DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Department of Human Resources, 311 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, Maryland, January 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE
Staff: Adrea M. Turner (410) 767-8193; e-mail: aturner2@dhr.state.md.us

Chair: Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Resources

Appointed by Secretary of Human Resources: Sandra I. Barnes; Pamela M. Brown, Ph.D.; Paul DiLorenzo; Janet F. Hartge, Esq.; Emily Krouse; Scott D. Krugman, M.D.; Ryan Neely; Xavia Palmer; Richard E. Paulman, Ed.D.; Claudia M. Remington; Melissa S. Rock; Cathy S. Surace, Esq.; Vanita M. Taylor, Esq.; David Thompson; James M. Trent; Jane A. Walker; Tracy Watkins-Tribbitt.

Ex officio: Albert A. Zachik, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; John McGinnis, designee of State Superintendent of Schools.

STATE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(N00A0102, formerly 33.01.01.02)
FY2012 appropriation: $1,098,117; authorized positions: 10
Sabrena Barnes-McAllister, Administrator (410) 585-2257; fax: (410) 585-2280
e-mail: crbc@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/crbc/index.htm

Nettie Anderson-Burrs, Chair (chosen by Board, 2-year term), 2013

Appointed by Governor: one vacancy

Elected by local review boards to 2-year terms: Heidi Busch; Mae Kastor; Sylvia Smith; James M. Trent. Terms expire 2013.

Delores Alexander; Cameron A. Carter; Doretha M. (Dee) Henry; Helen Diane Johnson; Maryanne K. MacClelland. Terms expire 2014.

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON MIGRATORY & SEASONAL FARM LABOR
e-mail: migrfarm6@dhr.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor:
Leon Johnson, Chair (chosen by Governor) (410) 651-1358
Earnestine B. Baker; Jeffrey F. Caruso, Esq.; Andrew H. Lohr, Jr.; Edwin D. Long, Jr.; Gilda C. McCullough; Guy Moore; Christopher D. Parker; Alma Roberts; two vacancies.

Ex officio: Anthony Evans, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Antoinette Coward, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Lillian Jones-Cuffie, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Carl Reavis, designee of Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation; Cvieta J. Sheridan, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Wesley N. Musser, Ph.D., designee of Director, Maryland Cooperative Extension.

MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
(N00A0103)
FY2012 appropriation: $168,016
Vacancy, Executive Director (appointed by Secretary of Human Resources) (410) 767-3049; e-mail: mcw@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.marylandwomen.org

Eliner T. (Ellie) Elgin, Director of Outreach (410) 767-3045; e-mail: eelgin@dhr.state.md.us

Crystal Young, Program Coordinator (410) 767-8695; e-mail: cyoung2@dhr.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Susan C. Elgin, Esq., Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2014
Patricia E. Cornish, Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 2-year term), 2012
Kimberly Brown, Ph.D., 2012; Erum Malik, 2012; Ginger Miller, 2012; Darlene Breck, 2013; Anita Lombardi Riley, 2013; Melissa A. Techentin, 2013; Agnes D. Williams, 2013; Tanesha Boldin, 2014; Lynn R. Fitrell, 2014; Helen L. Holton, 2014; Patricia Omana, 2014; Cara Tenenbaum, Esq., 2014; Roseanna E. Vogt, 2014; Patricia E. Owens, 2015; Michelle C. Revells, 2015; Deborah A. Risper, 2015; Cecilia J. Stegall, 2015; Kathleen White, Ed.D., 2015; Elizabeth G. Kinney, 2016; four vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President: Patricia E. Cornish, 2012

CHIEF OF STAFF
M L Wernecke, Chief of Staff (410) 767-7616
e-mail: mlwernec@dhr.state.md.us

COUNSEL
David E. Beller, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7726
e-mail: dbeller@dhr.state.md.us

Julia Doyle Bernhardt, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-7726
Kathy F. Crosby, Deputy Counsel (410) 767-7726

FOSTER PARENT OMBUDSMAN
John J. Bertulis, Foster Parent Ombudsman (410) 767-7561
e-mail: jbertuli@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-8944
web: http://news.dhr.maryland.gov/

Elyn Garrett Jones, Deputy Director (410) 767-7758
e-mail: ejones@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Barbara Jackson, Director (410) 767-7308
e-mail: bjackson@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT, CORPORATE & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 767-6586, (410) 260-7787 (Annapolis)


OFFICE OF LICENSING & MONITORING
Darlene Ham, Executive Director (410) 767-7799
e-mail: dham@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF POLICY & PLANNING
Adrea M. Turner, Director (410) 767-8193
e-mail: aturner2@dhr.state.md.us

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Vacancy, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6784

BUDGET & CENTRAL SERVICES
Nancy D. Monseaux, Manager (410) 767-7144; e-mail: nmonseau@dhr.state.md.us

OPERATIONS
David M. Ayer, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-8946
e-mail: dayer@dhr.state.md.us

CONTRACTS & MONITORING
Carol Fenderson, Manager (410) 767-5773; e-mail: cfenderson@dhr.state.md.us

DATA INTEGRITY UNIT
Vacancy, Manager

QUALITY ASSURANCE, RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Linda Carter, Manager (410) 767-7650; e-mail: lcarter@dhr.state.md.us

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Sheritta Barr-Stanley, Manager (410) 767-7440; e-mail: sbstanle@dhr.state.md.us

PROGRAMS
Deborah Ramelmeier, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7506
e-mail: dramelme@dhr.state.md.us


OFFICE OF ADULT SERVICES
(N00C0107, formerly 33.03.01.07)
April V. Seitz, Director (410) 767-7569
e-mail: aseitz@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/oas/
MARYLAND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT COORDINATING COUNCIL
Staff: Dorinda Adams (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dadams@dhr.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Elizabeth A. Weglein, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2013
Carol S. Allenza; Kelli M. Cummings; Felecia V. French; Mary D. Johnson; Brooke V. Kaiser; Connie M. Marth; Ginger Miller; Pamela Y. Miller; April V. Seitz; Joan B. Smith; Patricia S. Sollock; Sequaya Tasker; Lynn Hewitt Towle; Carolyn Ballantine True; Rhonda S. Ulmer. Terms expire 2013.

PROGRAMS
Dorinda Adams, Manager (410) 767-7323; e-mail: dadams@dhr.state.md.us

CHILD WELFARE PRACTICE & POLICY


CHILD WELFARE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Karen Powell, Manager (410) 767-7788

IN-HOME SERVICES
Stephen K. Berry, Manager (410) 767-7018; e-mail: sberry@dhr.state.md.us

PERMANENCY SERVICES
Jill Taylor, Manager (410) 767-7695; 1-800-39A-DOPT (toll free); e-mail: jtaylor3@dhr.state.md.us

ADOPTION, SEARCH, CONTACT & REUNION
Merle Smith, Analyst (410) 767-7663; 1-800-39A-DOPT (toll free); e-mail: msmith11@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/ssa/adoption/search.php

MARYLAND ADOPTION RESOURCE EXCHANGE
Eloise W. Mooney, Analyst (410) 767-7359; e-mail: emooney@dhr.state.md.us


MUTUAL-CONSENT VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY
Merle Smith, Adoption Analyst (410) 767-7663; e-mail: msmith11@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/ssa/adoption/mutual.php

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-7910


INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
Charles M. Gentemann, Deputy Compact Administrator (410) 767-7159; e-mail: cgentema@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/ssa/icpc/

OPERATIONS

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
(N00E0102)
FY2012 appropriation: $8,684,588; authorized positions: 54
Rainier C. Harvey, Sr., Chief (410) 767-7699
e-mail: rharvey2@dhr.state.md.us

Cynthia Smith, Deputy Chief (410) 767-8950
e-mail: csmith@dhr.state.md.us

FIELD OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7629

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Pamela Spring, Director (410) 767-3691; e-mail: pspring@dhr.state.md.us

FLEET MANAGEMENT
Shannon Dixon, Coordinator (410) 767-7084; e-mail: sdixon@dhr.state.md.us

REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS
Robert Suit, Assistant Director (410) 767-5027; e-mail: rsuit@dhr.state.md.us

CENTRAL FACILITY OPERATIONS
Shawn Caple, Supervisor (410) 767-8918
e-mail: scaple@dhr.state.md.us

SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Charles Evans, Director (410) 767-7460
e-mail: cevans@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Stafford Chipungu, Acting Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-7504

Margaret M. Hughes, Deputy Director (410) 767-7417
e-mail: phughes@dhr.state.md.us

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Barbara Walker, Director (410) 767-7740
e-mail: bwalker2@dhr.state.md.us

BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Stafford Chipungu, Director (410) 767-7592
e-mail: schipung@dhr.state.md.us

Linda F. Clopton, Deputy Director (410) 767-7058
e-mail: lclopton@dhr.state.md.us

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
John M. Washko, Director (410) 767-7061; (410) 767-8999 (DHR FMIS help desk)
e-mail: jwashko@dhr.state.md.us

GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7141

PROCUREMENT
Sandra Johnson, Director (410) 767-7408
e-mail: sjohnso5@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & PROGRAM EQUITY
Carl W. Bailey, Jr., Director (410) 767-7655
e-mail: cbailey@dhr.state.md.us

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-7655

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Jennifer E. McMahan, Director (410) 767-7106
e-mail: jmcmahan@dhr.state.md.us

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
John Murphy, Manager (410) 767-7597

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AUTOMATION, CLASSIFICATION, & PROCESSING
Theresa Chrapaty, Assistant Director (410) 767-8806
e-mail: tchrapaty@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
William E. Johnson, Jr., Inspector General (410) 585-2330
e-mail: lgray@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES
(N00A0104, formerly N00C0104, formerly 33.03.01.04)
FY2012 appropriation: $15,804,083; authorized positions: 3
Delores E. Edwards, Director (410) 767-7299
e-mail: dedwards@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/legal/

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
(N00F0002 & N00F0004, formerly 33.06.00.04)
FY2012 appropriation: $69,676,833; authorized positions: 113.5
Kenyatta Powers, Acting Chief Information Officer (410) 767-3950; (410) 238-1204
e-mail: kpowers@dhr.state.md.us

PLANNING & POLICY
Vacancy, Deputy Chief Information Officer & Chief of Staff (410) 767-3175; (410) 238-1356

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (DHRIS)
Vacancy, Director (410) 238-1340

ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER SYSTEM
Joseph May, Director (410) 238-3563; e-mail: jmay@dhr.state.md.us

ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Vacancy, Manager (410) 238-1285

MARYLAND CHILDREN'S ELECTRONIC SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION EXCHANGE
(MD CHESSIE) PROJECT OFFICE
Carolyn E. Blagmon, Manager (410) 238-1230; e-mail: cblagmon@dhr.state.md.us

SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Kenyatta Powers, Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 767-7893
e-mail: kpowers@dhr.state.md.us

SECURITY SERVICES
Greg Yaculak, Manager (410) 767-7652; e-mail: gyaculak@dhr.state.md.us

PROGRAMS

STATE COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Claudia M. Remington, Executive Director (410) 767-7868; e-mail: cremingt@dhr.state.md.us

Patricia K. Cronin, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2011

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Alison J. D'Alessandro; Adam C. Rosenberg, Esq.; Margaret E. Williams. Terms expire 2011.

Robin Davenport; Pamela S. Holtzinger. Terms expire 2012.

nine vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: Susan K. McComas

Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: Michael A. Dunston

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of Human Resources: Stephen K. Berry

Appointed by Secretary of Juvenile Services: Ralph Jones

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: John McGinnis

Representative of Maryland State's Attorneys' Association: Stephanie Porter, Esq.

Representatives of Children's Justice Act Committee (nonvoting). Elizabeth Anne Hoffman; Joan L. Stine.

CHILDRENS JUSTICE ACT COMMITTEE
Staff: Debra A. Arnold (410) 821-2852; e-mail: darnold@goccp-state-md.org

Appointed by State Council on Child Abuse & Neglect:
Arnold Eby, Chair, 2012
Elizabeth Anne Hoffman, 2011; Ramesh Kasarabada, 2011; Mary-Therese Leventhal Baker, M.D., 2012; Roland D. Denton, 2012; David Diseroad, 2012; Keith Pion, 2012; Diane Adkins Tobin, 2012; Allen Wolf, 2012; Kristina Debye, 2013; Kerry E. Hannan, Ph.D., 2013; Shawn Harrison, 2013; Bernadette Irwin, 2013; Joan L. Stine, 2013; Kay Connors, 2014; Howard Davidson, 2014; Edward T. Kilcullen, Jr., 2014; Ashley Manicelli, Esq., 2014; Larnzell Martin, Jr., 2014; Stephen W. Rideout, 2014; Joy Rowe, 2014.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE


LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE


REGULATIONS
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-7621

LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(N00G00, formerly 33.07.00)
FY2012 appropriation: $2,226,773,204; authorized positions: 5,719.53

OFFICE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT
(N00A0105)
FY2012 appropriation: $12,373,752; authorized positions: 17
Marsha K. Scott, Acting Director (410) 767-7669

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVES
Ronald Nix, Director (410) 767-7398
e-mail: rnix@dhr.state.md.us

SHELTER, NUTRITION, & SERVICE PROGRAM
(N00C0105, formerly 33.03.01.05)
Marsha K. Scott, Deputy Director (410) 767-8951
e-mail: mscott3@dhr.state.md.us

GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY BOARD ON HOMELESSNESS
[ADVISORY BOARD OF THE SHELTER, NUTRITION, & SERVICE PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES]
Staff: Regina P. Salliey (410) 767-8951; e-mail: rsalliey@dhr.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms:
Marjorie Bennett, Chair (chosen by Board), 2003

Jill Moss Greenberg; Brian I. Held; Marilyn Kresky-Wolff; five vacancies. Terms expire 2002.

Gloria L. Brown; Margaret I. Diem; four vacancies. Terms expire 2003.

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE
Vacancy, Program Manager (410) 767-8963
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/transit/food.php

HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS
Lisa M. Dameron, Policy Analyst (410) 767-7285; e-mail: ldameron@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/transit/

CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Meredith Gupton, Interim Director (410) 222-2850; e-mail: mgupton@dhr.state.md.us

BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Michael A. Helms, Director (410) 561-3740; e-mail: mhelms@dhr.state.md.us

MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Debra Hinds, Director (301) 610-4602; e-mail: dhinds@dhr.state.md.us

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Jarnice Y. Johnson, Director (301) 316-3436; e-mail: jjohnso2@dhr.state.md.us

CONTRACT SERVICES
Fred T. Cauble, Assistant Director (410) 767-7401

CENTRAL SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7573

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
George Varghese, Assistant Director (410) 767-6836

STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Cynthia Shockey, Assistant Director (443) 957-2683

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Karen Davidson, Assistant Director (410) 238-3530

DIRECT SERVICES
Fran Johnson, Director (410) 767-2132
e-mail: fjohnson@dhr.state.md.us

INTERNAL REVIEW
David Walton, Manager (410) 767-2179; e-mail: dwalton@dhr.state.md.us

INTERSTATE SERVICES
Nadine Countess, Manager (410) 767-6540; e-mail: ncountes@dhr.state.md.us

PROGRAMS
Regina M. (Gina) Higginbotham, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7886
e-mail: ghigginb@dhr.state.md.us

POLICY
Marc Clasen, Supervisor (410) 767-7887

PLANNING & LOCAL SERVICES
Leslie Kleban, Director (410) 767-7126

CONTACT CENTER
William L. Kelly, Jr. (410) 767-6433; e-mail: wkelly@dhr.state.md.us

LOCAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Robin Martin-Crump (410) 767-7125; e-mail: rmartin@dhr.state.md.us

SPECIAL PROJECTS & TRAINING
Sarah Brice, Director (410) 767-2513

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Joanne D. Mason, Director (410) 767-7527
e-mail: jmason@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
Christine Kennedy, Ph.D., Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7666
e-mail: ckennedy@dhr.state.md.us

CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
Delorise Gallop, Acting Director (443) 423-4460
e-mail: dgallop@dhr.state.md.us

BUREAU OF DISABILITY SERVICES
Cynthia Carpenter, Director (410) 767-8910
e-mail: ccarpent@dhr.state.md.us

BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT OPERATIONS & SUPPORT
George Van Hook, Director (410) 767-8192
e-mail: gvanhook@dhr.state.md.us

BUREAU OF LONG-TERM CARE
Vacancy, Director (410) 455-7511


BUREAU OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
Vesta Kimble, Director (410) 767-7947
e-mail: vkimble@dhr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF PROGRAMS
Vince Kilduff, Deputy Executive Director (410) 767-7187
e-mail: vkilduff@dhr.state.md.us
BUREAU OF POLICY, RESEARCH & TRAINING
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7939


BUREAU OF SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Ruth A. Waugh, Director (410) 238-1242
e-mail: rwaugh@dhr.state.md.us

MARYLAND OFFICE FOR REFUGEES & ASYLEES
(N00I0005, formerly N00C0103, formerly 33.03.01.03)
FY2012 appropriation: $10,194,395; authorized positions: 7
Edwin Lin, Director (410) 767-7394
e-mail: elin@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/mora/index.php

OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS
(N00I0006, formerly N00C0112, formerly 33.03.01.12)
FY2012 appropriation: $143,202,937; authorized positions: 13.87
Ralph N. Markus, Director (410) 767-7415
e-mail: rmarkus@dhr.state.md.us
web: www.dhr.state.md.us/ohep/index.php

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