FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Douglas D. Browning, County Manager (301) 360-3999
e-mail: dbrowning@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 694-1849

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mitchell L. Hose, Director (301) 694-1070
(301) 631-2315 (jobline, 24-hours)
e-mail: humanresources@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 631-2314
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/humanresources

FINANCE DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Anne K. Wright, Director (301) 694-1115
e-mail: awright@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 631-2302

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Karen E. Michalak, Director (301) 694-1118
e-mail: kmichalak@fredco-md.net

GRANTS OFFICE
Ann O. Brown, Grants Development Specialist (301) 694-1918
e-mail: abrown@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/grants

BUDGET DEPARTMENT
John R. Kroll, Budget Officer (301) 694-1753
e-mail: jkroll@fredco-md.net

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mike F. Haifley, Director (301) 694-1047
e-mail: mhaifley@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/purchasing/

RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Mike R. Beard, Director (301) 694-1357
e-mail: mbeard@fredco-md.net

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
James E. Babb, Acting Treasurer (301) 694-1111
e-mail: jbabb@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 631-2347
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/treasurer

INTERAGENCY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION
Sherry A. Weakley, Director & Chief Information Officer (301) 694-1010
e-mail: sweakley@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/iit

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Austin S. Abraham, Director (301) 694-1039
e-mail: aabraham@fredco-md.net

COMMUNITY SERVICES

CITIZEN SERVICES DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Michael E. Stovall, Director
520 North Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1065
e-mail: mstovall@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/menu/govt-m3.htm

DEPARTMENT ON AGING
Carolyn B. True, Director
1440 Taney Ave.
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-1605
e-mail: ctrue@fredco-md.net
tty: (301) 694-1672
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/coa/aginghomepage.htm

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
(301) 694-1604, (301) 631-3522

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Alice V. Cooper, Director
520 North Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 631-3530
e-mail: acooper@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/housing/

TRANSIT SERVICES
Sherry C. Burford, Director
1040 Rocky Springs Road
Frederick MD 21701
(301) 694-2065
(301) 695-2633 (24-hour hotline)
e-mail: transit@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/Transit

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
Diane W. Gordy, Acting Director
100 East All Saints St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-4555
e-mail: dgordy@dhr.state.md.us
fax: (301) 694-4550
web: www.fredmdsocialserv.org/
www.dhr.state.md.us/frederick.htm

Dept. of Social Services, 100 East All Saints St., Frederick, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 1
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
James J. McCue, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board), 2004
June Rippeon, 2002; Patricia H. Latkovski, 2004; Michelle O'Neill, 2004; Cynthia L. Wilcox, Ph.D., 2006.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 2
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Scott K. Durum, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board), 2005
Annette E. Ferguson, 2005; Shirley King, 2005; Ellen Miller, 2005; Dianne Mayfield, 2006; Amy L. Wilkins, 2007.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Ruth C. Bruening, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2005
Barbara Brittain, 2004; Doreen M. Fairley, 2004; Norine Haas, 2004; Margaret N. Turner, 2004; David S. Ballentine, 2005; Maria-Teresa Shuck, 2005; Ralph C. Brown, Jr., 2006; Dorothy S. Egbert, 2006; James S. Jennings, 2006; one vacancy.

Ex officio: John L. Thompson, Jr., County Commissioner

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

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Paul G. Cooke, Assistant Director (301) 694-4555
e-mail: pcooke@dhr.state.md.us

FAMILY INVESTMENT & CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
Christine C. Bickle, Assistant Director (301) 694-4555
e-mail: cbickle@dhr.state.md.us

SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
Anne E. Walker, Assistant Director (301) 694-4555
e-mail: awalker2@dhr.state.md.us

EDUCATION

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BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 696-6850

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Linda S. Naylor, President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2004
Donna J. Crook,* 2004
*(appointed by County Commissioners to replace Stephen Crawford, who resigned Dec. 31, 2002)
Kathryn B. Groth,* 2004
*(appointed May 1, 2004, to replace Ronald W. Peppe II, Esq., who resigned April 30, 2004)
Daryl A. Boffman, 2006
Bonnie M. Borsa, Ph.D., 2006
Michael E. Schaden, D.M.V., 2006
Jean A. Smith, 2006

Appointed by Frederick County Association of Student Councils (1-year term): Elizabeth Greene, 2005

Ex officio: Linda D. Burgee, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m. (except July & Dec.)

Board of Education Building, 115 East Church St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Linda D. Burgee, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent of Schools, 2004
115 East Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 644-5000
e-mail: linda.burgee@fcps.org
fax: (301) 694-1800
web: www.fcps.org/

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Elaine C. Klein, Executive Director (301) 696-3930
e-mail: elaine.klein@fcps.org

CURRICULUM, ADMINISTRATION, & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT - ELEMENTARY DIVISION
Steve D. Martin, Interim Associate Superintendent (301) 696-6860
e-mail: steve.martin@fcps.org

CURRICULUM, ADMINISTRATION, & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT - SECONDARY DIVISION
R. Daniel Cunningham, Jr., Ed.D., Associate Superintendent (301) 644-5226
e-mail: daniel.cunningham@fcps.org

FACILITIES SERVICES DIVISION
Raymond V. Barnes, Executive Director (301) 644-5025
e-mail: ray.barnes@fcps.org

FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
Harold K. Keller, Jr., Executive Director (301) 644-5008
e-mail: harold.keller@fcps.org

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Paula S. Lawton, Executive Director (301) 644-5081
e-mail: paula.lawton@fcps.org

LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Jamie R. Cannon, Esq., Executive Director (301) 696-6851
e-mail: jamie.cannon@fcps.org

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION
Patrick D. Kelly, Executive Director (301) 644-5318
e-mail: pat.kelly@fcps.org

FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Patricia Stanley, Ph.D., President
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 846-2442
web: www.fcc.cc.md.us

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Doris J. White, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2006
Dixie N. Miller, 2004; Deborah E. Voso, 2005; William H. Poffenbarger, Esq., 2007; Samie L. Conyers, 2008; George H. Littrell III, 2008; Brad W. Young, 2008.

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
Darrell L. Batson, Director
110 East Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1613
e-mail:fcplweb@fcpl.org
web: www.fcpl.org

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Frances G. Baker, President (chosen by Board of Library Trustees in June, 2-year term) 2008
William O. Lee, Jr., 2004; Catherine E. Reed, 2004; Peter Sicilia, Jr., 2005; Eric Larson, 2006; Theodore E. Haas, 2006; Sandra L. Doggett, 2007.

Ex officio: Jan H. Gardner, County Commissioner

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Mary Lou Green (R), President (chosen by Board), 2007
Mark P. Jeffers (D); John C. Poston (R). Substitutes: one vacancy (R); Franklin C. Smith (D). Terms expire 2007.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.

Stuart M. Harvey, Election Director
Winchester Hall
12 East Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701 - 5447
(301) 694-1005
e-mail: electionboard@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 631-2344
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/elections/

Winchester Hall, 12 East Church St., Frederick, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

JOB SERVICE
Alexis Allenback, Area Director
5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite A
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 694-2180
fax: (301) 694-1916
www: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/fred/

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(301) 723-2000
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:
Margo M. Smith, Acting Health Officer
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-1029
e-mail: msmith@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 631-3111
web: www.frederickhealth.org

ADMINISTRATION
Margo M. Smith, Health Administrator (301) 631-3114
e-mail: msmith@fredco-md.net

DENTAL UNIT
Stephen J. Nassof, D.D.S., Director (301) 694-1041
e-mail: snassof@fredco-md.net

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
Vacancy, Director (301) 694-1611

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Larry A. Bohn, Director (301) 694-1719
e-mail: lbohn@fredco-md.net
web: http://frederickhealth.org/environment

MEDICAL UNIT
Belle N. Aquino, M.D., Medical Officer (301) 694-1029
e-mail: baquino@fredco-md.net

MENTAL HEALTH
Robert Scheer, Ph.D., Director (301) 694-1755
e-mail: rscheer@fredco-md.net
web: http://frederickhealth.org/mentalhealth

NURSING
Ellen Ristorcelli, Director (301) 694-1733
e-mail: eristorcelli@fredco-md.net
web: http://frederickhealth.org/nursing

SCHOOL HEALTH
Deborah Frye, M.D., Director (301) 631-3312
e-mail: dfrye@fredco-md.net
web: http://frederickhealth.org/school

SCOTT KEY CENTER
David Beeson, Director (301) 694-1600
e-mail: dbeeson@fredco-md.net
web: http://frederickhealth.org/scottkey

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Katherine A. Shriver, Director (301) 694-1775
e-mail: kshriver@fredco-md.net
web: http://frederickhealth.org/substanceabuse

LAW OFFICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
John S. Mathias, Esq., County Attorney
Winchester Hall
12 East Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1030
e-mail: jmathias@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/legalservices/ctyattorney.htm

STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Scott L. Rolle, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2006
Courthouse
100 West Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1523
e-mail: srolle@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/legalservices/attorney.html

DISTRICT PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Michael R. Morrissette, Esq., District Public Defender
Courthouse
100 West Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1988
e-mail: mmorrissette@opd.state.md.us
web: www.opd.state.md.us/locations/frederick.htm

LICENSING

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INSPECTOR
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year term:
Leo M. Boyle, Alcoholic Beverages Inspector, 2007
e-mail: lboyle@fredco-md.net

PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION
Gary W. Hessong, Director (301) 694-2028
e-mail: ghessong@fredco-md.net

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ENGINEERING
Elizabeth Smith, Chief (301) 696-2961
e-mail: bsmith@fredco-md.net

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PLANNING
Michael Thompson, Chief (301) 694-1145
e-mail: mthompson@fredco-md.net

OFFICE OF LIFE SAFETY
Vacancy, Director (301) 631-3463

DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
John M. Gibson, Jr., Director (301) 694-1081
e-mail: jgibson@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 631-2309
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/planning/permit_inspect.html

BUILDING INSPECTIONS
David A. Doyle, Chief Building Inspector (301) 694-1076
e-mail: ddoyle@fredco-md.net

ELECTRICAL PERMITS & INSPECTION
Ronald L. Cole, Chief Electrical Inspector (301) 694-2522
e-mail: rcole@fredco-md.net

GAMING PERMITS
Paula E. Phillips, Permits Supervisor (301) 694-1082
e-mail: pphillips@fredco-md.net

PLAN REVIEW
John P. Picco, Chief (301) 694-1086
e-mail: jpicco@fredco-md.net

PLUMBING PERMITS & INSPECTION
Richard W. Foland, Chief Plumbing Inspector (301) 694-1094
e-mail: rfoland@fredco-md.net

PLANNING

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Marie S. Keegin, Executive Director
5340 A Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 694-1058
1-800-248-2296 (toll free)
e-mail: info@discoverfrederickmd.com
web: www.discoverfrederickmd.com
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
James T. Brady, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2008
Steve H. Cassis, 2004; Earl H. Robins, Jr., 2004; Edward A. Goley, Jr., 2005; Patrick M. Haley, 2005; Deborah E. Voso, 2005; Robert S. Nickey III, 2006; George E. Dredden, Jr., 2008; Peter J. Grzybinski, 2008; one vacancy.

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

PLANNING DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Eric E. Soter, Acting Director
Winchester Hall
12 East Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701 - 5447
(301) 694-1153, (301) 694-1411
e-mail: esoter@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/planning

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
Eric E. Soter, Director (301) 694-1134, (301) 694-1411
e-mail: esoter@fredco-md.net
PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Joan M. McIntyre, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2008
Joseph Brown III, 2005; Fern I. Hines, 2006; Alan E. Duke, 2007; Robert L. White, Jr., 2007; J. Denham Crum, 2008.

Ex officio: Michael L. Cady, County Commissioner

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; 3rd Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
William J. Brennan, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2004
Bernard M. Bordenick, 2005; Howard S. Wilson, 2005; Billy J. Shreve, 2006; John S. Snyder, 2006; Harry W. Roderick, Jr., alternate, 2004.

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Alan J. Hudak, Director
118 North Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701 - 5422
(301) 694-1129
fax: (301) 631-2349
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/menu/govt-m12.htm

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTIONS
Chuck Nipe, Head (301) 694-1689

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION
Thomas J. Meunier, Head (301) 694-1687
e-mail: tmeunier@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/transportation

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Paul Dial, Head (301) 694-1652
e-mail: pdial@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/parks

DEPARTMENT OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Head (301) 696-2929
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/dpw/programmgmt.html

UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Michael G. Marschner, Director
12 East Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1825
e-mail: landfill@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/menu/govt-m16.htm

OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Brenda K. Teach, Supervisor (301) 694-1130
e-mail: bteach@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/wasteplan/accounting.htm

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND PLANNING
Kevin Demosky, Head (301) 696-2997
e-mail: kdemosky@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/wasteplan/engineering.htm

DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Robert Reichard, Head (301) 694-1848
e-mail: rreichard@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/recycling

DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE
Paul Pearl, Head (301) 694-2187
e-mail: ppearl@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/water_sewer

DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
Roy Rowland, Head (301) 694-2186
e-mail: rrowland@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/water_sewer

PUBLIC SAFETY

ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
Harold L. Domer, Jr., Director
1832 Rosemont Ave.
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-1546
e-mail: hdomer@fredco-md.net

DIVISION OF FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
Walter F. Murray, Director
340 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-1536
e-mail: wmurray@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 695-8074
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/fed

Warren E. Stevens, Deputy Director (301) 694-1905
e-mail: wstevens@fredco-md.net

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Governor:
John E. Markey, Director
340 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-1418
e-mail: jmarkey@fredco-md.net

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
L. Randolph Waesche, Jr., Director
110 Airport Drive - East
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-2072
e-mail: rwaesche@fredco-md.net

DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS
Marc E. McNeal, Assistant Chief (301) 694-1416
e-mail: mmcneal@fredco-md.net

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT OFFICE
David E. Chisholm, Captain (301) 694-1349
e-mail: dchisholm@fredco-md.net

FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
Michael P. Dmuchowski, Fire Marshal (301) 694-1626
e-mail: mdmuchowski@fredco-md.net

FIRE & RESCUE OFFICE
Douglas Brown, Captain (301) 694-2035
e-mail: dbrown@fredco-md.net

DEPARTMENT OF SUPPORT SERVICES
Steven W. Leatherman, Manager (301) 694-2073
e-mail: dchisholm@fredco-md.net

DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING
Richard E. Himes, Chief
Emergency Services Training Facility
8439 Reich's Ford Road
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-2559
e-mail: rhimes@fredco-md.net

SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
James W. Hagy (R), Sheriff, 2006
Law Enforcement Center
110 Airport Drive, East
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1532
(301) 694-1046 (24-hours)
e-mail: jhagy@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/sheriff

CORRECTIONS BUREAU
Maj. Wayne Jarvis, Chief
7300 Marcies Choice Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-2550
e-mail: wjarvis@fredco-md.net

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
Capt. David W. Ward, Director (301) 228-2802
e-mail: dward@fredco-md.net

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Theresa S. Benner, Director (301) 694-1723
e-mail: tbenner@fredco-md.net

INMATE SERVICES DIVISION
Lori A. Frazee, Director (301) 694-2544
e-mail: lfrazee@fredco-md.net

SECURITY DIVISION
Capt. William V. Delauter, Director (301) 631-3067
e-mail: wdelauter@fredco-md.net

LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
Lt. Col. Frederick A. Anderson, Chief (301) 694-1729
e-mail: fanderson@fredco-md.net

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
Maj. Gregory L. Eyler, Commander (301) 694-1744
e-mail: geyler@fredco-md.net

OPERATIONS DIVISION
Maj. Allison J. Chapman, Commander (301) 631-3602
e-mail: achapman@fredco-md.net

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