CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CAROLINE COUNTY

Courthouse, 109 Market St., Denton, Maryland, October 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Kenneth C. Decker, County Administrator (410) 479-0660; fax: (410) 479-4060
e-mail: kdecker@carolinemd.org
ETHICS COMMISSION
(410) 479-0660; e-mail: svisintainer@carolinemd.org
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms


Robert Lee Willey, Chair, 2016

OFFICE OF FINANCE
Margaret C. Roe, Director (410) 479-4118
e-mail: mroe@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/177/finance

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Patricia A. Barton, Director (410) 479-4105
e-mail: pbarton@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/135/human-resources

EMPLOYEE ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Sherry Bratton (410) 479-4105; e-mail: sbratton@carolinemd.org


DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
James D. McCormick, Jr., Computer & Network Systems Director (410) 479-5003
41 Franklin St., Denton, MD 21629
e-mail: jmccormick@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/136/information-technology

TAX OFFICE
Catherine P. Moore, Comptroller (410) 479-4066, (410) 479-0410
e-mail: cmoore@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/142/tax-office

COMMUNITY SERVICES

UPPER SHORE AGING
Gary R. Gunther, Executive Director (410) 778-6000, (410) 758-6500; 1-800-721-6651 (toll free)
P. O. Box 89
Senior Center, 100 Shauber Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 - 0089
e-mail: usaging@shore.intercom.net
web: www.uppershoreaging.org

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(410) 758-6500, (410) 778-6000

SENIOR CENTER
Carol A. Donohue, Coordinator (410) 479-2535, (410) 479-2093
Health & Public Services Building, Suite 127
403 South Seventh St., Denton, MD 21629
e-mail: bluesenior@dvm.com

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Human Services Council]
Susan L. Runnels, Manager (410) 479-4446
Health & Public Services Building, 403 South Seventh St., Suite 267, Denton, MD 21629
e-mail: runnels1952@gmail.com


Osvaldina Gomes (Dina) Daly, President (chosen by Board in May, 1-year term), 2015

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:30 a.m. (except Dec., July)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
Osvaldina Gomes (Dina) Daly, Director (410) 819-4500, (410) 819-4511
P. O. Box 100
Hargreaves District Court/Multi-Service Center, 207 South Third St., Denton, MD 21629 - 0100
e-mail: dina.daly@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/local-offices/caroline-county/

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(Caroline & Talbot Counties)
Caroline County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Phyllis V. Hubbard, 2018; two vacancies.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Juanita Webster, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2015
Kimberly Ann Cutchin, 2015; Karen McGee, 2015; Stephen E. Stouffer, Jr., 2015; Tina-Marie Brown, 2016; Wayne Allen Cole, 2016; Jeffrey Miles Porter, 2016; Monique M. Rich, 2016.

Representing County Commissioners: Larry C. Porter

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 5:30 p.m.

EDUCATION

In 2010 General Election, Caroline County voters ratified Chapter 633, Acts of 2009, which restructured the Board of Education.

Board of Education, 204 Franklin St., Denton, Maryland, October 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: www.cl.k12.md.us/node/14

C. Tolbert Rowe, President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), District 2, 2016
James A. Newcomb, Jr., Vice-President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), District 3, 2018


Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Walter B. Palmer III, 2016; George J. Abner, 2018.

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Louis M. Cheek, Dist. 1, 2016
C. Tolbert Rowe, Dist. 2, 2016
James A. Newcomb, Jr., Dist. 3, 2018


Elected by high school student councils in May to 1-year term: Connor McCormick, student (nonvoting); Kaitlyn Wilson, student (nonvoting), 2016.

Ex officio: John D. Ewald, Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 5-year term:
John D. Ewald, Superintendent of Schools, 2020
204 Franklin St., Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1460, (410) 479-3250; fax: (410) 479-0108
e-mail: john_ewald@mail.cl.k12.md.us
web: www.cl.k12.md.us/

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT SERVICES
Milton E. Nagel, Chief Operating Officer (410) 479-1210; e-mail: milton_nagel@mail.cl.k12.md.us
HUMAN RESOURCES
Brian T. Spiering, Supervisor (410) 479-2894; e-mail: brian_spiering@mail.cl.k12.md.us

FACILITES & CONSTRUCTION
Charles M. (Chuck) Petrick, Supervisor (410) 479-1210; e-mail: chuck_petrick@mail.cl.k12.md.us

FINANCE
Erin B. Thornton, Comptroller (410) 479-3263; e-mail: erin_thornton@mail.cl.k12.md.us

PLANT OPERATIONS
Brett W. Morton, Supervisor (410) 479-4889; e-mail: brett_morton@mail.cl.k12.md.us

PUBLIC INFORMATION
Nancy M. Robinson, Communications Coordinator (410) 479-2896; e-mail: nancy_robinson@mail.cl.k12.md.us

TRANSPORTATION
Robert F. Jester, Supervisor (410) 479-3259; e-mail: robert_jester@mail.cl.k12.md.us

DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Patricia W. Saelens, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent (410) 479-3252; e-mail: patricia_saelens@mail.cl.k12.md.us

ACCOUNTABILITY & DATA MANAGEMENT
Melissa Mulligan, Supervisor (410) 479-3253; e-mail: melissa_mulligan@mail.cl.k12.md.us

ADMINISTRATIVE & INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Wayne C. Wiley, Supervisor (410) 479-1464; e-mail: wayne_wiley@mail.cl.k12.md.us

INSTRUCTION


FINE ARTS & MEDIA, K-12
Cynthia T. Spicer, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 479-2896, ext. 146; e-mail: cynthia_spicer@mail.cl.k12.md.us

ENGLISH, 6-12
Debra M. Chance, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 479-2895, ext. 113; e-mail: debbie_chance@mail.cl.k12.md.us

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SOCIAL STUDIES, K-12
Roger K. Eareckson, Supervisor (410) 479-3253, ext. 136; e-mail: roger_eareckson@mail.cl.k12.md.us

MATHEMATICS, K-5
Susan E. Harman, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 479-2896, ext. 137; e-mail: susan_harman@mail.cl.k12.md.us

MATHEMATICS, 6-12
Donna R. Johnson, Supervisor (410) 479-2895, ext. 139; e-mail: donna_johnson@mail.cl.k12.md.us

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS, PREK-5, & GIFTED & TALENTED, K-5
Susan K. Frank, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 479-3242, ext. 141; e-mail: susan_frank@mail.cl.k12.md.us

SCIENCE, K-12
David L. Stevens, Supervisor (410) 479-2895, ext. 144; e-mail: david_stevens@mail.cl.k12.md.us

PUPIL SERVICES
Mary Anne Adkins, Supervisor (410) 479-3253; e-mail: maryanne_adkins@mail.cl.k12.md.us

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Rosemary D. Thomas, Supervisor (410) 479-3246; e-mail: rose_thomas@mail.cl.k12.md.us

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Janet F. Fountain, Supervisor (410) 479-3253; e-mail: janet_fountain@mail.cl.k12.md.us

CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Barbara A. Viniar, Ed.D., President (410) 758-1537, (410) 822-5400
P. O. Box 8
1000 College Circle, Route 213 & Route 50, Wye Mills, MD 21679 - 0008
e-mail: bviniar@chesapeake.edu
web: www.chesapeake.edu/

BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Caroline County members appointed by Governor with House of Delegates advice & consent to 5-year terms: Margaret R. Myers, 2017; L. Nash McMahan, 2020.

Ex officio: Barbara A. Viniar, Ed.D., President, Chesapeake College

Meetings: 4th Thursday,*4:00 p.m. (except May, July, Nov.)
*(for location & June & Dec. dates: asimpson@chesapeake.edu)

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Deborah A. Bennett, Director (410) 479-1343, ext. 152; fax: (410) 479-4935
100 Market St., Denton, MD 21629
e-mail: dbennett@carolib.org
web: www.carolib.org

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees with approval of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Caroll R. Visintainer, Ed.D., President (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2018
Gale P. Nashold, 2017; Stephen C. Fleegle, 2018; James B. Johnson, 2019; Wayne C. Dhue, 2020; Amy I. Brandt, 2021; Terenda V. Thomas, 2021.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. (Feb., June, Sept., Dec.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with House of Delegates consent to 4-year terms:
Ronald M. Pippin (R), President (chosen by Board), 2019
James M. Bilbrough II (R); Jack M. Keats (D); Greta H. Scanlan (R); Margaret Ann Thompson (D). Terms expire 2019.

Meetings: 2nd Friday, 9:00 a.m.

Allison M. Murphy, Election Director (410) 479-8145; fax: (410) 479-5736
Health & Public Services Building, Suite 247
403 South Seventh St., Denton, MD 21629 - 1335
e-mail: allison.murphy@maryland.gov
web: www.carolinemdelections.org/

CAREER CENTER
Anne Dyson, Job Developer (410) 819-4549; fax: (410) 819-4503
300 Market St., Suite 201, Denton, MD 21629
e-mail: adyson@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/caro/
UPPER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
web: www.uswib.org

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 334-6800; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Leland D. Spencer, M.D., Health Officer (410) 479-8030; fax: (410) 479-0544
P. O. Box 10
Health & Public Services Building, 403 South Seventh St., Denton, MD 21629 - 0010
e-mail: leland.spencer@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/CAROLINECOUNTY/Pages/home.aspx

Laura F. Patrick, Deputy Health Officer (410) 479-8030
e-mail: laura.patrick@maryland.gov

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

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADDICTIONS DIVISION
Donald Hall, Director (410) 479-8038
e-mail: donald.hall@maryland.gov

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Staff: Samantha Parker (410) 479-4134; e-mail: samantha.parker@mdcourts.gov

Sara B. Visintainer, Chair (chosen by Council in Oct., 1-year term), 2015

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Roger McKnight, 2016; Vernon Spriggs, 2016; Michael A. Campbell, 2017; Samantha Parker, 2017; Susan Runnels, 2017; one vacancy.

Representing County Commissioners: Sara B. Visintainer

Ex officio: Missy Gallagher, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Douglas H. Everngam, Associate Judge, District Court; C. Tolbert Rowe, President, Board of Education; Laura Patrick, designee of Health Officer; Dale Oberender, designee of Director of Social Services; vacancy, State's Attorney; Timothy A. Bradford, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Ronald Dixon, designee of Sheriff; Capt. Herbert Dennis, designee of Superintendent, Department of Corrections; Taneesha Deshields, designee of Regional Juvenile Services Director; Jeremy Wright, Regional Parole & Probation Director.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, Jan. March, June, Sept, noon

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Christine P. (Chris) Welty, Director (410) 479-8036
e-mail: chris.welty@maryland.gov

ADULT SERVICES DIVISION
Susan Howard-Owens, Director (410) 479-8065
e-mail: susan.owens@maryland.gov

CHILD HEALTH DIVISION
Jennie L. Holmes, Director (410) 479-8000
e-mail: jennie.holmes@maryland.gov

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE DIVISION
Bonnie T. Lewis, Director (410) 479-8021
e-mail: bonnie.lewis@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
Donald E. Wilson, Director (410) 479-8045
e-mail: don.wilson@maryland.gov

HEALTH PROMOTIONS DIVISION
Laura F. Patrick, Director (410) 479-8080
e-mail: laura.patrick@maryland.gov

MATERNITY & FAMILY PLANNING DIVISION
Bonnie T. Lewis, Director (410) 479-8000
e-mail: bonnie.lewis@maryland.gov

MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
Michael A. Campbell, Director (410) 479-3800
e-mail: mike.campbell@maryland.gov

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Heather L. Price, County Attorney (410) 479-4136
Health & Public Services Building, Suite 246
403 South Seventh St., Denton, MD 21629
e-mail: hprice@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/137/office-of-law

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Matthew W. Black, Esq., Assistant Public Defender (410) 479-5756
Dolores S. McBride, Esq., Assistant Public Defender (410) 479-5756
P. O. Box 159
Franklin Square Building, 110 Franklin St., Denton, MD 21629 - 0159
e-mail: jbenefiel@opd.state.md.us

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Jonathan G. Newell, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2018
Courthouse, Room 208
109 Market St., Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-0255; fax: (410) 479-4169
e-mail: jnewell@carolinesao.org
web: www.carolinesao.org/

LICENSING

BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms


BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

INSPECTIONS & PERMITS

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
James Harris, Secretary; e-mail: jim.harris@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
David R. Reinecke, Chair

PLANNING

CAROLINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Angela Visintainer, Director (410) 479-4188
9194 Legion Road, Suite 1, Denton, MD 21629 - 3471
e-mail: angela@carolinebusiness.com
web: www.carolinebusiness.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
web: www.carolinebusiness.com/cedc-board-of-directors/

Appointed by County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
David Whaley, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2016


Joseph E. Anderson II; Jeanette L. DeLude; James Lewis; John Phillips. Terms expire 2015.

Donald H. Mulrine; William B. Quick. Terms expire 2016.

Frederick L. Hubbard; Richard Nelson. Terms expire 2017.

Anthony S. Casey; Kurt Fuchs; Michael W. (Mickey) Fluharty; Jay Korat; Chris Morrell. Terms expire 2018.

Representing County Commissioners: Daniel J. Franklin

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.

OFFICE OF TOURISM & HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT
Kathleen Mackel, Director (410) 479-0655
e-mail: tourism@cedconline.com
web: www.tourcaroline.com

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, CODES, & ENGINEERING
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Katheleen A. Freeman, Director (410) 479-8100; fax (410) 479-4187
Health & Public Services Building, Suite 210, 403 South Seventh St., Denton, MD 21629 - 0207
e-mail: kfreeman@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/138/planning-codes

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms


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


BURIAL SITES PRESERVATION BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms


BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
(410) 479-8100; e-mail: dadds@carolinemd.org

Appointed by Governor with House of Delegates advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Nicholas A. Loukides, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2018
Gregory Eigenbrode, 2016; Carol H. Webster, 2018. Alternate: Glen E. Plutschak, 2017.

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

NORTH COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY


PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
John C. Schmidt, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2018
Robert F. Jester, 2015; James W. Lewis, Jr., 2017; Keith Neal, 2017; Charles Mosca, 2018; Ummu Bradley Thomas, 2021.

Representing County Commissioners: Wilbur Levengood, Jr.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE


BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Appointed by President of County Commissioners with County Commissioners consent to 3-year terms:
W. A. Stewart (Sandy) Wright, Jr., Chair, 2013
Steven K. Melvin, 2016; Bryan Saathoff, 2019. Alternate: W. R. Carter III, 2016.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

CODES ADMINISTRATION
Kevin M. Clark, Deputy Codes Administrator (410) 479-8100
e-mail: kclark@carolinemd.org

PUBLIC SAFETY

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS [DETENTION CENTER]
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Ruth A. Colbourne, Superintendent (410) 479-2517
Caroline County Detention Center, 101 Gay St., Denton, MD 21629
web: www.carolinemd.org/131/corrections

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Bryan C. Ebling, Director (410) 479-2622; fax: (410) 479-4200
7 North First St., Denton, MD 21629
e-mail: bcebling@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinedes.org/181/emergency-services

COMMUNICATIONS
Stephen T. Hurlock, Chief (410) 479-4041
e-mail: shurlock@carolinemd.org

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by County Commissioners:
P. Ryan Todd, Chief (410) 479-8141
e-mail: rtodd@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/governmt/ems/index.html

EMERGENCY PLANNING & RISK MANAGEMENT
Cindy L. Towers, Assistant Director (410) 479-4199
e-mail: ctowers@carolinemd.org

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Caryn L. McMahon, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609, ext. 302
315 Aurora Park Drive, Unit 2, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: caryn.mcmahon@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmuero@maryland.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Commissioners:
George F. Jamar, Jr., Director (410) 479-0520
520 Wilmuth St., Denton, MD 21629 - 0386
e-mail: gjamar@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/139/public-works
ROADS DIVISION
Bryan K. North, Superintendent (410) 479-0520
e-mail: bnorth@carolinemd.org
ROADS BOARD
County Commissioners constitute Roads Board.
Jefferson L. Ghrist, Chair

Meetings: last Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

SPECIAL SERVICES
Marshal R. (Monty) Monteith, Director (410) 479-4151
e-mail: mmonteith@carolinemd.org

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Appointed by County Commissioners:
Susan C. Simmons, Director (410) 479-8120
Gen. James F. Fretterd Community Center, 107 South Fourth St., Denton, MD 21629
e-mail: ssimmons@carolinemd.org
web: www.carolinemd.org/141/recreation-parks
RECREATION & PARKS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Commissioners to 4-year terms

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

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