HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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

ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Executive:
Lorraine T. Costello, Administrative Director (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 approval:


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 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
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

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.

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

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/

Sharon M. Lipford, President (chosen by Board, 2-year term), 2009

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), 2009
Orlando Correa, 2009; Cindy Weyant, 2009; Mikki Hogue, 2010; Roberta A. Clay, 2011; Nancy Dow, 2011; Tai-shon Kelly, 2011; Diana Lynn Lee, 2011.

Ex officio: vacancy, County Council member

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

ADMINISTRATION
Bruce P. Conway, Assistant Director (410) 836-4788
e-mail: bconway@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
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 836-4730

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

EDUCATION

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

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Patrick L. Hess, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2011
Lee Merrell, 2009; John L. Smilko, 2010; Ruth R. (Robin) Rich, 2012; Mark M. Wolkow, 2012; Alysson L. Krchnavy, 2013; Leonard D. Wheeler, Ed.D., 2013.

Appointed by Board of Education to 1-year term: Katherine (Kate) 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:
Richard P. Streett, Jr., V.M.D., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), At Large, 2009
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
Bradley R. Stover, J.D., Councilmanic District F, 2009
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

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by County Council to 5-year terms:
William G. Nicodemus, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2013
Ernest L. Hepler, Jr., Ph.D., 2009; Louise A. LeTendre, 2009; Monroe L. Manning, 2010; Gregory N. Seltzer, 2010; Edward L. Kimmel, 2011; Richard E. Kinard, 2011; Lucie L. Snodgrass, 2013; Jennifer L. Vido, 2013.

Appointed by Board in June, 1-year term: Samantha Gutridge, student, 2009

Ex officio: vacancy, County Council member

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, Acting Health Officer
Susan C. Kelly, Deputy Health Officer
Yngvild Olsen, M.D., Chief Medical Officer
Vacancy, Clinical Director
P. O. Box 797
119 South Hays St., Bel Air, MD 21014 - 0797
(410) 838-1500; (410) 638-8400; (410) 638-8410; fax: (410) 879-6823
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.

Ex officio: William O. Carr, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Victor K. Butanis, District Administrative Judge, District Court; Mary Ann Lisanti, designee of County Council; Stephen C. Lentowski, designee of President, Board of Education; Susan C. Kelly, Acting 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
Yngvild Olsen, Acting Director (410) 420-6565
e-mail: hchd@dhmh.state.md.us

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
William Miller, Director (410) 638-8404
e-mail: millerb@dhmh.state.md.us

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Frederick Faulkner, Acting Director (443) 643-0306
e-mail: ffaulkner@dhmh.state.md.us

HEALTH EDUCATION
William Wiseman, Director (410) 638-8498
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) 638-8463
e-mail: mbeach@dhmh.state.md.us

WOMEN INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC)
Mary U. Noppenberger, Director (410) 273-5658
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/

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

LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
(also known as Board of License Commissioners)
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
Franklin M. Bradley, 2008; William B. Jiles, 2008; Sandi L. Tunney, 2009; one vacancy.

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/

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 approval 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

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

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/

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

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

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 approval:

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