FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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

COUNTY TREASURER
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Vacancy, County Treasurer (301) 694-1111
fax: (301) 631-2347
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/treasurer

FINANCE DIVISION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Anne K. Wright, Acting Director (301) 694-1117
e-mail: awright@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 631-2302

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Vacancy, Director (301) 694-1697

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

BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Diane Y. Penn, Budget Officer (301) 696-2971
e-mail: dpenn@fredco-md.net

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mike F. Haifley, Director (301) 694-1067
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

COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEPARTMENT ON AGING
Carolyn B. True, Director
520 North Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(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 SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
James A. Hart, Director
100 East All Saints St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-4555
e-mail: fredweb@dhr.state.md.us
fax: (301) 694-4550
web: www.fredmdsocialserv.org/
www.dhr.state.md.us/frederick.htm

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 1
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Ellen Miller, 2003; Shelley Tinney, 2003; Scott K. Durum, Ph.D., 2005; Annette E. Ferguson, 2005; Shirley King, 2005; Patricia H. Latkovski, 2004; James J. McCue, Jr., 2004.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN no. 2
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
June Rippeon, 2002; Sharon L. Wallick, 2002; Dianne Mayfield, 2003; William J. Murphy, Ph.D., 2004; Michelle O'Neill, 2004; Cynthia L. Wilcox, Ph.D., 2006.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Candace Goebel, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2003
Ralph C. Brown, Jr., 2003; James S. Jennings, 2003; Gladys Jacobson, 2004; Robert A. Gehrke, 2004; Norine Haas, 2004; Margaret Turner, 2004; David S. Ballentine, 2005; Ruth C. Bruening, 2005; Maria-Teresa Shuck, 2005.

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

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BOARD OF EDUCATION
(301) 696-6850

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

Appointed by Frederick County Association of Student Councils (1-year term): Anil K. Nathan, 2003

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

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Jack D. Dale, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2004
115 East Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 644-5000
e-mail: jack.dale@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
Michele R. Krantz, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent (301) 696-6860
e-mail: michele.krantz@fcps.org

CURRICULUM, ADMINISTRATION, & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT - SECONDARY DIVISION
R. Daniel Cunningham, Jr., 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

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
5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite A
Frederick, MD 21703
(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) 2003
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: David P. Gray, 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:
William O. Lee, Jr. (R), President (chosen by Board), 2007
Mary Lou Green (R); Mark P. Jeffers (D). Substitutes: Raymond E. Bentz (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/

EMPLOYMENT

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:
James E. Bowes, M.D., Health Officer
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-1029
e-mail: jbowes@fredco-md.net
fax: (301) 631-3111
web: www.frederickhealth.org

ADMINISTRATION
Margo 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
Kenneth Saad, Ed.D., Director (301) 694-1611
e-mail: ksaad@fredco-md.net

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

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

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:
Franklin D. Stillrich, Esq., District Public Defender
Courthouse
100 West Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-1988
e-mail: wpriet@mail.opd.state.md.us

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

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
Gene L. Lewis, Chief Building Inspector (301) 694-1078
e-mail: glewis@fredco-md.net

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

GAMBLING 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
1800 Market St., Suite 200
Frederick, MD 21701 - 5447
(301) 694-1058
1-800-248-2296 (toll free)
e-mail: oed@fredco-md.net
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), 2003
George E. Dredden, Jr., 2003; Peter J. Grzybinski, 2003; Steve H. Cassis, 2004; Glynn J. Dennis, Jr., Ph.D., 2004; Earl H. Robins, Jr., 2004; Edward A. Goley, Jr., 2005; Patrick M. Haley, 2005; David S. Raimist, 2005; Deborah E. Voso, 2005.

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

DIVISION OF PLANNING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
James R. Shaw, Interim Director
Winchester Hall
12 East Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701 - 5447
(301) 694-1153, (301) 694-1149
e-mail: jshaw@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/planning

DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS & INSPECTION
John M. Gibson, Director (301) 631-2313, (301) 694-1081
e-mail: jgibson@fredco-md.net

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:
J. Denham Crum, Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2003
Joan M. McIntyre, 2003; Fern I. Hines, 2006; Alan E. Duke, 2007; Robert L. White, Jr., 2007; one vacancy.

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
Howard S. Wilson, 2005; John Snyder, 2003; Billy J. Shreve, alternate, 2004.

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

DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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 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
Richard Osborn, Head (301) 696-2929
e-mail: rosborn@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/dpw/programmgmt.html

DIVISION OF UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Michael G. Marschner, Director
118 North Market 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 & RECYCLING
Robert Reichard, Head (301) 694-1848
e-mail: rreichard@fredco-md.net
web: www.co.frederick.md.us/recycling

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

PUBLIC SAFETY

EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION
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/esd

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

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY & DISASTER PLANNING
[EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY]
Appointed by Governor:
Jack E. Markey, Acting 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 FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
Vacancy, Director
340 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-1479

OFFICE OF FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) OPERATIONS
Marc E. McNeal, Assistant Chief (301) 694-1416
e-mail: mmcneal@fredco-md.net

OFFICE OF LIFE & SAFETY SERVICES [FIRE MARSHAL]
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Keith A. Heckler, Assistant Chief & Fire Marshal (301) 631-3463, (301) 694-1622
e-mail: kheckler@fredco-md.net

OFFICE OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS
David E. Chisholm, Acting Assistant Chief (301) 694-1349
e-mail: dchisholm@fredco-md.net

OFFICE OF TECHNICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Richard E. Himes, Acting Deputy Chief (301) 694-2559
e-mail: rhimes@fredco-md.net

SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
James W. Hagy (R), Sheriff, 2006
7309 Grove Road
Frederick, MD 21704
(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
Maj. Frederick A. Anderson, Chief (301) 694-1729
e-mail: fanderson@fredco-md.net

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSIT SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
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

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