HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

County Office Building, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, Maryland, March 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
Lorraine T. Costello, Director of Administration (410) 638-3210
e-mail: ltcostello@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/administration.html
BUDGET & MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
Kimberly K. Spence, Chief (410) 638-3129; e-mail: kkspence@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/directory/phonedeptdirectory.cfm?iddept=112&formid=488

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
William W. Wheeler, Manager (410) 638-3213; e-mail: bwwheeler@harfordcountymd.gov

GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
N. Roxanne Lynch, Director (410) 638-3354/5, (410) 879-2000
e-mail: nrlynch@harfordcountymd.gov

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Susan J. Collins, Public Information Officer (410) 638-3258; e-mail: sjcollins@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/public_information
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Scott T. Gibson, Director (410) 638-3201, (410) 638-3000, (410) 879-2000; tty: (410) 638-3086
e-mail: stgibson@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/human_resources
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent


DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT
Appointed by County Executive:
Deborah L. Henderson, Director (410) 638-3550
e-mail: dlhenderson@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/procurement

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent:
John R. Scotten, Jr., Treasurer (410) 638-3316
e-mail: jrscotten@harfordcountymd.gov

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mary F. Chance, Director (410) 638-3389; (410) 879-2000
319 South Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: dcs@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.co.ha.md.us/services/
OFFICE ON AGING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Karen A. Winkowski, Administrator (410) 638-3025; (410) 879-2000, ext. 3025
145 North Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: kawinkowski@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.co.ha.md.us/services/aging
ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Mark M. Carroll, Client Advocacy Services Manager (410) 638-3025; e-mail: mmcarroll@harfordcountymd.gov

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Michael T. Hannan, Supervisor (410) 612-1620; (410) 838-2562; tdd: (410) 612-1643
1311 Abingdon Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
e-mail: mthannan@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/transportation

OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY
Joseph V. Ryan, Manager (410) 638-3308
e-mail: jvryan@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/drugcontrol

HOUSING AGENCY
Appointed by County Executive:
Shawn A. Kingston, Director (410) 638-3045, ext. 1845
15 South Main St., Suite 106, Bel Air, MD 21014 - 8725
e-mail: housing@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/housing

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Executive with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Citizens' Advisory Board:
Jerome M. Reyerson, Director (410) 836-4955; fax: (410) 836-4945
Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center; 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: jreyerso@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/harford.htm

Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, Maryland, March 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Jodi M. Davis, Chair (chosen by Board), 2009
Ruth S. Fender, 2010; Virginia B. Heidenreich, 2010; Judith L. Ingold, 2010; Clarence E. Vaughn, 2010; Janet S. Ramsey, 2011; Russell E. Ebright, 2013; Italy Overton, 2013.

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [children, youth & family services]
Carolyn K. (Kaye) Gibson, Executive Director (410) 638-3166; e-mail: kgibson@harfordcountymb.org
134 Industry Lane, Suite 5A, Forest Hill, MD 21050
web: www.harfordcountylmb.org/

Jennifer G. Redding, Chair (chosen by Board, 2-year term), 2011

Meetings: 4th Thursday, 8:15 p.m. (except Aug., Dec.)

SOCIAL SERVICES CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Jay Kozak, Chair (chosen by Board), 2012
Mikki Hogue, 2010; Roberta A. Clay, 2011; Tia-shon Kelly, 2011; Diana Lynn Lee, 2011; Argie Araujo, 2012; Tonya Basnight, 2012; Irmgarde Brown; Courtney Cromwell, 2012; Keisha Stevens, 2012; Cindy Weyant, 2012.

Representing County Council: Dion Guthrie

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (except July & August)

ADMINISTRATION
Sally Thompson, Assistant Director (410) 836-4788
e-mail: sthompson@dhr.state.md.us

CHILD SUPPORT
Karen A. Mayer, Assistant Director 1-800-332-6347 (toll free)
e-mail: kmayer@dhr.state.md.us

FAMILY INVESTMENT
Cora Grishkot, Assistant Director (410) 836-4730
e-mail: cgrishkot@dhr.state.md.us

SERVICES
Jill A. Svrjcek, Assistant Director (410) 836-4911
e-mail: jsvrjcek@dhr.state.md.us

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: www.hcps.org/boe/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Mark M. Wolkow, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2012
Leonard D. Wheeler, Ed.D., Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2013
John L. Smilko, 2010; Thomas P. Evans, 2011; Ruth R. (Robin) Rich, 2012; Alysson L. Krchnavy, 2013; Donald R. Osman, 2014.

Appointed by Board of Education to 1-year term: Katherine (Kate) E. Kidwell, student (nonvoting), 2010

Ex officio: Robert M. Tomback, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.; 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Robert M. Tomback, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2013
A. A. Roberty Building, 102 South Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-7300, (410) 588-5204
e-mail: robert.tomback@hcps.org
web: www.hcps.org/
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Roger Plunkett, Assistant Superintendent (410) 588-5288; e-mail: roger.plunkett@hcps.org
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Linda J. Chamberlin, Executive Director (410) 588-5207; e-mail: linda.chamberlin@hcps.org

SECONDARY EDUCATION
David A. Volrath, Executive Director (410) 588-5208; e-mail: david.volrath@hcps.org

ADMINISTRATION
Joseph P. Licata, Chief Administrative Officer (410) 588-5202; e-mail: joe.licata@hcps.org

PUBLIC INFORMATION
Teri D. Kranefeld, Manager (410) 588-5203; e-mail: teri.kranefeld@hcps.org

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION SERVICES
H. Andrew (Drew) Moore, Director (410) 588-5296; e-mail: drew.moore@hcps.org

BUSINESS SERVICES
John M. Markowski, Assistant Superintendent (410) 588-5260; e-mail: john.markowski@hcps.org

HUMAN RESOURCES
Jonathan D. O'Neal, Assistant Superintendent (410) 588-5226; e-mail: jon.oneal@hcps.org

OPERATIONS
Cornell S. Brown, Jr., Assistant Superintendent (410) 588-5256; e-mail: cornell.brown@hcps.org

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Patti Jo Beard, Director (410) 638-4088; e-mail: pattijo.beard@hcps.org

FOOD & NUTRITION
Karen R. Sarno, Supervisor (410) 638-4078; e-mail: karen.sarno@hcps.org

PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Kathleen E. Sanner, Supervisor (410) 638-4203; e-mail: kathy.sanner@hcps.org

TRANSPORTATION
Norman D. Seidel, Director (410) 638-4092; e-mail: norman.seidel@hcps.org

HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
James F. LaCalle, Ed.D., President (410) 836-4000, (410) 836-4493
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 - 1698
e-mail: jlacalle@harford.edu
web: www.harford.edu

BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Bradley R. Stover, Esq., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), At Large, 2014
Doris G. Carey, Councilmanic District A, 2011
Susan E. Mull, Councilmanic District B, 2010
Howard K. McComas IV, Councilmanic District C, 2008
Douglas G. Wright, M.D., Councilmanic District D, 2009
James J. Valdes, Ph.D., Councilmanic District E, 2008
April L. Fritts, Councilmanic District F, 2014
John F. Haggerty, At Large, 2012
Bryan E. Kelly, At Large, 2010

Ex officio: James F. LaCalle, Ed.D., President, Harford Community College

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Audra L. Caplan, Director (410) 273-5600, (410) 838-3749, (410) 575-6761
Riverside Business Park, 1221-A Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, MD 21017 - 1209
e-mail: caplan@hcplonline.info
web: www.hcplonline.info

PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms:
Lucie L. Snodgrass, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2013
Monroe L. Manning, 2010; Gregory N. Seltzer, 2010; Edward L. Kimmel, 2011; Richard E. Kinard, 2011; William G. Nicodemus, 2013; Jennifer L. Vido, 2013; Dominic Cottone, 2014; Louise A. LeTendre, 2014.

Appointed by Board in June, 1-year term: Joseph Hightower, Jr., student, 2010

Representing County Council: Chad R. Shrodes

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at Bel Air Branch (except Aug. & Dec.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Molly Neal (D), President (chosen by Board), 2011
Russell Stansbury (D); Edward D. Yoder (R). Substitutes: Michael G. Comeau (D); Kevin K. Keene, Esq. (R). Terms expire 2011.

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 3:45 p.m.

James E. Massey, Jr., Election Director (410) 638-3565; (410) 879-2000; fax: (410) 638-3310; tty: (410) 638-3086
133 Industry Lane, Forest Hill, MD 21050 - 1621
e-mail: elections@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/elections/

WORKFORCE CENTER
Richard Luzetsky, Labor Exchange Administrator (410) 836-4603; fax: (410) 836-4640
Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2nd floor, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: rluzetsky@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/harford/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 853-1600; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.html

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Susan C. Kelly, Health Officer
Vacancy, Deputy Health Officer
Vacancy, Chief Medical Officer
Vacancy, Clinical Director
P. O. Box 797
120 South Hays St., Bel Air, MD 21014 - 0797
(410) 838-1500, (410) 638-8400; fax: (410) 420-3446
e-mail: kellysu@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/health/

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Mental Health & Addictions Advisory Council]
Staff: Linda Williams (443) 417-6405; e-mail: gwlw13@msn.com

Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms in July:
Frederick Hatem, Chair
Kathleen T. Bieler; Carol L. Bowman, M.D.; Stacy D. Fair; Deanna C. Krizan; Lisa Kunitz; Nancy A. Mumma; Timothy P. Newman; Paul A. Papp; Christin A. Rocha; Michael D. Watkins; Robert E. Wilson. Terms expire 2008.

Representing County Council: Mary Ann Lisanti

Ex officio: William O. Carr, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Victor K. Butanis, District Administrative Judge, District Court; Stephen C. Lentowski, designee of President, Board of Education; Susan C. Kelly, Health Officer; Jerome M. Reyerson, Director of Social Services; Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq., State's Attorney; Kelly A. Casper, Esq., District Public Defender; L. Jesse Bane, Sheriff; Thomas Ryan, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Diane Lutz, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.

ADDICTION SERVICES
Tracey C. Schafer, Director (410) 877-2365
e-mail: tschafer@dhmh.state.md.us

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
William Miller, Director (410) 877-1011
e-mail: millerb@dhmh.state.md.us

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Frederick Faulkner, Acting Director (410) 877-2307
e-mail: ffaulkner@dhmh.state.md.us

HEALTH EDUCATION
William Wiseman, Director (410) 612-1771
e-mail: wwiseman@dhmh.state.md.us

HEALTH SERVICES
Patricia J. Balducci, Director (410) 638-3060
e-mail: pbalducci@netscape.net

NURSING SERVICES
Mary Jo Beach, Director (410) 273-5626
e-mail: mbeach@dhmh.state.md.us

WOMEN INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC)
Mary U. Noppenberger, Director (410) 273-5656
e-mail: mnoppenberger@dhmh.state.md.us

LAW OFFICES

DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Appointed by County Executive:
Robert S. McCord, Esq., County Attorney (410) 638-3205; fax: (410) 879-7651
County Office Building, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: rsmccord@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/law.html

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Kelly A. Casper, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 836-4880; fax: (410) 836-4904
Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: kcasper@opd.state.md.us

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Joseph I. Cassilly, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2010
Courthouse, 20 West Courtland St., Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3500, (410) 879-3211
e-mail: jicassilly@co.ha.md.us
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/StatesAttorney/

LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, LICENSES, & PERMITS
Richard D. Lynch, Director (410) 638-3344
County Office Building, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: rdlynch@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES DIVISON
Pamela J. Arney, Chief (410) 638-3505
e-mail: pjarney@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/animal_control.html

BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION
Richard C. Truitt, Jr., Chief (410) 638-3366
e-mail: rctruitt@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/building.html

ELECTRICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Milford L. Badders, Chief (410) 638-3363
e-mail: mlbadders@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/electrical.html

HOUSING SERVICES DIVISION
James D. Moore, Chief (410) 638-3385
e-mail: jdmoore@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/housing_services.html

PLUMBING SERVICES DIVISION
James C. Windon, Chief (410) 638-3215
e-mail: jcwindon@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dilp/plumbing.html

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS & LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
Appointed by County Executive (with Harford County Delegation advice & consent) in April to 3-year terms:
Donald St. C. Hess, Chair (chosen by Board), 2010
Vernon L. Gauss, Jr., 2010; William B. Jiles, 2011; Randall P. Worthington, Sr., 2011; Sandi L. Tunney, 2012.

16 North Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3028; (410) 879-6370
e-mail: liquorbrd@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/lcb/

PLANNING

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by County Executive:
James C. Richardson, Director (410) 638-3059; 1-888-595-7483 (toll free)
County Office Building, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: oed@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/economic_development/
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND REGIONAL BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE (BRAC) OFFICE
Karen L. Emery, Manager (410) 273-5708
1201 Technology Drive, Suite 109, Aberdeen, MD 21001
e-mail: klemery@harfordcountymd.gov

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
Appointed by County Executive:
C. Peter Gutwald, Director (410) 638-3103; fax: (410) 879-8239
County Office Building, 2nd floor, 220 South Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014 - 3865
e-mail: ppgutwald@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/planningzoning/

Anthony S. McClune, Deputy Director (410) 638-3103
e-mail: asmcclune@harfordcountymd.gov

PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 4-year terms:
Charles R. Harrison, Chair (chosen by Board), 2011
Norman R. Cochran; Mary T. Kearney; Dianne H. Klair; Robert E. Shaffner. Terms expire 2011.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING DIVISION
(410) 638-3228
AGRICULTURAL & HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
(410) 638-3235
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 5-year terms


HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent to 3-year terms


GIS & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
(410) 638-3135

LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Janet G. Gleisner, Chief (410) 638-3230

CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION
(410) 638-3227
BUILDING PERMITS REVIEW
Shane P. Grimm, Chief (410) 638-3103, ext. 1381

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Moe D. Davenport, Chief (410) 638-3103, ext. 1380

ZONING ENFORCEMENT
Tommie M. Houck, Chief (410) 638-3207

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
County Council constitutes Board of Appeals.

PUBLIC SAFETY

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Appointed by County Executive:
Ernest L. Crist, Manager (410) 638-4900; fax: (410) 879-5091
2220 Ady Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050
e-mail: elcrist@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/eoc

Appointed by Governor:
Richard A. Ayers, Sr., Emergency Manager (410) 638-4900
e-mail: raayers@harfordcountymd.gov

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Executive:
William L. Ramsey, Chair
e-mail: wlramsey@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/lepc/

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Mark A. Bilger, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 836-4844
Mary E. W. Risteau Multi-Service Center, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: osfmnero@qis.net

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Executive:
Robert B. Cooper, Director (410) 638-3285; fax: (410) 803-0287
County Council Building, 212 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014
e-mail: rbcooper@harfordcountymd.gov
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/dpw/
PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

DIVISION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Scott A. Kearby, Deputy Director (410) 638-3209
e-mail: sakearby@harfordcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Thomas C. Hilton, Deputy Director (410) 638-3513
e-mail: tchilton@harfordcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS & WATER RESOURCES
H. Hudson Myers III, Deputy Director (410) 638-3548
e-mail: hhmyers@harfordcountymd.gov

DIVISION OF WATER & SEWER
Joel V. Caudill, Deputy Director (410) 638-3300
e-mail: jvcaudill@harfordcountymd.gov

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Joseph E. Pfaff, Director (410) 638-3570
702 North Tollgate Road, Bel Air, MD 21014 - 2437
e-mail: pr@harfordcountymd.org
web: www.harfordcountymd.gov/parks_rec/
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Executive with County Council consent

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