WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

[photo, Courthouse dome with flags, Snow Hill, Maryland]

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Madison Jim Bunting, Jr. (R), President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2018
Government Center, Room 1103
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1195
(410) 632-1194/5; fax: (410) 632-3131
e-mail: admin@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/commissioners

Courthouse dome with flags, Snow Hill, Maryland, August 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.


Administration	Community Services	Education	Elections	Employment	Environment	Health	Law Offices


Licensing	Natural Resources	Planning	Public Safety	Public Works	Recreation	Tourism	Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:

Chief Administrative Officer

admin@co.worcester.md.us

ETHICS BOARD

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms

LOCAL [VIDEO LOTTERY] DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Richard W. Meehan, Chair, 2016
Ronald Taylor, 2014; Todd Ferrante, 2015; Joseph Cavilla, 2016; John C. (Charlie) Dorman, 2016; Rodney Murray, 2016; David Massey, 2017; James Rosenberg, 2017; William G. (Gee) Williams III, 2017; Cam Bunting, 2018; Mary Beth Carozza, 2018; James N. Mathias, Jr., 2018; Charles J. Otto, 2018; Roxanne Rounds, 2019; Mark Wittmyer, 2019.

BUDGET OFFICE
Kathleen J. Whited, Budget Officer (410) 632-1194, ext. 1010; e-mail: kwhited@co.worcester.md.us

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
Kimberly A. Moses, Public Information Officer (410) 632-1194; e-mail: kmoses@co.worcester.md.us

FINANCE OFFICE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Phillip G. Thompson, Treasurer & Finance Officer (410) 632-0686
e-mail: pthompson@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/treasurer

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Stacey E. Norton, Director (410) 632-0090; fax: (410) 632-5614
e-mail: snorton@co.worcester.md.us, humanresources@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/hr

HEALTH BENEFITS REVIEW COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMISSION ON AGING

Executive Director

robh@worcoa.org

www.worcoa.org/index.html

worcoa@worcoa.org

COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD (Initiative to Preserve Families Board)
Eloise Henry-Gordy, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2017

Jessica L. Sexauer, Acting Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1025
P. O. Box 129
305 Bank St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 - 0129
e-mail: jessica.sexauer@maryland.gov
web: www.worcesterchildren.org

[photo, Dept. of Social Services, 299 Commerce St., Snow Hill, Maryland]

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:

Director

peter.buesgens@maryland.gov

http://dhr.maryland.gov/blog/local-offices/worcester-county/

Department of Social Services, 299 Commerce St., Snow Hill, Maryland, August 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD

Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(Somerset & Worcester Counties)
Worcester County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Jennifer F. Owen, Co-Chair (chosen by Board), 2011
Helen B. Lockwood, 2019; two vacancies

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Nancy L. Howard, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2016
Vernon W. (Wes) McCabe III, 2016; Judith A. Stinebiser, 2016; Arlette K. Bright, 2017; Tracey Cottman, 2017; Cathy S. Gallagher, 2017; Faith Coleman, 2018; Harry Hammond, 2018.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Diana W. Purnell

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 12:00 noon

CHILD SUPPORT
Dawn Jones, Assistant Director (410) 332-6347
e-mail: dawn.jones1@maryland.gov

COMPUTER INFORMATION SERVICES
George King, Computer Specialist (410) 677-6815
e-mail: george.king@maryland.gov

FAMILY INVESTMENT
Ellen K. Payne, Assistant Director (410) 677-6882
e-mail: ellen.payne@maryland.gov

SERVICES
Roberta Baldwin, Assistant Director (410) 677-6876
e-mail: roberta.baldwin@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION

www.worcesterk12.com/school_board/duties_responsibilities.htm

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Jonathan C. Cook, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 5, 2016
J. Douglas Dryden, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), Dist. 1, 2018
Barry Q. Brittingham, Sr., Dist. 2, 2016
Sara D. Thompson, Dist. 3, 2016
William L. Gordy, Dist. 4, 2018
Eric W. Cropper, Sr., Dist. 6, 2018
Robert A. Rothermel, Jr., Dist. 7, 2018

Nonvoting student members elected by high school student councils in June to 1-year terms: Tyler Nixon, Pocomoke High School; Shannon Mowbray, Snow Hill High School; William Rothermel, Stephen Decatur High School. Terms expire 2016.

Ex officio: Gerald B. Wilson, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. (7:00 p.m., Nov. & March)

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Gerald B. Wilson, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2016
6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841
(410) 632-5020, (410) 632-5000
e-mail: jbwilson@mail.worcester.k12.md.us
web: www.worcesterk12.com

Chief Operating Officer

lhtaylor@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

Pupil Services Specialist

dlbunting@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

FACILITIES
Joseph J. Price, Planner (410) 632-5014; e-mail: jjprice@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

FOOD SERVICES
Odtis L. Collins, Coordinator (410) 632-5015; e-mail: olcollins@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

HUMAN RESOURCES
John J. DiPaula, Ph.D., Supervisor (410) 632-5077; e-mail: jjdipaula@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
Galen N. Anderson, Supervisor (410) 632-5007; e-mail: gnanderson@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
H. Stephen Price, Supervisor (410) 632-5008; e-mail: hsprice@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

SPECIAL PROJECTS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Barbara M. Witherow, Coordinator (410) 632-5092; e-mail: bmwitherow@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

STUDENT SERVICES
Aaron D. Dale, Ph.D., Supervisor (410) 632-5079; e-mail: addale@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

TECHNOLOGY
Thomas E. Mascara, Coordinator (410) 632-5094; e-mail: temascara@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Diane L. Stulz, Coordinator (410) 632-5030; e-mail: dlstulz@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

FINANCE
Vincent E. Tolbert, Chief Financial Officer (410) 632-5062; e-mail: vetolbert@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

INSTRUCTION
John R. Quinn, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer (410) 632-5023; e-mail: jquinn@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

Coordinator

tjmills@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

ELEMENTARY
Judith B. Rutkiewic, Coordinator (410) 632-5042; e-mail: jbrutkiewic@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

ENGLISH, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, & GUIDANCE
Donna R. Main, Ed.D., Coordinator (410) 632-5040; e-mail: drmain@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

MATHEMATICS
Rosemary P. Heher, Coordinator (410) 632-5061; e-mail: rpheher@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

SCIENCE
Marlyn L. Barrett, Supervisor (410) 632-5044; e-mail: mlbarrett@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

SOCIAL STUDIES
Joshua L. Fradel, Ed.D., Coordinator (410) 632-5043; e-mail: jlfradel@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Rae A. Record, Supervisor (410) 632-5034; e-mail: rarecord@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Shirleen M. Church, Coordinator (410) 632-5091; e-mail: smchurch@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

TITLE I & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Stephanie A. Zanich, Coordinator (410) 632-5041; e-mail: sazanich@mail.worcester.k12.md.us

WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Appointed by Board of Trustees:

President

rhoy@worwic.edu

www.worwic.edu

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES

Worcester County members appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:

Representing Board of County Commissioners: one vacancy

Ex officio: Murray K. Hoy, Ed.D, President, Wor-Wic Community College

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. (except July & Aug.)

LIBRARY

Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:

Acting Director

jranck@worc.lib.md.us

www.worcesterlibrary.org

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:

President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term),

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. (except July & August)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:

President (chosen by Board, 4-year term),

Terms expire 2019.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. (Jan., April, July, Oct.)

Patricia D. Jackson, Election Director (410) 632-1320; fax: (410) 632-3031
100 Belt St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1310
e-mail: pattijackson@verizon.net
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/elections

EMPLOYMENT

LOWER SHORE ONE-STOP JOB MARKET

www.lswa.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

ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:

Director

bmitchell@co.worcester.md.us

www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/env

LAND PRESERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DIVISION
Katherine G. Munson, Planner (410) 632-1220, ext. 1302

NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
David M. Bradford, Administrator (410) 632-1220, ext. 1143
e-mail: dbradford@co.worcester.md.us

SHORELINE COMMISSION

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms

AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Katherine G. Munson, Program Administrator (410) 632-1220, ext. 1302; e-mail: kmunson@co.worcester.md.us

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms

AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners

PLUMBING & GAS DIVISION
Isle of Wight Center, 13070 St. Martin's Neck Road, Bishopville, MD 21813
(410) 352-3057; fax: (410) 352-3289

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:

Health Officer

deborah.goeller@maryland.gov

www.worcesterhealth.org

Andrea L. Mathias, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (410) 632-1100, ext. 1004
e-mail: andrea.mathias@maryland.gov

BOARD OF HEALTH

Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL

brenda.laws@maryland.gov

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:
Col. Douglas A. Dods, Chair (chosen by Council in June, two-year term), 2019
Kelly Green, 2016; Karen Johnson, 2016; Kim Moses, 2016; Rev. William Sterling, 2017; Colleen Wareing, 2017; Sue Abell-Rodden, 2018; Tracy L. Tilghman, 2018; James Freeman, Jr., 2019; Eric S. Gray, 2019; Jennifer C. LaMade, 2019.

Representing Board of County Commissioners: Diana W. Purnell

Ex officio: Jennifer L. Baumann, designee of County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Tracy A. Simpson, designee of District Administrative Judge, District Court; Aaron D. Dale, Ph.D, designee of President, Board of Education; Deborah R. Goeller, R.N., Health Officer; Roberta Baldwin, designee of Director of Social Services; Beau H. Oglesby, Esq., State's Attorney; W. Burton Anderson, Esq., designee of District Public Defender; Col. Douglas A. Dods, designee of Sheriff; Spencer Lee Tracy, Jr., Area Supervisor, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Trudy Brown, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation; Garry L. Mumford, Warden, County Jail.

ADMINISTRATION
Heather A. Barton, Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1210
e-mail: heather.barton@maryland.gov

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Tracy L. Tilghman, Director (410) 629-0164, ext. 142
e-mail: tracy.tilghman@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Edward A. Potetz, Director (410) 352-3234
e-mail: edward.potetz@maryland.gov

Director

eric.gray@maryland.gov

PLANNING, QUALITY & CORE SERVICE PROGRAM
Jane R. Apson, Ph.D., Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1230
e-mail: jane.apson@maryland.gov

MENTAL HEALTH CORE SERVICE AGENCY
Jennifer C. LaMade, Director (410) 632-1100, ext. 1154; e-mail: jennifer.lamade@maryland.gov
P. O. Box 249
6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1035
web: www.worcester.md.networkofcare.org

PREVENTION
Martha W. (Marty) Pusey, Director (410) 632-0056
e-mail: marty.pusey@maryland.gov

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:

County Attorney

mhowarth@co.worcester.md.us

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
W. Burton Anderson, Esq., Assistant Public Defender (410) 632-1933
P. O. Box 276
203 River St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0276
e-mail: banderson@opd.state.md.us

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Beau H. Oglesby, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2018
106 Franklin St., Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-2166; fax: (410) 632-3250
e-mail: boglesby@co.worcester.md.us
sao@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/sao

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

CIRCUIT COURT DIVISION
(410) 632-2166; fax: (410) 632-3250

DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
(410) 632-2177; fax: (410) 632-2175

LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & PERMITTING

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

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL
Robert Cowger, Executive Director (410) 632-1250; fax: (410) 632-3010
5363 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail: rcowger@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/liquor

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD

Secretary;

rob.clarke@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Richard G. Holland, Sr., Chair

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Meredith M. Mears, Director (410) 632-3112; fax: (410) 632-5631
100 Pearl St., Suite B, Snow Hill, MD 21863
e-mail:

mmears@co.worcester.md.us

www.chooseworcester.org/

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 632-3112

Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms:

Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term)

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

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & PERMITTING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Edward A. Tudor, Director (410) 632-1200, ext. 1100; fax: (410) 632-3008
Government Center, Room 1201
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1070
e-mail: drpdir@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/drp/departments/drp

Phyllis H. Wimbrow, Deputy Director (410) 632-1200, ext. 1110
e-mail: pwimbrow@co.worcester.md.us

PLANNING COMMISSION

jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Dec. to 5-year terms:
Marlene E. Ott, Chair (chosen by Board of County Commissioners in July, 1-year term), 2018
Richard L. Wells, 2016; Brooks Clayville, 2017; Jay Knerr, 2019; Betty M. Smith, 2019; Gerard N. Barbierri, 2020; Michael T. Diffendal, 2020.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Jennifer K. Keener (410) 632-1200, ext. 1123; e-mail: jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
April Mariner, Manager (410) 632-1200, ext. 1170; e-mail: amariner@co.worcester.md.us

BUILDING DIVISION
William (Bill) Bradshaw, Administrator/County Engineer (410) 632-1200, ext. 1150
e-mail: bbradshaw@co.worcester.md.us

BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD

CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION
Janet Davis, Manager (410) 632-1200, ext. 1144; e-mail: jdavis@co.worcester.md.us

DATA RESEARCH DIVISION
Carol Ross, Manager (410) 632-1200, ext. 1160; e-mail: cross@co.worcester.md.us

HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Jo Ellen R. Bynum, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1171
e-mail: jbynum@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/drp/rehab

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:

LIQUOR LICENSE CONTROL DIVISION
April R. Payne, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1120; e-mail: apayne@co.worcester.md.us

BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
William E. Esham, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2017
R. Charles Nichols, 2019. Alternate: John F. Hess, Sr., 2017; Martha W. Pusey, 2020.

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Kelly L. Henry, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1130
e-mail: khenry@co.worcester.md.us

ZONING DIVISION
Jennifer K. Grasso, Administrator (410) 632-1200, ext. 1123
e-mail: jgrasso@co.worcester.md.us

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

jkkeener@co.worcester.md.us

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SAFETY

ANIMAL CONTROL

Chief Animal Control Officer

admin@co.worcester.md.us

www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/animal

EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Fred E. Webster, Jr., Director (410) 632-1315; fax: (410) 632-2141
Government Center, Room 1002
One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 1000
e-mail: fwebster@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/emergency

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:

Meetings:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Governor:
Fred E. Webster, Jr., Director (410) 632-1311

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Brian K. Jones, Manager (410) 632-5610
e-mail: bjones@co.worcester.md.us

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jeffrey A. McMahon, Fire Marshal (410) 632-5666; fax: (410) 632-5664
e-mail: jmcmahon@wcfmo.org
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/firemarshal

JAIL
Garry L. Mumford, Warden (410) 632-1300; fax: (410) 632-3002
P. O. Box 189
5022 Joyner Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 - 0189
e-mail: khunter@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/jail

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Director

jtustin@co.worcester.md.us

www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/publicworks

Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:

County Engineer

Superintendent

wpowell@co.worcester.md.us

MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Kenneth J. Whited, Superintendent (410) 632-3766; fax: (410) 632-1753; e-mail: maint@ezy.net
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/pw/maintenance.aspx

ROADS DIVISION
Frank Adkins, Superintendent (410) 632-2244; fax: (410) 632-0020; e-mail: fadkins@co.worcester.md.us
5764 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, MD 21863
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/pw/roads.aspx

SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Michael Mitchell, Solid Waste Manager (410) 632-3177; e-mail: mmitchell@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/pw/solidwaste.aspx

RECYCLING DIVISION
Ronald Taylor, Recycling Manager (410) 632-3177; e-mail: rtaylor@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/pw/recycling.aspx

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY BOARD

WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES DIVISION
John S. Ross, Deputy Director (410) 641-5251; e-mail: jross@co.worcester.md.us
web: www.co.worcester.md.us/pw/waterwastewaterrates.aspx