Adam J. Weinstein, M.D., 2017; Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D., 2018; Frances B. Phillips, R.N., 2018; Maureen Carr-York, Esq., 2018; Elizabeth Anne Hafey, Esq., 2019; Gerard S. O'Connor, M.D., 2019; Michael J. O'Grady, Ph.D., 2019; Cassandra B. Tomarchio, 2019.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER-CARRIER WORK GROUP
Staff: Erin M. Dorrien (410) 764-3284; e-mail: erin.dorrien@maryland.gov

HEALTH INSURANCE PARTNERSHIP
web: http://mhcc.maryland.gov/partnership/

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Bridget A. Zombro, Associate Deputy Director (410) 764-3558
e-mail: bridget.zombro@maryland.gov

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Erin M. Dorrien, Chief (410) 764-3284
e-mail: erin.dorrien@maryland.gov

LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Suellen Wideman, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3326; e-mail: suellen.wideman@maryland.gov
Siobhan K. Madison, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3263; e-mail: siobhan.madison@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR ANALYSIS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Linda M. Bartnyska, Director (410) 764-3782
e-mail: linda.bartnyska@maryland.gov

COST & QUALITY ANALYSIS
Srinivas K. Sridhara, Chief (410) 764-8789
e-mail: srinivas.sridhara@maryland.gov

DATABASE & APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
Leslie M. LaBrecque, Chief (410) 764-3385
e-mail: leslie.labrecque@maryland.gov

NETWORK OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS
Levone T. Ward, Sr., Chief (410) 764-3486
e-mail: levone.ward@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Paul E. Parker, Director (410) 764-3261
e-mail: paul.parker@maryland.gov

ACUTE CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Eileen T. Fleck, Chief (410) 764-3287
e-mail: eileen.fleck@maryland.gov

CERTIFICATE OF NEED
Kevin R. McDonald, Chief (410) 764-5982
e-mail: kevin.mcdonald@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE POLICY & PLANNING
Linda W. Cole, Chief (410) 764-3337
e-mail: linda.cole@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIVE CARE DELIVERY
P. David Sharp, Ph.D., Director (410) 764-3578
e-mail: dsharp@maryland.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Angela Evatt, Chief (410) 764-3574
e-mail: angela.evatt@maryland.gov

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Matthew McBride, Chief (410) 764-3449
e-mail: matthew.mcbride@maryland.gov

PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME
Melanie R. Cavaliere, Chief (410) 764-3282
e-mail: melanie.cavaliere@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR QUALITY MEASUREMENT & REPORTING
Theressa E. Lee, Director (410) 764-3328
e-mail: theressa.lee@maryland.gov

HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
Vacancy, Chief (410) 764-3483


HOSPITAL QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
Eileen M. Witherspoon, Chief (410) 764-3257
e-mail: eileen.witherspoon@maryland.gov

LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY PERFORMANCE
Vacancy, Chief (410) 764-3575

STATE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
John M. Colmers, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2017
Herbert S. Wong, Ph.D., 2017; George H. Bone, M.D., 2018; Victoria W. Bayless, 2019; Jack C. Keane, 2019; Joseph R. Antos, 2020; one vacancy.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POPULATION-BASED & PATIENT-CENTERED PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Staff: Stephen M. Ports (410) 764-2605, ext. 2591; e-mail: steve.ports@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Health Services Cost Review Commission:
David Blumenthal, M.D.; Chester (Chet) Burrell; Robert A. Chrencik; Carmela Coyle; Vincent DeMarco, J.D.; Willarda V. Edwards, M.D.; Dean Farley, Ph.D.; Margaret M. (Peggy) Naleppa, Dr.M.; Leni Preston; Gene M. Ransom III; Tricia C. Roddy; Joseph P. Ross; David S. Salkever, Ph.D.; Kevin J. Sexton; Gary B. Simmons; Eric R. Wagner.

Ex officio: Donna R. Kinzer, Executive Director, State Health Services Cost Review Commission.

CENTER FOR CLINICAL & FINANCIAL INFORMATION
David C. Romans, Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: david.romans@maryland.gov

POLICY ANALYSIS
Claudine T. Williams, Associate Director (410) 764-2561
e-mail: claudine.williams@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR ENGAGEMENT & ALIGNMENT
Stephen M. Ports, Director (410) 764-2605, ext. 2591
e-mail: steve.ports@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Xavier Colo, Associate Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: xavier.colo@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR POPULATION-BASED METHODOLOGIES
Sule Gerovich, Ph.D., Director (410) 764-2673
e-mail: sule.gerovich@maryland.gov

DATA & RESEARCH
Alyson B. Schuster, Ph.D., Associate Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: alyson.schuster@maryland.gov

METHODOLOGY
Nduka U. (Andy) Udom, Associate Director (410) 764-2584
e-mail: nduka.udom@maryland.gov

QUALITY INITIATIVE
Dianne S. Feeney, Associate Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: dianne.feeney@maryland.gov

CENTER FOR REVENUE & COMPLIANCE
Gerard J. (Jerry) Schmith, Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: jerry.schmith@maryland.gov

AUDIT COMPLIANCE
Dennis N. Phelps, Associate Director (410) 764-2605
e-mail: dennis.phelps@maryland.gov

RATE REGULATION
Ellen G. Englert, Associate Director (410) 764-2562
e-mail: ellen.englert@maryland.gov

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