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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County Office Building entrance, 225 North Center St., Westminster, Maryland, January 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Administration |
Community Services |
Education |
Elections |
Employment |
Health |
Information Technology |
Law Offices |
Licensing |
Planning |
Public Safety |
Recreation |
Transportation |
OFFICE OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Mark E. Ripper, Chief Information Officer (410) 386-2053
e-mail: mripper@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/infotech/default.asp
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Franklin M. Johnson, Jr., Director (410) 386-2043
e-mail: fjohnson@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/legislate/default.asp
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
Jeffrey K. Topper, Administrator (410) 386-2340
e-mail: jtopper@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/audit/default.asp
OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Vivian D. Laxton, Administrator (410) 386-2804
e-mail: vlaxton@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/pubinfo/default.asp
OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Ralph Green, Administrator (410) 386-2980
e-mail: rgreen@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/zoningad/default.asp
BUREAU OF ACCOUNTING
Doreen C. Hazelip, Chief (410) 386-2011
e-mail: dhazelip@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/account/default.asp
BUREAU OF PURCHASING
Richard L. Shelton, Chief (410) 386-2181
e-mail: ccpurchasing@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/purchase/default.asp
BUREAU OF FACILITIES
G. Michael Whitson, Chief (410) 386-6700
e-mail: mwhitson@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/facility/default.asp
BUREAU OF FLEET MANAGEMENT & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
David P. Reese, Sr., Chief (410) 386-6750
e-mail: dreese@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/fleetmgt/default.asp
BUREAU OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Michael D. Maring, Chief (410) 386-2674
e-mail: mmaring@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/permits/default.asp
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Theodore (Ted) Zaleski III, Director (410) 386-2082
e-mail: tzaleski@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/mangbud/default.asp
REGULATORY COMMISSION
Carol L. Shawver, Cable Coordinator (410) 386-2095
e-mail: coordinator@carrollcable.tv
web: www.carrollcable.tv
OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Robert G. Williams, Risk Manager (410) 386-2082
e-mail: robwilliams@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/riskman/default.asp
BUREAU OF AGING
Richard W. Steinberg, Chief (410) 386-3800
e-mail: rsteinberg@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/aging/default.asp
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Sr. Nancy Stiles, Chair (chosen by Local Management Board in July, 2-year term), 2008
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. (Jan., March, May, Sept., Nov.)
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners with approval of Secretary of Human Resources & advice of Social Services Board:
George W. Giese, Director (410) 386-3300
Citizen Services Building, 10 Distillery Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: carrodss@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/carroll.htm
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ex officio: Jolene G. Sullivan, Director, Dept. of Citizen Services
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.
Elected by Carroll County Student Government Association in Feb., 1-year term: Rachel Van Parys, student, 2008
Ex officio: Charles I. Ecker, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools; Michael D. Zimmer, County Commissioner.
Carroll County Board of Education, 125 North Court St., Westminster, Maryland, May 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
RESEARCH & ACCOUNTABILITY
FINANCE
HUMAN RESOURCES
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
HIGH SCHOOLS
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
MINORITY ACHIEVEMENT & INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENT SERVICES
Ex officio: Julia W. Gouge, County Commissioner; Faye Pappalardo, Ed.D., President, Carroll Community College
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. (except Jan. & July)
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (except Aug.); Nov. and Dec. held earlier in month.
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
Gail A. Carter, Election Director (410) 386-2080; fax: (410) 876-3925
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
WORKFORCE CENTER
Elizabeth M. Ruff, M.D., Deputy Health Officer (410) 876-4927
Audrey S. Cimino, Chair (chosen by Council in May, 1-year term), 2008
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: John Bosley, 2006; Audrey S. Cimino, 2008; George R. Hardinger, 2008; Live Myers, 2008; Barbara Thomas, 2008; Larry Welch, 2008; Mark Yount, 2008.
Ex officio: Michael M. Galloway, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; JoAnn M. Ellinghaus-Jones, District Administrative Judge, District Court; Jolene G. Sullivan, designee of Board of County Commissioners; Cynthia L. Foley, President, Board of Education; Larry L. Leitch, Health Officer; William Knight, designee of Director of Social Services; George Bulter, Esq., designee of State's Attorney; Judson K. Larrimore, Esq., District Public Defender; Veronica Green, designee of Sheriff; David Tucker, designee of Area Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Keith Hogan, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation.
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 4:00 p.m.
HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION
NUTRITION SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BUREAU
NURSING & COMMUNITY HEALTH BUREAU
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
STATE'S ATTORNEY
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Meetings: last full week of month, 9:30 a.m.
OFFICE OF TOURISM
Ex officio: Julia W. Gouge, County Commissioner
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
BUREAU OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
BUREAU OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
BUREAU OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
BUREAU OF ROADS OPERATIONS
POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CARROLL COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT (JACK B. POAGE FIELD)
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CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board)
Dimitrios Cavathas, 2006; Alison Malachowski, 2006; Elaine Hanratty, 2008; Mary Ann Straughn, R.N., 2008; Sean E. Doherty, 2010; Carmen Shanholtz, 2010; Emily S. Strayton, 2010.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Armond M. Darrin, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 2-year term), 2009
Anne Marie Williams, 2008; Katherine Green, 2009; Virginia Harrison, 2009; Stephen H. Kerkam, 2009; Suzan Miller, 2009; Douglas Howard, 2010; Rev. Richard W. Scott, 2010.
EDUCATION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: www.carrollk12.org/boe/members.aspx
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Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Cynthia L. Foley, President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2008
Barbara J. Shreeve, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2010
Virginia R. Harrison, 2008
Gary W. Bauer, 2010
Patricia W. Gadberry, 2010
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.
4th Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Charles I. Ecker, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2010
125 North Court St., Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3128
e-mail: ciecker@k12.carr.org
web: www.carrollk12.orgCOMMUNITY & MEDIA RELATIONS
W. Carey Gaddis, Supervisor (410) 751-3020; e-mail: wcgaddi@k12.carr.org
Gregory J. Bricca, Director (410) 751-3068; e-mail: gjbricc@k12.carr.orgADMINISTRATION
Stephen H. Guthrie, Assistant Superintendent (410) 751-3127
e-mail: shguthr@k12.carr.orgFACILITIES
Raymond N. Prokop, Director (410) 751-3177; e-mail: rnproko@k12.carr.org
Bradley L. Martin, Comptroller (410) 751-3084; e-mail: blmarti@k12.carr.org
Jimmie L. Saylor, Director (410) 751-3070; e-mail: jlsaylo@k12.carr.org
Gary R. Davis, Chief Information Officer (410) 751-3500; e-mail: grdavis@k12.carr.org
James L. Doolan, Director (410) 751-3229; e-mail: jldoola@k12.carr.org
INSTRUCTION
Stephen M. Johnson, Assistant Superintendent (410) 751-3138
e-mail: smjohns@k12.carr.orgELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Curtis T. Schnorr, Director (410) 751-3009; e-mail: ctschno@k12.carr.org
Donald M. Pyles, Director (410) 751-3157; e-mail: dmpyles@k12.carr.org
Sherri-Le W. Bream, Director (410) 751-3044; e-mail: slbream@k12.carr.org
Margaret E. Pfaff, Ph.D., Director (410) 751-3067; e-mail: mepfaff@k12.carr.org
Karen E. Ganjon, Director (410) 751-3047; e-mail: keganjo@k12.carr.org
Jane D. Conner, Director (410) 751-3033; e-mail: jdconner@k12.carr.org
Dana A. Falls, Director (410) 751-3123; e-mail: dafalls@k12.carr.orgCARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Faye Pappalardo, Ed.D., President (410) 386-8000; 1-888-221-9748 (toll free)
1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: fpappalardo@carrollcc.edu
web: www.carrollcc.eduBOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 6-year terms:
David S. Bollinger, Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2007
Barbara H. Biller, 2008; R. Delaine Hobbs, Jr., 2009; Ronald T. Hollingworth, 2010; Barbara Charnock, 2011; Donald E. Lippy, 2011; Michael L. Mason, 2012.
4th Wednesday, 6:45 p.m., August
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees:
K. Lynn Wheeler, Director (410) 386-4500, ext. 3136
115 Airport Drive, Westminster, MD 21157 - 3030
e-mail: lwheeler@carr.org
web: http://library.carr.orgBOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
Nancy J. Lynch, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 2-year term), 2009
Todd Herring, 2008; Gilda Hogan, 2008; Kathleen Campanella, 2009; Keir Knight, 2010; Joyce E. Muller, 2010; Richard Soisson, 2011.
ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 4-year terms:
Charles W. Foreman (D), President (chosen by Board), 2011
Pauline L. Kram (D); Griffith B. Manahan (R). Substitutes: David R. Peloquin (R); Gail S. Riley (D). Terms expire 2011.
300 South Center St., Room 212, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: ccboe@ccg.carr.org
web: www.carr.org/election/EMPLOYMENT
BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER
Denise Rickell, Manager (410) 386-2820
224 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: drickell@ccg.carr.org
web: www.carr.org/berc
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 853-1600; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.html
Michael S. Bixler, Supervisor (410) 876-2244, (410) 848-9440
125 Airport Drive, Suite 10, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: mbixler@dllr.state.md.us
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/carr/HEALTH
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Larry L. Leitch, Health Officer (410) 876-2152
P. O. Box 845
290 South Center St., Westminster, MD 21158 - 0845
e-mail: larryl@carr.org
web: www.carrollhealthdepartment.dhmh.md.gov
e-mail: eruff@dhmh.state.md.usDRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS COUNCIL]
Contact: Susan M. Doyle (410) 876-4800; e-mail: sdoyle@dhmh.state.md.us
(410) 876-5505
e-mail: acimino@carrollcommunityfoundation.org
ADMINISTRATION
Elaine M. Goldsmith, Administrator (410) 876-4970
e-mail: egoldsmith@dhmh.state.md.usCORE SERVICE AGENCY (mental health)
Sarah E. Connelly, Executive Director (410) 876-4440; e-mail: sconnelly@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.carrollhealthdepartment.dhmh.md.gov/mental.html
Barbara L. Rodgers, Director (410) 876- 4973; e-mail: brodgers@dhmh.state.md.us
Darlene D. Flaherty, Director (410) 876-4981; e-mail: dflaherty@dhmh.state.md.usADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES BUREAU
Susan M. Doyle, Director (410) 876-4800
e-mail: sdoyle@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.carrollhealthdepartment.dhmh.md.gov/addiction.html
Charles L. Zeleski, Acting Director (410) 876-4874
e-mail: singere@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.carrollhealthdepartment.dhmh.md.gov/envirohealth.html
Dianna L. Davis, R.N., Director (410) 876-4925
e-mail: ddavis@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.carrollhealthdepartment.dhmh.md.gov/healthservices.html
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DIVISION
Deborah Saylor, R.N., Bioterrorism/Emergency Response Coordinator (410) 876-4817
e-mail: dsaylor@dhmh.state.md.us
web: www.carrollhealthdepartment.dhmh.md.gov/eresponse.htmlLAW OFFICES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Kimberly A. Millender, Esq., County Attorney (410) 386-2030
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: kmillender@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/attorney/default.asp
Appointed by Public Defender:
Judson K. Larrimore, Esq., Managing Attorney (410) 871-3636
Courthouse, 101 North Court St., Suite 140, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: jlarrimore@opd.state.md.us
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Jerry F. Barnes, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2010
P. O. Box 606
Courthouse Annex, Suite 100, 55 North Court St., Westminster, MD 21158 - 0606
(410) 386-2671; 1-888-302-8925 (toll free)
e-mail: ccstatesattorney@ccg.carr.org
web: www.carr.org/stateattLICENSING
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (formerly License Commissioners & Zoning Appeals)
Nancy David, Coordinator (410) 386-2094
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: ndavid@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/license/default.aspBOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Romeo Valianti, Chair (chosen by Board of County Commissioners in June), 2008
V. David Grayson, 2009; Eugene C. Curfman, 2010; Arthur K. Jenne (alternate), 2009.
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms:
Jacob M. Yingling, Chair (chosen by Board in Sept., 1-year term), 2009
Carol Brown, 2008; Charles Wheatley, 2009; Michele Johnson, 2009; Roberta Windham, 2009; Dennis E. Beard (alternate), 2008.
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Lawrence F. Twele, Director (410) 386-2070
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: ltwele@ccg.carr.org
web: www.carrollbiz.orgBUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER
Denise Rickell, Manager (410) 386-2820
e-mail: drickell@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccpl.carr.org/berc/
Barbara J. Beverungen, Manager (410) 386-2983
e-mail: bbeverungen@ccg.carr.org
web: http://tourism.carr.org/
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Steven C. Horn, Director (410) 386-2132; 1-888-302-8978 (toll free)
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: shorn@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/plan/default.aspPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms:
David L. Brauning, Chair (chosen by Commission in Nov., 1-year term), 2010
Michael R. Guerin, 2008; Wayne Schuster, 2008; Dennis E. Wertz, 2008; Charles M. Chadwick, 2009; Melvin E. Baile, Jr., 2011; Robert B. Slade (alternate), 2010.
OFFIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
James E. Slater, Jr., Environmental Compliance Officer (410) 386-2756
e-mail: jslater@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/oec/default.asp
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Ralph Robertson, Manager (410) 386-2214
e-mail: rrobertson@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/agpres/default.asp
Brenda J. M. Dinne, Chief (410) 386-2145
e-mail: bdinne@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/compplan/default.asp
Clayton R. Black, Chief (410) 386-2143
e-mail: cblack@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/devrev/default.asp
Gail Engle, Acting Chief (410) 386-2321
e-mail: gengle@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/resmgmt/default.aspDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
J. Michael Evans, Director (410) 386-2035
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: mevans@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/pubworks/default.aspFranklin G. Schaeffer, Deputy Director (410) 386-2035
e-mail: fschaeffer@ccg.carr.orgBUREAU OF ENGINEERING
Deborah A. Butler, Chief (410) 386-2157
e-mail: dbutler@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/engineer/default.asp
Benton H. Watson, Chief (410) 386-6717
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/roads/default.aspBUREAU OF RECYCLING OPERATIONS
Venzena (Vinnie) Legge, Chief (410) 386-2633
e-mail: vlegge@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recycle/default.aspSOLID WASTE OPERATIONS
Dwight C. Amoss, Manager (410) 386-4550
e-mail: northernlandfill@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/solidwaste/default.aspBUREAU OF UTILITIES
Joseph C. Barrington, Chief (410) 386-2164
e-mail: jbarrington@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/util/default.aspPUBLIC SAFETY
ANIMAL CONTROL
Carolyn (Nicky) Ratliff, Director (410) 848-4810
e-mail: cratliff@ccg.carr.org
web: www.carr.org/humaneFIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Allen R. Gosnell, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 552-0154
7543 Main St., Suite 101, Sykesville, MD 21784
e-mail: agosnell@mdsp.org
1st Sgt. M. Keith Papi, Coordinator (410) 386-3000
Resident Trooper Program, Maryland State Police
1100 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD 21157
Scott R. Campbell, Administrator (410) 386-2261
(410) 795-1717 (emergency information); 1-888-543-8362 (emergency information, toll free)
e-mail: scampbell@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/pubsafe/default.aspEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Appointed by Governor:
William R. Hall, Jr., Director (410) 386-2455
e-mail: whall@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/emermang/default.aspRECREATION
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners:
Jeff R. Degitz, Director (410) 386-2102
County Office Building, 225 North Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: jdegitz@ccg.carr.org
web: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark/default.aspBUREAU OF RECREATION
Abby M. Gruber, Chief (410) 386-2103
e-mail: agruber@ccg.carr.orgTRANSPORTATION
CARROLL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM (CATS)
Appointed by Board of Directors:
Douglas Howard, Executive Director (410) 876-7433, (410) 857-0884; 1-866-304-2287 (toll free)
211 Greenwood Ave., Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: ccsosinc@aol.com
web: www.carrolltransit.org
M. Dean Leister, Supervisor (410) 876-9885
200 Airport Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
e-mail: mleister@ccg.carr.org
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